The DGFT issued Notification No. 55/2024-25 dated January 29, 2025, amending the import policy for HS codes 89069010 (patrol/surveillance boats, air-cushion vehicles, remote-operated vehicles) and 89069090 (other items) under Chapter 89 of the ITC 2022. Under legal authority from the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, and the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, the policy for these codes was revised from “Restricted” to “Free” with immediate effect. This liberalizes imports of the specified goods, removing prior restrictions.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the Import Policy of items covered under 890690 of Chapter 89 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule -I (Import Policy), as under:
| ITC(HS) Code | Description | Existing Import Policy | Revised Import Policy |
| 89069010 | — Patrol or surveillance boat, air-cushion vehicle, remote operated vehicle | Restricted | Free |
| 89069090 | — Other | Restricted | Free |
Effect of the Notification:
Import Policy of ITC (HS) codes 89069010 and 89069090 is revised from “Restricted” to “Free” with immediate effect.
The Notification can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/notfication-55-eng_0001.pdf
