By Harsh Ashar May 29, 2024

DGFT modifies SION E-125 consisting export of SHEA STEARINE

Standard Input Output Norm (SION) E-125 for the export of Shea Stearine has been amended by the Director General of Foreign Trade, as shown in the table below:

SION No.	Export Item	Quantity	S. No.	Amended Import Item	Amended Quantity
E-125	Shea Stearine	1 MT	1	Shea Nuts (Oil Content 45+/-1%)	5.02 MT**

**For every one percent increase in the oil content beyond 46% in Shea Nut, the permitted quantity for its import may decrease by 150 kgs on pro-rata basis and for every one percent decrease in oil content below 44% in Shea Nut, the permitted quantity for its import may increase by 150 kgs on pro-rata basis.

Note 1 – For import item Shea Nuts, Customs Authority to draw samples for every bill of entry and test the same for its oil content. The Customs Authority to endorse on the Bill of Entry the oil content of each consignment. Regional Authority to redeem authorizations based on the weighted average of oil content so endorsed by the Customs Authority. However, clearance of import consignments should not be held back till the results are obtained, but to be allowed upon customs examination & drawing of samples.

Note 2 – This SION will be valid till 31.03.2027 and will need to be re-assessed to reflect dynamic pricing structure of the industry.