Ntf No. 07/(RE-1999)/1997-2002 Dated 13-05-1999

Ntf No.07/(RE-1999)/1997-2002 Dated 13-05-1999

Import Licensing Notes, in Chapter 50 clause added - Import of Mulberry Raw Silk

S.O (E) - In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 1.3 and 4.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items , 1997-2002 published on 31st March, 1997 (RE-98) as amended from time to time, namely –

In the Import Licensing Notes, appearing in Chapter 50 of the said ITC(HS)Classifications of Export and Import Items 1997-2002(HS) Classification,the following clause shall be inserted in the end:

(2) For import of Mulberry Raw Silk permitted as per condition in column no 5 toExim Code 500200 00,following procedure shall be adopted:

i. Imports shall be permitted only through the ports of Calcutta, Chennai, and Mumbai.

ii. For the purpose of verification of the grade of the imported silk, the Custom authorities shall accept the Certificate issued by any of the internationally recognised agencies to be notified in this regard. Where there is no such certificate the Custom authorities shall draw samples from the import consignment as per procedure prescribed by Central Silk Board and testing will be carried out by Central Silk Board as per procedure laid down by International Silk Association.

iii. Customs Authorities shall send weekly report to the Ministry of Textiles on the quantity and value of import of such raw silk.

This issues in public interest.

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( RATHI VINAY JHA )
Additional secretary to the Government of India