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Import Licensing:
India has liberalized its Import regime for Textiles and apparel, but some of the part
is still limited for market access. Currently, there is no import restriction for yarns &
fabrics items. Apparel & Made-up textiles goods require a Special Import License
(SIL). Govt. revised Exim Policy on 31st March 1999 by eliminating Import Licensing
Requirements for 894 consumer goods, agriculture products and textiles. On 28th
December 1999 India and Us signed an Agreement for the elimination of import
restrictions of 1,429 agriculture, textiles, consumer goods and apparel. India
removed restrictions on 715 tariff items as of 1st April 2000.
Custom Procedures:
Marking, Labeling, and Packaging Requirements: Marking, Labeling, and Packaging
Requirements for Textile products are technically complex and difficult to implement.
According to textile regulation passed on 22nd july 1998 by GOI, Yarns, and Fabrics
to have the statutory markings and these markings should not mislead the
consumers. For instance, Cloths must be remarked with the name & address of
manufacturer, a description of cloth, sort number, length in meters and width in
centimeters, and washing instructions. The Manmade fiber cloth must indicate
whether it is made by spun or filament yarn. The month & year of packaging, the
exact composition of cloth. The Marking must appear on the face plate of each piece
of cloth. The language for marking must be in Hindi and English with international
numerals.
Current Facts on India Textile Industry
India retained its position as world’s second highest cotton producer.
Acreage under cotton reduced about 1% during 2008-09.
The productivity of cotton which was growing up over the years has
decreased in 2008-09.
Substantial increase of Minimum Support Prices (MSPs)
Cotton exports couldn't pick up owing to disparity in domestic and
international cotton prices.
Imports of cotton were limited to shortage in supply of Extra Long staple
cottons.
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