Self Declared Authorisations where SION does not exist

4.7

RA may also issue Advance Authorisations, where SION are not fixed, based on self declaration and an undertaking by applicant for a final adjustment as per Adhoc / SION fixed by NC.

However, no Advance Authorisation shall be issued under this paragraph for import of following products:-

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 duty of more than 30%, classified under Chapter 9 and 12 of ITC (HS) book;

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

v. Horn, hoof and any other organ of animal; and

vi. Honey.

For export of perfumes, perfumery compounds and various feed ingredients containing vitamins, no Authorisation shall be issued by RA and applicants may apply under Para 4.4.2 above. Where export and / or import of bio-technology items are involved, Authorisation under this paragraph shall be issued by RA only on submission of a “No Objection Certificate” from Department of Bio-technology.