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Date: 2025-04-03 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Amendment in import policy and policy condition of Roasted Areca Nuts falling under ITC HS Code 20081920 of Chapter20 of ITC HS 2022 ScheduleI Import Policy

Issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry · Directorate General of Foreign Trade

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This notification amends the import policy for Areca Nuts, specifically roasted areca nuts, under ITC (HS) codes 08028090 and 20081920.
  • The import policy for 'Roasted Areca Nuts' is revised from 'Free' to 'Prohibited'.
  • Import of Areca nuts is permitted if the CIF value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram.

Key Changes

  • ITC (HS) code 08028090 (Areca Nut---Other): Import is prohibited unless the CIF value is Rs. 351/- or more per kilogram.
  • Minimum Import Price (MIP) conditions will not apply to 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs), units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and imports under the Advance Authorisation Scheme.
  • ITC (HS) code 08028090 covers all kinds of processed Areca nuts, including Roasted Areca Nuts.
  • ITC (HS) code 20081920 (Other roasted nuts and seeds): 'Roasted Areca Nuts' are excluded from this category as they are specifically covered under 08028090.
  • The import policy of 'Roasted Areca Nuts' falling under ITC (HS) Codes 08028090 and 20081920 is revised from 'Free' to 'Prohibited'.
  • Import shall be free if CIF Value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram.

Impact Analysis

Action Items

  • Communicate the changes to relevant stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

Consumers

  • Consumers may face higher prices for areca nuts due to import restrictions.

Importers

  • May need to renegotiate contracts to account for the new import restrictions.

Domestic Areca Nut Industry

  • The industry should monitor import volumes and prices to assess the effectiveness of the policy.

Key Entities Referenced

Central Government: The issuer of the notification, responsible for foreign trade policy. Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992: The enabling legislation that grants the Central Government the power to regulate foreign trade. Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-2020: The policy framework that guides India's foreign trade. Paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 are referenced in the notification. ITC (HS) 2022: Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System of Coding. This is the classification system used for import and export. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The agency responsible for implementing the foreign trade policy. Santosh Kumar Sarangi is the Director General. 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs): Units that export their entire production and are subject to special regulations. Special Economic Zones (SEZs): Designated areas with special economic regulations to promote exports and investment. Advance Authorisation Scheme: A scheme that allows duty-free import of inputs required for export production.
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