The Directorate General of Foreign Trade released a notification on 25.05.2022 stating that import policy on paper has been changed from “Free” to “Free Subject to compulsory registration”. This shall be applicable on a wide range of products that include newsprint, handmade paper, wallpaper base, duplicating paper, coated paper, uncoated paper, Litho and offset paper, tissue paper, parchment paper, carbon paper, wallpaper, envelops, toilet paper, cartons, account books, labels, bobbins, etc.
It is stated that all imports that take after 1st October shall be governed under the rules set forth by this policy.