Insertion of a Policy Condition for items under HS Code 33074900 of Chapter- 33 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy).

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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification regarding items under HS Code 33074900. Previously restricted, the import policy for odoriferous preparations like room fresheners and car fresheners that do not operate by burning has now been changed to 'free'. This update aims to clarify and facilitate the import of these specific products.

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

Notification No. 54/2015-2020-DGFT

New Delhi, Dated: 1st January, 2021

Subject: Insertion of a Policy Condition for items under HS Code 33074900 of Chapter- 33 of ITC (HS), 2017, Scheduled (Import Policy).

S.O.(E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 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 inserts following Policy Condition against HS Code 330749 00 (preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms, including odoriferous preparations used during religious rites: Others) of chapter 33 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule — I (Import Policy).

HS Code	Description	Import Policy	Existing Policy Condition	Amended Policy Condition
330749 00	Others	Restricted		Import of odoriferous preparations such as MOM fresheners /car fresheners that do not operate by burning is “free”.

2. Effect of the Notification: Import of odoriferous preparations such as room fresheners/car fresheners that do not operate by burning under HS Code 33074900 is “free”.

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

(Amit Yadav)
Director General of Foreign Trade&
Ex- officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India

(File No. 01/89/180/MISC-25/AM-03/PC-2(A)/E-2248)

FAQ :

The main change is the insertion of a policy condition that makes the import of odoriferous preparations, such as room fresheners and car fresheners that do not operate by burning, under HS Code 33074900 'free'.

The HS Code affected is 33074900, which covers 'Others' within the category of preparations for perfuming or deodorising rooms.

The change specifically covers odoriferous preparations such as room fresheners and car fresheners that do not operate by burning.

The previous import policy for items under HS Code 33074900 was 'Restricted'.

The new import policy for these items is 'free'.

Notification No : Notification No. 54/2015-2020-DGFT
Source : https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/a4afeef5-b35b-4ffa-b29c-1a0c58dfdb97/Notification%2054%20english.pdf

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