NOTIFICATION NO. 26/2020, DT. 11/08/2020
- Document type
- Circular
- Dated
Amendment in import policy conditions under Chapters 29, 38 and 39 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule I (Import Policy).
Amendment in import policy conditions under Chapters 29, 38 and 39 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy).
S.O. 2705(E) - In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (1)&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the import policy conditions of ITC (I IS), 2017, Schedule I (Import Policy).
| S.No. | Exim Code | Item Description | Existing Policy Condition | Revised Policy Condition |
| 1 | 29031400 | Carbon tetrachloride(CC14 Tetrachloromethane) | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1 and Policy Condition 4. |
| 2 | 29037100 | Chlorodifluoromethane | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1 and Policy Condition 4. |
| 3 | 29037200 | Dichlorotrifluoroethanes | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1 and Policy Condition 4. |
| 4 | 29037300 | Dichlorofluoroethanes | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1 and Policy Condition 4. Import of HCFC-141b is prohibited except for feedstock application as per Ozone Deplting Substances(Regulation and Control) Rules,2000 and its amendments. |
| 5 | 29037400 | Chlorodifluoroethanes | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1 and Policy Condition 4. |
| 6 | 29037500 | Dichloropentafluoropropanes | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1 and Policy Condition 4. |
| 7 | 29037610 | Bromochlorodifluoromethane | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1 and Policy Condition 4. |
| 8 | 29037620 | Bromotrifluoromethane | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1 and Policy Condition 4. |
| 9 | 29037630 | Dibromotetrafluoroethanes | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1 and Policy Condition 4. |
| 10 | 29037711 | Chlorotrifluoromethane | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1 and Policy Condition 4. |
| 11 | 29037712 | Dichlorodifluoromethane | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1 and Policy Condition 4. |
| 12 | 29037713 | Trichlorofluoromethane | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 1 and Policy Condition 4. |
| 13 | 38089122 | Methyl bromide | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 3. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 3 and Policy Condition 5. |
| 14 | 38247300 | Containing Hydrobromofluorocarbons(HBFCs) | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 3. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 3 and Policy Condition 5. |
| 15 | 38247600 | Containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane(methyl chloroform) | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 3. | Import permitted as per Policy Condition 3 and Policy Condition 5. |
| 16 | 39072010 | Poly (ether alcohols) | Import of pre-blended polyol containing Group VI substances, including | |
| 17 | 39072090 | other | HCFC-141b, is not permitted as per Ozone Depleting Substances(Regulation and Control) Amendment Rules,2014 | |
| 18 | 39079990 | other |
2. A new import Policy Condition is added in Chapter 29 and 38 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule — I (Import Policy) as Policy Condition 4 and 5 respectively:
The Importer shall, for, each import consignment, submit a copy of the Bill of Entry within 30 days to the Ozone Cell, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi.
3. Effect of the Notification: The notification amends the policy conditions for imports of various chemicals in Chapters 29. 38 and 39 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule — I (Import Policy).
a. Importers of chemicals specified at S. Nos. 1 to 15 needs to submit a copy of the Bill of Entry within 30 days to the Ozone Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi.
b. For S. No. 4, Import of HCFC-I 4 lb is prohibited except for feedstock application.
c. For S. Nos. 16 to 18, Import of pre-blended polyol containing Group VI substances, including HCFC-141B, is not permitted as per Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Amendment Rules, 2014.
This issues with approval of Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
(Amit Yadav)
Director General of Foreign Trade &
Ex-officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India
(F.No. 01/89/180/49/AM-10/PC-2A/E-1671)