Supari (betelnut) is an item of food
Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has opined that Supari (betel nut split or whole) is an item of food and this view has the support of the Supreme Court. So the Board wants that provision relating to clearance of food items would be applicable while allowing clearance of supari from Customs locations.
F.No. Dated: October 12, 2006.