The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued Notification No. 30/2024-25, dated September 18, 2024, amending the import policy for fresh green areca nuts from Bhutan. This notification modifies the existing Import Policy Condition under ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule I. Previously, the import of 17,000 metric tonnes of fresh areca nuts was permissible only through two designated Land Customs Stations (LCS). The latest amendment expands the list of approved ports to include LCS Hatisar and LCS Darranga, in addition to the existing ones.
The revised policy removes the Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition for these imports, facilitating smoother trade. The imports must still be accompanied by a valid port-specific Registration Certificate issued by the DGFT. This adjustment aims to enhance trade efficiency and support the import process by broadening the entry points for areca nuts into India. The change reflects the government’s effort to streamline and increase the accessibility of this agricultural product from Bhutan.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Notification No. 30/2024-25- DGFT| Dated: 18th September 2024
Subject: Amendment in Import Policy Condition under ITC(IIS) 08028010 of Chapter 08 of ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule —I (Import Policy).
S.O. (E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government in partial modification to Notification No. 17/2023 dated 03.07.2023, hereby amends the Import Policy Condition (c)(i) of items under ITC(FIS) 0802 80 10 of Chapter 08 of ITC(HS), 2022, Schedule — I (Import Policy), as under : (changes made are in bold letters)
Revised Policy Condition:
(c) Import of 17,000 Metric Tonnes of Fresh (green) Areca Nut without Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition shall be allowed from Bhutan every year. Such imports are allowed:
i) through LCS Jaigaon (INJIGB), LCS Chamurchi (INCHMB), LCS Hatisar (INHT5B) and LCS Darranga (INDRGB) only, and,
ii) shall be subject to a valid port-specific Registration Certificate issued by DGFT.
Effect of the Notification:
In addition to the existing two ports, import of 17,000 Metric Tonnes of Fresh(green) Areca nut without Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition from Bhutan shall also be allowed through LCS Hatisar (INHT5B) and LCS Darranga (INDRGB).
This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.
(Santosh Kumar Sarangi)
Director General of Foreign Trade &
Ex- officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India
Email: [email protected]
[Issued from File No. 01/89/180/43/AM-01/PC-2[A]/Part-III/E-8258]
