Import policy of 1- Bromo -3- Chloro Propane - restricted or free?
DGFT had received representations asking for clarification regarding the ITC (HS) Code No. and import policy of the item 1- Bromo -3- Chloro Propane.
DGFT has realised that there is no specific ITC (HS) Code provided for this item in the classification.
DGFT has examined the matter in consultation with Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals and Ministry of Environment & Forests (Ozone Cell).
DGFT now clarifies that the item, 1- Bromo -3- Chloro Propane shall be classified under Exim Code No.29034490 (Others).
DGFT however notices that the items classified under ITC (HS) Code No.29034490 are restricted for imports and subject to the following condition:-
"Import is permitted by actual users against a licence from a country which is a party to the "Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer". List of the countries which are parties to the Montreal Protocol will be notified by Director General of Foreign Trade from time to time. However, import from countries, which are not parties to the Montreal Protocol is prohibited".
But Ministry of Environment & Forests has clarified that 1- Bromo -3- Chloro Propane is not listed in the Ozone Depleting Substances List of Montreal Protocol.
DGFT therefore clarifies that the import of this item may be considered free.
POLICY CIRCULAR NO Dated: December 24, 2007