Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on July 12, 2017, amends Chapter Notes, Import Policy, and Policy Conditions for items under Chapter 98 of the ITC (HS), 2017 Schedule 1 (Import Policy). The changes pertain to Exim codes 9804 and 9805 and are made in accordance with the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 and the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment in Chapter Notes (Chapter 98):
* Headings 9803 and 9804 are clarified as not applying to motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, tobacco and manufactured products thereof.
Amendment in Policy and Policy Conditions (Exim Codes under Chapter 98):
* Exim Codes 9804 10 00 (Drugs and medicines), 9804 90 00 (Other), 9805 10 00 (Prepared or preserved meat, fish and vegetables; dairy products; soup; lard; fresh fruits), and 9805 90 00 (All other consumable stores excluding fuel, lubricating oil, alcoholic drinks and tobacco products) are revised from "Restricted" to "Free".
* The policy conditions for these Exim codes are revised to be subject to conditions as contained in the Foreign Trade Policy.
Impact Analysis:
Stakeholders involved in the import of goods under Chapter 98, specifically those related to Exim codes 9804 and 9805.
Impact:
* Importers of drugs and medicines, other goods, prepared or preserved food items, and other consumable stores (excluding certain items like fuel, lubricating oil, alcoholic drinks, and tobacco products) will now be able to import these items freely, subject to the conditions outlined in the Foreign Trade Policy, and are no longer restricted.
Action Required:
* Importers should review the Foreign Trade Policy for specific conditions applicable to the import of items under Exim codes 9804 and 9805 to ensure compliance.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020: A policy document referenced in the notification regarding amendments to import policies.
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act 1992: Indian Legislation that confers powers to the Central Government for amending import policies.
ITC HS, 2017 Schedule 1 Import Policy: Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System of Coding, a classification system used for import and export.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The organization responsible for implementing and overseeing foreign trade policies in India.
Chapter 98: A specific chapter within the ITC HS nomenclature which is subject of amendments in the notification.
Exim Codes 9804 and 9805: Specific Exim codes within Chapter 98 of ITC HS, 2017 Schedule 1 Import Policy whose import policies are being amended.
New Delhi: The city where the notification was issued, located in Delhi State.
Anup Wadhawan: Director General of Foreign Trade who signed the notification.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 12 July, 2017
No. 16/2015-2020
Subject: Amendment in Chapter Notes and Import Policy and Policy Conditions of items under Chapter 98 of
ITC (HS), 2017 – Schedule – 1 (Import Policy)
S.O. 2206(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 Chapter Notes and Import Policy and Policy Conditions of items of Chapter 98 as under:
2. Amendment in chapter Notes under Chapter 98:¹Hkkx IIμ[k.M 3 (ii)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 3
NOTES:
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4 Headings 9803 and 9804 are taken not to apply to: Headings 9803 and 9804 are taken not to apply to:
a) Motor vehicles; a) motor vehicles;
b) Alcoholic drinks; b) alcoholic beverages; and
c) Goods imported through courier service. c) tobacco and manufactured products thereof
3. Amendment in the Policy and policy conditions in Exim Codes under Chapter 98
Exim Amended Revised Policy
Item Description Policy Existing Policy Conditions
Code Policy Conditions
9804 10 00 Drugs and medicines Restricted Subject to value limit of Rs. Free Subject to
2000 (c.i.f) and other conditions
conditions as specified in specified by
clause 3(1), (i) of Foreign DGHS.
Trade (Exemption from
Application of Rules in
Certain Cases) Order, 1993.
9804 90 00 Other Restricted Subject to value limit of Rs. Free Subject to such
2000 (c.i.f) and other conditions as
conditions as specified in contained in the
clause 3(1), (i) of Foreign Foreign Trade
Trade (Exemption from Policy.
Application of Rules in
Certain Cases) Order, 1993.
9805 10 00 Prepared or preserved Restricted Subject to value limit of Rs. Free Subject to such
meat, fish and 2000 (c.i.f) and other conditions as
vegetables; dairy conditions as specified in contained in the
products; soup; lard; clause 3(1) (i) of Foreign Foreign Trade
fresh fruits Trade (Exemption from Policy.
Application of Rules in
Certain Cases) Order, 1993.
9805 90 00 All other consumable Restricted Subject to value limit of Rs. Free Subject to such
stores excluding fuel, 2000 (c.i.f) and other conditions as
lubricating oil, conditions as specified in contained in the
alcoholic drinks and clause 3(1) (i) of Foreign Foreign Trade
tobacco products Trade (Exemption from Policy.
Application of Rules in
Certain Cases) Order, 1993
4. Effect of this Notification: Changes in Chapter Note, import policy and policy conditions of items against Exim
codes 9804 and 9805 of ITC (HS), 2017 – Schedule – 1 (Import Policy) is notified.
[ F. No. 01/93/180/16/AM-16/PC-2 (B)]
ANUP WADHAWAN, Director General of Foreign Trade
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