Notification No. 40 (RE-99), dated 7th December 1999, makes corrections to previous notifications (Nos. 22(RE-99) and 26(RE-99)) concerning the import of zinc and its related products. The revised Exim codes now specify the import conditions for various forms of zinc, including zinc ash, skimmings, and hard zinc spelter. For example, zinc ash containing more than 65% zinc and minimal lead and cadmium is categorized as “free” for import, with conditions that units must be registered with the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Conversely, zinc ash with higher levels of lead and cadmium, as well as zinc skimmings with lower zinc content, are classified as “restricted,” requiring an import license for processing or re-use under specific hazardous waste guidelines. These amendments are designed to ensure that the import of zinc and its derivatives is controlled in accordance with environmental and health safety standards.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE
NOTIFICATION NO. 40 (RE-99) 1997-2002
NEW DELHI: 7th December,1999
S.O (E) – In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 1.3 and 4.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, the Central Government hereby makes the following corrections in the Notification Nos. 22(RE-99) and 26(RE-99) dated 30-7-1999 and 10-9-1999 respectively:
1. After correction the Exim Codes and the Policy indicated there-against will read as under:
| EXIM CODE | Item Description | Policy | Conditions relating to policy | Import under SIL/ Public Notice |
| 262010 00 | Containing mainly zinc | |||
| 26.2011 00 | Hard Zinc Spelter | Restricted | Import permitted against a licence and only for the purpose of processing or re-use as per Import Licensing Note 1 on Hazardous Waste below. | |
| 26.2012 00 |
Zinc Ash in dispersible form |
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| 26.2012 00.10 |
Containing Zinc greater than 65% and lead and cadmium equal to or less than 1.25% and 0.1% respectively. |
Free |
Import permitted to Units registered with Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India, on Actual User basis, up to the annual quantity limits indicated in the registration certificate. |
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| 26.2012 00.20 |
Containing Zinc less than 65% and lead and cadmium above 1.25% and 0.1%, respectively. |
Restricted |
Import permitted against a licence and only for the purpose of processing or re-use as per Import Licensing Note 1 on Hazardous Waste below. |
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| 26201300 |
Zinc Skimmings |
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| 26201300.10 |
Zinc Skimmings containing zinc 65% and above, lead and cadmium less than 1.25% and 0.1%, respectively. |
Free |
Import permitted to Units registered with Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India, on Actual User basis, up to the annual quantity limits indicated in the registration certificate |
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| 26201300.90 |
Zinc skimmings containing zinc less than 65% and lead and cadmium above 1.25% and 0.1% respectively. |
Restricted |
Imports permitted against a licence and only for the purpose of processing or re-use as per Import Licensing Note 1 on Hazardous Waste below. |
This issues in Public Interest.
Sd.
(N.L. LAKHANPAL)
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE & Ex-officio
ADDITIONAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA
Copy to all concerned:
(O.P. HISARIA)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
(Issued from File No. 01/89/180/00062/AM 99 )
