TIOL-DDT 2829 · Thursday, 21 April 2016 · story 2 of 5

DGFT Clarification on Benefit of MEIS on exports of Tamarind Kernel Powder

IT has come to the notice of the DGFT that some exporters are classifying the item "Tamarind Kernel Powder" under ITC(HS) Code 11063010 and claiming MEIS benefit.

DGFT clarifies that the correct ITC(HC) Code of "Tamarind Kernel Powder" is 13023290 on which MEIS benefit is not available.

Therefore, DGFT advises all RAs not to grant MEIS benefit on "Tamarind Kernel Powder". In case, any RA has granted MEIS benefit on Tamarind Kernel Powder, such cases should be reviewed and recoveries be made.

DGFT Trade Notice No. 02/2016., Dated: April 19, 2016