17. Manufactured goods : textiles and readymade garments ,jute manufacturers, leather and footwear, handicrafts including pearl and precious stones , chemicals, engineering goods and iron steel, &
30. FOREIGN TRADE POLICY 2009-14 HIGHLIGHTS Zero duty Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme extended by 1 yr to March 31, 2012; more products added. Duty Entitlement Passbook (DEPB) scheme extended by 6 months till June 30, 2011. Number of additional products from sectors like leather, engineering, textiles, jute added to 2 per cent interest subvention scheme. Additional benefit of 2% bonus for 135 products under Focus Product Scheme. 1% Status Holder Incentive Scheme (SHIS) for technology up-gradation extended till 2011-12; more products added in the scheme. Benefits under Market Linked Focus Product Scheme to garment exports to EU extended till March, 2011. Barmer (handicrafts), Bhiwandi (textiles) and Agra (leather goods) declared Towns of Export Excellence. Steps announced to reduce transaction cost of exports. Leather sector allowed to re-export of unsold imported raw hides and skins & semi-finished leather from public bonded warehouses, without export duty. List of items allowed for duty-free import of gems and jewellery sector expanded. Scrips issued under Served From India Scheme (for services sector)can be used for payment of duty on import of vehicles. Instant tea and CSNL Cardinol included for five per cent duty benefit.