FAQ
The importers/exporters themselves can clear the goods by filing necessary document after taking permission from the Asst. Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner in charge of Import section. The agent, if appointed, should be a holder of a valid license issued by the Commissioner of Customs. Such agents are known as Customs House Agents.
All goods, import of which is permitted only with an Authorisation / Permission
/ License or in accordance with the procedure prescribed in a notification / public
notice are ‘Restricted’ goods.
The list of ‘Restricted’ items is available in the ITC(HS) Classification of Export
and Import items and the same can be viewed under the Download section in DGFT
website at http://dgft.gov.in.
ITC(HS) Code or better known as Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized
System) Code was adopted in India for import – export operations. Indian Customs
uses an Eight Digit ITC(HS) Codes to suit the national trade requirement.
If you want to know the HS Code, Click on ‘ITC HS Based Policy’ on the
website of DGFT. A new window will open as ITC(HS) Query Form. Insert the name
of the product in the description option to know the HS Code of your product.