POL CIR NO. 14/(RE-98)/1998-1999 DT 18-06-1998
- Document type
- Circular
- Reference no.
- B
- Dated
CLASSIFICATION OF SEAFOOD & AQUACULTURE PROCESSED FOOD.
- Sub:
- -Classification of seafood and Aquaculture processed food within the definition of food processing.
Representation have been received as to whether Seafood and Aquaculture processed food shall be covered within the definition of food processing. The matter was referred to Ministry of Food processing which clarified that seafood and aquaculture processed food shall be covered within the definition of food processing.
In view of the above clarification, the seafood and aquaculture processed food exporters shall be eligible for the benefit of zero duty EPCG scheme provided the value of the capital goods is Rs.1 Crore or more.
This issues with the approval of DGFT.
(Ajay Sahai)
Dy.DGFT