CUSTOMS LAW MADE EASY SERIES - DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROHIBITED GOODS & RESTRICTED GOODS

PROHIBITED GOODS	RESTRICTED GOODS
In Indian customs Act, the term "prohibited" found	Prohibited, Restricted & Freely
in Sec 11 & Sec 111 and  there is no	importable goods are the terms mentioned
specific term as Restricted mentioned  in the Customs Act.	in the respective sub heading in Indian Trade Clarification
	( Harmonised System ) shortly ITC (HS)
Prohibited  goods can not be imported and	Restricted goods can be imported  by an
hence even imported by an importer, the same	importer under licence issued by  licencing
will be absolutely  confiscated.	authorities ( JDGFT )