Imports of roasted areca nuts below ₹351/kg restricted

India has prohibited the imports of roasted Areca nuts priced below ₹351 per kg, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification, adding that the ban is not applicable to imports by 100% export-oriented units (EOUs) in SEZs and imports under the Advance Authorisation Scheme.

"The import of roasted Areca nut, having CIF value less than ₹351 per kg, is prohibited," the DGFT said in a notification.

However, the ban is not applicable to imports by 100% export-oriented units (EOUs) in SEZs and imports under the Advance Authorisation Scheme.

In a separate notification, it also amended the conditions for importing pesticides, saying it will be subject to a Certificate of Registration issued by the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and also non-prohibition for import under the Insecticides Act, 1968.