4.31
- Document type
- Procedure
- Dated
- Category
- HB Vol.1 (upto 31/03/2001)
Import / Export of samples
Imports of bonafide technical and trade samples of items mentioned as
restricted in ITC(HS) shall be allowed without a licences for a value not
exceeding Rs.1 lakhs (CIF) in one consignment except vegetable seeds, bees and
new drugs by any importer. However, samples of tea not exceeding Rs.2000(CIF)
in one consignment shall be allowed without a licence by any person connected
with tea industry.
Exports of bonafide trade and technical samples having indelible marking as
"sample not for sale" shall be allowed freely without any limit. However, in
such cases where indelible marking is not available, the samples may be allowed
for a value not exceeding US$ 10,000/- per consignment.
In addition, the exporter shall have the option to avail the facility of free
samples upto US$ 5000/- or 1% of the preceding years exports, whichever is
higher.