CBIC revised policy, the import of pocket lighters that are gas-fueled, non-refillable, or refillable is prohibited. However, import is "Free" if the CIF value is Rs. 20 or above per lighter.
CBIC Instruction No. 21/2023-Customs F.No.401/41/2023-Cus.III [View Source Document]
Subject: – Amendment in import policy condition of Cigarette lighters Covered under CTH 9613 of Chapter 96 of Schedule-I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022.-reg.
Reference is invited to Notification no. 15/2023 dated 29.06.2023 (Copy enclosed) issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on the subject matter.
2. Vide the above DGFT notification, the Central Government has amended the import policy condition for the following HS Codes covered under chapter 96 of the ITC(HS), 2022, Scheduled (Import Policy) as under:
| HS codes | Item Description | Existing Policy | Revised Policy | New Policy |
| 96131000 | Pocket lighter, gas fuelled,
non-refillable |
Free | Prohibited | However import is "Free" if CIF value is Rs.20/- or above per lighter |
| 96132000 | Pocket lighters gas fuelled, refillable | Free | Prohibited | However, import is "Free "if CIF value is Rs.20/- or above per lighter |
3. It is requested to sensitise the officers under your jurisdiction by issue of suitable standing order/ public notice
4. The difficulties, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Board.
5. Hindi version follows.
Encl:- As Above
Yours faithfully,
Radhe Krishna
Under Secretary (Cus-Ill)
Email: uscus.3-dor
Tele: 011 23094012
