AreaIndia

Commodity GroupRice

CommodityAll

Date20/07/2023

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentExport restrictions

DescriptionBanned exports of semi/wholly milled non-basmati white (non-parboiled) rice (ITC HS code 1006 30 90). The measure became effective on 20 July 2023, but would not apply for shipments that, prior to the prohibition, were already at the loading stage or had filed shipping bills, had vessels already berthed/arrived/anchored or where their consignment had already been handed to customs. In addition, it stipulated that exports of non-basmati white rice would be allowed upon permission granted by the Indian Government for countries to meet their food security needs, upon requests from governments.