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Thus, the import policy which is concerned with regulation and management of imports and the
export policy which is concerned with exports not only promotion but also regulation.
The main objectives are :
General Provisions affecting the following: ( You can see the range of aspects it is covering to
control export and imports)
o Exports and Imports shall be free, except where regulated by Foreign Trade Policy
or any other law in force
o Every exporter or importer shall comply with the provisions of FT (D&R) Act
o DGFT ( Director General of Foreign Trade) may, specify procedure to be followed for
an exporter or importer for purpose of implementing provisions of FT (D&R) Act
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DGFT may give orders for any exemption from policy or procedures.
Any goods, export or import of which is restricted under policy may be exported or
imported only in accordance with an issued in this regard.
No export or import shall be made by any person without an Code (IEC) Number
(Import Export Code number)
IMPORTS (Only few of them is given below to the extent relevant for exams)
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Passenger Personal Baggage rules for getting house hold good s and personal
effects while coming in to the county
Import of gifts shall be permitted where such goods are otherwise freely importable
under Foreign Trade Policy (FTP)
All second hand goods, except second hand capital goods, shall be restricted for
imports, unless specifically authorised
Import of samples shall be governed by rules
Sale of goods on high seas for import into India may be made subject to FTP or any
other law in force. (High Sea sales (HSS) are a sale carried out by the carrier
document consignee to another buyer while the goods are yet on high seas or after
their dispatch from the port/ airport of origin and before their arrival at the port /
airport of destination.)
EXPORTS (Only few of them is given below to the extent relevant for exams)
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All goods may be exported without any restriction except to extent such exports are
specifically regulated
Goods, including edible items, of value not exceeding Rs.5,00,000 /- in a licensing
year, may be exported as a gift. However, items mentioned as restricted for exports
shall not be exported as a gift
defective / damaged or otherwise unfit for use may be replaced free of charge by
the exporter and such goods shall be allowed clearance by Customs authorities
Defective exported goods may be imported for repair and re-export without any
authorisation
All export proceeds (payments) shall be realised in freely convertible currency.
If an exporter fails to realise export proceeds within time specified by RBI, he shall
be liable to action
Consignments of items meant for exports shall not be withheld / delayed for any
reason by any agency of Central / State Government.
No seizure of stock shall be made by any agency so as to disrupt manufacturing
activity and delivery schedule of exports.
Setting up of Export Promotion Councils for each type of products, projects and
services mentioned
Any person, applying for: (i) an Authorisation to import / export, or (ii) any other
benefit or concession under FTP shall be required to furnish RCMC ( registration cum
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Promotional Measures
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