Policy Circular No. 12 (RE-08)/2004-2009 dated
27.06.2008
Guidelines for import of Rough Marble Blocks/Slabs for the year 2008-09
A number of representations have been received from
the various associations of marble manufacturers/processors for review of the
regime governing import of marble. The matter has been considered carefully by
the Government. The following provisions will henceforth be applicable for
import of rough marble blocks/slabs for the year 2008-09.
1. Attention is invited to EXIM Code Nos. 25151100, 25151210, 25151220, 25151290
indicated in Schedule-1 (imports) of ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and
Import Items, 2004-2009. As per the provisions contained therein, import of
Marble and Travertine - Crude or Roughly trimmed, Merely cut, by sawing or
otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape &
other Calcareous Stone is restricted and subject to import licensing procedures.
2. The applications for import under the above-mentioned Exim Codes will be
considered in the following manner: -
I. I. Eligibility-
Entitlement would be restricted to those applicants who have set up
manufacturing/ processing units in the country and have made imports of these
items in the preceding years when these items were under SIL list.
II. Floor Price-
It is further clarified that these licences shall be subject to the following
floor price which shall be endorsed on all licences.
i) For crude or roughly trimmed marble – US$325 per Metric Tonne (MT);
ii) For rough marble blocks – US$325 per Metric Tonne (MT); and
iii) For Slabs – US$ 500 per Metric Tonne (MT)
III. Entitlement:
The total import of rough marble blocks under Exim Code Nos.25151100, 25151210,
25151220, will be subject to a ceiling of 1.40 lakh MT for this year. The
entitlement of individual firm for the year 2008-09 will be worked out on the
basis of the eligible turnover of the eligible firms for the year 2007-08 i.e.
the turnover of the eligible firms for the year 2006-07, or the turnover of
these firms for the year 2004-05 with a cap of 10%, whichever is less. Turnover
of the firms for the relevant years has to be certified by Chartered accountant.
IV. The last date for receiving applications will be 20th July 2008.
V. All licences shall be subject to actual user condition.
VI. In this regard Licence holders shall file monthly returns regarding imports
made by them to the concerned Regional Licensing Authority.
VII. The eligible applicants may file an application in the form given in
‘Aayaat Niryaat Form’ together with all relevant documents, to the concerned
Regional Authority with a copy to DGFT, HQ, New Delhi.
3. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
Sd/-
(O. P. Hisaria)
Joint Director General of Foreign Trade
(Issued from File No. 01/89/180/Misc-06/AM 08/ PC-I A)
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