Import of Toys from China – Board reiterates instructions.

By Vijay Kumar

DGFT's Notification No.82 (RE-2008)/2004-09 dated 23.01.2009 amended the Schedule - I (Imports) of the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2004-09 as follows:

“(1) Import of ‘Toys' from China appearing under ITC Codes 9501, 9502, 9503 of Schedule – I of ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items is prohibited for six months with immediate effect and until further orders.”

CBEC had in Circular No. 21/2008-Customs dated 18.12.2008 had instructed stringent measures such as absolute confiscation along with necessary penal action against the importer for non-compliance with the existing legal provisions as applicable on import of such toys.

Now Board wants the field to take further necessary action in the matter accordingly.

CBEC F. No. 450/142/2008- Cus.IV Dated: January 27, 2008