FTP - Import of Betel Nut

By Vijay Kumar

DGFT has amended the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2, 2009-2014 to stipulate that:

Areca nut (i.e. Betel nut) shall be permitted for imports

(a) only if Areca nut (i.e. Betel nut) is specifically mentioned in the SIONs;

Or

(b) by actual users either when this input item is specifically mentioned in the SION of the respective export product or when Areca nut (i.e. Betel nut) technically falls under the ‘generic description' given in a specific SION (like under G7, G46), though not mentioned specifically.

DGFT Public Notice No. 112 (RE 2010)/2009-2014, Dated: May 15 2012