4.55.2

Applications, where Acetic Anhydride, Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine is required as an input for import and prescribed in SION, 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 DFIA 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.

The Regional Authority, while issuing the DFIA for the import of Acetic Anhydride, Ephedrine and Pseudo- ephedrine, shall endorse a condition that before effecting imports, NOC shall be obtained from the Narcotics Commissioner of India, Central Bureau of Narcotics, Gwalior and shall also endorse a copy of the Authorisation to the Drug Controller, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi and the concerned Zonal Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau.