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MOEF Consulting for Hazardous waste Import-export

Understanding the Guidelines of MInistry of Environment & Forests (MOEF) for import & export of hazardous waste, battery waste, tyre waste & used elecronic items import & export.

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MOEF Application for Import - Export of Hazardous Wastes

A registration from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is required for the import and export of certain goods, primarily hazardous and other wastes, as defined under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2016. The MoEFCC is the Nodal Ministry for regulating the international movement of these materials, ensuring compliance with both National Regulations and International Agreements like the Basel Convention.

In export-import trade, permission from the Ministry of Environment and Forest is required if such export or import goods contain hazardous wastes. In India, the MoEF (Ministry of Environment and Forest) is the licensing authority to issue such import export permission for hazardous waste.
The exporter or importer has to apply for MOEF Approval with the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) in the specified format for importing/exporting hazardous/recyclable wastes to use as raw materials. The material permitted shall be fully insured for transit as well as for any accidental occurrence and its cleanup operation, the adequate facility to handle imported hazardous waste in the form of raw material with details.

The main purpose of the MoEFCC approval is to:

Prevent Illegal Dumping: Prohibit the import of hazardous waste for the sole purpose of disposal in India.
Promote Responsible Recycling: Ensure that imported hazardous materials are handled by authorized and environmentally sound facilities for recycling, recovery, or reuse.
Enforce Environmental Safeguards: Verify that the importing or exporting entity has the necessary infrastructure and processes to manage the waste without causing harm to the environment.
Comply with International Law: Ensure India adheres to the principles of the Basel Convention, which governs the Trans boundary movement of hazardous waste.

Broad Objectives of The MOEF Registration

Re-generation and afforestation of degraded areas
Protection and preservation of the environment and
Ensuring the safety, benefit, and welfare of animals
Conservation, protection, and survey of forests, flora, fauna, and wildlife
Control and Prevention of pollution

General MOEF Guidelines for Import and export of hazardous and other wastes

In India, no hazardous or other wastes from any country may be imported for disposal.
For hazardous and other waste products imported from other regions, only recycling, recovery, reuse, and utilisation, including co-processing, are allowed.
With the permission of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, actual users may import other wastes in Part B of Schedule III.
Actual users may be get Import Export Permission for Hazardous Waste in Part A of Schedule III
With the prior informed consent of the exporting country and with the approval of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF), the actual users may be able to import hazardous waste in Part A of Schedule III.
The importation of the hazardous and other wastes included in Schedule VI is prohibited.
The export of hazardous and other wastes from India specified in Part A and Part B of Schedule III and Schedule VI is permitted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. With the importing country's prior informed consent, the applications for the export of hazardous and other waste specified in Part A of Schedule III and Schedule VI will be considered.
Before being imported into or exported from India, hazardous and other wastes that are not included in Schedule III but exhibit the hazardous characteristics outlined in Part C of Schedule III must first be approved in writing by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF), as the case may be.

Permission is mandatory for the import or export of below classified goods:

Hazardous Wastes: These are materials listed in the schedules of the Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules, 2016. Examples include lead-acid battery scrap, waste oil, and certain chemical residues.
E-Waste (Electronic Waste): Used electrical and electronic assemblies, equipment, and spare parts. This is to ensure they are being imported for a legitimate purpose like refurbishment and not for illegal dumping.
Waste Tires/Rubber Scrap: Used and old tires, which are often imported as raw material for recycling.
Battery – Lead Scrap: Used and old lead acid & Lithium – ion batteries, which are often imported as raw material for recycling.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

The import and export of a wide range of materials require prior permission from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). This is primarily to regulate the Trans boundary movement of hazardous and other wastes, as stipulated under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Tran’s boundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
The specific items that require prior permission are detailed in the various schedules of these rules. The level of restriction and the documents required vary depending on the type of waste

Hazardous Wastes

This is the most significant category, covering materials that are toxic, corrosive, flammable, or otherwise harmful. Permission is required for both import and export of these materials, which are categorized in the following schedules:

• Schedule III (Part A): This lists hazardous wastes that require Prior Informed Consent (PIC) from the importing or exporting country. These are typically highly restricted wastes, such as those containing toxic metals (e.g., lead, cadmium), waste mineral oils, and certain chemical residues.

• Schedule VI: This list includes specific hazardous wastes that are banned for import and export.

Other Wastes (for recycling and reuse)

The MoEFCC rules also regulate the import of certain non-hazardous wastes that are considered valuable resources for recycling. These wastes are listed in:

• Schedule III (Part B): This includes "other wastes" that can be imported for recycling, recovery, or reuse without prior permission from the MoEFCC, provided they meet certain conditions and are not mixed with hazardous wastes. Examples include certain types of plastic scrap, paper waste, and glass cullets. However, if these wastes are mixed with any hazardous material, they fall under the strict permission requirements.

• Used Tires and Rubber Scrap: Import of used tires is regulated and requires a permit.

E-Waste (Electronic Waste)

The import and export of used electrical and electronic assemblies, equipment, and their components are strictly controlled. This is to prevent India from becoming a dumping ground for e-waste from developed nations. Prior permission is required for the import of items like:

• Used Electrical and Electronic Assemblies (EEAs): This includes items like used computers, printers, and medical equipment. Permission is often granted with the condition that the items are for a specific purpose (e.g., refurbishment, repair) and must be re-exported after use.

• Used Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEEs): The import of certain used, high-value medical equipment also requires a permit from the MoEFCC.

The documents required for Import/Export Permission from MoEF&CC depend on the type of material (Hazardous Waste, Ozone Depleting Substances, Wildlife, Plastic Waste, etc.).
But MoEF&CC has prescribed some common mandatory documents across categories, plus category-specific documents.

Common Documents required (for all applications)

1. Application Form – submitted through Parivesh Portal (https://parivesh.nic.in).
2. Company Documents
-- IEC (Import Export Code from DGFT)
-- PAN, GST, CIN / MSME certificate
-- Company incorporation/registration certificate
3. Authorization from SPCB/PCC (State Pollution Control Board or Pollution Control Committee) – e.g., Hazardous Waste Authorization.
4. Detailed Project/Activity Report with purpose of import/export.
5. Material Details
-- Type of material (waste, ODS, wildlife item, plastic, etc.)
-- Quantity, physical/chemical composition
-- HS Code / Customs Tariff Code
-- Country of origin / destination
6. Agreement/Contract between Importer & Exporter (if applicable).
7. Undertaking / Affidavit on compliance with MoEF&CC rules.
8. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of authorized signatory.

Category-Specific Documents

1. Documents required for import /export of hazardous waste

•   Justification for import
•   Valid State Pollution Board CTO / CCA & HW Authorization
•   Copy of lead analysis report in soil, air, water, stack and blood of the workers.
•   Process flow chart indicating adequate pollution control equipment including alkaline scrubber and battery breaking system for unit of more than 10,000 MTA of ISRI Code RAINS.
•   Photographs & Video CD of running plant.
•   Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application from the Concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) / Pollution Control Committee (PCC)

2. Documents required for Import of PET scrap/plastic scrap/Acrylic plastics etc

•   Justification for import
•   Valid Consent to Operate under Water Act, I9Z4 and Air Act, 1981.
•   Process flow chart indicating adequate pollution control equipment.
•   Exporter's certificate for virgin plastic from industries except for import of PET bottle scrap
•   List of users
•   Photographs & Video CD of running plant.
•   Acknowledgement receipt of copy of application from concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) / Pollution Control Committee (PCC)

3. Documents required for Import of waste tyres/rubber scrap

•   Justification for import
•   Valid Consent to Operate under Water Act, L9T4 and Air Act, 1981.
•   Process flow chart indicating adequate pollution control equipment.
•   List of users
•   Photographs & Video CD of running plant.
•   Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application from concerned state Pollution control Board (SPCB)/ Pollution Control Committee (PCC)

Note: The application for, import of waste tyres for purpose of the manufacture of Tyre Pyrolysis Oil (TPO) through pyrolysis process is not being considered by the Expert Committee (EC) due to pending decision at DGFT

4. Documents required for import of EEAs for repair in India and re-export

•   Justification for import
•   Undertaking for re-export
•   Details of previous import, if there has been any and confirmation regarding their re- export
•   Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application from concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)/ Pollution Control Committee (PCC)

5. Documents required for Import of used EEAs on Loan / testing purpose/ projects/R&D

•   Justification for import
•   If being imported on returnable basis than undertaking for re-export
•   Chartered Engineer Certificate indicating the manufacturing date, residual life and serial number.
•   Details of previous import, if there has been any and confirmation regarding their re- export
•   Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application from concerned State Pollution Control Board

6. Documents required for Import of used EEAs for their re-use

•   Justification for import
•   If being imported on returnable re-export Rules,2OO8 basis then undertaking for re-export
•   If refurbished components being imported as replacement to defective component then undertaking for export of equivalent numbers of defective components
•   Chartered Engineer Certificate from exporting Country indicating the manufacturing date, residual life and serial number.
•   Details of previous import, if there has been any and confirmation regarding their re- export.
•   In case of capital items particularly medical equipment the fact that the machine has been refurbished at the OEM factory and after sales service is provided by the supplier/importer.
•   Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application from concerned state Pollution control Board (SPCB) / pollution Control Committee (PCC)

7. Documents required for Import of used MFDs

•   Importers have valid Authorization as per the e-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2008.
•   MFDs should only be for print size of A3 and above
•   Undertaking that the MFDs will be fully functional with a residual life of minimum five years to be substantiated by
•   Chartered Engineer Certificate (CEC) from the exporting country indicating the manufacturing date, residual life and serial number.
•   The importer will furnish previous import details and the use to which the previously imported machines have been put to.
•   Proposed use / utilization details of MFDs to be imported.
•   Proof of annual returns filed by the importers to their concerned SPCBs / PCCs for all previous import, if applicable.

Further, in addition to all the above the custom Authority will also verify the following prior to giving clearance to such import:

• MFDs shall be free of any transit damage and shall be functional and in usable condition
• The importer shall have valid authorization from DGFT for such import

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We collect the basic documents from clients, then prepare required declarations and affidavits & submitonline / offline application

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Our delivery team continuously monitor the application, provide regular updates to applicant, & resolves any document deficiencies raised by the Concerned Govt. Authority.

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MOEF Consulting for Hazardous waste Import-export

MOEF Application for Import - Export of Hazardous Wastes

The main purpose of the MoEFCC approval is to:

Broad Objectives of The MOEF Registration

General MOEF Guidelines for Import and export of hazardous and other wastes

Permission is mandatory for the import or export of below classified goods:

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