Trim cutting waste - Import Policy - amended by CBEC Circular?
The Board has been receiving representations from the manufacturers of 'Chindi rugs' who are mainly exporting such goods to other countries. These manufacturers require trim cuttings waste or fabric waste of continuous length with a maximum width of two Inches (2") for manufacture of their final product. Such trim cutting waste is classifiable under heading 6310 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff. The manufacturer importers were facing problems with respect to the restriction placed on import as per ITC (HS), wherein the goods falling under heading 6310 are 'restricted'. However, import of such goods is allowed without any import licence subject to the condition that the goods are completely mutilated. They had represented for relaxation of this requirement of mutilation for such trim cutting waste.
Serious problem indeed and CBEC refers the matter to the DGFT. DGFT has informed the Board that there is no need to amend the ITC (HS) Code 6310. However, in case of import of trim cutting waste or fabric trims of continuous length with maximum width restriction of two inches for manufacture of chindi rugs, CBEC may issue instruction to the field formations for exemption from the requirement of licence for such goods.
Accordingly, Board informs that import of trim cutting waste or fabric trims of continuous length with maximum width restriction of two inches (2") falling under heading 6310, required for manufacture of chindi rugs shall not be subjected to restrictions imposed by the present policy of ITC (HS) Code 6310 and shall be cleared without an import licence.
Can the Board say that restrictions imposed by the Policy are not applicable in a particular case?
CIRCULAR NO. , Dated: October 29, 2007