GENERAL NOTES FOR ENGINEERING PRODUCTS

1. Wherever import of steel has been allowed as an input its grade will be relevant to the grade of the steel used in the export product.

2. The import of "Aluminium" and "Zinc" wherever permitted shall be allowed in the form of Ingots/ Pigs / Sows / Slabs and T-Bars.

3. In respect of Galvanised export products, which are sought to be exported in Ungalvanised form, licences may be granted under the respective Standard Input Output Norms allowing all the other inputs except Zinc.

4. For Import of components, in respect of Export product (a) where norms have not been standardized and published and the applicant seeks to import only Components (without any raw material, consumables etc.) or (b) where SION do not provide import of Components or (c) where additional Components in addition to those allowed in norms are sought, the Components as an input may be allowed for import on net-to-net basis, without any wastage, by the Licensing Authority. Import of components sought as Spares shall be governed by the Policy for Spares. In such cases, the import of Components allowed shall be permitted with accountability clause and the type, technical specifications (including part No. if any), etc. of the Components sought for import should conform to those utilized in the manufacturing of the resultant product, which should be reflected in export documents (Shipping Bills) also. A condition to this effect shall be imposed on the licence.

(Above Note No. 4. has been added vide PN No. 46/2002-07, Dt. 06/11/2002)