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.
(c) Metallurgical Coke with high ash content, that is, ash content above 18% is outside the scope of “Restriction”. |
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.
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