Waste and scrap of uranium depleted in U235 or of thorium

Waste and scrap of depleted uranium or thorium

HSN 2844 30 30 (Waste and scrap of uranium depleted in U235 or of thorium) is subject to a Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with import permitted only under licence from the competent authority under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and Rules. Import of radioactive waste is concurrently subject to Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, enforced through the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

1. 1
   Obtain an import licence from the competent authority under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Rules framed thereunder before filing the bill of entry. This licence is the operative condition of the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy for this tariff line and must be presented at customs examination.
   ITC (HS) Restricted import policy condition; Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and Rules
2. 2
   Confirm compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 and Para 8(b) of the General Notes regarding import policy of ITC (HS). These provisions govern transboundary movement and disposal conditions for radioactive waste and scrap.
   Para 8(b) of General Notes, ITC (HS) Import Policy; Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016
3. 3
   Ensure the import declaration includes all mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 28 commodities as stipulated in Para 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, applicable with effect from 15-10-2023. Non-compliance with qualifier requirements results in declaration rejection at the bill of entry stage.
   CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Para 4.1 and 4.2