1. The Exim entry under ITC (HS) Code No. 44160010 in this chapter shall also include used casks and barrels. Imports of all items falling in this entry shall be free.

2. Import of Sandal Wood will be subject to the conditions laid down in Policy Circular No. 1 (RE-06) / 2004-09 dated 7.4.2006.

(I) The following procedure will be obtaining an Import Authorisation for Sandal wood:

(a) Applicant will submit the application in the AayaatNiryaat Form 2B to the DGFT (Headquarters office), Udyog Bhawan New Delhi - 110 011

(b) The applicant will be required to declare the quantity of sandal wood and their specifications to be imported species-wise, quantity-wise and country from which it to be imported.

(c) The purpose of import must be specified. If the importer is having sandal wood based unit, it must be legally established and registered with the concerned State /UT Forest Department.

(d) In case the importer is a trader not having his own sandal wood based unit, the past performance and antecedents must be given for necessary verification.

(e) Utilisation Certificate specifying the details and necessary 'Transit Permit' regarding the earlier import must be the applicant, for seeking permission for import of sandal wood second time.

(II) All import consignments of sandal wood must be accomplished with the following documents:

(i) The 'Certificate of Origin' from the country of export;

(ii) The necessary phytosanitary certificate; and

(ii) A certificate from the Government authorities of country of export sandalwood is permitted from the concerned country.

(III) Applications for issuance of import Authorisation would be considered by the Exim Facilitation Committee on merits and shall be subject to such conditions which the Committee may specify.