Representations have been received from the Marine Sector that they are unable to fully utilize the benefits granted under the abovementioned schemes. Accordingly, in consultation with Department of Revenue (Ministry of Finance), it has been decided that use of the Duty Credit Scrips of the Marine Sector, issued under the abovementioned schemes, are permitted for import of the some additional items. 

2. In view of the above, the following shall be automatically endorsed on all Duty Credit Scrips (DFCEs) issued under the abovementioned schemes for the Marine Sector:

“Marine Sector beneficiaries of Target Plus Scheme (Para 3.7 - FTP RE2004 / FTP RE2005) as well as of DFCE for Status Holders Scheme (Para 3.7.2.1(vi) - EXIM Policy (RE2003)) shall have the flexibility of importing additional items listed in Annexure to this Policy Circular.“

This issues with the approval of DGFT.

Sd/-
(A.K. Singh)
Joint Director General of Foreign Trade

[Issued from F.No.01/91/180/1845/AM09/PC-3]

Annexure to Policy Circular No. 03 /2009-14 Dated: 27th August 2009

1. Breadcrumbs
2. Batter
3. Flavouring Oil
4. Food Colours
5. Monosodium Glutamate
6. Flavouring extracts, and sauces
7. Pre-formed HIPS Containers
8. Polyurethane and Polystyrene containers meeting buyers’ requirements
9. Printed Plastic Pouches for Packing buyers brand
10. Food grade Phosphates
11. Food tenderizers
12. Food enzymes
13. Food marinates
14. Starch(Wheat/Non-Wheat)/ Pre-gelatinized Starch
15. Sucrose
16. Sodium Chloride
17. Seasoning salts / Acids such as Sodium Carbonate, Potassium Hydrogen tartrate
18. Oleoresins/Spice Extract
19. Natural Edible gum
20. Anti-Oxidents,BHT/EDTA/Sod,or Pot.Metabisulphite
21. Soya Protein
22. Citric Acid
23. Sorbitol
24. Seasoning Oil
25. Gel Ice (for air freightening chilled fish)
26. Fats/Hydroginated Oils
27. Milk Protein
28. Reduced Sugars,such as Lactose
29. Lecithin(emulsifier)
30. Glucose
31. Pre-Formed Crystallised poly ethylene Terepthalate(CPET) Containers
32. Ascorbic Acid
33. Sodium Citrate
34. Acid Sodium Corbonate ( Sodium biCorbonate)
35. Sodium Sulfite
36. Active Oxygen

Sd/-
A K Singh
Joint DGFT