GENERAL NOTES FOR LEATHER AND LEATHER PRODUCTS

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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:

1. Thiocynto Methyl Thio Benzo Thiozol (MCMTB) 30%/ 20%.

2. 2 Octyl Iso Thiozolite 3-one (OITZ).

3. Orthophenyl Phenate (Mixture or OPP + DCMC).

4. 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.

5. Wherever import of any kind of Lining, Wadding is allowed, the type, specification etc. should conform both in imports and exports.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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

1. Polyol 230 gms.

2. Isocynate 270 gms.

3. Thermoplastic Urethane (TPU) 460 gms.

4. Catalyst 50 gms.

5. Pigment Paste 30 gms.

6. Release Agent 45 gms.