Amendment in import policy and policy condition
Amendment in import policy and policy condition of ITC (HS) Code 080280 of Chapter-08 and ITC (HS) Code 2106 90 30 of Chapter-21 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)- NOTIFICATION No. 57/2015-2020
S.O. 678(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5 of Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the Import Policy and Policy Condition of items under Chapter 8 and Chapter 21 of Schedule-I(Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022, as under:
| ITC (HS) Codes | Description | Existing Import Policy | Revised Import Policy | Existing Policy Condition | Revised Policy Condition |
| 08028010 | -Areca nuts — Whole | Prohibited | Prohibited | However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 251/- and above per Kilogram | a) However, import is Free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram. b) MIP conditions, however, will not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZ subject to the condition that no DTA sale is allowed |
| 08028020 | -Areca nuts — Split | Prohibited | Prohibited | However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 251/- and above per Kilogram. | a) However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram. b) MIP conditions, however, will not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZ subject to the condition that no DTA sale is allowed. |
| 08028030 | -Areca nuts — Ground | Prohibited | Prohibited | However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 251/- and above per Kilogram. | a) However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram. b) MIP conditions, however, will not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZ subject to the condition that no DTA sale is allowed |
| 08028090 | -Areca nuts — Other | Prohibited | Prohibited | However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 251/- and above per Kilogram. | a) However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram. b) MIP conditions, however, will not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZ subject to the condition that no DTA sale is allowed. |
| 21069030 – | —Betel nut product known as “Supari” | Free | Prohibited | – | a) However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram. b) MIP conditions, however, will not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZ subject to the condition that no DTA sale is allowed. |
Effect of this Notification:
The Minimum Import Price (MIP) imposed on tariff lines under 080280 is revised from Rs. 251/- per Kilogram to Rs. 351/- per Kilogram. The Import Policy of Supari under ITC(HS) 21069030 is revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Prohibited’ and Import shall be Free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram. The given conditions shall not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZs subject to the condition that no DTA sale is allowed.
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