Attention is invited to the provisions
contained in paragraph 4.6 of the Handbook (Vol.1) which lays down inter-alia the
categories of importers/exporters exempted from obtaining Importers-Exporters code (IEC)
number. From 1st July, 2000, all
importers/exporters shall be required to have a validated IEC number failing which no
consignment shall be allowed by Customs.
In exercise of powers
conferred under paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, as notified in
the Gazette of India extraordinary, Part-II- Section 3 – Sub- section (ii) vide S.O
No. 283(E) dated 31.3.97, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following
amendment in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1)(RE-2000), 1997-2002. The following shall
be added as sub-paragraph (vi) in paragraph 4.6 of Chapter-4.
(vi)
The followign permanent IEC Numbers shall be used by the
categories of importers/exporters mentioned against them for import/export purpose.
Sl.No. |
Code number |
Categories of
importers/exporters |
1. |
0100000011 |
|
2. |
0100000029 |
|
3. |
0100000037 |
Diplomatic personnel, Counselor
officers in India and the officials of the UNO and its specialised agencies. |
4. |
0100000045 |
Indians returning from/going abroad
and claiming benefit under the Baggage Rules |
5. |
0100000053 |
Persons/Institutions/Hospitals
importing or exporting goods for their personnel use not connected with trade or
manufacture or agriculture. |
6. |
0100000061 |
Persons importing/exporting goods
from/to Nepal provided the CIF value of a single consignment does not exceed Indian rupees
25000/-. |
7. |
0100000070 |
Persons importing/exporting goods
from/to Myenmar through
Indo-Myenmar
border areas provided the CIF value of a single consignment does not exceed Indian rupees
25000/-. |
8 |
0100000088 |
Ford Foundation |
9. |
0100000096 |
Importers importing goods for
display or use in fairs/exhibitions or similar events under the provisions of ATA carnet. |
10 |
0100000100 |
|
|