Import of teas from the neighbouring country (Nepal) as "Darjeeling Tea" - reg

Last updated: 29 November 2021

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New instructions have been issued regarding the import of tea from Nepal. To protect the reputation and interests of domestic Darjeeling tea planters, strict compliance with Food Safety Standards (FSS) (Import) Regulations, 2017, is now mandatory. Importers must possess a valid license under the Tea (Distribution & Export) Control Order, 2005, along with a clearance certificate from the Tea Council of India, before any tea imports from Nepal are permitted.

Instruction No. 25/2021-Customs F.No. 401/88/2021-Cus-Ill Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Central Board of Indirect Taxes Customs) North Block, New Delhi Dated 24th November, 2021 To All Principal Chief Commissioner/ Chief Commissioner of Customs/ Customs (Preventive), All Principal Chief Commissioner/ Chief Commissioner of Central Excise Customs, All Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs/ Customs (Preventive), All Principal Commissioner/ Co

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FAQ :

The main concern is that teas imported from Nepal are being sold domestically as "Darjeeling Tea", which adversely impacts the interests and reputation of genuine Darjeeling tea planters.

Importers must comply with the Food Safety Standards (FSS) (Import) Regulations, 2017, and possess a valid license under the Tea (Distribution & Export) Control Order, 2005.

In addition to a license, importers need a clearance certificate issued by the Tea Council of India.

The regulations are in place to ensure clearance for food items imported into India and to prevent substandard food items from entering the country.

The current trade treaty between India and Nepal allows for mandatory sanitary and phytosanitary certificates before products can be imported into each country.

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Notification No : Instruction No. 25/2021-Customs
Published in Custom
Source : https://www.cbic.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/customs/cs-instructions/cs-instructions-2021/cs-ins-25-2021.pdf

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