Amendment in import policy and policy condition of Roasted Areca Nuts falling under ITC (HS) Code 20081920 of Chapter-20 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy) - 02/2025-26 - Foreign Trade Policy

Government of India Ministry of Commerce Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 02/2025-26 Dated: 02nd April, 2025 Subject: Amendment in import policy and policy condition of Roasted Areca Nuts falling under ITC (HS) Code 20081920 of Chapter-20 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)-reg. S.O. (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 adds following condition against ITC (HS) Codes 08028090 and 20081920 of Schedule-I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022 : ITC (HS) Codes Description Policy Policy Condition 08028090 Areca Nut --- Other Prohibited (a) However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- and above per Kilogram. (b) MIP conditions, however, will not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs), units in the SEZ and imports under Advance Authorisation Scheme. (c) This code also covers all kinds of processed Areca nuts including Roasted Areca Nuts. 20081920 Other roasted nuts and seeds Free However, Roasted Areca Nuts are not covered here as they are specifically covered under 08028090 Effect of this Notification: The Import Policy of Roasted Areca Nuts falling under ITC (HS) Code 08028090 and 20081920 is revised from Free to Prohibited and Import shall be free if CIF Value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram. This is issued with the approval of Minister of Commerce Industry. (Santosh Kumar Sarangi) Director General of Foreign Trade Ex-officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India E-mail: [email protected] [File no. 01/89/180/43/AM-01/PC-2[A]/E-1256]