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Minutes of NC-V Meeting held on 24.03.2011

The Meeting No. 52/AM-11 for the licensing year 2010-11 to consider the cases under Duty Exemption Schemes (Chapter-4) held on 24.03.2011 in Room No.213 of DGFT under the Chairmanship of Shri A.K.Singh, Jt. DGFT. The following officers were present: - Sl. No Name of the representatives & their designation Department 1. Dr. R.A.Lal, Director R.O, TC, Noida 2. Sh. Nand Lal, Sr. D.O DIPP 3. Sh. K.C.Meena, Dy. DGFT DGFT 4. Sh. Kuldeep Singh, Asstt. Director MSME 5. Sh. Pradip Kumar, F.T.D.O DGFT

(TEXTILES AND LEATHER ITEMS)

At the outset the Minutes of NC Meeting No.51/AM11 dated 17.03.2011 were ratified. Thereafter agenda for Meeting No.

PRO version g g g 52/AM11 dated 24.03.2011 was taken up for discussion and the decision taken in respect of each case is enumerated below: -

MEETING NUMBER : 52/84-ALC3/2010 MEETING DATE : 24.03.2011

Case No.:1/44/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:LAKSHMI INTERNATIONAL Meet No/Date:52/84-ALC3/2010 24.03.2011 Status: Rejected

PRO version 1 HQ File :01/84/050/00319/AM11/ RLA File :05/23/040/00294/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0510281476 13.01.2011

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and observed that from the description export item given it is seen that there are two export item (i) Lunch Bag and (ii) Back Pack, but firm have neither given drawing, design, size-wise specification of each item separately. Further, as per Appendix-11A, the quantitative requirement of input has been sought 0.20 Sq mtr./Pc and 0.70 Sq mtrs. /Pc with 10% wastage. The Committee felt that in absence of above details/information, it is not possible to compute the requirement input, hence, constrained to reject the case.

                 RLA may take suitable consequential action accordingly.

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Case No.:2/44/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:EAST END SILKS PVT LTD 24.03.2011 Status: Rejected HQ File :01/84/050/00320/AM11/ RLA File :02/24/040/00179/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0210153529 13.01.2011

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and observed that from the description of imported item; it is not clear whether the item is in gummed or degummed stage. They have also not given technical characteristics of each grade of input viz. Mulberry silk struna, mulberry silk Xolst-1 passage and mulberry silk Xolst-2 passage justifying their difference. The process of manufacturing silk sliver and silk noil yarn is different. Process flow chart submitted also does serve the purpose. Further, three export items have been mentioned for three different type of inputs given and nothing is available to justify that the export item manufactured in

PRO version y g g j y the single export description in this case. In view of the above, it is not possible to compute the requirement input, hence, constrained to reject the case.

                 RLA may take suitable consequential action accordingly.

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Case No.:1/48/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:B.J. FASHIONS PRIVATE LIMITED 24.03.2011 Status: Approved HQ File :01/84/050/00357/AM11/ RLA File :04/24/040/00293/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0410121542 11.02.2011

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and went through the drawing; design, measurement submitted in this case. Accordingly, Committee after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the Advance authorization issued in this case as detailed below: - (i) The item of import at S.No. 1 and 3 against export item 1 and 2 may be allowed @ 1.60 Sq mtrs./Pc (ii) The item of import at S.No. 2 and 4 against export item 1 and 2 may be allowed on net to net basis with accountability clause.

The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

Case No.:2/48/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:GAURAV INTERNATIONAL 24.03.2011 Status: Approved

PRO version 4 HQ File :01/84/050/00358/AM11/ RLA File :05/23/040/00304/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0510283905 14.02.2011

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and went through the details submitted by the firm. The Committee after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the Advance authorization issued in this case as detailed below: - S. No Export Item Export Qty. Import item Qty. allowed 1 Ladies Cami Style No. 3Z2042 2050 Pcs 100% rayon twill printed woven fabric, GSM 80 with +/-10% variation 2767 Sq mts. The GSM of fabric used in the export products should conform with the GSM of fabric imported within the variation of +/- 10%. The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

Case No.:3/48/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:GAURAV INTERNATIONAL 24.03.2011 Status: Approved HQ File :01/84/050/00359/AM11/ RLA File :05/23/040/00307/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0510283906 14.02.2011

PRO version 5 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and went through the details submitted by the firm. The Committee after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the Advance authorization issued in this case as detailed below: - S. No Export Item Export Qty. Import item Qty. allowed 1 Ladies Shirt full sleeve with hood Style No. U5L238 1800 Pcs 85% rayon 15% nylon twill dyed woven fabric, GSM 49 with +/-10% variation 5328 Sq mts. The GSM of fabric used in the export products should conform with the GSM of fabric imported within the variation of +/- 10%. The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

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Case No.:1/52/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:ORIENT FASHION EXPORTS(INDIA) PVT.LTD. 24.03.2011 Status: Deferred HQ File :01/84/050/00373/AM11/ RLA File :05/24/040/00415/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0510285449 08.03.2011 Defer Date: 21.04.2011

PRO version Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and relevant details submitted by the firm have been handed over to the representative of DC (MSME) present in the meeting for examination and comments. It was therefore decided to defer the case for re-listing on 21.04.2011.

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Case No.:3/52/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:P.K.OVERSEAS 24.03.2011 Status: HQ File :01/84/050/00375/AM11/ RLA File :05/24/040/00409/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0510285790 11.03.2011 Defer Date: Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and observed that from the description of export item, GSM range is not specific, which should be in terms of General Note No. 15 of Textile Product i.e in case of Fabric, Flexibility upto +/- 10% in GSM in import/export shall be allowed. Further, they have also not given drawing, design, measurement & justification for the lining material asked for. In view of the above, it is not possible to compute the requirement input, hence, constrained to reject the case.

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                 RLA may take suitable consequential action accordingly.

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Case No.:2/52/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:PASHA INTERNATIONAL 24.03.2011 Status: Approved HQ File :01/84/050/00374/AM11/ RLA File :35/24/040/00042/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:3510033144 14.03.2011

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the Advance authorization issued in this case by allowing 2% wastage as detailed below: - S. No Export Item Export Qty. Import item Qty. allowed 1

Non woven tyvek bags 2060 Kgs Non woven fabric tyvek @ spun bonded olefin (D14393223), GSM 43+/-10% made from 100% high density polyethylene (HDPE) 2101.20 Kgs The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

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Case No.:4/52/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:KANTI FLOOR FURNISHERS 24.03.2011 Status: Approved HQ File :01/84/050/00376/AM11/ RLA File :10/24/040/00115/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:1010042124 15.03.2011

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the Advance Authorization issued in this case on the basis of report of team, who visited the unit of firm by allowing 3% wastage. A copy of report is attached for ready reference. The R.A. shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

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Manual agenda cases

Case No. 476

M/s Superhouse Ltd., Kanpur NC No.52/AM11 Pt.F.No.01/84/50/94/AM08/DES-V Dated 24.03.2011 Re-fixation of input output norms in respect of Advance Authorization No.0610012100 dated 03.07.2007. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting felt that it is not possible to vary the Qty. of individual item as per SION, G-9, if though catalyst is not imported, any other item cannot be allowed or with increased Qty. Therefore, Committee decided to reject the request of the firm.

                    Firm may be informed accordingly.

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Case No. 477

M/s Maccaferri Environmental Solution Pvt. Ltd., Pune NC No.52/AM11 F.No.01/84/50/445/AM09/DES-V Dated 24.03.2011 Re-fixation of input output norms in respect of Advance Authorization No.3110037216 dated 03.02.2009. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and observed that this case has already been cleared by NC in its meeting held on 26.11.2009. The Committee went through the request of the firm and after due deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to rectify the earlier decision as detailed below: - S. No. Export item Export Qty. Import item Quantity allowed 1 Paraweb 236390 Kgs 1.High Tenacity Polyester Filament yarn, Industrial grade 2.Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)

1. 97261 Kgs

2. 162407.55 Kgs

The ratio of LLDPE & Master batch polymer shall be maintained 100:4. The Regional Authority shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

Case No. 478

M/s Jayanita, Greater Noida

PRO version NC No.52/AM11 F.No.01/84/162/576/AM11/DES-V Dated 24.03.2011 Clarification on admissibility of DEPB rate under composite item as per condition No.11 of DEPB rate schedule. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and observed that PC-4(B) Section have sough clarification with regard to admissibility of DEPB rate under composite item as per condition No. 11 of DEPB rate schedule. The Committee felt that cushion is composed of cushion cover and filling material which may be polyester staple fibre or foam or any other material. In this case export product is composite item i.e Cushions made of polyester fabric & or blended fabric (polyester & cotton) &/or cotton fabric and polyester staple fibre as filler. In the DEPB schedule entry at S.No. 556 for Chemical Product Group, the DEPB rate for polyester staple fibre has already been specified. Therefore, Committee after due deliberations in consultation with technical authorities present in the meeting felt that in this case export product is cushion cover which is a composite item could be classified under General Note No.11 of DEPB schedule. It was therefore, decided to refer back the case file of PC-4(B) Section for their information and necessary action.

Case No. 479

M/s Arvind Ltd., Ahmedabad NC No.52/AM11 F.No.01/84/50/234/AM11/DES-V Dated 24.03.2011 Re-fixation of input output norms in respect of Advance Authorization No.0810093729 dated 04.11.2010. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and observed that firm have informed the Committee that there has been some error on their part. They have also informed that they will import cotton dyed denim fabric after over dyeing only, hence, description of export item may be considered as

PRO version ‘cotton dyed denim fabric- over dyed by deleting the words ‘and/or coated’ in this case. The Committee felt that in any case if Committee allowed this deletion, there is no justification for seeking higher wastage of 7% in this case, as it is simply dying process carrying in CDR. Therefore, no more than 2% wastage can be allowed in this case. Accordingly, it was decided to ratify the advance authorization issued in this case by allowing 2% wastage as detailed below:- S. No. Export item Export Qty. Import item Quantity allowed 1 Cotton dyed denim fabric over dyed 10935 Kgs Cotton dyed denim fabric 11153.350 Kgs Packing material (LDPE/HDPE) As per packing policy. The R.A. shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

Case No. 480

M/s Gaurav International, Gurgaon NC No.52/AM11 F.No.01/84/50/231/AM06/DES-V Dated 24.03.2011 Re-fixation of input output norms in respect of Advance Authorization No.0510160473 dated 22.06.2005. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and went through the details submitted by the firm. The Committee observed that the style No. of both the export item is 330669. Therefore, Committee after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to re-fix the norms against the subject Advance authorization as detailed below: - S. No Export Item Export Qty. Import item Qty. allowed 1 Infant dress Style No. 330669 5700 Pcs Relevant 100% cotton corduroy fabrics 0.90 Sq mtrs./Pc

PRO version 2 Girls dress Style No. 330669 13500 Pcs

1.13 Sq mtrs/Pc The GSM of fabric used in the export products should conform with the GSM of fabric imported within the variation of +/-10%. No further export can be allowed in this case. The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

Case No. 481

M/s Lumens India, Kolkata NC No.52/AM11 Pt.F.No.01/84/50/183/AM11/DES-V Dated 24.03.2011 Re-fixation of input output norms in respect of Advance Authorization No.0210148852 dated 05.10.2010. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and observed that this case has already been cleared by NC in its meeting held on 18.11.2010 but there was some typographical error. The Committee after due deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to rectify the earlier decision as detailed below: - S. No Export Item Export Qty. Import item Qty. allowed 1 Industrial leather hand gloves with twaron/Kevlar interlock lining inside 40000 Pair Interlocking lining twaron/Kevlar knitted lining, GSM-200, width- 160cms. 0.20 Sq mtrs./Pair or as applied for whichever is lower. 2 5 finger gloves/mittens made of para-aramid fabric 1500 Pair Para- aramid regenerated twaron/Kevlar fabric, GSM-600, width-100cms 0.40 Sq mtrs./Pair or as applied for whichever is lower. 3 Industrial leather 8000 Interlocking lining 0.11 Sq mtrs./Pair

PRO version hand gloves with twaron/Kevlar interlock lining inside Pair g g twaron/Kevlar knitted lining, GSM-200, width- 180cms. q or as applied for whichever is lower. The GSM should match in both import and export. The R.A. shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

Case No. 482

M/s Gaurav International, Gurgaon NC No.52/AM11 F.No.01/84/50/338/AM06/DES-V Dated 24.03.2011 Re-fixation of input output norms in respect of Advance Authorization No.0510164202 dated 11.08.2005. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and observed that the case is under examination of DC (MSME) and comments. It was therefore decided to defer the case for re-listing on 21.04.2011.

Case No. 483

M/s Meridian Apparels, Chennai NC No.52/AM11 F.No.01/84/50/241/AM11/DES-V

PRO version Dated 24.03.2011 Ratification of input output norms in respect of Advance Authorization No.0410118994 dated 19.11.2010. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and decided to ratify the advance authorizations issued in this case as per written comments of DC (MSME) vide their U.O No. 37 (5)/76/2010-11/Hosy. dated 24.03.2011 as detailed below: - Export Product Import Item Qty. allowed Ladies combi suit made out of 95% viscose 5% elashane knitted fabric, GSM- 180+/-10% (Style No. PAN 0442) 95% viscose 5% elashane knitted fabric, GSM-180+/-10% 2.384 Sq mtrs./Pc The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

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