GENERAL NOTES FOR LEATHER AND LEATHER
PRODUCTS (PRODUCT: G)
- Wherever import of Zip Fastener is allowed in specific cut length, the same
will be allowed on net to net basis or with wastage indicated in the norms, if
any. However, in case the same is imported in running length/ coil form, 1%
wastage will be allowed.
In case, where import of Zip fastener is not specifically permitted in the
norms, the same may be allowed on Net to Net basis.
In the advance licence/duty free replenishment certificate the description of
the Zip fastener should clearly indicate the size i.e. length of the Zip
fastener, brand, whether open or closed ends, whether metallic or non-metallic
i.e. made of Aluminium or Brass or synthetic i.e. Nylon or polyester etc.
Wherever import of Thermo plastic sheets have been allowed for manufacture of
counter and Toe caps/ puff, Thermo plastic cut components may also be allowed
with a wastage of 2% as an alternative of Thermo plastic sheets.
For the purposes of import as preservative or penetrating agent, as the case may
be, against export of leather products, only the following items will be
permissible for import:
- Thiocynto Methyl Thio Benzo Thiozol (MCMTB) 30%/ 20%.
- 2 Octyl Iso Thiozolite 3-one (OITZ).
Orthophenyl Phenate (Mixture or OPP + DCMC).
Against export of leather goods/ garments where the lining material has not been
specifically permitted in the norms, the relevant lining materials may also be
permitted on Net plus 5% wastage basis.
- Wherever import of any kind of Lining, Wadding is allowed, the type,
specification etc. should conform both in imports and exports.
- Wherever import of dyes have been allowed, the same would mean Dyes of 100%
strength (assay). In addition to quantity limit fixed, the CIF value of Dyes
shall not exceed 6% of FOB value of exports.
- For manufacture of leather products, wherever a request is made for import of
processing chemicals for making finished leather, the same may be allowed as per
standard norms available at Sl. No. G7 or G46, as the case may be, provided the
final leather product is manufactured out of finished leather made from Hide of
Cow/ Buffalo or Skins of Goat/ Sheep/ Calf in the exporter’s own tanning unit or
in the tanning unit of exporter’s supporting manufacturer so declared and
endorsed in the licence.
- For export of Dual Density (PU/TPU) Soles to be used as Component for Various
Types of Footwear, the following import items (with quantities) may be allowed:-
Import Item Qty. required for per kg. PU/TPU Sole
- Polyol 230 gms.
- Isocynate 270 gms.
- Thermoplastic Poly Urethane (TPU) 460 gms.
- Catalyst 50 gms.
- Pigment Paste 30 gms.
- Release Agent 45 gms.