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Waste Paper Import- Clarifications galore |
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Import of waste paper is free as per policy. But as per Hazardous Material ( Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008 notified by Ministry of Environment & Forests, import of waste paper can be made only subject to actual user condition with permission from MOEF and a licence from DGFT. The contradiction between ITC and the said rules was addressed temporarily by DGFT by issuing a circular on 1-4-2009 stating that till the matter is suitably resolved, RA may grant import licence. |
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Wooden packing and quarantine requirements |
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Instructions reiterated- C.B.E. & C. by its Circular no. 39/2004-Cus., dated 3-6-2004 had instructed on requirement of phytosanitary certificate in respect of packaging material of imported goods. In terms of the above provisions, no article, packed with raw or solid wood packaging material shall be released by the proper officer of Customs unless the wood packaging material has been appropriately treated and marked as per International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15 or accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate with the treatment endorsed. Where the goods are contained in wooden packaging materials, the same shall be treated as per prescribed standards to reduce the risk of introduction of pests through such wooden packaging.
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Export will improve from July 2009 |
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The Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) said that the country had passed through the worst phase on the export front and that it sees as upturn from July 2009. |
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India Leads in IT export: World Bank |
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The World Bank said India leads all countries in exports of Information Communication Technology (ICT) services. In its latest report "World Development Indicators 2009", World Bank said India's exports from the ICT sector increased from about USD 5 billion in 2000 to over USD 30 billion in 2006. |
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