PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 46 (RE2012)/2009-14, DATED: 31ST January, 2013
Subject: Corrections/Amendments in Handbook of Procedures Volume I.
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following corrections/amendments in the Handbook of Procedures Vol.1 (Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms) 2009-2014:
2. ITC HS Codes of the certain items were re-notified vide DGFT Notification No.94 (RE-2008)/2004-2009 dated 02.03.2009. The corresponding entries in Appendix 37A and Appendix 37D were accordingly not modified. This is being done now in this Public Notice:
(a). In Appendix 37A (VKGUY), the ITC (HS) Codes are being revised at column 4 of table below [existing codes are at column 3]:
| Table 2 | |||||
| Sr.No. | VKGUY Product Code | Existing ITC HS Code | Revised ITC HS Code | Description | Effective Date |
| 50 | 50 | 14030010 | 14049090 | Palm Fibre for Brushes |
02.03.2009 |
Note: Shipping Bill containing the existing/revised ITC (HS) Codes would be eligible to claim benefit.
(b). In Appendix 37D (FPS), the ITC (HS) Codes are being revised at column 4 of table below [existing codes are at column 3]:
| Table 1 | |||||
| Sr.No. | FPS Product Code | Existing ITC HS Code | Revised ITC HS Code | Description | Effective Date |
| 45 | 45 | 70120000 | 70200019 | GLASS INNERS FOR VACUUM FLASKS OR FOR OTHER VACUUM VESSELS |
02.03.2009 |
| 259 | 259 | 852340, 852351 & 852352 | 852341, 852349, 852351 & 852352 | OPTICAL MEDIA PRODUCTS LIKE – CD, DVD AND SOLID NON-VOLATILE STORAGE DEVICES |
01.01.2012 |
| 124 | 124 | 46021011 | 46021911 | PALM LEAF BASKET ETC. |
02.03.2009 |
| 125 | 125 | 46021019 | 46021919 | PALM LEAF ITEMS OTHER THEN BASKETS |
02.03.2009 |
| 126 | 126 | 46021090 | 46021990 | OTHERS- BASKETWORK, WICKERWORK AND OTHER ARTICLES, MADE DIRECTLY TO SHAPE FROM PLAITING MATERIALS OR MADE UP FROM GOODS OF HEADING 4601; ARTICLES OF LOOFAH |
02.03.2009 |
| 370 | 370 | 65059000 | 65050090 | OTHER HEADGEAR, HATS, KNITTED/CROCHETED MADE UP FROM LACES ETC W/N LIND/TRMMD |
02.03.2009 |
| 88 | 88 | 74181910 | 74181024 | EPNS WARES |
02.03.2009 |
| 89 | 89 | 74181930 | 74181039 | OTHER TABLE, KITCHEN OR OTHER HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES |
02.03.2009 |
| 93 | 93 | 76151940 | 76151030 | OTHER TABLE & KITCHNWARE OF ALUMINIUM |
02.03.2009 |
| 121 | 121 | 940150 | 94015100 | SEATS OF CANE, OSIER, BAMBOO / SIMILAR MATERIALS- OF BAMBOO OR RATTAN |
02.03.2009 |
| 94015900 | SEATS OF CANE, OSIER, BAMBOO / SIMILAR MATERIALS- OTHER |
02.03.2009 |
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| 122 | 122 | 94038010 | 94038100 | FURNITURE OF BAMBOO OR RATTAN |
02.03.2009 |
| 123 | 123 | 94038090 | 94038900 | OTHERS – FURNITURE OF OTHER MATERIALS, INCLUDING CANE, OSIER, BAMBOO OR SIMILAR MATERIALS |
02.03.2009 |
| 76 | 76 | 9501 | 95030010 | DOLLS OF WOOD |
02.03.2009 |
| 77 | 77 | 9502 | 95030020 | DOLLS OF METAL | |
| 78 | 78 | 9503 | 95030090 | OTHER-WHEELED TOYS DESIGNED TO BE RIDDEN BY CHILDREN (E.G. TRICYCLES, SCOOTERS, PEDAL CARS); DOLLS CARRIAGES MADE OF MATERIAL OTHER THAN WOOD,METAL OR PLASTIC | |
| 402 | 402 | 96147020 | 96140000 | COCONUT HOOKAH |
02.03.2009 |
Note: Shipping Bill containing the existing/revised ITC (HS) Codes would be eligible to claim benefit.
(c) In Appendix 37D (FPS), the description is being revised at column 5 of table below [existing description is at column 4]:
| Table 1: | |||||
| Sr.No. | FPS Product Code | ITC HS Code | Existing Description | Revised Description | Effective Date |
| 245 | 245 | 63026010
|
TOILET LINEN AND KITCHEN LINEN, OF TERRY TOWELING OR SIMILAR TERRY FABRIC, OF COTTON
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TOILET LINEN AND KITCHEN LINEN, OF TERRY TOWELING OR SIMILAR TERRY FABRIC, OF COTTON – HANDLOOM | 24.09.2008 |
| 63026090 | TOILET LINEN AND KITCHEN LINEN, OF TERRY TOWELING OR SIMILAR TERRY FABRIC, OF COTTON- OTHER | ||||
3. In Appendix 37D (FPS), the description /ITC HS Code of certain Sl. Nos. under Table 1 is revised as under:
| Table 1: | |||||
| Sr.No. | FPS Product Code | ITC HS Code | Existing Description | Revised Description/ITC HS Code | Effective Date |
| 522 | 522 | 70181090 | OTHERS – GLSS BEADS, IMTN PERLS, IMTN PERLS, IMTN PRCS STONES / SEMI PRCS STONES & SMLR GLSS SMALLWARES | OTHERS – IMTN PERLS, IMTN PERLS, IMTN PRCS STONES / SEMI PRCS STONES & SMLR GLSS SMALLWARES | 05.06.2012 |
| 567 | 567 | 63049200 | OTHER : FURNISHING ARTICLES OF COTTON NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETED | 63049290 | 05.06.2012 |
| 646 | 646 | 62142010 | SHAWLS OF WOOL OR FINE ANIMAL HAIR-HANDPRINTED | SHAWLS OF WOOL OR FINE ANIMAL HAIR | 05.06.2012 |
| 617 | 617 | Stands deleted since already covered under sr no 26 of Table 1 of Appendix 37 D | |||
| 618 | 618 | Stands deleted since already covered under sr no 567 of Table 1 of Appendix 37 D | |||
| 625 | 625 | Stands deleted since already covered under sr no 26 of Table 1 of Appendix 37 D | |||
4. Value cap imposed on grant of VKGUY scrip on export of ‘Dried fish products’ under ITC HS Code 0305 vide Public Notice No. 63/2009-14 dated 13.05.2010 is withdrawn with immediate effect.
5. Para 2.63 (d) of HBP v1 is amended as under:
| Para No.HBP | Existing Provision | Revised Provision |
| Para 2.63 (d)Registering Authorities issuing RCMC
|
Exporters of minor forest produce and their value added products shall obtain RCMC from SHEFEXIL, EPC. Software exporters shall register themselves with Electronic and Software EPC. | Exporters of minor forest produce and their value added products shall obtain RCMC from SHEFEXIL, EPC. Electronics and Computer Software/ IT Enabled Services (ITeS) exporters shall register themselves with Electronic and Computer Software EPC. |
6. ITC HS Codes and description of certain items which were notified vide Public Notice No.42 dated 31.12.2012 are being corrected in the relevant place in Appendix 37A(VKGUY) and Appendix 37 D(FPS) as below:
| Sr.No./TABLE | FPS/ |
VKGUYExisting ITC HS CodeRevised ITC HS CodeExisting DescriptionRevised Description797/Table 2VKGUY21052105Food Preparations, not elsewhere specified or includedIce cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa678/Table 1FPS5801341058013711VelvetVelvet192/Table 1FPS590310590310PVC leather cloth with Polyvinyl chloride: Imitation leather fabrics of cottonTextile Fabrics impregnated, coated, covered/ laminated with PVCexcluding those of HDG No 5902645/Table 1FPS6214102062141020Shawls (exceeding 60 cm) and the like-handprinted
Shawls, Scarves, Mufflers, Mantillas, Veils and the like of silk or silk waste (exceeding 60 cm)
186/Table 2MLFPS2915210029153100Ethyl AcetateEthyl Acetate450/Table 1FPS391000391000Silicons in primary forms: silicon resinsSilicons in primary forms
7. The serial number of the product ‘Compressors used in Refrigerating Equipment ‘ ITC HS code 84143000 under Table 1 of Appendix 37D (Focus Product Scheme) entitled for bonus benefit @ 2% for export made with effect from 01.01.2013 as mentioned in para 4 of Public Notice 42 dated 31.12.2012 is corrected from 76 to 105.
8. Note 1 is inserted against Sl. No. 798 of Table 2 of VKGUY:-The products eligible under ITC(HS) Code 1208 are only Food grade containing more than 51% Protein.
9. Effect of this Public Notice: While consolidating different items under Appendices certain errors have been noticed in terms of Sr. No., Product Description etc. These errors are being rectified. Secondly, due to harmonization of ITC (HS) Codes, new Codes with description have been mentioned which would be eligible for incentives under Appendix 37A & 37D.
Sd/-
(Anup K. Pujari)
Director General of Foreign Trade
