Import exemption for shooting equipment permits renowned shooters to import gear for training upon producing National Rifle Association certification. The notification inserts a proviso permitting importation of shooting goods under item XV for training when imported by a renowned shooter who produces to the Assistant Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner of Customs a certificate from the National Rifle Association of India verifying the importer as a renowned shooter. 'Renowned shooter' is defined as a person who has participated in a National Shooting Championship in an Open Men's, Open Women's or Open Civilian's Event, whether via qualifying tournament or wild card entry under International Shooting Union rules, and who has attained the Minimum Qualifying Score prescribed by the National Rifle Association.