Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi-110011
Policy Circular No.35 (RE-2010)/2009-2014
Dated, the 4th August, 2011
To
All Licensing Authorities.
All Custom Authorities.
Subject: Re-import of perishable edible / food products for export again.
Representations have been received seeking a clarification on the applicability
of condition of shelf life of 60% stipulated under Para 13 of Chapter 1A
(General notes regarding Import Policy) of ITC(HS) in case of re-import of
edible/food products like frozen meat, frozen mango slices and pulp etc. under
the para 2.38 of Foreign Trade Policy. It has been stated in the representations
that sometimes edible/food products exported abroad are re-imported for
relabeling/repack/rework and re-exported subsequently. Since the condition of
shelf life of 60% pertains to goods imported into the country, it has been
requested to clarify whether the said condition is applicable for such goods.
2. The matter has been examined and it has been decided that the condition of
60% shelf life stipulated under para 13 of Chapter 1A (General notes regarding
Import Policy) of ITC (HS) is not applicable to re-import for export purpose
under para 2.38 of Foreign Trade policy. However, this will be subject to
following conditions.
- Re-imported edible/food products to meet stipulated phytosanitary
conditions.
- Importers to give an undertaking to Customs that re-imported the goods are
not sold in the domestic market.
- Importers to submit a certificate to Customs that such goods have been
re-exported.
(G. Parthasarathi)
Dy. Director General of Foreign Trade
E-mail : [email protected]
(Issued from F. No. 01/89/180/87/AM02/PC- 2(A)