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5. (a) In line with serial number (x) of Para 4.54, the implementation date/period for exports under Appendix 4RE is
being notified for exports of products manufactured by Advance Authorisation holders (except Deemed
Exports) and Export Oriented Units (EOUs) from 11.03.2024 till 30.09.2024 only.
(b) The RoDTEP implementation for exports of products manufactured by SEZ units will happen once the IT
integration of SEZ units with Customs Automated System (ICEGATE) takes place, which is expected to be
operational from 01.04.2024. The implementation period for exports of products manufactured by Free
Trade Warehousing Zone or SEZ units will be from the date of implementation till 30.09.2024 only.
(c) However, to adhere to the budgetary framework as provided under Para 4.54 of FTP 2023 so that the outgo
remains within the approved Budget of the Scheme, necessary changes including revisions or deletions,
wherever necessary, will be made in Appendix 4R & Appendix 4RE as and when required.
6. In order to carry out alignments in the RoDTEP schedule necessitating out of the recommendations of the
RoDTEP Committee relating to AA holders (except Deemed Exports), EOU and SEZs, revised RoDTEP rates for 25
HS codes in Appendix 4R are being notified.
7. In supersession of Notification No. 33 /2023 dated 26th September, 2023, the RoDTEP scheme is being extended
beyond 30.06.2024 and shall be applicable till 30.09.2024 now.
8. The notified new Appendix 4RE and the revised rates for 25 export items (8-digit HS codes for Appendix 4R) are
available at DGFT portal www.dgft.gov.in under the link > 'Regulations > RoDTEP'.
Effect of this Notification:
i. RoDTEP is being extended to AA holders (except Deemed Exports) & EOU units from 11.03.2024 till 30.09.2024 as
per Appendix 4RE.
ii. Extension of RoDTEP to SEZ units as per Appendix 4RE will take place on IT integration of SEZs with Customs
Automated System (ICEGATE).
iii. RoDTEP rate revisions in 25 HS Codes are also being made in Appendix 4R. iv. RoDTEP Scheme extended earlier in
September 2023 till 30.06.2024, is being further extended for exports till 30.09.2024.

Impex # 2 Adani Gangavaram Port is now designated for import of metallic scarp

DGFT issues Public Notice Metallic waste is a very important raw material in handicraft industry as its use
to include Adani lowers the cost of finished products. India imports a lot of metallic waste.
Gangavaram Port for Now DGFT has issued a Public Notice. No. 43/2023 dt 14.02.2024 including Adani
import of metallic waste. Gangavaram Port for Import of metallic waste (copy reproduced below).

DGFT Public Notice No. 43/2023-DGFT, Dated: 14 February 2024
Subject: Amendment in Para 2.51 of Handbook of Procedures, 2023-reg.
In exercise of powers conferred under para 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time
to time, the Directorate of General Foreign Trade hereby amend Para 2.51 (d)(iv) of the Handbook of Procedures
(HBP), 2023 by inserting Adani Gangavaram Port to the list of designated sea ports from where import of scrap would
take place. Further Para 2.51 (d)(v)(iv) of HBP is also amended by inserting Adani Gangavaram Port to the list of sea
ports where Pre- Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) is exempted in case of import of metallic waste and scrap
coming from safe countries/region.
2. The amended sub-para 2.51 of the HBP, 2023 will read as under (changes made are in bold letters):
Amended Para 2.51 (d)(iv) of IMP: Import of scrap would take place only through following designated ports
and no exceptions would be allowed even in case of EOUs, SEZs: - 1. Chennai 2. Cochin 3. Ennore 4. JNPT 5. Kandla
6. Mormugao 7. Mumbai 8. New Mangalore 9. Paradip 10. Tuticorin 11. Vishakhapatnam 12. Pipava 13. Mundra 14.
Kolkata 15. Krishnapatnam 16. Kattupalli 17. Hazira 18. Kamarajar and 19. Adani Gangavaram.

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