Policy Circular No. 38 (RE-2003)/2002-2007 issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) provides clarification regarding the import classification of Di-Butyl Phthalate, Di-Octyl Phthalate, and similar items under the ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2002-2007. It specifies that these chemicals fall under Exim Code 29.17, not as phthalate plasticisers under Exim Code 3812.20. This clarification, resulting from representations received by DGFT, was made after consulting the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The decision ensures correct classification for customs clearance.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
UDYOG BHAVAN, NEW DELHI- 110 011
POLICY CIRCULAR No. 38 (RE-2003)/2002-2007
New Delhi, Dated: 16.6.2004
To,
All Licensing Authorities
All Commissioners of Customs,
Subject: Clarifications regarding import of Di-Butyl Phthalate, Di-Octyl Phthalate etc. covered under Exim Code 29.17 of ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2002-2007.
Representations have been received regarding clarification for classification of Di-Butyl Phthalate, Di-Octyl Phthalate in the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2002-07.
The issue has been examined in consultation with the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. It is hereby clarified that the imports of Di-Butyl Phthalate, Di-Octyl Phthalate etc. are specifically covered at Exim Code 29.17 and shall not be cleared as Phthalate Plasticisers under Exim Code 3812.20 of ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2002-07.
This issues with approval of Director General of Foreign Trade.
(H.C. Azad)
Dy. Director General of Foreign Trade
