1. Wherever Import of Man made Fibre, Fabrics, Lining, Inter-Lining, Waddling is allowed, the type, specification etc. should conform both in import and export. However, in the case of Polyester Staple Fibre, the import will be in any denier between 1 and 3. In case of import of Polyester Filament Yarn / POY against export of Fabrics, Sarees, Made-ups made out of Polyester Filament Yarn either used wholly or in mixture with other Man-made Fibre / Yarn, the following range of Denier will be allowed:-
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Export Product Range of Denier Synthetic Range of Denier of
Filament (Flat) Yarn to be Partially Oriented
allowed for Import Yarn (POY) to be
allowed for Import
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Sarees, Dress Upto 75 Dn. Upto 120 Dn.
Materials
Suitings / Shirtings 75 Dn. to 150 Dn. 115 Dn. to 245 Dn.
Heavy Suitings, 150 Dn. to 250 Dn. 215 Dn. to 450 Dn.
Furnishing Fabrics,
Upholstery etc.
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Similarly, in case of Synthetic Fibre, flexibility between 1 to 3 denierrage will be allowed.
2. In respect of garments, for which standardised norms do not provide Trimmings and embellishments as an item of import, or in cases where such norms have not been standardised as yet and the licences are granted on adhoc / individual basis by competent authority, the import of Trimmings and embellishments, as specified hereunder, may be allowed to the extent of 5% of the CIF value within overall cif value of the licence. In case, this value is not adequate for import of items covered by the list of Trimmings and Embellishments or if any item not covered by the list is required, the same may be alllowed by the Licensing Authority on "Net to Net" basis and with Actual User Condition, which has to be accounted for in the DEEC Books.
3. Against export of readymade garments where the lining material has not been specifically permitted, the relevant lining materials may be also be allowed on "Net plus 5% wastage" basis.
4. In respect of Silk Fabrics / Made ups / Garments, the minimum value addition shall be as under:-
(a) Raw Silk / Yarn to Fabrics 75%
(b) Raw Silk / Yarn to made-ups/garments 125%
(c) Farbrics to made ups / garments 50%
While a licence can be issued covering different constituents of Raw Silk / Yarn, the nexus in accordance with their constituents (i.e. Mulberry / Dupion / Tussar / Noil etc.) and the specified input-output ratio has to be maintained. For this purpose, the export obligation shall specifically mention the total lquatity content of each constituent of silk / other yarn in exports. A Preshipment Inspection Certificate from Central Silk Board has to be produced.
5. Wherever import of dyes is permitted, the same will be restricted to 12% of FOB value within the overall cif value of the licence. Wherever, import of dyes and chemicals has been permitted, the same will be restricted to 14% of FOB value within the overall cif value of the licence except in respect of J.28 where the same will be restricted to 16% of FOB value within the overall cif value of the licence.
6. Wherever import of Acrylic Fibre has been allowed, Acrylic Tow may also be allowed as an alternative of acrylic fibre with the same quantity.
7. Wherever import of Polyester Filament Yarn is allowed, the same would cover Partially Oriented Yarn also but where only Partially Oriented Yarn is allowed, Polyester Filament Yarn shall not be permitted.
8. Wherever item of import mentioned is "Filament Yarn", import of Flat or Texturised or Twisted or Crimped or Bright or Semi dull or full dull yarn will also be allowed.
9. Wherever synthetic waste is allowed, the same will cover:-
(i) Synthetic Ring Yarn hard waste
(ii) Blended ring spun yarn hard waste
(iii) Entangled filament tows (drawn)
10. Wherever Scoured Wool is allowed for import the same would mean "clean wool". However, import of Greasy wool (Uncleaned Wool (Scoured Wool) as per the test certificate of the foreign supplier will be taken into account for the purpose of computation of value/quantity.
(PUBLIC NOTICE No. 30(PN)/1997-2002 DATED 1-8-1997)
11. Wherever import of dyes have been allowed, the same would mean dyes of 100% strength. (assay)
12. Wherever Plastic / Paper Cone is required, the same will be allowed on Net to Net basis.
13. Deleted
(Note No. 13 has been deleted vide P.N.No. 15(RE-01), Dt. 1/6/2001.)
[old 13. Wherever Raw Cotton is allowed as one of the inputs, its import shall precede export of the resultant product against which import has been allowed.
(The word "/Cotton Yarn" deleted by PUBLIC NOTICE No. 56(PN)/1997-2002 DATED 13-11-1997).]
14. Wherever Cotton Yarn / Fabric is allowed for import, the same would mean Grey Cotton Yarn / Fabric, unless specifically mentioned otherwise.
15. Licences issued as perthe norms at Sl. Nos. J270 to J297 shall be with "Actual User" ondition and materials imported there against even after the fulfillment of the stipulated export obligation shall not be transferred and the same shall be utilised only for further export production. Custom would accept certification of licensing authority to the effect that input output norms have been met and would not link clearance of export Cargo with the measurement norms of garment being exported and DEEC logging would accordingly be completed in accordance with the Deptt. of Revenue Circular No. 36/97-Cus dated 16.9.97.
Items allowed in the norms covered by Sl.Nos. J270 to J297 are for fabrics other than Silk Fabric.
LIST OF TRIMMINGS AND EMBELLISHMENTS
1. Buckles, hooks and bars.
2. Collar staus, collar pathies, butterfly, shoulder pads and other garments stays including
plastic stays.
3. Paper Patterns / Plastic patterns.
4. Polyester button blanks, polyester buttons, Pearl buttons, Plastic buttons, chalk buttons,
Horn buttons, Metal buttons.
5. Labels including woven, printed stickers, stone stickers, self adhesive metal labelsl,
rubberised label and woven tapes.
6. Studs.
7. Tags, tag guns, tag gun needles.
8. Vapoprint transfer papers.
9. Thermoplastic transfer papers.
10. Fusible embroidery motifs or prints.
11. Elastic Cloth in running length.
12. Laces.
13. Sewing thread including all types of embroidery threads.
14. Elastic tape and webbing (including heat resisting rubber tape) and hook tapes.
15. Polywadding.
16. Buttons.
17. All types of fastners including Snap Fastners, Press Fastners and Zip Fastners.
18. Badges including embroidered badges.
19. Elastic bands.
20. Stones, sequins and beads required for embroidery.
21. Quilted Wadding.