Amendment in import policy of Melon Seeds - Other under HS Code 12077090 of Chapter-12 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)

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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has amended the import policy for Melon Seeds, specifically those classified under HS Code 12077090. Previously, these seeds could be imported freely. However, the policy has now been revised to 'Restricted'. This means imports are no longer free and are subject to specific policy conditions that have been put in place.

Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade

Notification No. 3/2015-2020

New Delhi, the 26th April, 2021

Subject: Amendment in import policy of Melon Seeds – Other under HS Code 12077090 of Chapter-12 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy).

S.O. 1700(E). - In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the import policy of Melon Seeds under EXIM Code 12077090 of chapter 12 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy).

HS Code	Description	Existing Import Policy	Revised import policy	Existing Policy Condition	Revised Policy Condition
12077090	Melon Seeds – Other	Free	Restricted	—	Imports subject to Policy Condition (4) of the Chapter.

2. Effect of the Notification: Import policy of Melon Seeds falling under HS Code 12077090 has been revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’ subject to the revised policy condition.

This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.

[F. No. 01/89/180/13/AM-14/PC-2[A]/E-5995]
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade &
Ex- officio Addl. Secy.

FAQ :

The import policy for Melon Seeds under HS Code 12077090 has been changed from 'Free' to 'Restricted'.

The affected Melon Seeds fall under HS Code 12077090.

It means that imports are no longer free and are now subject to specific policy conditions outlined in the revised import policy.

This amendment was issued on 26th April 2021.

The notification was issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.

Notification No : Notification No. 3/2015-2020
Source : https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/99ade9aa-8c4c-4900-ad58-26d0daad779b/Notificaiton%20No.3%20english.pdf

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