Clarification regarding applicability of the Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order 2009 for used tyres

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..... f Unit 229A, North Block, New Delhi, 12th July, 2013 To All Chief Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Prev.), All Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Prev.), All Chief Commissioners Customs Central Excise, All Commissioners of Customs Central Excise, All Directors General under CBEC. Sir / Madam, Subject: Clarification regarding applicability of the Pneumatic Tyres and Tu .....

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..... covered under this order. With the implementation of the Quality (Control) Order, 2009 for Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles with effect from 13.05.2011, no such tyres can be imported in the country without BIS marking (except certain exemptions provided in the Order). 3. Doubts have also been raised whether the order of the honourable Delhi High Court in a matter pertaining to .....

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..... ) . However, import of used rubber tyres with one cut bead wire is free under TIC (HS) code 40040000. 5. In view of the aforesaid, it is clarified that imports of retreaded or used tyres are allowed subject to compliance of the provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy , and the requirement of consent / permission from the Ministry of Environment and Forest as stipulated in the Hazardous Wastes (M .....

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