EXPORT OF SEA SHELLS ALLOWED
AS per the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2004-2009, export of sea shells was either restricted or prohibited. The Government has amended this so that now free export is allowed for Sea Shells, including polished sea shells and handicrafts made out of those species not included in the Schedules of the Wild Life (Protection ) Act, 1972.
Sea Shells, including polished sea shells and handicrafts made out of those species included in CITES (excluding the species mentioned in Schedules of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 are now placed under the restricted category for exports. The restriction is that Export is to be governed by CITES Regulations.
However shells included in the Schedules of the Wild Life (Protection ) Act, 1972 will continue to be under the prohibitory category, that is export will not be permitted.
NOTIFICATION No , Dated: December 10, 2004