DGFT clarified vide Policy Circular No. 06/2024-25-DGFT | Dated: 19th June, 2024 that Import made by SEZ units (Other than FTWZ units) under ITC (HS) Codes 71131912, 71131913, 71131914, 71131915 and 71131960 are outside purview of Notification no. 17/2024-25 dated 11.06.2024.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Policy Circular No. 06/2024-25-DGFT | Dated: 19th June, 2024
To,
1. All Customs Authorities
2. All RAs of DGFT
3. All Members of the Trade & Industry
Subsequent to the issuance of the Notification no. 17/2024-25 dated 11.06.2024 restricting import of specific items under ITC (HS) Codes 71131912, 71131913, 71131914,, 71131915 and 71131960, Representations have been received from SEZ Units highlighting the issues faced by these units.
2. In this regard, attention is drawn to rule 27(1) of the Special Economic Zone rules, 2006 as amended. Accordingly, it is clarified that import made by SEZ units (Other than FTWZ units) under the ITC (HS) Codes 71131912, 71131913, 71131914, 71131915 and 71131960 are outside the purview of this notification.
This is issued with the approval of DGFT.
(Jai Pal)
Joint Director General of Foreign Trade
E-mail: jai.pal84@nic.in
(Issued from F.No.01/89/180/36/AM-11/PC-2[A]/E-1679)
