Amends Schedule – I (Imports) of the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2004-09 - 13 (RE-2007)/2004-2009 - Foreign Trade Policy

Amends Schedule - I (Imports) of the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2004-09 NOTIFICATION NO 13 (RE-2007)/2004-2009 Dated: July 10, 2007 S.O. (E) In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy - 2004-09, the Central Government hereby amends Schedule - I (Imports) of the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2004-09 as under: 1. Import Licensing Note No. (3) will be added at the end of Chapter 10 and will be read as follows: "3. Import of GM rice is restricted. Import of rice in India is permitted only if the exporter is able to furnish a certificate from the competent Government Authorities from country of export that the exported rice is GM free." 2. This issues in public interest. Sd/- (R.S. Gujral) Director General of Foreign Trade And Ex-Officio Additional Secretary to the Govt. of India (Issued from File No 01/89/180/178/AM03/PC-IA)