DGFT PUBLIC NOTICE  NO. 41(RE-2004)/2004-2009 dated 4.1.2005 
Amendments in Para3.2.5(a) of the Hand Book of Procedure(Vol.I)

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Handbook of Procedures (Vol. I):

Para 3.2.5 (a) of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.I) 2002-2007 incorporated vide Public Notice No.40(RE-2003)/2002-2007 dt.28.1.2004 shall be amended to read as under:

Import of agricultural Products listed in Chapter 1 to 24 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items except the following shall be allowed: 

(i)    Garlic, Peas and all other Vegetables with a Duty of more than 30% under Chapter 7 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items.

(ii)  Coconut, Areca Nut, Oranges, Lemon, Fresh Grapes, Apple and Pears and all other fruits with a Duty of more than 30% under Chapter 8 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items.

(iii)            All spices with a Duty of more than 30% under Chapter 9 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items (except Cloves).

(iv)            Tea, Coffee and Pepper as per Chapter 9 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items.

(v)  All Oil Seeds under Chapter 12 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items.

Further, Natural Rubber as per Chapter 40 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items shall also not be allowed for import under the Scheme.

          Import of all edible oils classified under Chapter 15, shall be allowed under the scheme only through STC and MMTC.

This issues in Public interest.

( K.T. CHACKO )

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE and

EX-OFFICIO ADDITIONAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA

(Issued from F.No. 01/94/180/009/AM05/PC.IV)