The Minimum Import Price (MIP) imposed on tariff lines under 080280 is revised from Rs. 251/- per Kilogram to Rs. 351/- per Kilogram. The Import Policy of Supari under ITC(HS) 21069030 is revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Prohibited’ and Import shall be Free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram. The given conditions shall not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZs subject to the condition that no DTA sale is allowed.
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
New Delhi
Notification No. 57/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated: 14th February, 2023
Subject:- Amendment in import policy and policy condition of ITC (HS) Code 080280 of Chapter-08 and ITC (HS) Code 2106 90 30 of Chapter-21 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy)
S.O. 678(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5 of Foreign Trade(Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy(FTP) 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the Import Policy and Policy Condition of items under Chapter 8 and Chapter 21 of Schedule-I(Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022, as under:
| ITC (HS) Codes | Description | Existing Import Policy | Revised Import Policy | Existing Policy Condition | Revised Policy Condition |
| 08028010 | -Areca nuts — Whole | Prohibited | Prohibited | However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 251/- and above per Kilogram | a) However, import is Free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram.
b)MIP conditions, however, will not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZ subject to the condition that no DTA sale is allowed. |
| 08028020 | -Areca nuts — Split | Prohibited | Prohibited | However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 251/- and above per Kilogram. | a) However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram.
b)MIP conditions, however, will not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZ subject to the condition that no DTA sale is allowed. |
| 08028030 | -Areca nuts — Ground | Prohibited | Prohibited | However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 251/- and above per Kilogram. | a) However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram.
b) MIP conditions, however, will not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZ subject to the condition that no DTA sale is allowed. |
| 08028090 | -Areca nuts — Other | Prohibited | Prohibited | However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 251/- and above per Kilogram. | a) However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram.
b) MIP conditions, however, will not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZ subject to the condition that no DTA sale is allowed. |
| 21069030 | —Betel nut product known as “Supari” | Free | Prohibited | – | a) However, import is free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram.
b) MIP conditions, however, will not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZ subject to the condition that no DTA sale is allowed. |
Effect of this Notification: The Minimum Import Price (MIP) imposed on tariff lines under 080280 is revised from Rs. 251/- per Kilogram to Rs. 351/- per Kilogram. The Import Policy of Supari under ITC(HS) 21069030 is revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Prohibited’ and Import shall be Free if CIF value is Rs. 351/- or above per Kilogram. The given conditions shall not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZs subject to the condition that no DTA sale is allowed.
[F. No. 01/89/180/43/AM-01/PC-2[A]/E-1256]
SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade
& Ex-Officio Addl. Secy.
