15[CHAPTER 10
CEREALS

Main Notes

1 Export of wild variety of wheat and paddy seed is restricted

2 The above conditions in respect of export of Non Basmati Rice will not be applicable to exports undertaken as under:

Export of non-Basmati rice

(i) under Food Aid Programme and

(ii) under bi-lateral trade agreement between Government of India and Government of Maldives shall be permitted.

Export of 21,200 MTs per annum to Bhutan (as per Calender year i.e. from 1st January to 31st December) of non-Basmati rice will be exempted from any export ban.

3 Export of 10,000 tons of non-Basmati rice to Horn of Africa (Kenya, Somalia and Djibonti) from Central Pool Stock of FCI at economic cost of Rs.20,689.50 per ton will be permitted.

4 Export of Organic non-Basmati Rice (excluding rice in husk paddy or rough) from Custom EDI ports have been exempted from all quantitative ceilings irrespective of any existing or future restriction/prohibition on export of their basic product (non-organic), with due certification by APEDA as organic under the NPOP.

[Notification No. 03/2015-2020 dated 19.04.2017]

5 Export of organic wheat from Custom EDI ports have been exempted from all quantitative ceilings irrespective of any existing or future restriction/ prohibition on export of their basic product (non-organic), with due certification by APEDA as organic under the NPOP. [Notification No. 03/2015-2020 dated 19.04.2017]

6 Export of wheat per annum to Bhutan (as per Calendar year i.e. 1st January to 31st December) shall be exempted from any export ban.

7 Export of Organic Non-Basmati Rice, including Organic Non-basmati broken Rice, will be governed as per provisions under Notification No. 03/2015-20 dated 19th April, 2017

Chapter Number ITC-HS Codes Description Dashes Export Policy Policy Condition Notification No Notification Date
10 10 Cereals.
10 1001 Wheat and meslin. Prohibited Not permitted to be exported 06/2015-20 13.05.2022
10 10011100 Durum wheat : -- Seed - Free 1. Export will be allowed subject to submission of following documents to Customs at the time of export:

(i) A license to carry on the business of a dealer in seeds issued under Section 3 of the Seed Control Order (1983) from the State Government; and

(ii)Declaration that the export consignment of seeds has been chemically treated and is not fit for human consumption; and 2. Export packets will be labeled that seeds are treated with chemical insecticides and cannot be used for food or feed purposes.

10 10011900 Durum wheat : -- Other - Prohibited Not permitted to be exported 06/2015-20 13.05.2022
10 10019100 Other :

-- Seed

- Prohibited Not permitted to be exported 06/2015-20 13.05.2022
10 100199 Other :

-- Other

- Prohibited Not permitted to be exported 06/2015-20 13.05.2022
10 10019910 Wheat --- Prohibited Not permitted to be exported 06/2015-20 13.05.2022
10 10019920 Meslin --- Prohibited However, export of Meslin of seed quality is Free subject to the following conditions:

1. Export will be allowed subject to submission of following documents to Customs at the time of export:

(i) A license to carry on the business of a dealer in seeds issued under Section 3 of the Seed Control Order (1983) from the State Government; and

(ii) Declaration that the export consignment of seeds has been chemically treated and is not fit for human consumption; and

2. Export packets will be labeled that seeds are treated with chemical insecticides and cannot be used for food or feed purposes.

06/2015-20 13.05.2022
10 1002 Rye.
10 10021000 Seed - Free
10 10029000 Other - Free
10 1003 Barley.
10 10031000 Seed - Free
10 10039000 Other - Free
10 1004 Oats.
10 10041000 Seed - Free
10 10049000 Other - Free
10 1005 Maize (corn).
10 10051000 Seed - Free 1. Export will be allowed subject to submission of following documents to Customs at the time of export:

(i) A license to carry on the business of a dealer in seeds issued under Section 3 of the Seed Control Order (1983) from the State Government; and

(ii)Declaration that the export consignment of seeds has been chemically treated and is not fit for human consumption; and 2. Export packets will be labeled that seeds are treated with chemical insecticides and cannot be used for food or feed purposes.

10 10059000 Other - Free
10 10059011 Dent corn (Zea mays var. indenta): ----Yellow --- Free
10 10059019 Dent corn (Zea mays var. indenta): ----Other --- Free
10 10059020 Flint corn (Zea mays var. indurata) --- Free
10 10059030 Popcorn (Zea mays var. everta) --- Free
10 10059090 Other --- Free
10 1006 Rice.
10 100610 Rice in the husk (paddy or rough) - Restricted Export permitted under license.
10 10061010 Of seed quality --- Restricted 1. Export permitted under license subject to the following conditions:

(i) submission of following documents to Customs at the time of export:

(a) a license to carry on the business of a dealer in seeds issued under Section 3 of the Seed Control Order (1983) from the State Government; and

(b) Declaration that the export consignment of seeds has been chemically treated and is not fit for human consumption; and (ii) Export packets will be labeled that seeds are treated with chemical insecticides and cannot be used for food or feed purposes.

10 10061090 Other --- Restricted Export permitted under license. 23/2015-20 07.10.2015
10 10062000 Husked (brown) rice - Free

1. Export of Non Basmati Rice is free subject to following conditions:

16[Export to EU Member States and European countries namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/ Export Inspection Agency'.

Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries with effect from the date of this notification for a period of six months.]

[helldodold[(i) Export to EU Member States and European countries, namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency

(ii) Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council / Export Inspection Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries with effect from the date of Notification for a period of 6 months]helldod]

2. Export of Paddy seeds (wild variety) is restricted subject to permitted under license.

09/2023 29.05.2023
10 100630 Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed -

17[Export to EU Member States and European countries namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/ Export Inspection Agency'.

Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries with effect from the date of this notification for a period of six months.]

10 10063010 Rice, parboiled --- Free Export of Non Basmati Rice is free subject to following conditions:

16[Export to EU Member States and European countries namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/ Export Inspection Agency'.

Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries with effect from the date of this notification for a period of six months.]

[helldodold[(i) Export to EU Member States and European countries, namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency

(ii) Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council / Export Inspection Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries with effect from the date of Notification for a period of 6 months]helldod]

09/2023 29.05.2023
10 10063020 Basmati rice --- Free

16[Export to EU Member States and European countries namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council Export Inspection Agency.

Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/ Export Inspections Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries with effect from the date of this notification for a period of six months.]

[helldodold[1.Export to EU Member States and European countries, namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency

2. Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council / Export Inspection Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries with effect from the date of the Notification for a period of 6 months]helldod]

09/2023 29.05.2023
10 10063090 18[Non-Basmati White rice (Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed: Other)]

[helldodold[Other]helldod]

--- 18[Free]

[helldodold[Prohibited]helldod]

18[Export is subject to a Minimum Export Price of USD 490/tonne]

[helldodold[Export of Non-basmati White Rice (Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed: Other) is Prohibited and not permitted to be exported]helldod]

20/2023 20.07.2023
10 100640 Broken rice -
10 10064000 Broken rice - Prohibited Exports will be allowed on the basis of permission granted by the Government of India to other countries to meet their food security needs and based on the request of their Government. 07/2023 24.05.2023
10 1007 Grain sorghum.
10 10071000 Seed - Free
10 10079000 Other - Free
10 1008 Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals.
10 100810 Buckwheat -
10 10081010 Of seed quality --- Free
10 10081090 Other

Millet:

--- Free
10 100821 Millet :

-- Seed

-
10 10082110 Jawar --- Free
10 10082120 Bajra --- Free
10 10082130 Ragi --- Free
10 100829 Millet :

-- Other

-
10 10082910 Jawar --- Free
10 10082920 Bajra --- Free
10 10082930 Ragi --- Free
10 100830 Canary seeds -
10 10083010 Of seed quality --- Free
10 10083090 Other --- Free
10 10084000 Fonio (Digitaria spp) - Free
10 10085000 Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) - Free
10 10086000 Triticale - Free
10 100890 Other cereals -
10 10089010 Of seed quality --- Free
10 10089090 Other --- Free

]

[helldodold[CHAPTER 10
CEREALS

NOTE:1

Export of wild variety of wheat and paddy seed is restricted. See chapter 12 for details

Sl.No Tariff Item
HS Code
Unit Item Description Export
Policy
Policy Conditions
55 *1006 30 90 Kg Non Basmati Rice 13[*Prohibited] old[Free] 1. Export to be made by private parties from privately held stocks. State Trading Enterprises (STEs) including M/s. NCCF & NAFED are also permitted to export privately held stocks of non- Basmati rice.
2. Export shall be through Custom EDI ports. Export is also permitted through the non-EDI Land Custom Stations (LCS) on Indo-Bangladesh and Indo-Nepal border subject to registration of quantity with DGFT. Regional Authorities (RAs) of DGFT at Kolkata & Patna and such other RAs as notified by DGFT from time to time, will be the designated RAs for the purpose of such registration of quantity.

12[Export to EU Member States and European countries namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council / Export Inspection Agency’.]

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old[3[Export to EU Member States and European countries, namely Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency. ]]

old1[3.Export to EU member states and other European countries permitted subject to issuance of 'Certificate of Inspection' by Export Inspection Council (EIC) / Export Inspection Agency (EIA)]

12[Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/ Export Inspections Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries with effect from the date of this notification for a period of six months.]

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55 1006 20 00
1006 30
1006 30 10
*1006 40 00
Kg Non Basmati Rice Free

1. Export to be made by private parties from privately held stocks. State Trading Enterprises (STEs) including M/s. NCCF & NAFED are also permitted to export privately held stocks of non- Basmati rice.
2. Export shall be through Custom EDI ports. Export is also permitted through the non-EDI Land Custom Stations (LCS) on Indo-Bangladesh and Indo-Nepal border subject to registration of quantity with DGFT. Regional Authorities (RAs) of DGFT at Kolkata & Patna and such other RAs as notified by DGFT from time to time, will be the designated RAs for the purpose of such registration of quantity.]helldod]

14[Export to EU Member States and European countries namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency]

[helldodold[12[Export to EU Member States and European countries namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council / Export Inspection Agency’.]]helldod]

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old[3[Export to EU Member States and European countries, namely Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency. ]]

old1[3.Export to EU member states and other European countries permitted subject to issuance of 'Certificate of Inspection' by Export Inspection Council (EIC) / Export Inspection Agency (EIA)]

14[Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/ Export Inspection Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries with effect from the date of this notification for a period of six months.]

[helldodold[12[Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/ Export Inspections Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries with effect from the date of this notification for a period of six months.]]helldod]

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56 1006 10 10 Kg Rice of seed quality Restricted 1. Export permitted under license subject to the following conditions:
(i) submission of following documents to Customs at the time of export:
(a) a license to carry on the business of a dealer in seeds issued under Section 3 of the Seed Control Order (1983) from the State Government; and
(b)Declaration that the export consignment of seeds has been chemically treated and is not fit for human consumption; and
(ii) Export packets will be labeled that seeds are treated with chemical insecticides and cannot be used for food or feed purposes.
57 1006 30 20 Kg Basmati Rice (Dehusked (Brown), semi milled, milled both in either par- boiled or raw condition). Free

i) Exports allowed subject to registration of contracts with the APEDA , New Delhi;
(ii) Grain of rice to be exported shall be more than 6.61 mm of
length and ratio of length to breadth of the grain shall be more than 3.5;
(iii) Export shall be through Custom EDI ports. Export is also permitted through the non-EDI Land Custom Stations (LCS) on Indo-Bangladesh and Indo-Nepal border subject to registration of quantity with DGFT. Regional Authorities (RAs) Kolkata & Patna and such other RAs as notified by DGFT from time to time will be the designated RAs for the purpose of such registration of quantity;
(iv) Exports to European Union permitted subject to pre-shipment quality inspection as may be specified by the Government through a notification;
(v) Exports to Russian Federation permitted subject to pre-shipment quality certification issued by
(1)Insecticide Residue Testing Laboratory.
(2) Geo-Chem Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
(3)Reliable Analytical Laboratory
(4)Arbro Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
(5)Shri Ram Institute for Industrial Research, Delhi
(6)Shri Ram Institute for Industrial Research, Branch Office Bangalore
(7) Delhi Test House; and
(8)Vimta Labs.
or any other agency as may be notified from time to time.”
(vi) Exports of empty printed gunny bags with Markings indicating the product being Indian Basmati Rice, in whatever manner, are not permitted except when exported along with the consignments of Basmati Rice, in which cases also, the same shall not exceed 2% of the total number of filled gunny bags of Basmati Rice being exported;
(vii) In case of un-bagged Indian Basmati Rice being exported in bulk or in bags of 50 Kgs or above, the exports of empty printed gunny bags with Markings indicating the product being Indian Basmati Rice, in whatever manner, shall also be permitted to the extent of actual requirements considering the total quantity of the consignment and the sizes of the empty bags being exported;
(viii) Export of Basmati Rice shall not be permitted on the basis of Documents against Acceptance (D/A) unless such export is covered either by Bank Guarantee or ECGC Guarantee.
[Notification No. 18/2015-20 dated 01.08.2016]

14[Export to EU Member States and European countries namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council Export Inspection Agency.]

[helldodold[12[Export to EU Member States and European countries namely United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein,Norway and Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council / Export Inspection Agency.]]helldod]

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old1[(ix) Export to EU member states and other European countries permitted subject to issuance of 'Certificate of Inspection' by Export Inspection Council (EIC) / Export Inspection Agency (EIA).]

14[Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/ Export Inspections Agency shall not be mandatory for export to remaining European countries with effect from the date of this notification for a period of six months.]

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NOTE: 1

The above conditions in respect of export of Non Basmati Rice will not be applicable to exports undertaken as under:
1.1 Export of non-Basmati rice (i) under Food Aid Programme and (ii) under bi-lateral trade agreement between Government of India and Government of Maldives shall be permitted.
1.2 Export of 21,200 MTs per annum to Bhutan (as per Calender year i.e. from 1st January to 31st December) of non-Basmati rice will be exempted from any export ban.

NOTE: 2

Export of 10,000 tons of non-Basmati rice to Horn of Africa (Kenya, Somalia and Djibonti) from Central Pool Stock of FCI at economic cost of Rs.20,689.50 per ton will be permitted.

NOTE: 3

Export of organic non-Basmati Rice (excluding rice in husk paddy or rough) from Custom EDI ports have been exempted from all quantitative ceilings irrespective of any existing or future restriction/ prohibition on export of their basic product (non-organic), with due certification by APEDA as organic under the NPOP.
[Notification No. 03/2015-2020 dated 19.04.2017]

Sl. No Tariff Item
HS Code
Unit Item Description Export
Policy
Policy Conditions
58 1006 10 90 Kg Other [rice in husk (paddy or rough) other than seed quality] Restricted Export permitted under license.
[Notification No. 23/2015-20 dated 07.10.2015]
59 1001
1001 19 00
1001 99
1001 99 10
1001 99 20
  Durum wheat:
Other
Other
Other wheat
Other
9[Prohibited]

old[Free]

Export permitted through Custom EDI ports only. Export shall also be permitted through the non-EDI Land Custom Stations (LCS) on Indo-
Bangladesh and Indo-Nepal border subject to registration of quantity with
DGFT. Regional Authorities (RAs) Kolkata & Patna and such other RAs as notified by DGFT from time to time will be the designated RAs for the purpose of such registration of quantity.

10[A. As a transitional arrangement, export will be allowed in case of shipments where Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ICLC) has been issued on or before the date of this Notification, subject to submission of documentary evidence as prescribed; or

B. Export will also be allowed on the basis of permission granted by the Government of India to other countries to meet their food security needs and based on the request of their governments]

60 1001 11 00 Kg Durum Wheat of seed quality Free 1. Export will be allowed subject to submission of following documents to
Customs at the time of export:
(i) A license to carry on the business of a dealer in seeds issued under Section 3 of the Seed Control Order (1983) from the State Government; and
(ii)Declaration that the export consignment of seeds has been chemically treated and is not fit for human consumption; and
2. Export packets will be labeled that seeds are treated with chemical insecticides and cannot be used for food or feed purposes.
61 1000 91 00 Kg Wheat of seeds quality Free 1. Export will be allowed subject to submission of following documents to
Customs at the time of export:
(i) A license to carry on the business of a dealer in seeds issued under Section 3 of the Seed Control Order (1983) from the State Government; and
(ii)Declaration that the export consignment of seeds has been chemically treated and is not fit for human consumption; and
2. Export packets will be labeled that seeds are treated with chemical insecticides and cannot be used for food or feed purposes.
62 1001 99 20 Kg Meslin of seed quality Free 1. Export will be allowed subject to submission of following documents to
Customs at the time of export:
(i) A license to carry on the business of a dealer in seeds issued under Section 3 of the Seed Control Order (1983) from the State Government; and
(ii)Declaration that the export consignment of seeds has been chemically treated and is not fit for human consumption; and
2. Export packets will be labeled that seeds are treated with chemical insecticides and cannot be used for food or feed purposes.
63 1005 10 00 Kg. Maize (corn) Seed quality Free 1. Export will be allowed subject to submission of following documents to
Customs at the time of export:
(i) A license to carry on the business of a dealer in seeds issued under Section 3 of the Seed Control Order (1983) from the State Government; and
(ii) Declaration that the export consignment of seeds has been chemically treated and is not fit for human consumption; and
2. Export packets will be labeled that seeds are treated with chemical insecticides and cannot be used for food or feed purposes.

SUB-HEADING

NOTE

The term “durum wheat” means wheat of the Triticum durum species and the Hybrids derived from the inter – specific crossing of Triticum durum which have the same number (28) of chromosomes as that species.

NOTE: 1

Export of organic wheat from Custom EDI ports have been exempted from all quantitative ceilings irrespective of any existing or future restriction/ prohibition on export of their basic product (non-organic), with due certification by APEDA as organic under the NPOP. [Notification No. 03/2015-2020 dated 19.04.2017]

NOTE: 2

Export of 24,000 MTs of wheat per annum to Bhutan (as per Calendar year i.e. 1st January to 31st December) shall be exempted from any export ban.]helldod]

1. Inserted vide Notification No. 29/2015-2020 Dated 04.11.2019

2. Inserted vide Notification No. 41/2015-2020 Dated 09.01.2020

3. Substituted Vide Notification No. 41/2015-2020 Dated 09.01.2020

4. Substituted Vide Notification No. 24/2015-2020 Dated 10.08.2020

5. Substituted Vide Notification No. 51/2015-2020 Dated 29.12.2020

6. Substituted Vide Notification No. 12/2015-2020 Dated 01.07.2021

7. Substituted Vide Notification No. 60/2015-2020 Dated 09.03.2022

8. Substituted Vide Notification No. 61/2015-2020 Dated 23.03.2022

9. Substituted Vide Notification No. 06/2015-2020 Dated 13.05.2022

10. Inserted Vide Notification No. 06/2015-2020 Dated 13.05.2022

11. Substituted Vide Notification No. 27/2015-2020 Dated 17.08.2022

12. Substituted Vide Notification No. 09/2023 Dated 29.05.2023

13. Substituted Vide Notification No. 20/2023 Dated 20.07.2023

14. Substituted Vide Notification No. 52/2023 Dated 12.12.2023

15. Substituted Vide Notification No. 60/2023 Dated 13.02.2024

16. Substituted Vide Notification No. 19/2024-25 Dated 05.07.2024

17. Inserted Vide Notification No. 19/2024-25 Dated 05.07.2024

18. Substituted Vide Notification No. 31/2024-25 Dated 28.09.2024