In December last, the government allowed duty-free imports of yellow peas until March 2024, which was extended till April and then June.
“Import of yellow peas…is free without the MIP condition and without port restriction, subject to registration under online Import Monitoring System, with immediate effect for all import consignments where Bill of Lading (shipped on board) is issued on or before October 31, 2024,” the DGFT said.
Import of yellow peas is allowed after registration under the import monitoring system for all consignments where bill of lading (shipped on board) is issued on or before October 31.
In April-February FY24, the import of yellow peas was $235.92 million as against $0.14 million in FY23.