By Harsh Ashar January 7, 2025

Imposition of Quantitative Restriction on import of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke under Chapter 27 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule - I (Import Policy).

The Indian Government has introduced new import restrictions on Low Ash Metallurgical Coke, following recommendations from the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR). These measures aim to protect the domestic industry by controlling imports of this product. Low Ash Metallurgical Coke with ash content below 18%, excluding coke fines and ultra-low phosphorus coke.

. Imports will be allowed only through EDI ports for real-time monitoring.

. Import quotas will be monitored quarterly and can’t exceed the allocated amount.

. Any unutilized quantity from the first quarter will roll over to the next.

. Countries exceeding their quotas can use residual quantities, if available.

(a) Import of “Low Ash Metallurgical Coke (HS Codes 27040020, 27040030, 27040040, 27040090) having ash content below 18%, excluding coke fines coke breeze and ultra-low phosphorous metallurgical coke with phosphorous content up to 0.030% with size upto 30 mm with 5% size tolerance for use in ferroalloy manufacturing” shall be “Restricted”.

(b) Import shall be permitted only against an Import Authorization issued by DGFT for the specified country for imports during 01.01.2025 to 30.06.2025.

The country -wise quantitative restriction (QR) for said item shall be under as:

Country	Quantitative Restriction (in MT)
Quarter	Jan-March, 2025	Apr-June, 2025	Total
Australia	25,638	25,638	51,276
China PR	39,323	39,323	78,646
Colombia	1,24,886	1,24,886	2,49,771
Indonesia	33,182	33,182	66,364
Japan	1,04,990	1,04,990	2,09,980
Poland	2,53,168	2,53,168	5,06,336
Qatar	810	810	1620
Russia	44,591	44,591	89182
Singapore	23,239	23,239	46,478
Switzerland	40,887	40,887	81,774
UK	38	38	76
Others	22,831	22,831	45,662
TOTAL	7,13,538	7,13,538	14,27,166

These restrictions will last until June 30, 2025, with the possibility of future adjustments. Importers may need to apply for authorization via the DGFT website.

This measure aims to ensure fair competition in the domestic market while giving the government the flexibility to review the policy if necessary.

Stay updated with DGFT notifications for any further changes.