Consequently, export of cricket helmets (covered under ITC (HS) Code 650610) and gloves, mittens and mitts, specially designed for use in sports (covered under ITC(HS) Code 420321) will be entitled for Focus Product Scheme benefits on exports made w.e.f 1.4.2008.
For statutory requirement of Stability & Retention sample with manufacturer, an EOU/EHTP/BTP/STP unit may re-import without payment of duty, those samples, which were exported by it, under intimation to Custom Authorities, and FOB value of such samples shall not be counted for NFE purpose and other export benefits, if any.
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Handbook of Procedures, Vol. I RE2008.
For the advance authorization (erstwhile licences), where raw sugar has been imported between 21.09.04 and 15.4.08, but the export obligation is yet to fulfilled, the export obligation period stands automatically extended upto 31.12.2009 without payment of composition fee. Against these advance Authorisations / licences, no further E.O. extension shall be allowed beyond 31.12.2009 .
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992) read with Para 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 (as amended from time to time), the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in Foreign Trade Policy.
Advance authorization for import of raw sugar, can be issued either to a manufacturer exporter or merchant exporter tied to supporting manufacturer(s). Exports can also be made by procurement of white sugar from any other factory(ies).This provision shall be applicable for exports from 17.2.2009.
No.13-CA (EXAM)/CPT/JUNE/2009: – In pursuance of Regulation 22 of the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988, the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is pleased to notify that the Common Proficiency Test will be held on Sunday, the 28th June, 2009 in two sessions as below, at the following centres provided that sufficient number of candidates offer themselves to appear from each centre.