Amendments in Notification No. 12 dated 4.7.2005 in respect of Chapter -93, Schedule-I ( Imports) to the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items 2004-09 - 52 (RE-2007)/2004-09 - Foreign Trade Policy

Import exemption for .177 bore air guns and pistols now permitted for registered shooters, subject to NRAI accounting.

Amendment classifies other arms under Exim Code 93040000 as restricted but exempts .177 bore air guns and air pistols from import restriction for shooters registered with Rifle Clubs or District/State/National Rifle Associations; permits NRAI to import these weapons to supply eligible State Rifle Associations, clubs and shooters and requires NRAI to keep appropriate accounts. Import Licensing Note is amended to permit licensed import of arms to renowned shooters/rifle clubs on recommendation of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports while preserving the free import carve-out and NRAI recordkeeping requirement.