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Import Policy in India: Sunil K. Mishra
Import Policy in India: Sunil K. Mishra
Import Policy in India: Sunil K. Mishra
Presented by
Sunil K. Mishra
CONTENTS
Brief
Import?
Import policies
Case
References
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Brief
The Foreign Trade Policy of India is guided by the Export Import in known as in
short EXIM Policy of the Indian Government and is regulated by the Foreign Trade
Development and Regulation Act, 1992.
DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) is the main governing body in matters
related to Exim Policy. The main objective of the Foreign Trade (Development and
Regulation) Act is to provide the development and regulation of foreign trade by
facilitating imports into, and augmenting exports from India. Foreign Trade Act has
replaced the earlier law known as the imports and Exports (Control) Act 1947.
Source: http://www.exim-policy.com/
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Import???
The term import is derived from the conceptual meaning as to bring in the goods
and services into the port of a country.
Types:
There are two basic types of import:
Source: http://www.importerspages.com/
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Import Policies
Imports not involving remittance of Foreign Exchange:
Import of food parcels (except alcohol and tobacco) by foreign citizens, ordinarily
residing in India, subject to a limit of Rs. 1,00,000/- per year for their own use
Goods received as free gifts by the Indian Red Cross Society from abroad, provided
such goods are exempt from customs duty
Relief supplies and packages received as gifts through a Government agency or any
other approved agency
Source: dgft.gov.in/Exim/2000/NOT/itc(hs)/GeneralNotes.pdf
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dated 5.10.1999
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Source: dgft.gov.in/Exim/2000/NOT/itc(hs)/GeneralNotes.pdf
Plants, Fruits and Seeds (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 1989:
All primary agricultural products will be subject to a Bio Security & SanitaryPhytosanitary import permit, to be issued by Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, as per conditions of Plants, Fruits and Seeds
(Regulation of Import into India) Order, 1989
Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006:
Quality and Packaging requirements:
Import of all such edible/food products including tea, domestic sale and
manufacture of which are governed by Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006
Shelf Life
At the time of importation, the products must have a valid shelf life of not less than
60% of its original shelf life. Shelf life of the product is to be calculated, based on
the declaration given on the label of the product, regarding its date of manufacture
and the due date for expiry. However, this condition of 60% shelf life stipulated
above is not applicable to re-import for export purpose
Source: dgft.gov.in/Exim/2000/NOT/itc(hs)/GeneralNotes.pdf
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Packaged Products:
All prepackaged commodities, imported into India, shall in particular carry the
following declarations:
Advantages
Reduce dependence on existing markets
Exploit international trade technology
Extend sales potential of existing products
Maintain cost competitiveness in your domestic market
Source: http://shippingnewsandviews.wordpress.com/
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Disadvantages
Importation of items from other countries can increase the risk of getting them
which is no more common in the warm weather.
it leads to excessive competition
It also increases risks of other diseases from which the country is exporting the
goods.
Source: http://blogs.exportersindia.com
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Case
Govt. modifies policy for import of cars, bikes for race events:
WED, JAN 08 2014
The government has modified the trade policy to facilitate imports
of cars and motorcycles for racing events.
Cars and motorcycles imported for racing events will not be
permitted to ply on public roads, said the notification issued by
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Jan08,2014.
It said such vehicles should only be used for the purpose for which
they are imported.
Source: http://www.livemint.com/
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The move assumes significance in view of the problem being faced by the
participants in events like Formula One. Vehicles imported under this provision
will not be registered CMV (Central Motor Vehicle)Act/Rules, nor be
alienated/sold to any individual/organization/institution, etc. anywhere in India.
These vehicles shall not ply on public roads and can only be used within the
enclosed premises with requisite safety precautions and will not be engaged in any
sort of commercial activities, DGFT said
It also said the importer shall be required to execute a bond with customs with
adequate security/surety to re-export the vehicle(s) within 30 days of the
completion of the event
Source: http://www.livemint.com/
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References
[1] Policies regarding import
dgft.gov.in/Exim/2000/NOT/itc(hs)/GeneralNotes.pdf [Retrieved on 03.05.2014]
[2] Brief about EXIM
http://www.exim-policy.com/ [Retrieved on 03.05.2014]
[3] Advantages of import
http://shippingnewsandviews.wordpress.com/2013/02/19/five-major-advantages-ofimport-export-business-and-international-trade/ [Retrieved on 05.05.2014]
[4] Case of import in India
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/joMMHCTHBV5fiG98aXbAIJ/Govt-modifiespolicy-for-import-of-cars-bikes-for-race-even.html [Retrieved on 07.05.2014]
[5] Disadvantages of import
http://blogs.exportersindia.com/2012/01/12/benefits-of-importing-and-exporting/
[Retrieved on 06.05.2014]
[6] http://www.importerspages.com/ [Retrieved on 06.05.2014]
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