In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992) read with Paragraph 1.3 and 4.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002(incorporating amendment made up to 31.3.2000), the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import items, 1997-2002 published on 31st March, 1997- ( RE-98) as amended from time to time.