Classifications of Export and Import Items (2004-09)-clarifications issued
DGFT has issued clarifications on the classification of certain items under the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items. Reconditioned computer monitor is classified under 847160. Further clarifications were issued as,
• BIS standard for packaged natural mineral water was made mandatory under the PFA Act. As such if the imported consignment of packaged natural mineral water confirms to (IS:13428:1998) the quality standards are met.
• Under Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules 2003, the import of solid plastic wastes, provided they are not mixed with other hazardous wastes, are permitted into the country with DGFT licences, only for reprocessing or reuse.
• Import of Nature Valley Granola Bars may be permitted subject to the submission of allergens and toxicity test clearance certificates by the importer from an accredited laboratory in India.
• Only those valve meant for indigenous use shall be of a make and design approved under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2004. In the case of import of valves meant for re-export along with cylinders, the same need not be of a make and type approved under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2004. The rules also do not stipulate the requirement of obtaining a licence or permission while importing valves as in the case of cylinders.
• The affixing of MRP stickers on all such products imported into India before clearance of goods from Customs warehouse is mandatory provision of standards of Weights & Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 1977 and is still in force as per condition no. 5 to Chapter 1A of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2004-09.
• Private Bonded Warehouses cannot supply under custom notification no. 84/97 dated 11.11.97. Only companies entitled under the ITC(HS) can import and supply under the above mentioned notification.
• As per Customs Circular No. 94/2002 dated 23.12.2002 import of pets (dog and cat only) up to two numbers per passenger have been allowed without import licence at one time subject to the production of the required health certificate from the country of origin and examination of the said pets by the concerned Quarantine Officer. However, if it is not covered under the circular, it will be subject to import licence.
DGFT CIRCULAR NO. 29(RE-2005)/2004-09, Dated: October 6, 2005