Notification No. 35(RE-99) 1997-2002, Dated: 29.11.1999

Notification No. 35(RE-99) dated November 29, 1999, amends the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992. The key amendment pertains to the import of betel nuts (Areca nuts). The notification classifies whole and split ground betel nuts under the “Restricted” category. These items are not permitted for import unless done so under a license or in accordance with specific public notices issued for this purpose. Additionally, an entry for betel nuts (split ground) is removed from the classification. This amendment aims to regulate the import of betel nuts and restrict their availability to licensed importers or those complying with applicable public notice guidelines. The notice was issued in public interest to manage the trade of these consumer goods.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE

NOTIFICATION NO. 35(RE-99) 1997-2002

NEW DELHI: 29^th November,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 31^st March, 1997 (RE-98) as amended from time to time, namely –

2. After amendment, the following will read as under:

This issues in Public Interest.

(N.L. LAKHANPAL)

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE & Ex-officio

ADDITIONAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA

(O.P. HISARIA)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE

(Issued from File No. 01/89/180/133/AM00/191473)