DGFT Amends Import Policy for Human Embryo

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade(DGFT) vide Notification No. 22 /2015-2020 dated 20th July 2022 amends import policy conditions for item under ITC(HS) Code 05119999 of Chapter 05 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule -I (Import Policy).

The Notification is Given Below:

S.O. (E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of Foreign Trade (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the policy condition of item under Chapter 05 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule -1 (Import Policy) as follows :-

Import Policy Condition of Human Embryo

2. Effect of the Notification:

Import of Human Embryo under ITC (HS) 05119999 is “Prohibited” in accordance with the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021.

This issues with the approval of the Minister of Commerce & Industry.

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