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Amends import policy for areca nuts under ITC (HS) codes 08028090 and 20081920, specifying conditions based on CIF value.

Detailed Summary

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade modifies the import policy for areca nuts under ITC (HS) codes 08028090 and 20081920. For code 08028090 (Areca Nut---Other), the policy remains 'Prohibited' but permits free import if the CIF value is Rs. 351/- or more per kilogram, with MIP conditions waived for EOUs, SEZ units, and Advance Authorisation Scheme imports. Code 20081920 (Other roasted nuts and seeds) changes from 'Free' to 'Prohibited', allowing free import if CIF value exceeds Rs. 351/- per kilogram. This amendment is made under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 and Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-03042025-262244 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 1559] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025/ CHAITRA 13, 1947 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, 2nd April, 2025 No. 02/2025-26 Subject: Amendment in import policy and policy condition of Roasted Areca Nuts falling under ITC (HS) Code 20081920 of Chapter-20 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)-reg. S.O. 1578(E). In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5 of Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby adds following condition against ITC (HS) Codes 08028090 and 20081920 of Schedule-I(Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022: +------------+-------------------------+------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | ITC (HS) | Description | Policy | Policy Condition | | Codes | | | | +============+=========================+============+================================================================================================================================+ | 08028090 | Areca Nut---Other | Prohibited | (a) However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- and above per Kilogram. | | | | | | | | | | (b) MIP conditions, however, will not be applicable for imports by 100% Export | | | | | Oriented Units (EOUs), units in the SEZ and imports under Advance Authorisation | | | | | Scheme. | | | | | | | | | | (c) This code also covers all kinds of processed Areca nuts including Roasted Areca | | | | | Nuts. | +------------+-------------------------+------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 20081920 | Other roasted nuts | Free | However, "Roasted Areca Nuts" are not covered here as they are specifically covered | | | and seeds | | under 08028090 | +------------+-------------------------+------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Effect of this Notification: The Import Policy of "Roasted Areca Nuts" falling under ITC (HS) Code 08028090 and 20081920 is revised from "Free" to "Prohibited" and Import shall be free if CIF Value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram. This is issued with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry. [F. No. 01/89/180/43/AM-01/PC-2[A]/E-1256] SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-officio Addl. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. GORAKHA NATH YADAVA

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