The Government of India’s Notification No. 19 (RE-98)/1997-02, dated September 9, 1998, amends Chapter 84 of the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items for the period 1997-2002. The amendment restricts the import of computer systems, including personal computers, with a CIF value below Rs 70,000. These items can only be imported with a Special Import License (SIL) or as per a Public Notice issued for this purpose. The notification emphasizes that the import of such computers is subject to a licensing requirement, thereby controlling their entry into the country. This amendment is issued in the public interest and aims to regulate the import of lower-cost computer systems.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE
NOTIFICATION NO. 19 (RE-98) 97-02
NEW DELHI : DATED THE 9th SEPTEMBER, 1998
S.O. (E) – In exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation ) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992) read with paragraph 4.1 of Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002 the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments under Chapter 84 of the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items 1997-2002, published on 31st March, 1997 and as amended from time to time.
| EXIM Code | Item description | Policy | Conditions relating to the policy | Import under SIL/ Public Notice |
| 847130 01.10 | Computer systems, including personal computers, below cif value of Rs 70,000/- | Restricted | Import permitted against a licence or in accordance with a Public Notice issued in this behalf. | Import permitted against Special Import Licence (SIL) |
| 847141 01.10 | Computer systems, including personal computers, below cif value of Rs 70,000/- | Restricted | Import permitted against a licence or in accordance with a Public Notice issued in this behalf. | Import permitted against Special Import Licence (SIL) |
| 847149 00.10 | Computer systems, including personal computers, below cif value of Rs 70,000/- | Restricted | Import permitted against a licence or in accordance with a Public Notice issued in this behalf. | Import permitted against Special Import Licence (SIL) |
| 847150 00.10 | Computer systems, including personal computers, below cif value of Rs 70,000/- | Restricted | Import permitted against a licence or in accordance with a Public Notice issued in this behalf. | Import permitted against Special Import Licence (SIL) |
| 847180 00.10 | Computer systems, including personal computers, below cif value of Rs 70,000/- | Restricted | Import permitted against a licence or in accordance with a Public Notice issued in this behalf. | Import permitted against Special Import Licence (SIL) |
This issues in public interest.
Sd:
( N.L. LAKHANPAL )
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
AND EX-OFFICIO ADDL. SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA
Copy to all concerned;
By Order etc.
(RAJAN SUDESH RATNA)
DY. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
(Issued from File No. RSR/Pol.I/98-99/IT-ATR)
