The Directorate General Of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the amendment in the import policy of areca nuts.
In addition to the existing two ports, import of 17,000 Metric Tonnes of Fresh (green) Areca nut without Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition from Bhutan shall also be allowed through LCS Hatisar (INHT5B) and LCS Darranga (INDRGB).
As per the revised import policy of areca nuts import of 17,000 Metric Tonnes of Fresh (green) Areca Nut without Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition shall be allowed from Bhutan every year.
The imports are allowed through LCS Jaigaon (INJIGB), LCS Chamurchi (INCHMB), LCS Hatisar (INHT5B) and LCS Darranga (INDRGB) only, and, shall be subject to a valid port-specific Registration Certificate issued by DGFT.
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Notification No. 30/2024-25
Date: 18/09/2024