4.11

Ineligible categories of import on Self Declaration basis

(a) Import of following products shall not be permissible on self declaration basis:

(i) All vegetable / edible oils classified under Chapter-15 and all types of oilseeds classified under Chapter-12 of ITC (HS) book;

(ii) All types of cereals classified under Chapter–10 of ITC (HS) book;

(iii) All Spices other than light black pepper (light berries) having a basic customs duty of more than 30%, classified under Chapter-9 and 12 of ITC (HS) book;

(iv) All types of fruits/ vegetables having a basic customs duty of more than 30%, classified under Chapter-7 and Chapter-8 of ITC (HS) book;

(v) Horn, Hoof and any other organ of animal;

(vi) Honey;

(vii) Rough Marble Blocks/Slabs; and

(viii) Rough Granite.

(ix) Vitamins except for use in pharmaceutical industry.

(b) For export of perfumes, perfumery compounds and various feed ingredients containing vitamins, no Authorisation shall be issued by Regional Authority under paragraph 4.07 of Handbook of Procedures and applicants shall be required to apply under paragraph 4.06 of Hand Book of Procedures to the Norms Committee.

(c) Where export and/or import of biotechnology items and related products are involved, Authorisation under paragraph 4.07 of Handbook of Procedures shall be issued by Regional Authority only on submission of a “No Objection Certificate” from Department of Biotechnology.