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) - 57/2015-2020 - Foreign Trade Policy

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) NOTIFICATION NO. 57/2015-2020 New Delhi, the 14th February, 2023 Subject:- 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) 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. [F. No. 01/89/180/43/AM-01/PC-2[A]/E-1256] SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade Ex-Officio Addl. Secy.