Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi -110 011
Public Notice No. 82 /2009-2014 (RE-2010)
Dated 17th October 2011
Subject: Amendment of Para 2.43.2 of the Handbook of Procedures, Vol. I,
2009-2014, regarding Transfer of Imported Firearms.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade
Policy, 2009-14, Para 2.43.2 of the Handbook of Procedures, Vol. I, 2009-2014 is
replaced as under:
“2.43.2
- Prior Permission of RA shall not be required for transfer or disposal of
imported goods after a period of two years from the date of import.
- Transfer of Imported Firearms will not require permission from DGFT (a)
after 10 years of import or (b) on attaining the age of 60 years by such
importer.
- Prior Permission of DGFT shall also not be required for transfer of
imported weapons (firearms) by the Renowned Shooters* after 5 years from date of
import. In respect of those shooters categorised as Renowned Shooter for at
least 3 consecutive years, no permission would be required from DGFT after 3
years from date of import.
*Renowned Shooter is defined in Import Licensing Note (3) of Chapter 93, ITC
(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, Schedule I – Import Policy.”
Effect of Public Notice
Procedure for sale or transfer of imported firearms is simplified and prior
permission from DGFT is dispensed with in respect of some categories.
Sd/-
(Anup K. Pujari)
Director General of Foreign Trade
E-mail: [email protected]
(F.No.01/93/180/34/AM-09/PC-2(B))