Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, amends the import policy and conditions for specific items under Chapter 26 and 27 of the ITC HS, 2017, Schedule I, including Zinc Dross and various Naphtha and Gasoline types. It was issued on March 18, 2020, modifying earlier notifications. The changes affect import procedures and requirements for actual users, traders, and State Trading Enterprises.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Import Policy Amendments:**
* Zinc Dross (HS code 2620 1910): Changes from "Restricted" to "Free." Import is permitted to the actual user or to the trader on behalf of the actual users authorized by SPCB on a one time basis and subject to verification of documents by the Custom Authority.
* Light Naphtha (HS code 2710 1221): Free, import as per Policy Condition 5 of Chapter 27.
* Heavy Naphtha (HS code 2710 1222): Free, import as per Policy Condition 5 of Chapter 27.
* Full Range Naphtha (HS code 2710 1229): Free, import as per Policy Condition 5 of Chapter 27.
* Aviation Gasoline (HS code 2710 1250): Import as per Policy Condition 5 of the Chapter for STEs conforming to Standard IS 1604. Import by flying clubs is Free, Policy Condition 5 is not applicable and is subject to actual user condition.
Impact Analysis:
* **Actual Users of Zinc Dross, Light Naphtha, Heavy Naphtha, Full Range Naphtha and Aviation Gasoline:**
* *Impact:* Revised import policies for Zinc Dross (HS code 2620 1910), Light Naphtha (HS code 2710 1221), Heavy Naphtha (HS code 2710 1222), Full Range Naphtha (HS code 2710 1229) and Aviation Gasoline (HS code 2710 1250).
* *Action Required:* Ensure compliance with safety norms for the industry. Actual users authorized by SPCB on a one time basis and subject to verification of documents by the Custom Authority
* **Traders of Zinc Dross:**
* *Impact:* Can import on behalf of actual users authorized by SPCB on one time basis and subject to verification of documents by the Custom Authority.
* *Action Required:* Obtain authorization from SPCB and comply with documentation verification requirements.
* **State Trading Enterprises (STEs) dealing with Aviation Gasoline:**
* *Impact:* Aviation Gasoline (HS code 2710 1250) import as per Policy Condition 5 of the Chapter for STEs conforming to Standard IS 1604.
* *Action Required:* Comply with Policy Condition 5 of Chapter 27, conforming to Standard IS 1604.
* **Flying Clubs:**
* *Impact:* Aviation Gasoline (HS code 2710 1250) import is Free, Policy Condition 5 is not applicable and is subject to actual user condition.
* *Action Required:* Subject to actual user condition and responsible for safety norms.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020: A five-year trade policy guiding import and export regulations.
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: An act of the Indian Parliament to provide for the development and regulation of foreign trade.
ITC HS, 2017: Indian Trade Classification based on Harmonized System of Coding, 2017 version, used for import and export classifications.
Zinc Dross: A byproduct of zinc production, now under revised import policies.
Light Naphtha: A light petroleum fraction, now under revised import policies.
Heavy Naphtha: A heavy petroleum fraction, now under revised import policies.
Full Range Naphtha: A full range petroleum fraction, now under revised import policies.
Aviation Gasoline: Gasoline used in aviation, now under revised import policies.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 15th March, 2020
No.51/2015-2020
Subject: Amendment in import policy of items under Chapter 26 and 27 of ITC (HS), 2017,
Schedule–I (Import Policy)
S.O. 1128(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with
paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central
Government hereby amends the import policy and policy conditions for Zinc Dross (HS code 2620 1910), Light
Naphtha (HS code 2710 1221), Heavy Naphtha (HS code 2710 1222), Full Range Naphtha (HS code 2710
1229) and Aviation Gasoline (HS code 2710 1250) under Chapter 26 & 27 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedul –I
(Import Policy).
Exim Code Item Present Present Policy Revised Policy Revised Policy Condition
Description Policy Condition
2620 1910 Zinc Dross Restricted Free Import is permitted to the actual
user or to the trader on behalf of
the actual users authorised by
SPCB on one time basis and
subject to verification of
documents by the Custom
Authority as specified in
Schedule VIII of the Hazardous
and Other Wastes (Management
and Transboundary Movement)
Rules, 2016
2710 1221 Light State Import as per Free
Naphtha Trading Policy
Enterprises Condition (5) of
Chapter 27
2710 1222 Heavy State Import as per Free
Naphtha Trading Policy
Enterprises Condition (5) of
Chapter 27
2710 1229 Full Range State Import as per Free
Naphtha Trading Policy
Enterprises Condition (5) of
Chapter 27
2710 1250 Aviation State Import as per State Trading For STEs: Import as per Policy
Gasoline Trading Policy
Enterprises.However, Condition (5) of the Chapter.
conforming Enterprises Condition (5) of
import by flying
to Standard Chapter 27
IS 1604 clubs is ‘Free’. For Flying Clubs: Policy
Condition (5) will not be
applicable. Import would be
subject to actual user condition
and they will be responsible for
‘safety’ norms of the item for the
industry.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Effect of the Notification: Revision has been carried out in the Policy and Policy conditions for Zinc
Dross, Light Naphtha, Heavy Naphtha, Full Range Naphtha and Aviation Gasoline.
This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.
[F.No.01/89/180/11/AM-17/PC-2A/[(E-1722)]
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex- officio Addl.
Note: The principal notification No. 36/2015-2020, dated the 17th January, 2017 was published in
the Gazette of India, Extraordinary vide number S.O. 172 (E), dated the 17th January, 2017
and amended vide notification No. 38/2015-20 dated 1st January 2020 published in the
Gazette of India, Extraordinary vide number S.O. 06 (E), dated 1st January 2020.
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