DGFT Notifies Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy, 2023

[DGFT Public Notice 10/2023 dated 26 April 2023]

Changes in the Appendices of FTP 2023

Appx 1B - List of Towns of Export Excellence – Four Towns of Export Excellence included

40

Faridabad

Haryana

Apparel

41

Moradabad

Uttar Pradesh

Handicrafts

42

Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh

Handloom & Handicraft

43

Mirzapur

Uttar Pradesh

Handmade Carpet and Dari

Appx 2H - FORMAT OF PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION CERTIFICATE – Declaration amended

This Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate is issued in terms of paragraph 2.52 of Handbook of Procedure for import of shredded, un-shredded, compressed, and loose forms of metallic waste and scrap.

DECLARATION

(1) The consignment does not contain any type of arms, ammunition, mines, shells, cartridges, or any other explosive material in any form, either used or otherwise, and that the consignment was checked for radiation level and it does not have radiation levels (gamma and neutron) in excess of natural background. The radiation level of the consignment is within the accepted range and is fit to be exported to India

(2)The photographs / video clip of the inspection carried out, along with duly signed inspection report of the Inspector and scanned copy of this PSIC are being uploaded on DGFT website.

(3) I/We hereby declare that the particulars and statements made in this certificate are true and correct and nothing has been concealed or held there from.

Date _________________ Signature _______________________

Name of the Authorised Signatory______________________________________

Designation ______________________________________________________

Address (office)____________________________________________________

E Mail Address _____________________________________________________

Phone Number _________________________________________________

Name of the PSIA (as per Appendix 2G) Address: ________________________

Telephone Number_________________________________________________

E mail _____________________________

Appendix – 2J -

4. Indian Potash Limited (IPL) (till 31.03.2024 only) *

*Notification No. 61/2015-2020 dated 22/03/2023

Appx 2K Replaced with New Appx 2K

Appx 2N

04.     Notwithstanding anything contrary contained in any law for the time being in force or banking practice, this guarantee shall not be assignable or transferable by the beneficiary. Notice or invocation by any person such as assignee, transferee or agent of beneficiary shall not be entertained by the bank. Any invocation of guarantee can be made only by the beneficiary directly

Appx 3A deleted by 26/2015-2020 dated 26.07.2018

Appx 3A to 3E

Appendix – 4J Replaced with New Appx 4J

Appendix – 4P

3.       Items covered under Para 4.11 of FTP 2023     As applicable

Appendix – 5A Replaced with New Appx 5A

Appendix – 5B Replaced with New Appx 5B

Appendix – 5C Replaced with New Appx 5C

Appendix – 5E Replaced with New Appx 5E

Appendix – 5F Replaced with New Appx 5F

Appendix – 6B

(6) NON ITA-I ITEMS THAT MAY BE SOLD IN DTA:

Following non-ITA-I items may be sold in the DTA in terms of Para 6.08 (g) of the Chapter 6 of the ForeignTrade Policy:

Supplies of items like tags, labels, printed bags, stickers, belts, buttons or hangers to DTA unit forexport

(9) SEGREGATION ACTIVITIES:

Segregation activities are not covered under the definition of “manufacture” w.e.f. 1.4.2002. This activity will, however, be allowed to continue in respect of units set up prior to 1.4.2002 for a period of five years from the date of commencement of commercial production. The necessary inputs would also be allowed with exemption benefits as per the existing policy. However, the facility of DTA sale under para 6.07 or 6.08 of FTP shall not be allowed.

(10) SPICES (COVERED BY CHAPTER 9 OF THE ITC(HS) CLASSIFICATIONS OF EXPORT & IMPORTITEMS:

(i) Import of spices for export shall be permitted with or without payment of duties and/or taxes and compensation cess as provided under para 6.01 (d) (ii) and (iii) of FTP only for value addition purposes like crushing/grounding/sterilization or for manufacture of oils and oleoresins and not for simple cleaning, grading, repacking, etc.

(ii) A minimum value addition of 25% shall have to be fulfilled.

(11) GEMS & JEWELLERY PRODUCTS:

The minimum value addition on annual basis shall be in terms of Para 4.60 of the HBP.

Appendix – 6C - Under power and functions of the board – below point 4 “those falling …..automatic route “ deleted

Appendix – 6D -(vii) You shall be required to enter into a Legal Agreement in the prescribed form (APPENDIX-6D) with DC for fulfilling the terms and conditions mentioned in the LOP.

Appendix – 6E Replaced with New Appx 6E

Appendix – 6F Replaced with New performa 1 , performa 3 and calculation of NFE

Appendix – 6G Replaced with New Appx 6G

Appendix – 6H Replaced with New Appx 6H

Appendix – 6I Replaced with New Appx 6I

Appendix – 6J Replaced with New Appx 6J

Appendix – 6K Replaced with New Appx 6K

Appendix – 6L Deleted

Appendix – 6M - EPCG AUTHORIZATION  - The following paragraph inserted

In case there is an outstanding export obligation under EPCG Scheme, the conversion would be permitted only if either the unit has fulfilled the stipulated Export obligation within the stipulated EO period and obtained EODC or has made payment of applicable duties and interest, taxes and compensation cess on capital goods imported under the EPCG scheme and has paid penalties imposed, if any, for non fulfillment of export obligation.

Appx 7A – Paragraph reference changed (Please see Para 7.02 (d) of FTP)

Appx 7B Replace New Appx 7B

Appx 7C  (Please see Para 4.05 (c)(iii) of FTP, 7.02(d) of HBP & ANF-7A)

Appx 7D Replaced with New Appx 7D

Appx 7E – DBK II Statement  - The following Notes inserted

Notes:

1. Minor items which do not contribute to any significant proportion to the expected drawback rates may be ignored, at the discretion of the applicant.

2. If the assessment against any B/E is not final the nature of dispute may be clearly indicated supported by appropriate letter from concerned customs authorities. Normally no DBK is admitted for provisionally assessed B/Es.

3. Refund application made against any B/E, with details must be indicated.

4. Stock position of the above materials/Components also to be given separately (in linked statement II-A)

19 Appendices inserted under Appendix 10 to 10M

10

Procedure/ Guidelines/ Proformae for export of SCOMET items/ Software/ Technology

10A

Procedure/ Guidelines for filing / Evaluation of Applications for Entering into an Arrangement or Understanding for Site Visits, On-site Verification and Access to Records /Documentation

10 B(i)

Proforma of Certificate for issue of authorization for Repeat Orders of SCOMET item(s)

10 B(ii)

Proforma of Declaration for issue of authorization for Repeat Orders of SCOMET item(s)

10C

Documents required for submission of application for for issue of authorizations for export of SCOMET items to stockist abroad and transfer to end users in specific countries under "Stock and Sale"

10D

Documents required for submission of application for issue of authorizations for repair/replacement of defective SCOMET items

10E

Documents required for submission of application for issue of authorizations for re-export of indigenous SCOMET items after repair/replacement

10F

Documents required for submission of application for issue of authorizations for export of imported SCOMET items to same entity abroad, or any authorised entity after repair in India

10F(i)

Documents required for submission of application for issue of authorizations for export of imported SCOMET items to same entity abroad, or any authorised entity after repair in India (GAER)

10G

Documents required for submission of application for issue of authorizations for export of indigenous/imported SCOMET item(s) for demo/display/exhibition /tender/RFP/RFQ/NIT abroad

10H

Documents required for submission of application for issue of authorization for export of imported SCOMET items after participation in demo/display/exhibition /tenders/RFP/RFQ/NIT in India

10I

Documents required for issue of export authorization for re-export/return of imported SCOMET items to the same foreign entity or to its OEM (including agencies authorized by OEM)

10J(i)

END USE CUM END USER CERTIFICATE FOR EXPORT OF SCOMET ITEMS

10J(ii)

END USE CUM END USER CERTIFICATE IN CASE OF EXPORT OF SCOEMT CATEGORY 1 ITEMS

10J(iii)

END USE CUM END USER CERTIFICATE FOR EXPORT OF SCOMET ITEMS FOR STOCK & SALE PURPOSE

10J(iv)

END USE CUM END USER CERTIFICATE IN CASE OF GLOBAL AUTHORIZATION FOR INTRA COMPANY TRANSFER (GAICT)

10K

Legal Undertaking (For Export/Re-export of SCOMET items)

10L

END USE CUM END USER CERTIFICATE FOR ENTERING INTO AN ARRANGEMENT OR UNDERSTANDING THAT INVOLVES SITE VISIT, ON-SITE VERIFICATION OR ACCESS TO RECORDS / DOCUMENTATION AS MENTIONED IN APPENDIX 3 TO SCHEDULE 2 OF ITC (HS) CLASSIFICATION OF EXPORT AND IMPORT ITEMS

10M

List of Items excluded under SCOMET Category 8 for export / re-export under GAICT POLICY notified, vide Public Notice No. 14/2021 dated 13.06.2022

 

ANF 1A - APPLICATION FORM FOR PROFILE OF EXPORTER AND IMPORTER

Please Note: The process of application for IEC Profile updation is completely electronic and paperless. Applicant(s) may please navigate to the DGFT Website(https://dgft.gov.in) -> IEC Profile. The given ANF-1A is provided here for reference purposes. No paper copies or scanned copies of this ANF form are to be submitted to any Office(s) of DGFT

In the end

Place

Date

Name &Designation

Digital Signature

ANF 2O shifted to 10A, ANF-20(d) shifted to ANF 10F and replaced with new Form, ANF 2P shifted to ANF 10E

ANF 3A to 3D, pls see our website www.worldtradescanner.com

ANF-4A - Application for issue of Advance Authorisation/ Annual Advance Authorisation

[Replaced with New Form]

ANF- 4B - Application for Fixation / Modification / Revision of Standard Input Output Norms (SION)

[Replaced with New Form]

ANF- 4C - Application for Clubbing and Closure of Advance Authorisations

[Replaced with New Form]

ANF- 4E - Application for issue of Invalidation/ARO

[Replaced with New Form]

ANF- 4F - Application for Closure of Advance Authorisation

The below is added

Attachment Details Attachment Type

Remark

Attachment Name

ANF-4G - Application for issue of Transferable Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) (including for ARO and Invalidation Letter)

[Replaced with New Form]

ANF-4H - Application for Gem Replenishment Authorisation

[Replaced with New Form]

ANF- 4I - Application for Issue of Nominated Agency Certificate (NAC) - Renewal of Nominated Agency Certificate

[This form is Deleted by 52-PN/2015-2020 dated 12 January 2018 but it is available on DGFT website]

ANF - 4R - Application Form to Apply for the Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) as notified in the para 4.95 and 4.96 of the Handbook of Procedures 2015-20)

[ANF-4R inserted by 10-PN/13.06.2019 as amended by 58-PN/29.01.2020 but it is not available on DGFT website]

ANF - 4SL - Application Form to apply for the Scheme for Rebate of State Levies (RoSL) as notified in the para 4.97 and 4.98 of the Handbook of Procedures 2015-20

[25-PN/13.10.2020 – ANF 4SL inserted but it is not available on DGFT website]

ANF- 5A - Application Form for Issuance of EPCG Authorisation

[Replaced with New Form]

ANF 5B - Application Form for Redemption of EPCG Authorization

[Replaced with New Form]

ANF-5C - Application Form for Clubbing of EPCG Authorizations

[Replaced with New Form]

ANF-6A - Application Form for Setting up of New EOU/EHTP/STP/BTP Unit or Conversion of Existing DTA/ EHTP/ STP/BTP Unit

The below is inserted

IEC No., if any

ANF 6B - Application for Extension of LOP for Export Oriented Units

4(g) is deleted - Date of bonding licence obtained from jurisdictional C.E. under section 58 & 65 of Customs Act, 1962

ANF 6C - Application for DTA Sale/Advance DTA Sale Permission

1(iii) GSTN No. added

ANF-6D - Application for Exit from EOU / EHTP / STP / BTP Scheme

[In Declaration 4, Policy para changed to 11.06 from 9.06]

ANF-7A - Application for Claim of TED Refund / Duty Drawback / Brand Rate Fixation

[The below declaration inserted]

8. I/we further declare that no CENVAT credit facility has been availed on inputs for which drawback claim is made.

9. I hereby certify that I am authorised to verify and sign this declaration as per Paragraph 11.06 of the FTP.

ANF-10B - APPLICATION FORM FOR APPROVAL FOR EXPORT OF SCOMET ITEMS FROM STOCKIST ENTITY TO ENDUSER

[New Form 10B Added]

ANF-10C - APPLICATION FORM FOR EXPORT OF SCOMET ITEMS INCLUDING SOF TWARE AND TECHNOLOGY (UNDER GLOBAL AUTHORISATION FOR INTRA COMPANY TRANSFER) LISTED IN APPENDIX 3 TO SCHEDULE 2 OF ITC (HS) CLASSIFICATION

[New Form 10C Added]

ANF-10D - APPLICATION FORM FOR POST REPORTING FOR REEXPORT OF SCOMET ITEMS/ SOFTWARE/ TECHNOLOGY [UNDER GLOBAL AUTHORISATION FOR INTRA COMPANY TRANSFER (GAICT))

[New Form 10D Added]