FTP - Imports from Sri Lanka through any EDI Port

By Vijay Kumar

DGFT has deleted the Import Licensing Note (4) at the end of Chapter 25 and Import Licensing Note at serial no. (2) of Chapter 68 of ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, by which Import of items under ITC (HS) Codes 25151100, 25151210, 25151220, 25151290, 68021000, 68022110, 68022120, 68022190, 68022200, 68029100, 68029200 from Sri Lanka under the India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) were allowed only through the Port of Kolkata".

Now, Importer (s) shall be able to import the items under aforementioned ITC (HS) codes under the India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) from all EDI Ports.

DGFT Notification No. 16/(RE-2012)/2009-2014, Dated: September 26, 2012