DGFT Clamps Down on Improper DFAI
for Sensitive List in HBP Para 4.32.2
[DGFT
Policy Circular No. 57 dated 6th March 2012]
Subject:
DFIA: applicability of provisions contained in paragraph 4.32.2 of HBP v1
regarding declaration of technical characteristics, quality and specifications
at the time of exports.
Attention is invited to the conditions imposed under
paragraph 4.32.2 of HBP v1. For ready reference, relevant portion of this para is extracted below:
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“4.32.2 |
However in respect of following items, exporter shall be
required to give declaration with regard to technical characteristics,
quality and specification in shipping bill. RA while issuing DFIA shall
mention technical characteristics, quality and specification in respect of
such inputs..............” |
2. The matter has been examined and it is reiterated
that the following shall be complied by RAs for cases covered under paragraph
4.32.2 of HBP v1:-
(i) At the time of issuance of
DFIA:
Ensure that the exporter has given the details with
regard to technical characteristics, quality and specifications in the
application for DFIA (as at Sl. No. 15 of ANF A-H). RA should specify the
details of technical characteristics, quality and specifications of such items
in the DFIA.
(ii) At the time of
EODC/Redemption /Transferability:
RAs must check that the same details are given in the
shipping bills, and if the details are not given, the item(s) in question
should be deleted from the duty free import list under DFIA. If, however,
different technical characteristics quality or specifications are given in the
shipping bill as compared to the endorsement on DFIA, then in such cases, the
DFIA will be amended accordingly, only when the item(s) has (have) not yet been
imported. In cases where imports have already been made, (with different
technical characteristics, details and specifications) then the DFIA holder has
to regularise the case for import of such items (which differ in their
technical characteristics, details, specifications etc. from what was endorsed
on the DFIA) by paying duty with interest etc., as the case may be.
3. Any problem relating to implementation of this
Circular may be brought to the notice of this Directorate immediately.
This issues
with the approval of DGFT.