2.49

Transfer of Imported Goods

(a) Cases where prior permission is required:

Transfer of imported goods which are subject to Actual User condition and have become surplus to needs of Actual User, shall be made only with prior permission of RA concerned. Following information alongwith supporting documents shall be furnished with request for grant of permission for transfer, to RA concerned:

(i) Reasons for transfer of imported material;

(ii) Name, address, IEC number and industrial Authorisation registration, if any, of transferee;

(iii) Description, quantity and value of goods imported and those sought to be transferred;

(iv) Copies of import Authorisation and bills of entry relating to imports made;

(v) Terms and conditions of transfer as agreed upon between buyer and seller.

(b) Cases where prior permission is not required

(i) in case of sale or otherwise by importer of freely importable goods;

(ii) for goods imported with Actual User condition, provided such good is freely importable without Actual User condition on date of transfer

(iii) for goods with AU Condition after a period of two years from the date of import.

(iv) for transfer of Imported Firearms (a) after 10 years of import or (b) on attaining the age of 60 years by such importer.

(v) for transfer of weapon/s (firearm/s) imported by a Renowned Shooter (as defined in Policy Condition 3 of Chapter 93 of ITC (HS) 2012) for the purpose of his/her pursuing shooting as a sport to any upcoming shooter as certified either by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) or the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports after two years from the date of import. The transferee can subsequently transfer/resell to any buyer as certified by the NRAI or Department of Sports for the sole purpose of pursuing shooting as a sport after one year from the date of its first sale. Such transfer/sale is subject to the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959 and other rules/regulations by state/local police. NRAI/Department of Sports will maintain the required records.