DGFT Notifies Application Process for Import of Restricted Low Ash Metallurgical Coke

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Dated: 03.07.2025

DGFT Notifies Application Process for Import of Restricted Low Ash Metallurgical Coke

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has released Trade Notice No. 07/2025-26 dated 2nd July 2025, detailing the procedure for filing import authorization applications for Low Ash Metallurgical (LAM) Coke, which is subject to country-wise quantitative restrictions (QR).

This move follows the extension of safeguard quantitative restrictions notified earlier via DGFT Notification No. 22/2025-26 dated 30.06.2025, valid until 31st December 2025.

Background

Low Ash Metallurgical Coke (with ash content below 18%) under ITC(HS) Codes:

27040020
27040030
27040040
27040090
is placed under restricted import category and subject to safeguard QRs to ensure availability and prevent market disruption.

Key Highlights of the Procedure

Application Portal

Importers must apply online on the DGFT portal: https://dgft.gov.in
Navigate to: Services → Import Management System → Import Authorization for Restricted Imports
Use ANF 2M form

Application Deadline

Applications can be submitted until 13th July 2025

Country-wise Filing

Each application must indicate only one supplier country
A maximum of three applications allowed per importer

Restriction Period

Quantity sought must cover the entire period from 01.07.2025 to 31.12.2025

Documents to be Submitted

Applicants must upload a covering letter on company letterhead, signed by the authorized signatory, containing:

Steel manufacturing capacity as of 31.12.2024 and 30.06.2025
Total monthly Met Coke requirement
In-house coke production
Closing stock as of 30.06.2025
Actual monthly requirement
Quantity contracted with domestic suppliers
Final monthly import requirement
Status of past quota utilization, if applicable

Allocation and Monitoring

A Special Exim Facilitation Committee (EFC) will review all applications and determine allocations.
DGFT will review utilization in October 2025 and may adjust allocations accordingly.
All authorization holders must submit utilization reports and any quantities for surrender by end of September 2025.

Reports to be submitted at:

policy2-dgft@gov.in
sanjay.kt@nic.in

Mis-declaration Warning

Any mis-declaration will lead to disqualification from allocation.
DGFT reserves the right to alter the allocation process at any time.

Conclusion

This Trade Notice ensures a transparent and structured process for importing Low Ash Metallurgical Coke under quantitative restrictions, safeguarding domestic industry interests while facilitating genuine importer requirements.

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Source: DGFT

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