**Policy Summary**
This notification, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, amends the import policy for specific items under HS Code 1511 90 of Chapter 15 of the ITC HS, 2017, Schedule I (Import Policy). Effective immediately and valid until December 31, 2021, the import policy for the following items is revised from "Restricted" to "Free":
* **15119010:** Refined bleached deodorised palm oil
* **15119020:** Refined bleached deodorized palmolein
* **15119090:** Other
The notification explicitly states that imports of items under HS code 1511 90 are not permitted through any port in Kerala.
This amendment is issued in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, and paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended.
The Director General of Foreign Trade, acting as Ex-officio Additional Secretary to the Government of India, approved the issuance of this notification. The file number for this notification is F.No. 01/89/180/Misc/52/AM06/PC-2(A)/Part-I.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: An agency of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, responsible for implementing the Foreign Trade Policy.
Foreign Trade Policy, 20152020: A policy document outlining guidelines and objectives for India's foreign trade.
FTDR Act, 1992: The Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, which provides the legal framework for foreign trade in India.
ITC HS, 2017: Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System of Coding. Used for classifying goods in import and export.
HS Code 1511 90: A specific code in the Harmonized System (HS) used to classify 'Other' Palm Oil products.
Kerala: A state in India where import restrictions through any port were placed for items under HS code 151190.
Refined bleached deodorised palm oil: A type of palm oil, specifically mentioned under the Exim code 15119010.
Refined bleached deodorized palmolein: A type of palm oil, specifically mentioned under the Exim code 15119020.