- PVC Foam Board is a worthy and cost-effective alternative to timber, aluminium materials, and multi-board.
- It is made from plastic using the chemical compound Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC).
- Lightweight and moisture/ corrosion-resistant, the compound is used in furniture and buildings.
Importing PVC Foam Board: CTH 392113 - full Guide
PVC Foam Board offers quality finish in decorative items, walls, ceilings, creating partitions and other usages. They offer excellent durability as well as in lightweight finish. These are also easy to install and have excellent resistance to moisture.
Major Applications
- Construction industry for Insulation and Decorative work
- Advertising industry for Hoardings, Sign boards, Carved boards
- Furniture industry for Kitchen, Doors, Bathrooms
IMPORTING PVC FOAM BOARD
Importers are expected to register on the CENTRALIZED PORTAL of the CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD as per EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY GUIDELINES.
Structure of Duty for CTH :39211390
Compulsory compliance Requirements (CCRs)
FOLLOWING ENTITIES SHALL REGISTER ON THE CENTRALIZED PORTAL DEVELOPED BY CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD NAMELY:
- PRODUCER (P);
- IMPORTER (I);
- BRAND OWNER (BO);
- PLASTIC WASTE PROCESSOR ENGAGED IN (A) RECYCLING, (B) WASTE TO ENERGY, (C) WASTE TO OIL, AND
- INDUSTRIAL COMPOSTING, SUBJECT TO THE GUIDELINES ON EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PLASTIC PACKAGING UNDER RULE 9(1) OF SCHEDULE-II OF THE PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) RULES, 2022 (REFER GSR 133(E) DATED 16-02-2022 OF THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE)
REFERENCES:
- LETTER F.NO. B-17011/7/UPC-II-PWM (MLP)/ 2021/ 12900 DATED 01.02.2022 RECEIVED FROM MOEF&CC
- PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) RULES, 2022 NOTIFIED VIDE NOTIFICATION DATED 16.02.2022 [G.S.R.133)(E)]
- CBIC INSTRUCTION NO.09/2022-CUSTOMS DATED 22-06-2022
- THE NOTIFICATION DATED 12.08.2021, RELATING TO IMPORT ARE AS FOLLOWS:
(I).RULE 4(1) (C): CARRY BAG MADE OF VIRGIN OR RECYCLED PLASTIC, SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN SEVENTY-FIVE MICRONS IN THICKNESS WITH EFFECT FROM 30-09-2021 AND ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY (120) MICRONS IN THICKNESS FROM 31-12-2022.(II).RULE4(2):THE MANUFACTURE, IMPORT, STOCKING, DISTRIBUTION, SALE AND USE OF FOLLOWING SINGLE USE PLASTIC (SUP), INCLUDING POLYSTYRENE AND EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE, COMMODITIES SHALL BE PROHIBITED WITH EFFECT FROM 01-07-2022:
(A).EAR BUDS WITH PLASTIC STICKS, PLASTIC STICKS FOR BALLONS, PLASTIC FLAGS, CANDY STICKS, ICE-CREAM STICKS, POLYSTYRENE {THERMOCOL) FOR DECORATION.(B)PLATES, CUPS, GLASSES, CUTLERY SUCH AS FORKS, SPOONS, KNIVES, STRAW, TRAYS, WRAPPING OR PACKING FILMS AROUND SWEET BOXES, INVITATION CARDS AND CIGARETTE PACKETS, PLASTIC OR PVC BANNERS LESS THAN 100 MICRON, STIRRERS. (III). RULE 4(3): THE PROVISIONS OF SUB-RULE (2)
(B) SHALL NOT APPLY TO COMMODITIES MADE OF COMPOSTABLE PLASTIC.
FURTHER, RULE 6 OF THE PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) RULES, 2022 PRESCRIBES REGISTRATION OF IMPORTERS OF PLASTIC PACKAGING PRODUCT OR PRODUCTS WITH PLASTIC PACKAGING OR CARRY BAGS OR MULTI-LAYERED PACKAGING OR PLASTIC SHEETS, ON A CENTRALIZED PORTAL DEVELOPED BY CPCB AND RULE 7.3 PRESCRIBES EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY AND OBLIGATIONS OF IMPORTERS.