Notification No. 30(RE-99)/1997-2002, dated October 4, 1999, introduces an amendment to the ITC(HS) classification under the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002. This amendment modifies the import status of sodium metal under Exim Code 280511 00, classifying it as a freely importable item. The change allows sodium metal to be imported without restrictions, as opposed to being subject to any special conditions or licences. This revision is made under the authority granted by the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, and aims to facilitate the import of this chemical while aligning with trade policies. The notification serves the public interest and is issued by the Director General and Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE
NOTIFICATION NO. 30(RE-99) 1997-2002
NEW DELHI: 4th October,1999
S.O (E) – In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 1.3 and 4.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items , 1997-2002 published on 31st March, 1997 (RE-98) as amended from time to time, namely
2. After amendment, the following will read as under:
| Exim Code | Item Description | Policy | Conditions relating to policy | Import under SIL/ Public Notice |
| 280511 00 | Sodium metal | Free |
This issues in Public Interest.
(N.L. LAKHANPAL)
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
(O.P. HISARIA)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
(Issued from File No. IPC/4/5(579)/92-97)
