DGFT brings in more items under Restricted Category

By Vijay Kumar

1. Seamless Tubes/Pipes under 4 digit Exim Code 7304

2. Carbon black – 2803 00 10

3. New pneumatic tyres, of rubber – Radials - 4011 20 10

4. Medium density fibre board (MDF) – 4411

5. Synthetic filament yarn - Elastomeric - 5402

will all be under the ‘restricted category of imports now.

As per Para 2.7 of the Foreign Trade Policy, Any goods, export or import of which is restricted under ITC(HS) may be exported or imported only in accordance with an Authorisation or in terms of a public notice issued in this regard.

DGFT Notification NO. 64/(RE-2008)/2004-2009 Dated: November 24, 2008