NOTIFICATION NO. 15/2023, DT. 29/06/2023
Amendment in import policy condition of Cigarette lighters Covered under CTH 9613 of Chapter 96 of Schedule —I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022
S.O. (E) : In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government amend the import policy condition for the following HS Codes covered under Chapter 96 of the ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule -I (Import Policy) as under:
|
HS codes |
Item Description |
Existing Policy |
Revised Policy |
New Policy Condition |
|
96131000 |
Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable |
Free |
Prohibited |
However, import is “Free” if CIF value is Rs. 20/- or above per lighter |
|
96132000 |
Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable |
Free |
Prohibited |
However, import is “Free” if CIF value is Rs. 20/- or above per lighter |
2. Effect of the Notification:
The import policy of Cigarette lighters under ITC (HS) Codes 96131000 and 96132000 is revised from “Free” to “Prohibited”. However, import shall be free if CIF value is Rs. 20/- or above per lighter.
This issue with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.
(Rajesh Agrawal)
Director General of Foreign Trade &
Addl. Secretary to Govt. of India
Email: doftnic.in
(Issued from File No. 01/93/180/misc.39/AM-20/PC.II(B) /E-22950)
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