Validity of Zero Duty EPCG Authorisation Extended to 18 Months from 9 Months

[DGFT Public Notice No. 04 dated 18th April 2013]

Subject: Amendment in Para 2.12 of Handbook of Procedure Vol.I, 2009-2014.

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2009-2014, the Director General of Foreign Trade makes the following amendment in paragraph 2.12 of Handbook of Procedure Vol.I, 2009-2014:

2.  Currently, the validity of Zero duty EPCG Authorisation is 9 months. This is being enhanced to 18 months. Accordingly, Serial No. (ii) of Para 2.12 of Handbook of Procedure Vol.I, 2009-2014 is amended as under:

SNo.

Type of Authorisation

Validity Period

(ii)

Zero duty EPCG Authorisation

18 months

3.   Effect of this Public Notice

Validity of Zero duty EPCG Authorisation will be 18 months from the date of issue. This will have immediate effect.