| Column No. |
Column Name |
Description |
| 1. |
Entry No. |
Gives the order of the main entry in the schedule. The column in
designed for easy reference and gives the identity of the raw
covering the set consisting of Tariff Item Code, Unit Item
description export policy and Nature of restriction along with the
connected Licensing Note and Appendix. |
| 2. |
Tariff Item (HS) Code |
This is the eight digit code followed in the import policy in
the earlier part of the book, customs and the DGCIS code. The first
two digits gove the chapter number, the heading number. The last two
digit signify the subheading. The six digit code and product
description corresponds exactly with the six digit WCO (World
Customs Organisation). The last digits are developed in India under
the common classification system for tariff item. |
| 3. |
Unit |
The second column gives the unit of measurement or weight in the
tariff item which is to be used in shipping bill and other
documents. In most cases, the unit is given as “u” denoting number
of pieces. |
| 4. |
Item Description |
The item description against each code gives the specific
description of goods which are subject to export control. This
description does not generally correspond with the standard
description against the code. In most cases, the description will
cover only a part of standard description. |
| 5. |
Export Policy |
This column is for the general policy regime applicable on the
item. Generally, the Export Policy is one of the following.
Prohibited
Not permitted for Export Licence will not be given in the normal
course
Restricted
Export is permitted under a licence granted by the DGFT
STE
Export allowed only through specified State Trading Enterprises
(STEs) subject to specific conditions laid out in the Export Policy
and also para 2.11 of the Export and Import Policy. |
| 6. |
Nature of Restriction |
This column specifies the special conditions which must be met
for the export of goods in the item description column. The column
may also give the nature of restriction under the broad category in
the Export Policy column. |