FTP - Import of Night Vision Binoculars - Authorisation Required

By Vijay Kumar

AT present, the import policy for Binoculars (HS Code: 9005.10.00) is free. Night Vision Binoculars/ Passive Night Vision Devices (PNVs) are classified under the same HS Code: 9005.10.00.

Government has amended Schedule - I (Imports) of the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2009-14, Chapter-90 to make these items ‘restricted' for import.

Now, they will require an Import Authorisation.

DGFT Notification No. 15 (RE-2012)/2009-2014, Dated: August 29, 2012