Policy Circular No. 22 (RE-2000)/97-02, issued on August 25, 2000, by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, addresses clarifications regarding the classification of various products under the ITC(HS) Classification of Exports and Imports Items, 1997-2002. The circular responds to requests for clarification on how specific items should be classified for export and import purposes. It provides guidance on items such as banana powder, aloe vera products, ketoprofen transdermal patches, and others. The circular lists the correct Exim codes for these products, and explains conditions for classification based on the materials used or the intended product function. The clarification aims to ensure proper understanding and compliance with the export and import policy, benefiting exporters, customs authorities, and relevant trade associations.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
UDYOG BHAWAN, NEW DELHI
Policy Circular No. 22(RE-2000)/97-02
Dated : 25.08.2000
To,
(1) ALL LICENSING AUTHORITIES.
(By Name)
(2) ALL CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES.
(3) ALL EPCs/COMMODITY BOARDS.
(4) ALL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES/ASSOCIATIONS.
Subject:-Classification of various Products under ITC(HS) Classifications of Exports & Imports Items (1997-2002) – Clarifications regarding.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has been receiving representations from various quarters seeking clarifications as regards the Classification of certain specific items under the ITC(HS) Classifications of Exports and Imports Items, 1997-2002. Such requests made in terms of para 4.13 of the policy for issue of appropriate clarifications etc. have been examined and based on the decision(s) arrived at by the committee set up for this purpose, the applicants have been suitably advised about the appropriate classification of such items under the ITC(HS). A list of the items, where clarifications were given, is given below for information of all concerned.
| Sl.
No. |
Item Description | Exim Code under
Which Classified |
Remarks |
| 1. | Banana Powder | 08030000 | |
| 2. | Parada (Merury) | 12119026.10 | As Crude Drugs(Part B- Mineral origin Drugs and subject to conditions indicated in the ITC(HS) against the entry. |
| 3. | Mukta -Moti (Broken Pearls) | 12119026.10 | As Crude Drugs(Part B- Mineral origin Drugs and subject to conditions indicated in the ITC(HS) against the entry. |
| 4 | Hard-Almond Shell | 14049019.90 | |
| 5. | i) Aloe Vera Gel,
ii) Aloe Berry Nectar, iii) Aloe Bits n’ Peaches and iv) Aloe Blossom Herbal Drink |
21069009.90 | Subject to predominances of Veg. and Plant material as ingrediants. |
| 6. | Ketopatch-Ketoprofen Transdermal Patch | 30059099.90 | |
| 7. | Agglomerates ( from plastic waste) | 39.15 | |
| 8. | Plain paper Photocopier reproduction of Industrial Plans and Designs | 49119100.30 | |
| 9. | 100% Polyester Cloth used as Abrasives backing | 55121900.90 | Provided the Cloth is used in the manufacture abrasive cloth and when imported as abrasive cloth it would be classified under Exim Code No. 68051001. |
| 10. | (ICP Piles) Prestressed Spun Concrete Piles | 68109100 | |
| 11. | Ultra Violet (U.V.) Curing System | 85394900 | |
| 12. | CNG bus Chassis | 87060009 | |
| 13. | Single Point Mooring (SPM) | 89079000 | |
| 14. | Racket Grips (Sports Goods) | 95065100 or }*
95065901 } |
* Read with Chapter Note No. 3 |
This issues with the approval of Director General of Foreign Trade.
Yours faithfully,
(S.K. BHARDWAJ)
DIRECTOR
for DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
