Metal Scrap Pre Shipment in New Policy with Photo Proof of
Inspection Restored
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DGFT Opens Door to Global Inspection
for Competitive Sourcing
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Last Date of Application 8 June for
Renewal of Old Approvals or Fresh Applications
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Bank Guarantee of Rs. 10 Lakhs to
Check Frauds and Abuses
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Email Reporting to DGFT
[DGFT
Public Notice No. 12 dated 18th May 2015]
Subject:
Amendment in para 2.55 and 2.56 of Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015-20
regarding issue of Pre Shipment Inspection Certificates.
In
supersession of Public Notice No. 5/2015-20 dated 10th April 2015 through which
provisions of para 2.55 and para 2.56 of Handbook of Procedures, 2015-20 were
kept in abeyance till further orders and in exercise of powers conferred under
paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, the Director General of
Foreign Trade hereby substitutes the existing para 2.55 and para 2.56 of
Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015-20 as under:
“Para
2.55 Recognition as Pre-shipment Inspection Agency (PSIA) and issuance of Pre-
Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC)
(a)
Applications for recognition in respect of PSIAs have to be made in proforma
prescribed in ANF 2L. The scanned copy of application in ANF 2L, along with
relevant annexures and documents should be sent by e-mail to DGFT (at
psia-dgft@nic.in), in addition to sending the same by post.
(b)
For applicants based in India application fee will be Rs. 7500/- and for
applicants based abroad the application fee will be US $200. The fees may be
amended from time to time by DGFT.
(c)
The applications will be considered by an Inter- Ministerial Committee.
(d)
The recognized PSIAs will be notified under Appendix 2G for a period of three
years. At the end of 3 years PSIA has to make a fresh application for further
recognition.
(e)
PSIA shall issue Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) in the format given
in Appendix 2H. PSIC would also carry uniquely numbered hologram of the PSIA.
(f)
A PSIA can also carry out inspections in countries, where it does not have a
full time equipped branch office but which falls within its area of operation,
by deputing its Inspectors. However, for such inspections in other countries,
the PSIA will be required to give prior intimation to DGFT by sending an email
(at psia-travel-dgft@gov.in) and furnishing details of visit / inspection done
by the Inspector in PSIC.
Para
2.56 Responsibility and Liability of PSIA, Importer and Exporter
(a)
In case of any mis-declaration in PSIC or mis-declaration in application form
for recognition as PSIA, PSIA would be liable for penal action under Foreign
Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, as amended, in addition to
suspension/ cancellation of recognition.
(b)
The importer and exporter would be jointly and severally responsible for
ensuring that the material imported is in accordance with the declaration given
in PSIC. In case of any mis-declaration, they shall be liable for penal action
under Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, as amended.
(c)
The scanned copy of the PSIC (in pdf format) shall have to be uploaded by the
PSIA on DGFT website or emailed to DGFT (at psic-dgft@gov.in). The certificate
shall be issued in prescribed form Appendix 2H.
(d)
The PSIA will also be required to take photographs or make video of the
inspection carried out, duly capturing the following activities/details:
(i)
Photograph(s) or video clipping of the place of inspection with PSIA inspector
(mandatory) and representatives of exporter / importer, if available
(optional); with time, date of the inspection (at least 1 photograph or video
clipping);
(ii)
Photograph(s) or video clipping of the testing instrument(s) used for
inspection;
(iii)
Photograph(s) or video clipping of the process of stuffing of containers
showing the container number (at least 1 photograph or video clipping per
container)
(iv)
Photograph(s) or video clipping of the sealing process (at least 1 photograph
or video clipping per container)
(e)
The photographs and/or video clippings [as per 2.56 (d) above] and PSIC shall
be uploaded on DGFT website by PSIA, through digital signatures or sent to psic-dgft@gov.in
through registered e-mail of PSIA. Till such time the DGFT website link is
operationalized, the PSIC and photographs/videos will be e-mailed to the DGFT
(at psic-dgft@gov.in).”
2.
The procedure, as laid down in the amended para 2.55 and para 2.56 of Handbook
of Procedures, as indicated above, shall come into effect from 01.07.2015.
3.
Till 30.06.2015, the procedure for issue of Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate
(PSIC), in the format as prescribed in Appendix 5-B of para 2.32.2A (e) of HBP
2009-14, as laid down in para 2.32.2A and 2.32.2B of Handbook of Procedure Vol.
I 2009-14, would remain effective.
4.
The existing PSIAs (as on 01.04.2015) will have to file fresh applications in
ANF 2L (new format) latest by 8th June 2015 for updation of details of their
offices/branches/authorized representatives in various countries etc. and
expansion of their area of operation, if they so desire, as per the above
mentioned procedure laid down in revised para 2.55 of HBP of FTP 2015-20.
5.
New applicants who desire to be recognised as Pre-shipment Inspection Agencies
(PSIAs) (w.e.f. 1.7.2017) may also apply by 8th June 2015 in proforma
prescribed in ANF 2L (new format) as per the above mentioned procedure laid
down in revised para 2.55 of HBP of FTP 2015-20.
6.
The revised format of application form for recognition as PSIA (ANF 2L) and
revised format of PSIC (Appendix 2H) are at Annexure-A and Annexure-B
respectively to this Public Notice.
Effect
of this Public Notice
(i)
Revised procedure to be followed by Pre-shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs)
for issue of Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates (PSICs), with effect from
01.07.2015, has been notified.
(ii)
To facilitate transitional arrangements, till 30.06.2015, the PSIAs have been
allowed to issue Pre-Shipment Inspection certificates ( PSICs) as per procedure
laid down in para 2.32.2A and 2.32.2B of Handbook of Procedure Vol. I 2009-14,
in the format prescribed in Appendix 5-B of Handbook of Procedures Vol. I, 2009-14.
(iii)
Procedure for application by the existing PSIAs as well as new applicants for
recognition/extension of area of operation etc. has been notified.
Annexure-A to Public Notice No. 12/2015-20 dated 18th
May 2015
ANF- 2L
Application for Recognition as Pre-Shipment
Inspection Agency for Metal Scrap
(Refer Para 2.55 of HBP)
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1.1 Name of the Agency |
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1.2 Address of Head
Office* |
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1.3 Details of
application fee paid |
D.D./Bank Receipt
No.________ Date _________ Amount ___________ Name of Bank and its
Branch on which drawn |
*Proof of the address must be submitted along
with the application form
2. Mandatory Testing equipments/Machinery for
testing metal scrap:
Table 2.1
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S.No |
Description of Equipment |
Make and Model No. |
Unique No. |
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Hand held Radiation Survey Meters |
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Radio Nuclear Identifier |
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Explosives Detection System having ability to detect
Liquid / Plastic / Powder / Particles / Solid / Metallic and Non-Metallic
Scrap / Waste |
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Attach additional information, if required,
on separate paper
The photographs of the instruments must be
attached, showing the Unique No., which may be uploaded on DGFT website
The Purchase Invoice of the instruments must
be attached
2.2 List out any other equipment(s) available
including laboratory facilities
Table 2.2
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S No |
Equipment / Laboratory Facility |
Capability |
Unique No. |
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Hand held Radiation Survey Meters |
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Radio Nuclear Identifier |
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iii |
Explosives Detection System having ability to detect
Liquid / Plastic / Powder / Particles / Solid / Metallic and Non-Metallic
Scrap / Waste |
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The photographs of the instruments must be
attached, showing the Unique No., which may be uploaded on DGFT website
The Purchase Invoice of the instruments must
be attached.
3. Membership:
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S No |
Name of the Organisation |
Member since |
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International Federation of Inspection Agencies (IFIA),
London |
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Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI)
Washington DC |
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Bureau of International Recycling, Belgium |
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Metal Recycling Association of India |
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Please attach a copy of such document to show
membership.
4 Experience in metal inspection:
Quantity of metal scrap inspected (in MTs) in
the last five years/ destination country–wise
Table 4.1 For
Ferrous scrap
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Exporting Country |
Destination country |
Quantity of Ferrous Scrap inspected in preceding Years |
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Year 5 |
Year 4 |
Year 3 |
Year 2 |
Year 1 |
Total |
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Grand Total |
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Table
4.2 For Non Ferrous scrap
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S No |
Exporting Country |
Destination country |
Quantity of Ferrous Scrap inspected in preceding Years |
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Year 5 |
Year 4 |
Year 3 |
Year 2 |
Year 1 |
Total |
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5. Attach copy of last Annual Report /
balance sheet of the Company.
6 Intended Area of Operations for issuance of
certificate
7. Address of Head Office.
_______________________________
7.1. Address(es) of Branch Offices
________________________
(from where the Inspection
would be carried out) ____________________________
(a) The area of operation of PSIA would be as
per the territory location of the Agency and the Agency
is required to declare all its office
addresses coming in the area of its jurisdiction.
(b) The Agency shall be authorised to issue
the certificate for the country in which it is located.
(c) For inspections to be carried out in
other countries, PSIA will be required to give prior intimation to DGFT and
also provide evidence of visit by the inspector and the inspection carried out.
8. Manpower: Details of Inspecting persons /
inspectors who would carry out inspection:
The minimum
qualification of the Inspecting officer should not be less than 10 + 2 / Senior
High School with Science (physics and Chemistry).
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S No |
Names of Technical person(s) |
Address |
Nationality |
Phone No. |
E Mail Address |
Qualification |
Experience in inspection of metal scrap |
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The Certificate of Qualification of the staff
and scanned copy of their passport must be attached.
8.1 Whether you have been debarred /de-listed
by Indian Government or other Governments for carrying out inspection
activities. If yes, details thereof.
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8.2 Whether any judicial / quasi judicial
proceedings are pending against you in any country / legal authority. If yes,
details thereof.
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9. Details of the bank guarantee of Rs. 10
lakh or US$ 20000 deposited by the Agency
D.D./Bank Receipt No.________ Date _________
Amount ___________
Name of Bank and
its Branch on which drawn
Declaration
(1) I / We hereby declare that the
particulars and the statements made in this application are true and correct to
the best of my / our knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed or
held there from.
(2) I / We fully understand that any
information furnished in the application if found incorrect or false will
render me / us liable for forfeiture of Bank Guarantee and any penal action or
other consequences as may be prescribed in law or otherwise warranted.
(3) I / We hereby undertake that the in case
it is found that the consignment is not scrap or prohibited items are present
in it, I would be liable to pay a penalty of Rs.10 lakhs, (if based in India)
or US$20,000 (if based in foreign country) and forfeiture of the bank guarantee
deposited, in addition to suspension / cancellation of recognition certificate.
(4) I / We undertake to abide by the
provisions of the FT (D & R) Act, 1992, the Rules and Orders framed there
under, FTP, HBP and Aayat and Niryat Forms and ITC (HS).
(5) I / We hereby certify that none of the
Proprietor / Partner(s) / Director(s) / Karta / Trustee of firm / company, as
the case may be, is / are a Proprietor / Partner(s) / Director(s) / Karta /
Trustee in any other firm / Company which has come to adverse notice of DGFT.
(6) I / We hereby certify that the Proprietor
/ Partner(s) / Director(s) / Karta / Trustee, as the case may be, of the
firm/company is / are not associated as Proprietor / Partner(s) / Director(s) /
Karta / Trustee in any other firm / company which is in the caution list of
Reserve Bank of India.
(7) I/We hereby declare that all the
radiation testing equipment/machinery for testing metal scrap as per para 2 are
calibrated periodically as per the specifications of manufacturer. In case of
failure to ensure the same, I/We shall be liable for appropriate action by DGFT
as deemed fit.
(8) I hereby
certify that I am authorised to verify and sign this declaration as per
Paragraph 9.6 of the Foreign Trade Policy.
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Signature of the Applicant Name Designation Official Address Telephone Residential Address Email Address |
Place Date |
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SEAL |
Annexure-1 to
ANF2L
Details of
instruments
Hand held survey meter
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Model |
Make (name & of manufacturer) |
Serial No. |
Last date of calibration |
Whether the monitor is suitable in the energy range 60
keV to 1.33 MeV (flat energy response) |
Whether the monitor is suitable to measure dose rate
from 1 urem/hour |
*Response time of the monitor (in seconds) |
Provision for alarm (audio & visual ) setting |
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Yes/No |
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Yes/No |
Yes/No |
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Portable Spectrometer
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Model |
Make (Name & address of manufacturer) |
Serial No. |
Provision of self calibration |
Whether the equipment is suitable in the energy range
40 keV 40 to 3.0 MeV |
Whether the monitor is suitable to measure dose rate
from 1 μrem/hour |
Real Time Spectrum display |
Storage and transfer of spectra to a pc |
Time taken to identify a Cs-137 source in the radiation
level of I μrem/hour(in seconds) |
Automatic identification of normally encountered
radionuclides like Co60,Cs-137,Ir192,NORM etc. |
Provision for alarm (audio & visual ) setting |
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Yes/No |
Yes/No |
Yes/No |
Yes/No |
Yes/No |
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Yes/No |
Yes/No |
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*Response time: It is the time taken by a
radiation monitor to stabilize the meter reading (typically it should be of the
order of 2-3 seconds for field instruments at the natural background radiation
levels).
Note: For practical purpose (for gamma
radiation with whole body exposure): 1μR=1μrem=0.01 μGy=0.01
μSv=10nSv
Annexure-B
to Public Notice No. 12/2015-20 dated 18th May 2015
Appendix-2H
Format of Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate
This
Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate is issued in terms of paragraph 2.54 of
Handbook of Procedure for import of shredded, un-shredded, compressed and loose
forms of metallic waste and scrap.
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I,
hereby certify the details as below:-
That
I/we have visually inspected the consignment and certify the following:
(a)
The imported consignment is actually metallic scrap/seconds/defective as per
the internationally accepted parameters for such a classification.
(b)
The consignment does not contain any symbol related to ionizing radiation
and/or any marking related to transport of dangerous goods classified as Class
7 as per United Nations classification.
(c)
Details of Importer are as follows:
(i)
Name: _____________________________
(ii)
Address: ____________________________
(iii)
Importer Exporter Code No.______________________________
(iv)
Telephone No. _________________________ (Mobile) __________________
(v)
E-mail ______________________________
(d)
Details of Exporter are as follows:
(i)
Name: _____________________________
(ii)
Address: ____________________________
(iii)
Telephone No. _________________________ (Mobile) __________________
(iv)
E-mail ______________________________
(e)
Type of Scrap: Shredded / Un-shredded.
(f)
Details and quantity of import:
Description of metallic
scrap
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Sl. No. |
Container No. |
Seal Number* |
Quantity (in MTs) |
Background radiation level (μSv/h) |
Container radiation level (μSv/h) |
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*Note
1: Seal Number of the seal affixed by PSIA/Exporter.
Note
2: In cases where the Customs of the exporting country have put seal (after
examination of the container) the changes reflected in Bill of Lading shall be
applicable.
(g)
(i) Country of Inspection ______________________________
(ii)
Place of Inspection ______________________________
(iii)
Date of Inspection ______________________________
(iv)
Duration of inspection (in hours) from ------- to ----------
(v)
In case inspection is carried out in a country where PSIA does not have an
equipped branch office, then date of prior intimation by e-mail to DGFT (at
psia-travel-dgft@gov.in)
(h)
Details of radiation survey meter used:
· Make-
· Model-
· Serial
no.-
· Last
date of calibration-
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 / e-mailed to DGFT (at psic-dgft@gov.in ).
(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_________
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Seal of PSIA |
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PSIA’s uniquely numbered hologram |
Designation____________________________
Address
(office) ________________________
E
Mail Address_________________________
Phone
Number__________________________
Name
of the PSIA (as per Appendix 2G) _____
Address:
__________________
Telephone
Number _________________
E
mail _______________________