MIP on 13 Synthetic Knitted Fibres in Ch. 60 Extended by Three More Months to 31 Mar. 2025, Import below MIP Shifted from Prohibited to Restricted Now

·         Total 13 Codes are in Restricted list with Free Import only for those above $3.5 per kg

·         Advance Authorisation, EOUs and SEZ Exempted from MIP Condition

The Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition on 13 ITC(HS) codes of synthetic knitted fabrics is extended from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Imports under these codes are classified as “Restricted” but are allowed freely if the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value is at least 3.5 USD per kilogram.

[DGFT Notification No. 49/2024-25 dated 4th January 2025]

Effect of the Notification: Import of Synthetic Knitted Fabrics under ITC(HS) 60063100, 60063200, 60063300, 60063400, 60069000, 60019200, 60041000, 60049000, 60053600, 60053790, 60062200 and 60064200 is "Restricted". However, import is 'Free ' if CIF value is 3.5 US Dollar and above per Kilogram. Further, inputs imported by Advance Authorisation holders, EOUs and SEZ shall be exempted from MIP condition.

Subject: Amendment in Import Policy and Import Policy Condition of Synthetic Knitted Fabrics Covered under Chapter 60 of the ITC (HS), 2022.

S.O.: In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.0 1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as amended from time to time, and in partial modification to Notification No. 77/2023 dated 16.03.2024 and Notification No. 33/2024-25 dated 0 1.10.2024 the Central Government hereby extends the condition of Minimum Import Price (MIP) on the following 13 ITC (HS) codes of Synthetic Knitted Fabrics from 01.01.2025 to 3 1.03.2025 as under:

ITC(HS) Code

Item Description

Revised Import Policy

Policy condition

60063100

-Of synthetic fibres :

-- Unbleached or bleached

Restricted

However, import is 'Free' if CIF value is 3.5 US Dollar and above per Kilogram

60063200

-Of synthetic fibres :

--Dyed

Restricted

However, import is 'Free' if CIF value is 3.5 US Dollar and above per Kilogram

60063300

-Of synthetic fibres :

-- Of yarns of different colours

Restricted

However, import is 'Free' if CIF value is 3.5 US Dollar and above per Kilogram

60063400

-Of synthetic fibres :

--Printed

Restricted

However, import is 'Free' i1 CIF value is 3.5 US Dollar and above per Kilogram

60069000

-- Other

Restricted

However, import is 'Free' i1 CIF value IS 3.5 US Dollar and above per Kilogram

600 19200

- Other :-- Of man- made fibres

Restricted

However, import IS 'Free' if CIF value is 3.5 US Dollar and above per Kilogram

60041000

Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30em, containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 60.01.

Restricted

However, import IS 'Free' if CIF value is 3.5 US Dollar and above per Kilogram

60049000

-Other

Restricted

However, import is 'Free' if CIF value IS 3.5 US Dollar and above per Kilogram

60053600

- Of synthetic fibres

: --Other, unbleached or

bleached

Restricted

However, import is 'Free' if CIF value is 3.5 US Dollar and above per Kilogram

60053790

---Other

Restricted

However, import is 'Free' if CIF value is 3.5 US Dollar and above per Kilogram

60053900

- Of

synthetic fibres : -- Other, printed

Restricted

However, import is 'Free' if CIF value is 3.5 US Dollar and above per Kilogram

60062200

-Of cotton :

-- Dyed

Restricted

However, import is 'Free ' if CIF value is 3.5 US Dollar and above per Kilogram

60064200

- Of artificial fibres: -- Dyed

Restricted

However, import is 'Free' if CIF value is 3.5 US Dollar and above per Kilogram

2. Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition on above items shall not be applicable for imports by Advance Authorisation holders, Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZ subject to the condition that the imported inputs are not sold into Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).

This is issued with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.

(F.No. 01/89/180/Misc-39/AM -05/PC-2[A]/E-1425)