Port restrictions of import of natural rubber - DGFT - 25(RE–2001)/1997-2002

Port restrictions of import of natural rubber GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE POLICY CIRCULAR NO. 25(RE-2001)/1997-2002, Dt. 20/02/2002 To All Licensing Authorities All Commissioners of Customs, Subject: Port restrictions on import of natural rubber (all items classified under Exim Head no. 40.01). Attention is invited to notification no. 41(RE-2001)/97-02 dated 19.12.2001, regarding port restrictions on import of natural rubber. Representations have been received, seeking clarification regarding applicability of these provisions on import of natural rubber made by EOUs, units in EPZ and units in SEZ. The matter has been considered and it is clarified that the port restrictions as per the Notification no. 41(RE-2001)/1997-2002 dated 19.12.2001, shall not be applicable on import of natural rubber made by units in SEZ. However, import of natural rubber is not allowed under any duty exemption scheme including EOU/EPZ except under SEZ. This issues with approval of DGFT. (O.P. Hisaria) Dy. Director General of Foreign Trade