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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 15  (RE- 03)/ 2002-2007

NEW DELHI : DATED : 07/07/2003.

       Attention is invited to Paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy 2002-2007, as amended and  Paragraphs 4.9 and 4.10 of the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.1, 2002-2007, as amended and also to the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2, 2002-2007, as amended from time to time.

2.     In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy 2002-2007, as amended, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments/deletions/corrections and additions in the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2, 2002-2007, as amended.

3.     In the statement of Standard Input Output Norms as contained in the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2, 2002-2007, as amended, amendments/ corrections/ deletion at appropriate places as mentioned in Annexure "A” to this Public Notice shall be made.

4.     In the statement of Standard Input Output Norms, following additions shall be made at appropriate places as mentioned below:-

CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS

       After the existing entry at Sl.No.A-3187,  new entries at Sl. No.  A-3188 to A-3211  shall be added as per Annexure  ”B”  to this Public Notice.

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ENGINEERING PRODUCTS

       After the existing entry at Sl.No.C-1887, new entries at Sl.No.C-1888  to   C-1900 shall be added as per Annexure  ”C”  to this Public Notice.

5.             This issues in public interest.

     ( L. MANSINGH )

            DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE

       (S. N. DUBEY)

DY. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE

FOR DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE


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Annexure “A” to the

Public Notice No. 15

 Dated: 07/07/2003

AMENDMENTS/CORRECTIONS

Sl.

No.

Page

No.

Reference

Amendments/Corrections

1

2

3

4

1.

165

Chemicals & Allied Products

Sl.No.A1335

The norm covered by this entry shall be substituted by the following:-            

Sl.No.

Export Item

Qty.

Import Item

Qty. Allowed

A1335

Ethyl acetate with minimum 90% purity

1 kg

1.  Acetic Acid Glacial

            OR

1(a) Methanol (Purity

       99.93% Minimum)

1(b) Rhodium Tri Iodide

        Catalyst

               OR

1.  Denatured Ethyl

     Alcohol

2.     Denatured Ethyl    Alcohol (95%)

0.716 kg

0.392 kg

0.00036 kg

0.716 kg

0.517 kg

2.

168

Chemicals & Allied Products

Sl.No.A1376

The description of import item at SL. No. 3, (with quantity) shall be amended  to read as under:-

“3. Dehydrogenation           -   0.00035 kg”

      Catalyst for Pacol

      process (DeH-7,

      DeH-11, DeH-101 &

      DeH-201, DHC-2 &

      NDC-4 & the like)”

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3.

168

Chemicals & Allied Products

Sl.No.A1377

The description of import item at SL. No. 3, (with quantity) shall be amended  to read as under:-

“3. Dehydrogenation           -   0.00035 kg”

      Catalyst for Pacol

      process (DeH-7,

      DeH-11, DeH-101 &

      DeH-201, DHC-2 &

      NDC-4 & the like)”

4.

182

Chemicals & Allied Products

Sl.No.A1524

The norm covered by this entry shall be substituted by the following:-            

Sl.No.

Export Item

Qty.

Import Item

Qty. Allowed

A1524

Triethylamine Min. Purity 98.5%

1 kg

1.    Denatured Ethyl Alcohol (Purity not more than 98%)

2.    Ammonia Anhydrous

1.421 kg

0.175 kg

5.

6

Chemicals & Allied Products

Sl.No.A1677 (Notified vide Public Notice No.03 Dated:31/03/2003)

The description of import item at Sl. No. 2, (without any change in quantity) shall be amended to read as under:-

“Natural Rubber /PBR/ Relevant Grade of SBR except SBR 1900 Series i.e. HSR”

6.

240

Chemicals & Allied Products

Sl.No.A1872

The following note below this entry shall be added:-

“Note: In case of export of Copper Insulated Wire EDC Detonators, Tin Ingots shall not be allowed”

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7.

248

Chemicals & Allied Products

Sl.No.A1939

The norm covered by this entry shall be revised by the following:-

Sl.No.

Export Item

Qty.

Import Item

Qty. Allowed

A1939

Terpeneol

1kg

1.  Gum Turpentine Oil containing Alpha Pinene 82.5%

             OR

1. Alpha Pinene

1.352 kg

1.04 kg

8.

343

Chemicals & Allied Products

Sl.No.A2709

The norm covered by this entry shall be corrected as follows:-

Sl.No.

Export Item

Qty.

Import Item

Qty. Allowed

A2709

PTFE Wax Compound containing 61+/-1% PTFE Wax and 33+/-1% Refined Linseed Oil

1 kg

1.    PTFE Wax

2.    Petroleum Hydro Carbon Solvent (Distillation Range 240-330 Degree Centigrade)

3.    Refined Linseed Oil

0.625 kg

0.056 kg

0.339 kg

9.

38

Chemicals & Allied Products

Sl.No.A3169 (Notified vide Public Notice No. 03 Dated:31/03/2003)

The description of import item at Sl. No. 2, (without any change in quantity) shall be amended to read as under:-

“EPDM/ Chloroprene Rubber except SBR 1900 Series i.e. HSR”

10.

37-38

Chemicals & Allied Products

Sl.No.A3170 (Amended vide Public Notice No.03 Dated:31/03/2003)

The description of export item shall be       amended to read as under:-

“Conveyor and Elevator Textile Belting (Heat/ Fire resistant) of Synthetic Rubber / Relevant Grade of SBR”

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11.

376

GENERAL NOTES FOR ELECTRONICS  PRODUCTS

The General note No.1 for Electronics Products before the Electronic Group (SIONs) shall be added:-

“1. 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.”

12.

386

Electronics Product

Sl.No.B19

After the import item at Sl. No. 9, the following import items (with quantity) shall be added:-

“10. Tin Solder            -       Upto 1% of FOB

                                             value of export

  11.  Spacer(Pastilha)  -       Net to net

  12. Cut Pieces of        -       Net to net

         Polyester Foil

         (Tira Mylar)

                OR

         Polyester Foil      -        0.110 kg ”


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13.

401

Electronics Product

Sl.No.B53

After the import item at Sl. No. 1, the following import item (without any change in  quantity) shall be amended to read as under:-

“2. Super pure aluminium wire of purity 99.9% or above

                    OR

2.    Super pure aluminium wire of purity 99.9% or above

                  AND

  2.  Zinc Rod of  purity 99.9% or above”

14.

477

Electronics Product

Sl.No.B256

After the import item at Sl. No. 10, the following import items (with quantity) shall be added:-

“11. EMI Shilding Gasket      -     Net to net

       OR Soft Shilding

       Gasket

 12. Aluminium Die Cast        -    Net to net

       Block

 13. Hinge/Latch                      -    Net to net”

15.

479

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C2

The description of import item at Sl. No. 1(a) (without any change in quantity)  shall be amended to read as under:-

“1(a) Aluminium Scrap/ Ingots/ T-bars, Sows”

16.

509-510

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C189

The description of export item shall be amended to read as under:-

“Electrical Fan with Table Stand/ Wall Bracket”

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17.

558

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C375

The note No. 2,  below this entry shall be substituted by the following :-

“Note : If the export product is painted / coated in addition relevant Paint/ coating Powder may be allowed to the extent of 4% of the FOB value”            

18.

559

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C380

The norm covered by this entry shall be substituted by the following:-            

Sl.No.

Export Item

Qty.

Import Item

Qty. Allowed

C380

Iron Casting (Rough), not elsewhere specified

1 MT

1.   Major Input comprising of Pig Iron/ CI Scrap/Steel Melting Scrap

2.      Low Ash Met. Cocke (Ash: Below 15%)

3.      Ferro Alloy comprising of FeSi & FeMn:

4.      Other inputs comprising of Fireclay and Fired silica Refractory (Bricks/ Mass), Grinding Wheel and Black Bituminous Paint

5.      Packing material (MS Round bars/ Flats/Strips for crating and stuffing)

6.      

1100 kg

110 kg

5 kg

CIF value of all these items taken together restricted to 1% of FOB value of exports

As per packing Policy

Note : Out of the total quantity of the input permitted against item No. 1 above, the quantity of steel melting scrap shall be restricted to 5% of the said total quantity.

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19.

560

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C383

The norm covered by this entry shall be substituted by the following:-            

Sl.No.

Export Item

Qty.

Import Item

Qty. Allowed

C383

Manhole Cover

1 MT

1.   Major Input comprising of Pig Iron/ CI Scrap/ Steel Melting Scrap

2.      Low Ash Met. Cocke (Ash: Below 15%)

3.      Ferro Alloy comprising of FeSi & FeMn:

4.      Other inputs comprising of Fireclay and Fired silica Refractory (Bricks/ Mass), Grinding Wheel and Black Bituminous Paint

5.      Packing material (MS Round bars/ Flats/ Strips for crating and stuffing)

7.      

1100 kg

110 kg

5 kg

CIF value of all these items taken together restricted to 1% of FOB value of exports

As per packing Policy

Note : Out of the total quantity of the input permitted against item No. 1 above, the quantity of steel melting scrap shall be restricted to 5% of the said total quantity.

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20.

562

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C392

The norm covered by this entry shall be substituted by the following:-            

Sl.No.

Export Item

Qty.

Import Item

Qty. Allowed

C392

Sanitary Castings

1 MT

1.   Major Input comprising of Pig Iron/ CI Scrap/ Steel Melting Scrap

2.   Low Ash Met. Cocke (Ash: Below 15%)

3.   Ferro Alloy comprising of FeSi & FeMn:

4.   Other inputs comprising of Fireclay and Fired silica Refractory (Bricks/ Mass), Grinding Wheel and Black Bituminous Paint

5.   Packing material (MS Round bars/ Flats/ Strips for crating and stuffing)

8.      

1100 kg

110 kg

5 kg

CIF value of all these items taken together restricted to 1% of FOB value of exports

As per packing Policy

Note : Out of the total quantity of the input permitted against item No. 1 above, the quantity of steel melting scrap shall be restricted to 5% of the said total quantity.

21.

592

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C491

The description of export item shall be amended to read as under:-

“High Chrome Castings for Cement Grinding Mills (Composition: Cr.30-32%, Moly-2.5-3%, Si 1.5-2.5% and C-1.5-2.5%, Balance-Iron)”

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22.

599

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C508

The description of import item at Sl. No. 1(b) & 1(c), (without any change in quantity) shall be amended to read as under:-

“1(b).Energy Sources /Fuels (Natural  gas/LNG, NGL (Condensate/ gaseous), Naptha, HSD Oil, Furnace Oil) (Only for plants having captive power plant with facilities installed for use of specific energy sources/Fuel)”

“1(c).Energy Sources / Fuels (natural gas/LNG, NGL (condensate/ gaseous), Naptha, High Speed Diesel Oil, Light Diesel Oil, Furnace Oil) (for re-heating furnace in rolling mills, ladle heating and tundish pre-heating).”                                

23.

623

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C570

The note below this entry shall be substituted by the following :-

“Note : If the export product is painted / coated in addition relevant Paint/ coating Powder may be allowed to the extent of 4% of the FOB value”            

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24.

626

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C597

The norm covered by this entry shall be substituted by the following:-            

Sl.No.

Export Item

Qty.

Import Item

Qty. Allowed

C597

CI Pipes and Fittings

1 MT

1.   Major Input comprising of Pig Iron/ CI Scrap/ Steel Melting Scrap

2.   Low Ash Met. Cocke (Ash: Below 15%)

3.   Ferro Alloy comprising of FeSi & FeMn:

4.   Other inputs comprising of Fireclay and Fired silica Refractory (Bricks/ Mass), Grinding Wheel and Black Bituminous Paint

5.   Packing material (MS Round bars/ Flats/ Strips for crating and stuffing)

9.      

1100 kg

110 kg

5 kg

CIF value of all these items taken together restricted to 1% of FOB value of exports

As per packing Policy

Note : Out of the total quantity of the input permitted against item No. 1 above, the quantity of steel melting scrap shall be restricted to 5% of the said total quantity.

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25.

635

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C671

The norm covered by this entry shall be substituted by the following:-            

Sl.No.

Export Item

Qty.

Import Item

Qty. Allowed

C671

High Chromium Grinding Media Balls for Cement Grinding Mills (Composition: Cr.-16-17%, Mo-0.6-0.7%, Si-0.6-0.7%, C-1.5-2.5%, Fe-Balance)

1 MT

1.    Mild Steel Scrap

2.    HC Ferro Chrome

3.    Ferro Moly (Mo-75%)

4.    Ferro Silicon (Silicon 75%)

0.90 MT

292 kg

10 kg

10 kg

26.

641

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C707

The description of import item at Sl. No. 2 (without any change in quantity) shall be substituted by the following:-

“2. Zinc

        OR

      Paint

         OR

      Coating Powder”

27.

646

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C734

The norm covered by this entry shall be substituted by the following:-            

Sl.No.

Export Item

Qty.

Import Item

Qty. Allowed

C734(a)

Needle Rollers upto 4 mm Dia

1 kg

1.    Steel wire to SAE 52100/100 CRG/ SUJ2/equivalent

2.    Misc. Items: Grinding Wheel, work Rest Blade, Green Silicon Carbide, Rust Preventive Chemical,

1.45 kg

Upto 5% of FOB value of exports

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       Molykote DX, Packing Grease, Carbide Tips, O Rings, Oil Seals, Rubber Wheels, Lubricating Oils, Vulcolon, Polishing Compound, Soda Ash & Caustic Soda

   

C734(b)

Needle Rollers above 4 mm to 8 mm Dia

1 kg

1.     Steel wire to SAE 52100/ 100 CRG/ SUJ2/ equivalent

2.     Misc. Items: Grinding Wheel, work Rest Blade, Green Silicon Carbide, Rust Preventive Chemical, Molykote DX, Packing Grease, Carbide Tips, O Rings, Oil Seals, Rubber Wheels, Lubricating Oils, Vulcolon, Polishing Compound, Soda Ash & Caustic Soda

1.28 kg

Upto 5% of FOB value of exports

C734(c)

Needle Rollers above 8 mm Dia

1 kg

1.     Steel wire to SAE 52100/ 100 CRG/ SUJ2/ equivalent

2.     Misc. Items: Grinding Wheel, work Rest Blade, Green Silicon Carbide, Rust Preventive Chemical,

1.21 kg

Upto 5% of FOB value of exports

 

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        Molykote DX, Packing Grease, Carbide Tips, O Rings, Oil Seals, Rubber Wheels, Lubricating Oils, Vulcolon, Polishing Compound, Soda Ash & Caustic Soda

 

28.

654

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C810

The norm covered by this entry shall be substituted by the following:-            

Sl.No.

Export Item

Qty.

Import Item

Qty. Allowed

C810

Snap Fastners consisting of Stud & Socket

1 kg

1.    Brass Strips

2.    Phosphor Bronze Wire

1.15 kg/kg content in export product

1.04 kg/kg content in export product

29.

657

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C831

The description of import item at Sl. No. 1 (without any change in quantity) shall be amended to read as under:- 

“ Seamless Stainless Steel Tubes/Pipes (Hot finished) (OD not less than 42 mm)          

30.

733

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1125

In the description of export item the Word  “SAE797” shall be substituted by the following:-

“SAE792”

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31.

756

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1292

The description of export item shall be amended to read as under:-

“Carbon Steel Submerged arc welded Pipes with 3 Layer Polyethylene coating of 3.5 mm thickness and having coating weight of 4.20 kgs.+/-5% per Sq.Mtr.”

32.

781

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1385

The description of export item shall be amended to read as under:-

“Plates for Lead Acid Storage Battery”

33.

8

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1392 (amended vide Public Notice No. 27 Dated:01/08/2002)

1. After the import item at Sl. No. 4(d) the following imports items (with quantity) shall be added:-

                      “OR

4(a) PVC Resin                  -           0.63 kg

4(b) Plasticizer                   -            0.315 kg

4(c) Filler Material             -            0.105 kg

        (Calcium Carbonate/

       Alumina/Kolin”

2. After note No. 1 below this entry, the following foot note shall be added:-

Note: 2.In case PVC Stabilizer/ Tin Stabilizer is also opted for import, it can be permitted upto 3% of compound and equivalent reduction in PVC resin.

34.

795

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1469

The description of export item shall be amended to read as under:-

“Cistern Side Inlet valve, Cistern Bottom Inlet Valve, Cistern Outflow Valve”

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35.

799

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1492

The description of import item at Sl. No. 1, (without any change in quantity) shall be amended to read as under:-

“Hot Rolled Silicon Electrical Steel Wide Coils of relevant Grade containing 2.5% - 3.5% Silicon”

36.

803-804

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1504

1. The description of import item at Sl. No. 1, (with quantity) shall be amended to read as under:-

“1. Hot Rolled Silicon Electrical   -   1125 kg

      Steel wide Coils of

      relevant grade containing

     0.60% to3.2% Silicon

     with varying quantity

     of ALuminium”

2. After import item at Sl. No. 5, the following additional import item (with quantity)  shall be added:-

“6. Cold Rolling Mill Rolls     -       1.00 kg

  7. Mineral Based Rolling Oil -       0.35 kg”

3. The note below this entry shall be added:-

Note : Import item No. 2 will not be allowed if export product is CRNO in Semi processed state.

37.

828

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1577

The description of import item at Sl. No. 1, (without any change in quantity) shall be amended to read as under:-

“hardened and Tempered Carbon Steel Strips (In Coils)/ Stainless Steel (Martensitic Grade) Strips (in Coils)”

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38.

829

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1583

The following Note below this entry shall be added:-

“Note: If the export product is galvanized zinc may be allowed as 4% of the weight of parts to be galvanised”

39.

868

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1733

The description of import item at Sl. No. 1, (without any change in quantity) shall be amended to read as under:-

“Cold Rolled Decarburized, Magnesium Oxide (MgO) coated, Silicon Electrical Alloy Steel Strips/ Wide Coils of relevant grade containing 2.5% to 3.5% Silicon”

40.

19

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1799 (amended vide Public Notice No. 37 Dated:03.10.2002)

The description of export product shall be amended to read as under:-

“Filter Cartridge: Cylindrical Air Intake Filter / Pulse Jet Air Filter/ Conical Filter Cartridge/ Cylindrical Filter Cartridge”

41.

22

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1809 (amended Vide Public Notice No.37 Dated: 03.10.2002)

The description of import item at Sl. No. 5(a), (without any change in quantity) shall be amended to read as under:-

“5(a). Berlaclear CT Laquer OR Albrilac HB (for Electrophoretic Laquer)/ Polyester Powder for coating”

42.

42

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1815 (amended Vide Public Notice No. 44 Dated: 18.10.2002)

The description of export item shall be amended to read as under:-

“Wax Impregnated Carbon Electrodes for Dry Cell Battery”

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43.

19

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1834     (amended Vide Public Notice No.52         Dated: 05/12/2002)

The description of import items at Sl. No. 1, 2, 6 & 7shall be amended to read as under:-

“1. Copper in form of Copper Cathode / Copper Wire / Bars /C.C. Rods / (EC. Grade)

 2.  HDPE Compound

6.  Poly Copolymer

7.  LDPE Compound”      

44.

20

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1835     (amended Vide Public Notice No.52         Dated: 05/12/2002)

The description of import items at Sl. No.1, 2, 6 & 7 shall be amended to read as under:-

“1. Copper in form of Copper Cathode / Copper Wire / Bars /C.C. Rods / (EC. Grade)

2.    HDPE Compound

6.  Poly Copolymer

7.  LDPE Compound”     

45.

20

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1836    (amended Vide Public Notice No.52         Dated: 05/12/2002)

The description of import items at Sl. No. 1, 2, 6 & 7 shall be amended to read as under:-

“1. Copper in form of Copper Cathode / Copper Wire / Bars /C.C. Rods / (EC. Grade)

 2. HDPE Compound

 6. Poly Copolymer

 7. LDPE Compound”     

46.

20

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1837     (amended Vide Public Notice No.52         Dated: 05/12/2002)

The description of import item at Sl. No. 9 (without any change in quantity) shall be amended to read as under:-     

“Bearing of relevant Type”      

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47.

24

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1868     (amended Vide Public Notice No.66         Dated: 04/03/2003)

The norm covered by this entry shall be substituted by the following:-            

Sl.No.

Export Item

Qty.

Import Item

Qty. Allowed

C1868

Electric Storage Water Heater

1 No.

1.    Polypropylene Granules

2.    Heating Element

3.    Polyol Resin

4.    Isocyanate Hardner

5.    Thermostate

6.    Safety Valve

7.    M.S. Sheet / Wide Coil/ Strips of relevant grade

8.    Nut & Bolt

9.    Copper Sheet

10.       S.S. Sheet/ Wide Coil/ Strips of relevant grade

1.05 kg/kg content in export product

1 No.

0.408 kg/kg of PU Foam contained in export product

0.612 kg/kg of PU Foam contained in export product

1 No.

1 No.

1.05 kg/kg content in export product

Net to net

1.02 kg/kg content in export product

1.18 kg/kg content in export product

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48.

44

Engineering Product

Sl.No.C1880 (Notified Vide Public Notice No. 03 Dated: 31.03.2003)

After import item at Sl. No. 4 the following import items (with quantity) shall be added:-

“5. Fiber Glass      -           1.05 kg/kg content

                                           in the export

                                           product

 6. Nylon Resin     -           1.05 kg/kg content

                                           in the export

                                           product”

49.

891

Engineering Product

Table No.6

In the Engineering  Table No. 6  after Sl. No. 69 the following export items & imports (with quantities) shall be added:-

 

Sl. No.

Export Item

Import Item (in kgs)

   1a                       1b                    2a                 2b

 

70

1.5 SQ MM x 1 Core

13.6

4.2

6.5

-

 

71

0.5 SQ MM x 2 Cores

9.1

2.8

36

-

50.

10

Plastic  Products

Sl.No.H-461 (amended vide Public Notice No.61 Dated:03/02/2003)

The word “OR” mentioned between export product (A) and (B) against SION at SL. No. H-461 shall be deleted.             

51.

1117

Textile Product

Sl.No.J351

The quantity of import item at Sl. No. 1 shall be corrected to read as under:-

“2.00 Sq. Mtr. Instead of 2.40 Sq. Mtr.”

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52.

53

Food  Products

Sl.No.K-159 (Notified vide Public Notice No.03    Dated: 31.03.2003)