ALC CIRCULAR NO. 04/2003, DATED 21/11/2003
Advance Licences - Fixation of Input-Output Norms for Spices
Subject: Issue of Advance Licences for import of "Soices" - Fixation of nexus between import and export items in respect of Advance Licences issued under para 4.7/Annual Advance Licences issued under no SION/no ad hoc norms category under para 4.24A and issue of Advance Licences under para 4.4.2 of the Hand Book of Procedures 2002-2007 (Vol.l)- Sample Analysis regarding, for future licences.
It has been brought to the notice of this office by Spices Board that accountability of spices imported into India for export production needs to be improved upon. The matter has been considered in detail by the Advance Licensing Committee and theunder mentioned changes in procedure in this regard are stipulated.
2. All the RLA's while issuing the advance licences for import of spices coming under the purview of the Spices Board (list of items enclosed), shall forward a copy of the licence, the application and annexures furnished by the firm to "The Director (Mktg.), Spices Board, Sugandha Bhawan, N.H. By pass, Palarivattom, Kochi-682025". Further RLAs shall also indicate in the licences issued by them that the whole quantity allowed for import/export shall be allowed as one consignment and import/export in part/multiple shipments shall not be allowed. For export products containing multiple ingredients, each ingredient may be separately imported.
2.1 The field formations at the Customs shall immediately on receipt of the import/exportconsignment, whichever takes place first, draw samples and send them to "The Director (Mktg.), Spices Board, Sugandha Bhawan, N.H. By pass, Palarivattom, Kochi-682025" for sample analysis at the full-fledged laboratory in their premises under intimation to DGFT (HO) and RLA. On subsequent import/export against licence, Customs shall follow similar procedure.
2.2 Spices Board, on receipt of the samples, will analyse the same and furnish their findings to DGFT Headquarters, and concerned customs/licensing authority. Based on the findings, ALC shall fix the norms and communicate the same to the firm and RLAs for their information and necessary action. RLAs while redeeming the licences shall factor the technical report received from the Spices Board.
2.3 As per para 4.7.6 of HBP Vol. I the norms are to be finalized by ALC within six months from the date of issuance of the licence. The export/import of spices may, however take place after six months from the date of issue of advance licences under para 4.7 of HBP as per current practice. Therefore, in so far as 'Spices' are concerned the time limit of six months would mean "Six months from the date of import or export (whichever occurs first)". The firm shall intimate the export/import (whichever occurs first) under Registered cover to concerned RLA and DGFT Headquarters. The facility of repeat licence without reference to the Advance Licensing Committee allowed as per Public Notice 8 dated 14.5.2003 shall not be admissible in respect of licences for 'Spices'. No Annual Licences under 'no ad hoc norms'/no SION category shall be issued. Requisite changes in the policy/procedure in this regard are being notified.
3. All other terms and conditions as per policy/procedure shall remain unchanged.
4. The Department of Revenue shall also accordingly issue immediate instructions to all the concerned Customs Authorities.
5. The contents of the Circular may be widely circulated for information of the trade.
6. This issues with the approval of Director General of Foreign Trade.
Sd/-
(B. Gangar)
Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade
[F. No. 01/85/162/186/AM04/DES-VI]
List of Spices
Under the purview of the Spices Board| Sr.No. | English Common Name | Botanical name | Family | Part used |
|---|
| 1. | Cardamom (small) | Elettaria cardamom Maton | Zingiberaceae | Fruit seed |
| | Cardamom (large) | Amomum subulatum | Zingiberaceae | Fruit seed |
| 2. | Pepper | Piper nigrum | Piperaceae | Fruit seed |
| 3. | Chilli, Bird eye | Capsicum frutescens | Solanaceae | Fruit seed |
| | Capsicum | Capsicum annum | Solanaceae | Fruit seed |
| | Chilli | Capsicum annum | Solanaceae | Fruit seed |
| | Paprika | Capsicum annum | Solanaceae | Fruit seed |
| 4. | Ginger | Zingiber officinale | Zingiberaceae | Rhizome |
| 5. | Turmeric | Curcuma longa | Zingiberaceae | Rhizome |
| 6. | Coriander | Coriandrum sativum | Apiaceae | Leaf & seed |
| 7. | Cumin | Cuminum cyminum | Apiaceae | Fruit |
| 8. | Fennel | Foeniculum vulgare | Apiaceae | Fruit |
| 9. | Fenugreek | Trigonella foenum-graecum | Fabaceae | Seed |
| 10. | Celery | Apium graveolens | Apiaceae | Fruit |
| 11. | Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | Apiaceae | Fruit |
| 12. | Bishop’s weed | Trachyspermum ammi | Apiaceae | Fruit |
| 13. | Caraway | Carum carvi | Apiaceae | Fruit |
| 14. | Dill | Anethum graveolens | Apiaceae | Fruit & Seed |
| 15. | Cinnamon | Cinnamomum verum | Lauraceae | Bark |
| 16. | Cassia | Cinnamomum aromaticum | Lauraceae | Bark |
| 17. | Garlic | Allium sativum | Alliaceae | Bulb |
| 18. | Curry leaf | Murraya koenigii | Rutaceae | Leaf |
| 19. | Kokam | Garcinia indicia | Clusiaceae | Peel of fruit |
| 20. | Mint | Mentha piperita | Lamiaceae | Leaf |
| 21. | Mustard | Brassica juncea | Brassicaceae | Seed |
| 22. | Parsley | Petroselinum crispum | Apiaceae | Seed |
| 23. | Pomegranate | Punica granatum | Punicaceae | Seed |
| 24. | Saffron | Crocus sativus | Iridaceae | Stigma |
| 25. | Vanilla | Vanilla planifolia | Orchidaceae | Pod |
| 26. | Tejpat | Cinnamomum tamala | Lauraceae | Bark & leaf |
| 27. | Pepper long | Piper longum | Piperaceae | Fruit |
| 28. | Star anise | Illicium verum | Illiciacease | Fruit |
| 29. | Sweet flag | Acorus calamus | Araceae | Rhizome |
| 30. | Greater Galanga | Alpinia galangal | Zingiberaceae | Rhizome |
| 31. | Horse Radish | Armoracia rusticane | Brassicaceae | Rhizome |
| 32. | Caper | Capparis spinosa | Capparaceae | Fruit/root |
| 33. | Clove | Syzygium aromaticum | Myrtaceae | Unopened flower bud |
| 34. | Asafoetida | Ferula asafoetida | Apiaceae | Oleogum resin from rhizome and thickened root |
| 35. | Cambodge | Garcinia cambogia | Clusiaceae | Pericarp lobe |
| 36. | Hyssop | Hyssopus officinalis | Lamiaceae | Leaf |
| 37. | Juniper berry | Juniperus communis | Cupressaceae | Berry |
| 38. | Bay leaf | Laurus mobilis | Lauraceae | Leaf |
| 39. | Lovage | Levisticum officinale | Apiaceae | Leaf |
| 40. | Marjoram | Marjorana hortensis | Lamiaceae | Leaf & flower top |
| 41. | Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | Myristiaceae | Seed |
| 42. | Mace | Myristica fragrans | Myristiaceae | Aril of fruit |
| 43. | Basil | Ocimum basilicum | Lamiaceae | Leaf |
| 44. | Poppy seed | Papaver somniferum | Papaveraceae | Seed |
| 45. | Allspice | Pimenta dioica | Myrtaceae | Fruit and seed |
| 46. | Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | Lamiaceae | Leaf |
| 47. | Sage | Salvia officinalis | Lamiaceae | Leaf |
| 48. | Savory | Satureja hortensis | Lamiaceae | Stem, leaf and flowering top seed |
| 49. | Thyme | Thymus vulgaris | Lamiaceae | Fruit and lead |
| 50. | Oregano | Origanum vulgare | Lamiaceae | Leaf and flowering top |
| 51. | Tarragon | Artemisia dracunculus | Arteraceae | Leaf |
| 52. | Tamarind | Tamarindus indica | Fabaceae | Fruit |
In any form including curry powders, spice oil, oil, oleoresins and other products wehere spice content is predominant.
(Please refer
ALC CIR. NO. 01/2004, Dt. 31/05/2004 - Related to Advance Licences)
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