The Ministry of Commerce, through Notification No. 27 (RE-98)/97-02 dated October 29, 1998, amended the Export and Import Policy (1997-2002) under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992. The changes pertain to the import of animals, birds, and reptiles, including their parts and products. Such imports are now restricted and permitted only against a license issued to zoos, zoological parks, circus companies, and private individuals upon recommendation from the Chief Wildlife Warden of the respective state government. Additionally, these imports must comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). For recognized scientific or research institutions, the license also requires approval from the Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA) under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. The amendments also revise the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import for various items, specifying the conditions for licensing. Import codes such as 010119 00.90, 010120 00.90, and others in this category are now restricted under these updated policies. These measures aim to regulate animal imports, ensuring compliance with both national and international wildlife protection protocols. The notification emphasizes adherence to public interest.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE
NOTIFICATION NO. 27 (RE-98)/97-02
NEW DELHI, DATED THE 29 OCTOBER, 1998
S.O. – 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 in Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002 and ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import items 1997-2002 published on 31st March, 1997 and as amended from time to time.
In Export and Import Policy, Sr. No.1 of Section D, Seeds, Plants and Animals of Part II of Chapter 15 of Negative List of Imports shall be amended to read as under:-
| Sr.No. | Description of items | Nature of restriction |
| 1. |
Animals Birds and Reptiles (including their parts and products). |
Import permitted against a licence to Zoos and Zoological parks, circus companies, private individuals, on the recommendation of the Chief Wild Life Warden of a State Government subject to the provisions of the Convention on international Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), For recognised scientific research institutions, in addition to the above requirement, recommendation of Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on animals (CPCSEA) under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 shall also be required for issuance of Import Licence. |
In ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import in respect of following Exim Code Nos. conditions relating to the policy indicated in column 4 shall be amended to read as under:-
| EXIM CODE | Item Description | Policy | Conditions relating to the policy |
Import under SIL/ Public Notice |
| 010119 00.90 | Other | Restricted |
Import permitted against a licence to Zoos and Zoological parks, circus companies, private individuals, on the recommendation of the Chief Wild Life Warden of a State Government subject to the provisions of the Convention on international Trade in endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). For recognised scientific /research Institutions, in addition to the above requirement, recommendation of Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on animals (CPCSEA) under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 shall also be required for issuance of Import Licence. |
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| 010120 00.90 | Other asses, mules and hinnies | Restricted |
Import permitted against a licence to Zoos and Zoological parks, circus companies, private individuals, on the recommendation of the Chief Wild Life Warden of a State Government subject to the provisions of the Convention on international Trade in endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). For recognised scientific /research Institutions, in addition to the above requirement, recommendation of Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on animals (CPCSEA) under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 shall also be required for issuance of Import Licence. |
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| 010600 01.90 | Other | Restricted |
Import permitted against a licence to Zoos and Zoological parks, circus companies, private individuals, on the recommendation of the Chief Wild Life Warden of a State Government subject to the provisions of the Convention on international Trade in endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). For recognised scientific /research Institutions, in addition to the above requirement, recommendation of Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on animals (CPCSEA) under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 shall also be required for issuance of Import Licence. |
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| 010600 02.90 | Other | Restricted |
Import permitted against a licence to Zoos and Zoological parks, circus companies, private individuals, on the recommendation of the Chief Wild Life Warden of a State Government subject to the provisions of the Convention on international Trade in endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). For recognised scientific /research Institutions, in addition to the above requirement, recommendation of Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on animals (CPCSEA) under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 shall also be required for issuance of Import Licence. |
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| 010600 03.90 | Other | Restricted |
Import permitted against a licence to Zoos and Zoological parks, circus companies, private individuals, on the recommendation of the Chief Wild Life Warden of a State Government subject to the provisions of the Convention on international Trade in endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). For recognised scientific /research Institutions, in addition to the above requirement, recommendation of Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on animals (CPCSEA) under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 shall also be required for issuance of Import Licence. |
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| 010600 09.90 | Other | Restricted |
Import permitted against a licence to Zoos and Zoological parks, circus companies, private individuals, on the recommendation of the Chief Wild Life Warden of a State Government subject to the provisions of the Convention on international Trade in endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). For recognised scientific /research Institutions, in addition to the above requirement, recommendation of Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on animals (CPCSEA) under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 shall also be required for issuance of Import Licence. |
This issues in public interest.
(N.L.LAKHANPAL)
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE AND
EX-OFFICIO ADDITIONAL SECRETARY OF THE GOVT. OF INDIA
