The new system of import from registered sources will come into effect from 1st April, 2006. However, in cases where Bill of Lading is dated 1st November, 2006 or before, imports will be allowed on the basis of Pre-Shipment Inspection regime in terms of Para 2.32 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1), notified vide Public Notice No. 1 dated 8th April, 2005 and as amended from time to time, till the new system of import from registered sources comes into effect.
