Circular 13/2011 (RE-10)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA http://dgft.gov.in/exim/2000/cir/cir10/cir1310.htm[2/15/2017 11:36:43 AM] GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE UDYOG BHAWA:NEW DELHI                                       POLICY CIRCULAR No. 13  DATED:   31.01.2011    To             All Regional Authorities             All Customs Authorities

Subject: Import of

inputs under Advance Authorisation (AA) and Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) issued SIONs E-1 & E-5 – reg.                   Attention is invited to the Policy Circular No.72(RE-08)/2004-2009 dated.24.03.2009 regarding importability of alternative inputs allowed as per SION under DFIA Scheme.     2.         The Standard Input-Output Norms (SION) for “Biscuits (with or without dry fruits)” are at Sl. No. E-5 and for “Assorted Confectionery” at Sl. No. E-1.  The import of inputs allowed allowed under SION E-5 and SION and SION E-1 do not include Tapioca Starch, Wheat Gluten, and Lactose / Fructose / Maltose / Mannitol / Sodium Saccharin /  Artificial sweetening Agents.   3.         Therefore, (i) import of Tapioca Starch and Wheat Gluten as alternative inputs against import item No. 1 of SION E-5 and, (ii) import of Lactose / Fructose / Maltose / Mannitol / Sodium Saccharin / Artificial Sweetening Agents, as alternative inputs against import items No. 2 of SION E-5 and import item No.

ION E-5 and, (ii) import of Lactose / Fructose / Maltose / Mannitol / Sodium Saccharin / Artificial Sweetening Agents, as alternative inputs against import items No. 2 of SION E-5 and import item No. 1(a) of SION E-1, is not to be allowed, under Advance Authorisations and Duty Free Import Authorisations issued agasint SIONs E-1 & E-5.       This issues with the approval of Director General of Foreign Trade.                                                                                                           Sd/- ( Vibha Bhalla) Joint Director General of Foreign Trade v.bhalla@nic.in 011-23052240                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (Issued from Fil No. 01/85/162/00144/AM.11/DES.VI)