IPO/EPO Reform Details
Reform ID		A75
IPO Sr. No.		4393
Appendix		A
PCT Code		3915.1
Commodity Description
Department		Ministry of Climate Change (MoCCandEC)
Sector
Start Date		19-05-2026
Implementation Date
CCORR Direction
Cost Saving
Progress		100%
One-liner		Restrict plastic waste imports to licensed recyclers approved by MoCC&EC
Description		Plastic waste is controlled under the Basel Convention due to its environmental and recycling risks, so import is proposed to be restricted rather than freely allowed, permitting entry only for environmentally sound recycling by licensed facilities with MoCC&EC approval, and limited to ethylene and paper-based products.
Import Requirement
Reason for Omission		Plastic waste is regulated under the Basel Convention due to environmental issues and recycling risks. Restricted import is proposed solely for environmentally sound recycling by licensed facilities with the approval of MoCC&EC. Import is allowed only for ethylene and paper products
Evidence