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Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System) [ITC (HS)] of Exports and Imports

2.02

Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System) [ITC (HS)] of Exports and Imports


(a) ITC (HS) is a compilation of codes for all merchandise / goods for export/ import. Goods are classified based on their group or sub-group at 2/4/6/8 digits.

(b) ITC (HS) is aligned at 6 digit level with international Harmonized System goods nomenclature maintained by World Customs Organization (http://www.wcoomd.org). However, India maintains national Harmonized System of goods at 8 digit level which may be viewed by clicking on ‘Downloads’ at http://dgft.gov.in

(c) The import/export policies for all goods are indicated against each item in ITC (HS).Schedule 1 of ITC (HS) lays down the Import Policy regime while Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) details the Export Policy regime.

(d) Except where it is clearly specified, Schedule 1 of ITC (HS), Import Policy is for new goods and not for t h e Second Hand goods. For Second Hand goods, the Import Policy regime is given in Para 2.31 in this FTP.
 

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