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Procedure for export of sesame seeds to the United States of America (USA)

Procedure for export of sesame seeds to the United States of America (USA)

The Indian government has announced updated export policy conditions for sesame seeds, specifically for exports to the United States. These changes are effective from November 16, 2024.

  1. Additional policy conditions have been introduced under Chapter 12 of Schedule-II of the ITC(HS) 2022 for sesame seed exports to the USA are inserted as under:

 

HS CODE

DESCRIPTION OF GOODS

ADDITIONAL EXPORT POLICY CONDITIONS

 

120740-SESAMUM SEEDS

12074010

Of seed quality

Export of items to the united states of America (USA) shall be permitted subject to the following conditions: –

 

  1. India oilseeds & produce export promotion council (IOPEPC) ls designated as competent authority to issue export certification.

 

 

 

  1. The IOPEPC shall issue export certification within two working days of receiving the request from exporter subject  to a ‘Certificate Of Analysis’ by a NABL accredited laboratory. 

 

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A detailed procedure for controlling pesticide residues in sesame seeds has been outlined in the Department of Commerce Public Notice dated July 10, 2024. This document provides the necessary steps for compliance. Exporters must ensure their sesame seeds meet these new requirements to continue shipping to the USA after November 16, 2024. Non-compliance could impact exports. exporters should refer to the official Public Notice and the outlined procedures for full details.

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