Import of Inputs Under Advance Authorisation (AA) and Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) - DGFT Clarifies

By Vijay Kumar

DGFT clarifies that import of Tapioca Starch and Wheat Gluten as alternative inputs against import item No. 1 of SION E-5 and, import of Lactose / Fructose / Maltose / Mannitol / Sodium Saccharin / Artificial Sweetening Agents, as alternative inputs against import items No. 2 of SION E-5 and import item No. 1(a) of SION E-1, is not to be allowed, under Advance Authorisations and Duty Free Import Authorisations issued against SIONs E-1 & E-5.

DGFT Policy Circular No. 13/(RE-2010) 2009-14, Dated: January 31, 2011