4.4.3

Applications, where Acetic Anhydride, Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine is required as an input for import, either in such cases where norms are fixed or in such cases where norms are not fixed, shall be filed with the Regional Authorities concerned.

Copies of such applications shall also be simultaneously endorsed to the Drug Controller of India, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi, Narcotics Commissioner, Central Bureau of Narcotics, Gwalior and the respective Zonal Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau, alongwith a declaration that the applicant will maintain the prescribed records and also submit the prescribed returns.

Duty free import of spices (covered by Chapter 9 of the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export & Import items, 2004-09) for export under Advance Authorisation scheme shall be permitted only for value addition purposes like crushing/ grounding/sterilization or for manufacture of oils and oleoresins and not for simple cleaning, grading, re-packing etc.