Notification No. 5 (RE-2001)/1997-2002, dated 31st March 2001, issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, modifies the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items. The amendment introduces a new provision stating that the import of alcoholic beverages, classified under Chapter 22 of the ITC(HS) list, will be subject to mandatory compliance with specific regulations imposed by various State Governments. This change aims to ensure that imports of alcoholic beverages align with state-level requirements, reflecting an added layer of control on their trade.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
NOTIFICATION NO. 5 (RE-2001) 1997-2002
NEW DELHI: 31st March, 2001
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 amendments in the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items , 1997-2002 published on 31st March, 1997 (RE-98) as amended from time to time, namely –
2. The following shall be added after paragraph 11 of Chapter 1A: General notes regarding import policy, of ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 1997-2002:
“ 12. Import of alcoholic beverages as classified under Chapter 22 of ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 1997-2002, shall be subject to compliance of various mandatory requirements as stipulated by various State Governments. ”
This issues in Public Interest.
( N.L. LAKHANPAL)
Director General of Foreign Trade and ex-officio
Additional Secretary to the Government of India
(O.P. HISARIA)
Dy. Director General of Foreign Trade
