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Goods Falling Within Specific Chapters of ITC (HS) Classification (Chap. 30 to Chap. 97)

Chapter 30

Pharmaceutical Products

 

Note 1 Formulations of plant portions of prohibited varieties falling in heading 3003 and heading 3004 are freely exportable subject to conditions. For details, please see chapter 12.
 

S.No. Tariff Item HS Code Unit Item Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction
124 3002 10 11, 3002 10 12, 3002 10 13, 3002 10 14, 3002 10 19, 3002 10 20, 3002 10 91, 3002 90 10, 3002 90 20 Kg Whole human blood plasma and all products derived from human blood except gamma globulin and human serum albumin manufactured from human placenta and human placental blood; Raw placenta; Placental blood plasma Free Export allowed subject to obtaining No Objection Certificate from DGHS
(Notification No. 88 dated 26.2.2009)
125 3002 10 20 Kg Gamma globulin and human serum albumin manufactured from human placenta and human placental blood Free  
126 3002 10 11, 3002 10 12, 3002 10 19, 3002 10 20, 3002 90 10, 3002 90 20 Kg Samples of whole human blood plasma and all products derived from human blood; Raw placenta; Placental blood plasma in individual cases for diagnostic / therapeutic purposes Free Recommendation from a doctor
126A 3003 90 36, 3004 90 96 Kg Ketamine ( notification no 67, dated 27.12.07) Free Export allowed subject to obtaining No Objection Certificate from Narcotics Commissioner
126B 30021020 Kg Blood products for technical use in medical devices, In Vitro Diagnostics & Laboratory Reagents not intended for human consumption. Free Export to EU allowed subject to the following conditions:

(i) A ‘Shipment Clearance Certificate is to be issued consignment-wise by the CAPEXIL indicating details of the name and address of the exporter, address of the registered plant, IEC No. of the exporter, plant approval number, nature of export product, quantity, invoice number & date, port of loading(Name of the port) and destination.

(ii) After the shipment is made, the exporter shall also provide a ‘Production Process’ certificate and/or health certificate to the buyer consignment-wise to be issued by CAPEXIL as per the requirement of EU.
(Sl. No. 126B has been added vide NTF. NO. 26/2009, 25/01/2010 - With immediate effect)


Export Licensing Note1:

“ The words ‘ Heavy metals within permissible limits’ have be conspicuously displayed on the container of purely Herbal Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicines to be exported. Alternatively, a Certificate that ‘ Heavy metals within permissible limits ‘ issued either by an inhouse laboratory fully equipped with appropriate equipments for testing heavy metals or by any other NABL / GLP accredited laboratory or any other approved laboratory has to be produced along with other consignment papers.”
 

Chapter 31

Fertilisers


S.No. Tariff Item HS Code Unit Item Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction
127 31021000 Kg Urea Restricted Export permitted under licence.
128 31031000 Kg Straight Phosphatic Fetilizers given below :

1. Single Super Phosphate
(16% P2O5) Powdered

2. Single Super Phosphate
(14% P2O5) Powdered

3. Single Super Phosphate
(16% P2O5) Granulated
Free Manufacturers of SSP as listed at Export Licensing Note 1 at List A below shall be allowed to export their own manufactured SSP subject to the following conditions :

1. Intimation to Department of Fertilizer about quantity of export along with a self-declaration and a certificate issued by statutory auditors that no concession/ subsidy has been claimed for intended export.

2. Production of above declaration / certificate as at (i) above to Customs at the time of export. .
129 31031000 Kg Other Straight Phosphatic Fertilizers of the specifications at Entry number 143 above which do not meet the specified conditions for free exports Restricted Export permitted under licence
130 31053000 Kg N.P. Complex Fertilizers given below :

Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) (18-46-00)
Restricted Manufacturers of DAP as listed at Export Licensing Note 1 at List B below shall be allowed, with the prior permission of the Department of Fertilizer, to export their own manufactured DAP subject to the following conditions :

(i) Intimation to Department of Fertilizer about quantity of export along with a self-declaration and a certificate issued by statutory auditors that no concession/ subsidy has been claimed for intended export.

(ii) Production of above declaration / certificate as at (i) above to Customs at the time of export.
 
[OLD-N.P. Complex Fertilizers given below :

Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) (18-46-00)
Free Manufacturers of DAP as listed at Export Licensing Note 1 at List B below shall be allowed to export their own manufactured DAP subject to the following conditions :

(i) Intimation to Department of Fertilizer about quantity of export along with a self-declaration and a certificate issued by statutory auditors that no concession/ subsidy has been claimed for intended export.

(ii) Production of above declaration / certificate as at (i) above to Customs at the time of export.]
(In SL. No. 130, description, policy and nature of restriction has been substituted vide NTF. NO. 03/2009, DT. 27/08/2009)
 
131 31053000 Kg Other N.P. Complex Fertilizers of the specifications at Entry number 145 above which do not meet the specified conditions for free exports Restricted Export permitted under licence
132 31042000 Kg Straight Potassic Fertilizers given below:
Potassium Chloride (Muriate of Potash)
Restricted Exports permitted, with the prior permission of the Department of Fertilizer, by direct importers of MOP out of quantity of import made during last six months subject to the following conditions :-

(i) They will not claim any concession for the quantity intended to be exported ; or

(ii) they will return the concession if already claimed from the Government; and

1. Furnish certificate from the statutory auditors to the Department of Fertilisers and Customs that the quantity intended to be exported has been imported in the last six months and no concession / subsidy has been claimed; and

2. Export realisation in free foreign exchange only.
 
[OLD-Straight Potassic Fertilizers given below:
1. Potassium Chloride
(Muriate of Potash)

(All grades)
Free Exports permitted freely by direct importers of MOP out of quantity of import made during last six months subject to the following conditions :-

(i) They will not claim any concession for the quantity intended to be exported ; or

(ii) they will be return the concession if already claimed from the Government; and

1. furnish certificate from the statutory auditors to the Department of Fertilisers and Customs that the quantity intended to be exported has been imported in the last six months and no concession / subsidy has been claimed; and

2. export realisation in free foreign exchange only ]
(In SL. No. 132, description, policy and nature of restriction has been substituted vide NTF. NO. 03/2009, DT. 27/08/2009)
 
133 31042000 Kg Straight Potassic Fertilizers of the specifications at Entry number 147 above which do not meet the specified conditions for free exports Restricted Export permitted under licence
134 31054000, 3105 51 00, 3105 59 00 Kg Other N.P. Complex Fertilizers as given below :
1. NP ( 16-20-0)
2. NP ( 20-20-0)
3. NP ( 28-28-0)
4. NP ( 23-23-0)
Free Manufacturers of NPand NPK as listed at Export Licensing Note 1 at List C below shall be allowed to export their own manufactured NP and NPK subject to the following conditions :

(i) Intimation to Department of Fertilizer about quantity of export along with a self-declaration and a certificate issued by statutory auditors that no concession/ subsidy has been claimed for intended export.

(ii) Production of above declaration / certificate as at (i) above to Customs at the time of export.
135 31054000, 3105 51 00, 3105 59 00 Kg Other N.P. Complex Fertilizers of the specifications at Entry number 149 above which do not meet the specified conditions for free exports Restricted Export permitted under licence
136 31052000 Kg N.P.K. Complex Fertilisers given below :-

Nitrophosphate with Potash ( 15-15-15)
N.P.K. (10-26-26)
N.P.K. (12-32-16)
N.P.K. (14-35-14)
N.P.K. (14-28-14)
N.P.K. (19-19-19)
N.P.K. (17-17-17)
N.P.K. (15-15-15)
Free Manufacturers of NPand NPK as listed at Export Licensing Note 1 at List C below shall be allowed to export their own manufactured NP and NPK subject to the following conditions :

(i) Intimation to Department of Fertilizer about quantity of export along with a self-declaration and a certificate issued by statutory auditors that no concession/ subsidy has been claimed for intended export.

(ii) Production of above declaration / certificate as at (i) above to Customs at the time of export.
137 31052000 Kg Other N.P.K. Complex Fertilizers of the specifications at Entry number 151 above which do not meet the specified conditions for free exports Restricted Export permitted under licence
138 31049000 Kg All chemical fertilisers fortified with zinc or boron Restricted Export permitted under licence
139 31059010 Kg Micronutirent fertilizers and mixtures thereof containing NPK, excluding those specified in Schedule I , Part A 1 (f) of Fertilizers (Control) Order, 1985 Restricted Export permitted under licence


Export Licensing Note 1

List of Manufacturers of SSP , DAP and NP / NPK who can freely export their own manufactures subject to the conditions above.

A List of SSP Manufacturers/Units

S.No. Name of the Unit/location

1. Arawali Phosphate Ltd, Jhamarkotra Road, Umra, Udaipur, Rajasthan
2. Arihant Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd, Neemuch Tehsil, Neemuch, M.P.
3. Arihant Phosphates and Fertilisers Ltd, Nimbaheda, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
4 Asha Phosphates Ltd, Jaggakhedi, Mandsaur, M.P.
5. Basant Agro Tech (India) Ltd, Barshi Takli Tehsil, Akola, Maharashtra
6. Bhilai Engineering Corporation Ltd, Gunjkheda, Pulgaon, Wardha, Maharashtra
7. Bhilai Engineering Corporation Ltd, Sirgiti Industrial Area, Bilaspur, Chattisgarh
8. Bohra Industries Ltd, Umra Village, Girva, Udaipur, Rajasthan
9. Chemtech Fertilisers Ltd, Kazipalli, IDA, Medak, Andhra Pradesh
10. Coimbatore Pioneer Fertilisers Ltd, Muthugoundanpudur, coimabore, TN
11. Dharamsi Morarji Chemical Co Ltd, Ambarnath Tehsil, Thane, Maharashtra
12. Dharamsi Morarji Chemical Co Ltd, Distt. Bilaspur, Chattisgarh
13. Dharamsi Morarji Chemical Co Ltd, Khemli, udaipur, Rajasthan
14. EID Parry (India) Ltd, Pinji Village, Ranipet, TN
15. Gayatri Spinners Ltd, Hamirgarh, Bhilwara, Rajasthan
16. Hind Lever Chemicals Ltd, Durgachak, Haldia, Midnapore, W.B.
17. Jairam Phosphate Ltd, Wadsa (Desalganj), Gadchiroli, Maharashtra
18. Jay Shree Chemicals & Fertilisers-1, Khardah, 24 Praganas (N), W.B.
19. Jay Shree Chemicals & Fertilisers-1I, Khardah, 24 Praganas (N), W.B.
20. Jubliant Organosys Ltd, Bharatiram, Gajraula, U.P.
21. Kashi Uravark Ltd, Industrial Area, Jagdishpur, Sultanpur, U.P.
22. Khaitan Chemicals & Fertilisers Ltd, Village Nirmani, Khargone, M.P.
23. Khaitan Fertilisers, Rampur, U.P.
24. Kothari Industrial Corp. Ltd, Ennore, T.N.
25. Krishna Industrial Corp. Ltd, Nidadavola, West Godavari, Distt. A.P.
26. Liberty Phosphate Ltd, Mewar Industrial Area, Udaipur, Rajasthan
27. Liberty Phosphate Ltd, Nandesari, Vadodara, Gujarat
28. Madhya Bharat Agro products Ltd, Sagar, M.P.
29. Madhya Pradesh Orgochem Ltd, Jawad Tehsil, Neemuch, M.P.
30. Mahadeo Fertilisers Ltd, Bindki, Fatepur, U.P.
31. Maharashtra Agro Industries Dev.Corpn. Ltd, Panvel Taluka, Rigad, Maharashtra
32. Mangalam Phosphates Ltd, Hamirgarh, Bhilwara, Rajasthan
33. Mardia Chemials Ltd, Sitagarh Sayala, Surendranagar, Gujarat
34. Mexican Phosphates Ltd, Ksasrawad Tehsil, Khargone, M.P.
35. Mukteshwar Fertilisers Ltd, Narayankhedi, Ujjain, M.P.
36. Narmada Agro Chemicals P.Ltd. Mangrol, Junagarh, Gujarat
37. Nirma Ltd, Moraiya Village, Bavala, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
38. Phosphate Co. Ltd, Rishra, Hoogly, W.B.
39. Pragati Fertilizers Ltd, IDA, Block-A. Vishakapatnam, A.P.
40. Prathyusha Chemicals & Fertilisers Ltd, IDA, Parawada, Vishakapatnam, A.P.
41. Prem Sakhi Fertilisers Ltd, Jhamar Kotra Road, Lakadwas, Udaipur, Rajasthan
42. Priyanka Fertilisers & Chemicals , Anakapalli (M), Vishakapatnam, A.P.
43. Rashi Fertilizers Ltd., Dindori Tehsil, Nasik, Maharashtra.
44. Rajlaxmi Agrotech India Ltd., Gundewadi Jalna Tehsil, Jalna. Maharashtra.
45 Rama Krishi Rasayan, Haveli Taluka, Pune, Maharashtra.
46 Rama Phosphates Ltd., Dharampuri, Indore, M.P.
47 Rama Phosphates Ltd. Umra, Gurva Tehsil, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
48 Rewati Minerals & Chemicals Ltd., Banda, Tehsil, Sagar, M.P.
49 Sadhana Phosphate & chemicals Ltd., Gudli Village, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
50 Shiva Fertilizers Ltd., Loha, Taluka, Nanded, Maharashtra.
51 Shreeji Phosphate Ltd., Kallipura Village, Jhabua, M.P.
52 Shri Acids and Chemicals Ltd., Gajraula, U.P.
53 Shri Bhawani Mishra (P) Ltd., Wazirabad, Nanded Maharashtra
54 Shri Ganpati Fertilizers Ltd., Gauraji ka Nimbahera, Ambabari, Rajasthan.
55 Shrinivas Fertilizers Ltd, Gormachhia Village, Jhansi, UP
56 Shurvi Colour Chem Ltd., Madsri, Girva Tehsil, Udaipur, Rajasthan
57 Sona Phosphate Ltd, Sarigam, Sabero, Valsad, Gujarat
58 Subhodaya Chemicals Ltd, Gauripatnam, A.P.
59 Swastik Fertilizer & Chemicals Lt, Village Sandla, Dhar, M.P.
60 Tedco Granites Ltyd, Hamirgarh, Bhilwara, Rajasthan
61 Teesta Agro Industries Ltd, Rajganj, Jalpaiguri, W.B.
62 The Andhra Sugars Ltd, Kovvur, West Godavari Distt, A.P.
63 The Bharat Fertilizer Industries Ltd, Wada Taluka, Thane, Maharashtra.
64. Tungabadra Fertilizers & Chemicals Company Ltd, Munirabad R.S. Koppal, Karnataka.

B List of DAP Manufacturers

1. Gujarat State Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd.
2. Zauri Industries Ltd.
3. Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Ltd.
4. Deleted.
5. Oswal Chemicals & Fertilisers Ltd.
6. Madras Fertilisers Ltd., New Delhi-110016
7. M/s Hindalco Industries Limited (unit: birla copper)
8. Indian Farmers Fertilisers Coop. Ltd, New Delli-110019
9. Godavari Fertilisers & Chemical Ltd.
10. Deleted.
11. Deleted
12. M/s Tata Chemicals Limited ( Phosphate Business Division ), bishop’s house, 51, Chowringee Road, Kolkata-700071.
13. Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi.
14. Deleted
15. Paradeep Phosphates Ltd, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Bhubaneshwar-751001
16. FACT, Cochin
17. Deleted.

(Above Sl.No. 7, 12 has been amended vide NTF.NO. 06/2006, DT. 09/05/2006)

(In B List Sl. No. 4,10,11,14 & 17 has been deleted vide NTF.NO. 06/2006, DT. 09/05/2006)

C. List of NP / NPK Manufacturers

1 M/s Gujarat State Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd. 6th Floor, Meridien, West Tower, Windsor Place, New Delhi-110001.
2 M/s Zurai Industries Ltd., International Trade Tower, 2nd Floor, F Block, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019.
3 M/s Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Ltd., SPIC House, 842, Asian Games Village Complex, Khel Gaon, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi-110049.
4 M/s Rashtriya Chemical and Fertiliser Ltd., H-9 Green Park Extn., New Delhi.
5 M/s Oswal Chemicals & Fertilisers Ltd., 7th Floor, Antrikash Bhawan, 22, Kasturba Gandhi Marg,New Delhi-110001.
6 M/s Madras Fertilisers Ltd., U-12-A, First Floor, Green Park Extension, New Delhi-110016.
7 M/s Hindalco Industries Limited ( unit : birla Copper )
8 M/s Indian Farmers Fertilisers Coop. Ltd., 34, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019.
9 M/s Godavari Fertilisers & Chemical Ltd., E-198, East of Kailash, New Delhi-110065.
10 M/s E.I. D Parry India Ltd., Jeevan Deep Building, No.10, Sansad Marg, P.B. No.172, New Delhi-110001.
11 M/s Coromondal Fertilizer Ltd. (CFL) Jeevan Deep Building, 1st Floor, 10, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001.
12 M/s Tata Chemicals Limited ( Phosphate Business Division ), bishop’s house, 51, Chowringee Road, Kolkata-700071.
13 M/s Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd., 1002, Bhikaji Cama Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi.
14 M/s Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited, S-I, First Floor, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi-110017.
15 M/s Paradeep Phosphates Ltd., Bayan Bhawan, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Bhubaneshwar-751001.
16 M/s FACT, Cochin.
17 M/s Gujrat Narmada Valley Fertiliser Company limited, Bharauch.

(Above Sl.No. 7, 12 ,16 & 17 has been amended vide NTF.NO. 06/2006, DT. 09/05/2006)
 

Chapter 32

Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Tannings and their Derivatives; Dyes, Pigments and other Colouring Matter; Paints and Varnishes; Putty and other Mastics; Inks


Note 1 Value added products of Red Sanders wood in this chapter require a licence and CITES documentation. For details see Chapter 44.

(Above note 1 has been substituted vide NTF. NO. 03/2009, DT. 27/08/2009)

[OLD-
Note 1 Value added products of red sanders wood in this chapter require a licence. For detail, see Chapter 44]
 

Chapter 33

Essential Oils and Resinoids; Perfumery, Cosmetic or Toilet preparations


Note 1 Sandalwood oil under 3301 29 37 is freely exportable.
 

S.No. Tariff Item HS Code Unit Item Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction
140 3301 29 37 Kg Sandalwood oil Free Subject to Quantitative ceilings and conditionalities as may be notified by the Director General of Foreign Trade from time to time. For detail policy see chapter 44


Chapter 35

Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes


S.No. Tariff Item HS Code Item Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction
140A 3501 Casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives; casein glues Prohibited Not permitted to be exported


(Above Sl. NO. 140A has been added vide NTF. NO. 23/2010, DT. 18/02/2011)
 

Sl. No. Tariff Item HS Code Unit Item Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction
140 A 35030020 Kg Gelatine, edible grade and not elsewhere specified or included Free Export to EU allowed subject to the following conditions:

(i) A ‘Shipment Clearance Certificate’ is to be issued consignment-wise by the CAPEXIL indicating details of the name and address of the exporter, address of the registered plant, IEC No. of the exporter, plant approval number, nature of export product, quantity, invoice number and date, port of loading (Name of the port) and destination.

(ii) After the shipment is made, the exporter shall also provide ‘Health Certificate’ consignment-wise to the buyer giving details of vessel name, shipping bill number with date, production process, etc. as per the requirement of EU. The Certificate would be issued jointly by CAPEXIL and Regional Animal Quarantine Officer, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.
140 B 35030030 Kg Glues derived from bones, hides & similar items and fish glues Free Export to EU allowed subject to the following conditions:

(i) A ‘Shipment Clearance Certificate is to be issued consignment-wise by the CAPEXIL (formerly Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council) indicating details of the name and address of the exporter, address of the registered plant, IEC No. of the exporter, plant approval number, nature of export product, quantity, invoice number with date, port of loading(name of the port) and destination.

(ii) After the shipment is made, the exporter shall also provide a ‘Production Process certificate and/or health certificate to the buyer consignment-wise to be issued by CAPEXIL (formerly Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council) as per the requirement of EU.
140 C 35040010 Kg Peptones; others Free
(Sl. No. 140A to 140C has been added vide NTF. NO. 26/2009, 25/01/2010 - With immediate effect)


Chapter 38

Miscellaneous Chemical Products


Note 1 Value added products of red sanders wood in this chapter require a licence. For detail, see Chapter 44
 

Chapter 40

Rubber and Articles thereof


141 40141010 u Condoms except categories /brands mentioned at (a) and (b) below which are not allowed for export Free Export freely permitted subject to submission to Customs , a self declaration and a certificate issued by statutory Auditors that no concession/subsidy has been claimed for intended exports nor any subsidized material has been used for manufacture of items under export
(a) Any condom with any of the following marking/Stamp

i. “ Made specially for Govt. of India ” ; or

ii. “ Sold under Contraceptive Social Marketing Programme of Govt. of India ” ;

iii. “ Free supply ” ;

iv. “ Central Govt. supply- Not for sale ” ; or

v. “ Not for export outside India ” ; and /or
Prohibited Not permitted to be exported.
(b) the following specific brands of condoms:-

i. Ahsaas
ii. Bliss
iii. Deluxe Nirodh
iv. Dream
v. Masti
vi. Milan
vii. Mithun
viii. Mauj
ix. Nirodh
x. New Lubricated Nirodh
xi. Pick Me
xii. Sangam
xiii. Super Deluxe Nirodh
xiv. Sawan
xv. Tamanna
xvi. Umang
xvii. Ustad
xviii. Zaroor
xix. Anand
xx. Thrill
xxi. Sparsh
xxii. Sathi
Prohibited Not permitted to be exported.


Chapter 41

Raw Hides and Skins (other than Furskins) and leather


Note 1: Finished leather of goat, sheep and bovine animals and of their young ones" means the leather which complies with the terms and conditions specified in the Public Notice of the Government of India in the Ministry of Commerce No. 3/ITC(PN)/92-97, dated the 27th May, 1992, under the provisions of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (22 of 1992).
 

S.No. HS Code Unit Item Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction
142 41041100, 41041900, 41044100, 41044900, 41051000, 41053000, 41062100, 41062200, 41063100, 41063200, 41064000, 41069100, 41069200, 41071100, 41071200, 41071900, 41079100, 41079200, 41079900 Kg Finished leather all kinds Free Subject to the definition of finished leather at Note 1


(Pl. refer PN. NO. 21/2009, DT. 01/12/2009 - Export of Finished Leather- Revised Leather Norms)

Export Licensing Note 1

1. The definition of finished leather is contained in Public Notice 3/ITC (PN)/92-97 dated 27.05.1992. The same is reproduced at Appendix 4 of this schedule.
 

Chapter 44

Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal

 

Note 1 Definition of handicrafts for the purpose of classification.

(a) A handicraft must be predominantly made by hand. Machinery can also be used in the manufacturing process as a secondary process.

(b) It must be graced with visual appeal in the form of ornamentation or in-lay work or some similar work lending it an element of artistic improvement and such ornamentation must be of a substantial nature and not a mere pretence.

The classification codes for the handicrafts is only illustrative. The description can cover other headings as well.

Note 2 Mulli bamboo (Melocanna baccifera) is freely exportable upto 31.3.2010 . For details see chapter 14.
 

S.No. Tariff Itrem HS Code Unit Item Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction
143 44011000, 44012100, 44013000 mt Wood and wood products in the form of logs, timber, stumps, roots, bark, chips, powder, flakes, dust, and charcoal other than saion timber made exclusively out of imported logs/timber Prohibited Not permitted to be exported
144 44011010, 44011090 mt Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms; Wood in chips or particles; Sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms Prohibited Not permitted to be exported
145 44020010, 44020090 mt Wood charcoal , whether or not agglomerated (amended by notification no 18, dated 28.07.05) Prohibited Not permitted to be exported
146 44071010, 44071020, 44071090, 44072910, 44072990, 44079910, 44079920, 44079990 mt Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end jointed, or a thickness exceeding 6 mm other than sawn timber made exclusively out of imported logs/timber Prohibited Not permitted to be exported
147 44071010, 44071020, 44071090, 44072910, 44072990, 44079910, 44079920, 44079990 mt Sawn Timber made exclusively out of imported logs/timber of all the species of wood other than CITES Appendix I & II species. Free (I) The Export would be confined to the species which has been imported;

(ii) The importer and exporter will be the same party/firm and the import and export will have to be effected from the same port. The Scheme will be operational only from the ports of Chennai, Kandla, Kolkata, Mangalore, Mumbai, Mundra, Nhavasheva (JNPT), Tuticorin and Visakhapatnam. However, for this purpose Mangalore and Tuticorin shall be treated as the same Port thereby allowing importers to import wood logs from Mangalore and export the sawn timber from Tuticorin and vice-versa. Similar facility shall also be available for Kandla, Mumbai, Mundra and Nhavasheva (JNPT) Ports thereby allowing importers to import from any of the above Ports and export either from the same Port or from any other remaining three Ports.

(Above last sentence has been substituted vide NTF. NO. 02/2008, DT. 11/04/2008) (iii) The export of sawn products derived from imported logs shall not exceed 60% of the imports in volume terms;

(iv) The value addition of such exports shall be not less than 30%.

(v) The Saw Mill of the exporter, where imported timber is sawn shall be registered with the State Forest Department and shall be located away from the forest area in a location approved by the Conservator of Forests of the State Government;

(vi) The exporter must undertake exports within a period of 12 months from the date of import; (amended by notification no 57,dated 13.04.07)

(vii) The export contracts shall be registered with the Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council (CAPEXIL) who will monitor them to ensure that the scheme is not abused.

(viii) The laws and rules framed by the Central Government and the State Government regulating timber in transit shall be followed by the exporters.
148 12119050, 44039922 M3 Sandalwood in any form, but excluding finished handicraft products of sandalwood, machine finished sandalwood products, sandalwood oil: Prohibited Not permitted to be exported
149 44140000, 44150000, 44190000, 44200000, 44219060, 44219090 Kg Finished Handicraft products of
(a) Sandalwood
Free Subject to provisions of CITES
(b) Other species Free Subject to provisions of CITES
[OLD-Finished Handicraft products of sandalwood; Free  ]
(In SL. No. 149, description, policy and nature of restriction has been substituted vide NTF. NO. 03/2009, DT. 27/08/2009)
 
150 44090000 Kg Machine finished sandalwood products Free  
151 33012937 Kg Sandalwood Oil Free Subject to Quantitative ceilings and conditionalities as may be notified by the Director General of Foreign Trade from time to time.
152 12119050, 44013000 mt Sandalwood De-oiled Spent Dust Restricted Export permitted under licence subject to conditionalities as may be notified by the Director General of Foreign Trade from time to time.
153 12119050, 44039922   Other forms of sandalwood as specified Restricted Export permitted under licence subject to conditionalities as may be notified by the Director General of Foreign Trade from time to time.
154 44039918, 44079990 m3 (a) Red Sanders wood in any form, whether raw, processed or unprocessed , except at (b) below Prohibited Not permitted to be exported.

The condition stipulated in Column 5 against Sl. No.154(a) of Chapter 44 of Schedule 2 of the “ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items 1st September, 2004-31st March, 2009” shall be relaxed for a period of one month with effect from the date of issue of export licence to allow export of 354.98 MT of A, B, C and D grades of Red Sanders Wood, in the form of log obtained from Government of Andhra Pradesh through auction.

(NOTIFICATION NO. 7 DATED 5th JUNE, 2007)
155 32030090, 38051010, 92021000, 92029000, 92030010, 92030090, 92041000, 92042000, 92060000, 92081000, 92082000, 92099200, 92099300, 92099900 kg (b) Value added products of Red Sanders wood such as Extracts, Dyes, Musical Instruments and parts of Musical Instruments, made from Redsanders wood, procured from legal sources Restricted Exports permitted under licence subject to the following documentation.

Applications for export licences should be accompanied by attested copies of certificate of origin issued by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests of the State from where the stocks were procured, giving details of the date of procurement from legal sources and quantities procured. A Certificate of the current position of stocks so procured and available with the applicant given after physical verification of the stocks, by the authority nominated for the purpose by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, should also accompany application for export licence.

The applications shall be considered on merits for issue of Export Licence, which shall be subject to any other conditions such as MEP, quantity ceilings requirements under CITES, etc. as may be prescribed from time to time.


Chapter 47

Pulp of Wood or of other Fibrous Cellulosic Material; Waste and Scrap of Paper or Paperboard

 
S.No. Tariff Item HS Code Unit Item Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction
156 47010000 kg Mechanical wood pulp Prohibited Not permitted to be exported
157 47020000 kg Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades Prohibited Not permitted to be exported
158 47030000 kg Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades Prohibited Not permitted to be exported
159 47040000 kg Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other thandissolving grade Prohibited Not permitted to be exported
159A 47050000 Kg Semichemical Wood Pulp( notification no 56, dated 21.11.2007) Prohibited Not permitted to be exported
160 47070000 kg Waste paper Restricted Export permitted under licence


Chapter 50

Silk

 
S.No. Tariff Item HS Code Unit Item Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction
161 50010000 kg Pure races of Silk worms; silkworm seeds, and silk worm cocoons Restricted Export permitted under licence


Chapter 52

COTTON


S. No. Tariff Item Code Unit Item of Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction
161A 5201   Cotton, not carded nor combed Free Prior registration of contracts with DGFT
5203   Cotton, carded or combed Free Prior registration of contracts with DGFT
(Above Sl. No. 161A has been substituted vide NTF. NO. 106/2010, DT. 12/03/2012)
 
[OLD- 161A 5201   Cotton, not carded nor combed Prohibited Not permitted to be exported.
5203   Cotton, carded or combed Prohibited Not permitted to be exported.]
[OLD- 161A 5201   Cotton, not carded or combed Free Prior registration of contracts with DGFT. Other conditions as at Para 3 below.
5203   Cotton, carded or combed Free Prior registration of contracts with DGFT. Other conditions as at Para 3 below.
(Above Sl. No. 161A has been substituted vide NTF. NO. 102/2010, DT. 05/03/2012)



(Above Sl. NO. 161A has been substituted vide NTF. NO. 74/2010, DT. 12/09/2011 come into effect from 01/10/2011)
[OLD- 161A 5201   Cotton, not carded or combed   The contracts for export of cotton shall be registered with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade prior to shipment. During the Cotton Season, 2010-11(upto 30.09.2011) the export of cotton will be subject to a cap of 55 lakh bales or as notified by DGFT from time to time. Clearance of cotton consignments by Customs should be after verifying that the contracts have been registered.

[OLD- The contracts for export of cotton shall be registered with the Textile Commissioner prior to shipment. Clearance of cotton consignments by Customs should be after verifying that the contracts have been registered. ]
520100   Cotton, not carded or combed Indian cotton: Free
52010011   Bengal deshi Free
52010012   Indian cotton of staple lengths 20.5 mm (25/32”) and below (e. g. oomras, yellow picking, Assam Comillas) Free
52010013   Indian cotton of staple length exceeding 20.5mm (26/32") and but not exceeding 24.5mm (30/32") Free
52010014   Indian cotton of staple length over 24.5 mm (31/32”) to 28 mm Free
52010015   Indian cotton of staple length 28.5 mm (14/32”) and above but below 34.5 mm Free
52010019   Indian cotton of all staple length 34 5 mm and above (112/32”) Free
52010020   Cotton, other than Indian, of all staple lengths Free
5202   Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)   The contracts for export of cotton shall be registered with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade prior to shipment. During the Cotton Season, 2010-11(upto 30.09.2011) the export of cotton will be subject to a cap of 55 lakh bales or as notified by DGFT from time to time. Clearance of cotton consignments by Customs should be after verifying that the contracts have been registered.

[OLD- The contracts for export of cotton shall be registered with the Textile Commissioner prior to shipment. Clearance of cotton consignments by Customs should be after verifying that the contracts have been registered.]
52021000   Yarn waste (including thread waste) Free
52029100   Other:
Garnetted stock
Free
52029900   Other Free
5203
52030000
  Cotton, carded or combed
Cotton, carded or combed
Free The contracts for export of cotton shall be registered with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade prior to shipment. During the Cotton Season, 2010-11(upto 30.09.2011) the export of cotton will be subject to a cap of 55 lakh bales or as notified by DGFT from time to time. Clearance of cotton consignments by Customs should be after verifying that the contracts have been registered.

[OLD- The contracts for export of cotton shall be registered with the Textile Commissioner prior to shipment. Clearance of cotton consignments by Customs should be after verifying that the contracts have been registered.]]
(Column 6 at S. No. 161A has been substituted vide NTF. NO. 32/2010, DT. 14/03/2011 with immediate effect)

(Above S. No. 161A at Chapter 52 has been substituted vide NTF. NO. 58/2009, DT. 17/08/2010 wef. from 01/10/2010)
 
[OLD-161A 5201   Cotton, not carded or combed    
520100 Cotton, not carded or combed Indian cotton: Restricted Exports permitted under licence
52010011 Bengal deshi Restricted Exports permitted under licence
52010012 Indian cotton of staple lengths 20.5 mm (25/32”) and below (e. g. oomras, yellow picking, Assam Comillas) Restricted Exports permitted under licence
52010013 Indian cotton of staple length exceeding 20.5mm (26/32") and but not exceeding 24.5mm (30/32") Restricted Exports permitted under licence
52010014 Indian cotton of staple length over 24.5 mm (31/32”) to 28 mm Restricted Exports permitted under licence
52010015 Indian cotton of staple length 28.5 mm (14/32”) and above but below 34.5 mm Restricted Exports permitted under licence
52010019 Indian cotton of all staple length 34 5 mm and above (112/32”) Restricted Exports permitted under licence
52010020 Cotton, other than Indian, of all staple lengths Restricted Exports permitted under licence
5202 Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)    
52021000 Yarn waste (including thread waste) Restricted Exports permitted under licence
52029100 Other:
Garnetted stock
Restricted Exports permitted under licence
52029900 Other Restricted Exports permitted under licence
5203
52030000
Cotton, carded or combed
Cotton, carded or combed
Restricted Exports permitted under licence ]
[OLD-161A 5201   Cotton, not carded or combed   The contracts for export of cotton shall be registered with the Textile Commissioner prior to shipment. Clearance of cotton consignments by Customs should be after verifying that the contracts have been registered.
520100 Cotton, not carded or combed Indian cotton:  
52010011 Bengal deshi Free
52010012 Indian cotton of staple lengths 20.5 mm (25/32”) and below (e. g. oomras, yellow picking, Assam Comillas) Free
52010013 Indian cotton of staple length exceeding 20.5mm (26/32") and but not exceeding 24.5mm (30/32") Free
52010014 Indian cotton of staple length over 24.5 mm (31/32”) to 28 mm Free
52010015 Indian cotton of staple length 28.5 mm (14/32”) and above but below 34.5 mm Free
52010019 Indian cotton of all staple length 34 5 mm and above (112/32”) Free
52010020 Cotton, other than Indian, of all staple lengths Free
5202 Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)  
52021000 Yarn waste (including thread waste) Free
52029100 Other:Garnetted stock Free
52029900 Other Free
5203 Cotton, carded or combed  
52030000 Cotton, carded or combed Free]
161B 5205   Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton not put up for retail sale Restricted Export permitted under licence subject to a quantity limit of 720 million Kgs during the Fiscal Year 2010-11 (i.e. upto 31.03.2011) or as notified by DGFT from time to time.
[OLD- Export permitted under licence.]
5206   Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton not put up for retail sale
5207   Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale
[OLD- 161B 5205   Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton not put up for retail sale Free The contracts for export of cotton yarn shall be registered with the Textile Commissioner prior to shipment. Clearance of cotton yarn consignments shall be given by Customs after verifying that the contracts have been registered.]
5206   Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton not put up for retail sale
5207   Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale


 

(PL. refer NTF. NO. 108/2010, DT. 22/03/2012 reg. Sl. No. 161A - Export of 5,000 bales of Assam Comilla Cotton will be exempted from any export restrictions during the current cotton season (up to 30.09.2012) subject to registration with DGFT. Registration Certificate for such exports will be valid for 30 days only.)

(In above table column 6 has been substituted vide NTF. NO. 31/2010, DT. 10.03.2011)

(In above table Sl. No.161B has been substituted vide NTF. NO. 14/2010, DT. 22.12.2010)

(Above Sl. No. 161A has been substituted vide NTF. NO. 44/2009, DT. 21/05/2010 with immediate effect)

(Above Sl. No. 161B has been inserted vide NTF. NO. 38/2009, DT. 09/04/2010)

(Above CHAPTER 52 - Sl. No. 161A has been inserted vide NTF. NO. 26/2008, DT. 22/07/2008)
 

Chapter 84

Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Parts thereof


Note 1 Vintage motor cars and vintage motor cycles including their partsn and components are restricted. For details please see chapter 87
 

Chapter 87

Vehicles other than Railway or Tramway Rolling Stock, and Parts and Accessories thereof

 
S.No. Tariff Item HS Code Unit Item Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction
162 87032110, 87032191, 87032210, 87032291, 87032391, 87032410, 87032491, 84073310, 84073410, 87060011, 87060039, 87071000, 87081090, 87082900, 87083900, 87084000, 87085000, 87086000, 87087000, 87088000, 87089100, 87089200, 87089300, 87089400, 87089900 u Vintage motor cars, parts and components thereof manufactured prior to 1.1.1950 Restricted Export permitted under licence
163 87110000, 84073110, 84073210, 84073320, 87141100, 87141900, 87149100, 87149290, 87149390, 87149590, 87149990 u Vintage Motorcycles, parts and components thereof manufactured prior to 1.1.1940 Restricted Export permitted under licence


Chapter 92

Musical Instruments Parts and Accessories of such articles


Note 1 Value added products of red sanders wood in this chapter require a licence. For detail, see Chapter 44.
 

Chapter 93

Arms and Ammunition; Parts and Accessories thereof


S.No. Tariff Item HS Code Unit Item Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction
164 93020000, 93030000, 93062100, 93062900, 93063000, 93069000 u Muzzle loading weapons Free (a) Licence under Arms and Rules framed thereunder;

(b) Certificate from the Archaeological Survey of India certifying that the firearms to be exported are not antiques/rare specimens nor manufactured in India prior to 1956; and

(c) Firearms to be exported shall bear appropriate marks of identification and proof tests
165 93031000, 93062100, 93062900, 93063000, 93069000 u Weapons and breach loading or bolt action weapons such as shot guns, revolvers, pistols and their ammunition Free (a) Licence under Arms and Rules framed thereunder;

(b) Certificate from the Archaeological Survey of India certifying that the firearms to be exported are not antiques/rare specimens nor manufactured in India prior to 1956; and

(c) Firearms to be exported shall bear appropriate marks of identification and proof tests


Chapter 96


Sl. No. Tariff Item HS Code Unit Item Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction
165A 96020030 Kg Empty Gelatin Capsules, not intended for human consumption Free Export of the item to EU, produced from Animal By-Products, is allowed subject to the following conditions:

(i) A ‘Shipment Clearance Certificate’ is to be issued consignment-wise by CAPEXIL indicating details of the name and address of the exporter, address of the registered plant, IEC No. of the exporter, plant approval number, nature of export product, quantity, invoice number and date, port of loading (Name of the port) and destination.

(ii) After the shipment is made, the exporter shall also provide ‘Health Certificate’ consignment-wise to the buyer giving details of vessel name, shipping bill number with date, production process, etc. as per the regulations stipulated by EC (EU) from time to time. The Certificate would be issued jointly by CAPEXIL and Regional Animal Quarantine Officer, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.
 


(Above chapter 96, Sl. NO. 165A has been added vide NTF. NO. 90/2010, DT. 15/12/2011)
 

Chapter 97

Miscellaneous Goods


S.No. HS Code Unit Item Description Export Policy Nature of Restriction
166 97050090, 97060000 u Replicas of antique weapons Free Certificate from the District Magistrate concerned/Commissioner of Police under whose jurisdiction the replica has been manufactured and has been rendered innocuous.


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