Policy Circular No. 25 dated 11^th September 2000

Attention is invited to paragraph 4.1 of the EXIM Policy and S.No. 3 of Policy Circular No. 15(RE-99)/ 99-2000 dated 2/ 7/ 99 regarding mentioning of ITC (HS) code.

It is reiterated that it is mandatory to mention 8 digit ITC (HS) code invariably in the shipping bill. Similarly, the 8-digit ITC (HS) code is to be filled in the application form while applying for licence to Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Though, the exports shall not be withheld by the Customs, where ITC (HS) code has not been mentioned, no export benefits shall accrue in such cases.

However, with a view to assisting importers/ exporters for identifying the code at 8-digit level, the following steps are being taken.

(i)     Database of ITC (HS) has been made available at the website of DGFT at http: www.nic.in.eximpol . They may access by punching the name of the item to ascertain the code.

(ii)    In case of any problem in identifying the code, they may seek the information on E-mail at [email protected] or

(iii)   They may contact the concerned licensing authorities at the following telephone numbers Besides DGFT, importers/ exporters may also contact respective Export Promotion Council(s) in the matter.