Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Excise & Customs
159A, North Block, New Delhi.
27th January, 2009.
Subject: Ban on import of toys from China by DGFT – reg.
Sir / Madam,
Kindly refer to the
DGFT’s Notification No.82(RE-2008)/2004-09 dated 23.01.2009
wherein the Schedule - I (Imports) of the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and
Import Items, 2004-09 has been amended as follows:
“(1) Import of ‘Toys’ from China appearing under ITC Codes 9501, 9502, 9503 of
Schedule – I of ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items is prohibited
for six months with immediate effect and until further orders.”
- Further, it is reiterated that in the context of greater concerns about
sub-standard toys containing toxic and poisonous material being imported into
the country, the Board had issued instructions vide circular No.21/2008-Customs
dated 18.12.2008 providing for stringent measures such as absolute confiscation
along with necessary penal action against the importer for non-compliance with
the existing legal provisions as applicable on import of such toys.
- In view of the above, you are requested to take further necessary action in
the matter accordingly.
Yours faithfully,
(M.M. Parthiban)
Director (Customs
F. No. 450/142/2008-Cus.IV