The government has lifted the ban on export of Non-Basmati White Rice ( ITC (HS) Code 1006 30 90). The prohibition has shifted to ‘Free’ subject to MEP ( Minimum Export Price ) of $490/Tonne
The Central Government, in exercise of its powers under Section 3 and Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, and in accordance with Para 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, has amended the export policy for Non-Basmati White Rice under ITC (HS) Code 1006 30 90, as specified in Chapter 10 of Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Export Policy.
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The previous export policy, which prohibited the export of Non-Basmati White Rice (including semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed: Other), has now been revised.
The export of this category of rice is now allowed under a “free” export policy, subject to a Minimum Export Price (MEP) of USD 490 per tonne. This amendment is intended to ease export restrictions on Non-Basmati White Rice while ensuring price stability through the MEP mechanism. If the MEP is below the threshold, the export will be prohibited.
This notification takes immediate effect and will remain in force until further orders. The amendment represents a shift in the country’s export policy for Non-Basmati White Rice, moving from a complete prohibition to conditional freedom, allowing exports provided the set MEP of USD 490 per tonne is adhered to.
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