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Date: 16-Oct-2024 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Amendment in import policy of parts of lighter Covered under CTH 9613 of Chapter 96 of Schedule I Import Policy of ITC HS 2022

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

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This gazette notification from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, amends the import policy for parts of lighters (specifically, pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable or refillable) under HS Code 96139000.

Key Changes

  • The import policy for parts of pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable or refillable (HS Code 96139000) has changed from 'Free' to 'Restricted'.
  • This change is effective immediately.
  • The notification cites Section 3 and Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, and paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 as the legal basis for this amendment.

Impact Analysis

Importers

  • Action Item: Importers should immediately review their import plans and seek clarification from the DGFT regarding the licensing procedures and requirements for importing these parts under the new 'Restricted' policy.

Domestic Lighter Manufacturers

  • Action Item: Domestic manufacturers should assess the impact of the new policy on their supply chains and pricing strategies.

Consumers

  • Action Item: Consumers should be aware of potential price increases and reduced availability of certain lighter products.

Government

  • Action Item: The government needs to ensure that the implementation of the new policy is transparent and efficient, minimizing bureaucratic hurdles for legitimate importers.

Key Entities Referenced

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The issuing authority of the notification, responsible for regulating foreign trade in India. Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The parent ministry under which the DGFT operates. Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992: The primary legislation under which the DGFT operates and which provides the legal basis for this amendment. Foreign Trade Policy 2023: The policy document that guides India's foreign trade, amended by this notification. ITC (HS) 2022: The Integrated Tariff of India (based on the Harmonized System), which classifies goods for customs purposes. HS Code 96139000 refers to parts of lighters.
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