Import Licensing Notes
(1) Import of hazardous waste is permitted against a licence and only for the purpose of processing and reuse. Appendix II gives a list of items covered under the category.

(2) Deleted

(Note No. 2 has been deleted vide Ntf. 15(RE-2000)/1997-2002, Dt. 10/5/2000.)

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(2) Populated, loaded or stuffed printed circuit boards as parts of goods in this Chapter are on the restricted list hence import is permitted only against a licence or in accordance with a Public Notice issued in this behalf. These goods can also be imported against a Special Import Licence (SIL).]

(3) Import licensing note (1) under Section XIX notes covers the policy on consumer durable including automobiles in SKD/CKD condition or in ready to assemble sets.

(4) Recreational bodies may be granted licences for import of restricted items to the extent of 15% of the foreign exchange earned by them through their membership, subscription and other dues received in foreign exchange. Such licences shall be granted for the import of goods essential for their own use. An application for grant of such licence may be made in the form given in Appendix-8 of the Handbook of Procedures Vol. 1, to the Director General of Foreign Trade alongwith documents prescribed therein.

(Note No. 4 has been added vide NTF. NO. 02/1999 DT. 31/03/1999)