Circular No. 39/2004-Cus.
June 3, 2004
F.No.450/80/2000-Cus.IV
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Excise & Customs
Subject: Implementation of provisions of clause (3), sub-clause (22) of Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003-reg
I am directed to invite your attention to the Board’s letter F.No.450/80/2000-Cus.IV, dated 31.5.2004 ( copy enclosed ) vide which the implementation of sub-clause (22), clause (3) of Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 requiring phytosanitary certificate in respect of packaging material of imported goods was withheld until further orders. The effective date of provisions of sub-clause (22), clause (3) of Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 was 1.6.2004.
2. Now, the Ministry of Agriculture , Department of Agriculture and Cooperation vide Notification dated 31.5.2004 issued from F.No.8-128/2004-PPI (copy enclosed), have deleted sub-clause 21 and 22 of clause 3 of the of Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 with immediate effect . At the same time new sub-clause 20A, prescribing treatment of wood packaging materials, has been inserted in clause 3 of Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 . This clause will enter into force on 1st November, 2004.
3. In view of above necessary instruction may kindly be issued to all concerned.
4. Hindi version will follow.
D.S.Garbyal
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Phone No.2094182
