Exhibits and Samples:

2.63

Exhibits Required for National and International Exhibitions or Fairs and Demonstration

(a) Import / export of exhibits, including the construction and decorative materials, except items in the 'Prohibited' or SCOMET List, required for the temporary stands of foreign / Indian exhibitors at exhibitions, fair or similar show or display for a period of six months on re-export I re-import basis, shall be allowed without an Authorisation on submission of a bond / security to Customs or ATA Carnet.

(Above (a) has been revised vide PUBLIC NOTICE NO.58/2018, DT. 12/12/2018 )

[OLD- (a) Import / export of exhibits, which are freely importable/exportable, including construction and decorative materials required for the temporary stands of foreign / Indian exhibitors at exhibitions, fair or similar show or display for a period of six months on re-export / re-import basis, shall be allowed without an Authorisation on submission of a bond/ security to Customs or ATA Carnet.]

(b) Extension beyond six months for re-export / re-import will be considered by Customs authorities on merits. Consumables such as paints, printed material, pamphlets, literature etc. pertaining to exhibits need not be re-exported/re-imported.