The Ministry of Commerce issued Notification No. 47 (RE-99)/1997-2002 on 7th March 2000, amending Notification No. 16(RE-98)/97-02 dated 31st August 1998, under the Export-Import Policy 1997-2002. Exercising powers under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, the notification specifies updates to the import policy for certain chemical products. Chloroform (Exim Code 290313 00) is now categorized under the “Free” import policy, allowing unrestricted trade. However, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Methyl chloroform) (Exim Code 290313 01) is classified as “Restricted,” subjecting it to import controls. Additionally, a prior entry under Exim Code 290313 02 has been deleted. These changes are intended to align with regulatory standards and facilitate effective trade compliance. Issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade, the notification ensures the dissemination of updated policies to all licensing, customs, and trade bodies for implementation.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE
NOTIFICATION NO. 47 (RE-99)/1997-2002
NEW DELHI: 7th March,2000
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 further amendments in the Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Commerce No. 16(RE-98)/97-02 dated 31.08.98 namely-
In the said Notification, in Annexure thereto, the following entries should be incorporated:
Exim Code | Item Description | Policy | Conditions relating to policy | Import under SIL/ Public Notice |
290313 00 | Chloroform | Free | ||
290313 01 | CH3 C Cl 3 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Methyl chloroform) | Restricted | ||
290313 02 | Deleted |
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:
Sd/-
(O.P. HISARIA)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
(Issued from File No. 01/93/180/1036/AM-99)