DGFT Proposes New Format for SCOMET Application

· Application Form for Export of SCOMET Items Listed in Appendix 3 to Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items

The DGFT has issued a Trade Notice inviting stakeholder feedback on draft amendments to Para 10.04(a) of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023, which specifies the application format for obtaining SCOMET export authorisations. The amendments propose introducing a single, unified Aayat Niryat Form (ANF) applicable to all categories of SCOMET export applications.

In line with Para 1.07A of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, stakeholders—including exporters, industry bodies, and experts—are invited to submit their comments, suggestions, or inputs within 30 days of the Trade Notice’s issue date. Submissions may be sent to scomet-dgft@nic.in. The Trade Notice has been issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.

[DGFT Trade Notice No. 17/2025-26 dated 31.10.2025]

Subject: Inputs on Draft Amended Aayat Niryat Forms (ANF) (One Format for all kinds of Applications) for grant of SCOMET Authorisation for Export of SCOMET Items.

Reference is drawn to Para 10.04(a) of Chapter 10 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023, which outlines the application format for obtaining authorisation for export of SCOMET items from an Indian exporter to an entity abroad under the applicable SCOMET Policy provisions.

2. In pursuance of Para 1.07A of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, which mandates stakeholder consultation in formulation or amendment of the Foreign Trade Policy and its related procedures, draft amendments to Para 10.04(a) of the HBP 2023 have been prepared and are enclosed as Annexure to this Trade Notice. This Directorate invites views, suggestions, comments and feedback on the proposed amendments from all relevant stakeholders, including exporters, industry associations and subject-matter experts.

3. Stakeholders are requested to submit their proposals / recommendations / inputs to this Directorate within 30 days from the date of issuance of this Trade Notice. Submissions may be made by email to: scomet-dgft@nic.in

4. This Trade Notice is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority, in accordance with the provisions of Para 1.07A of FTP 2023.

(Issued from F. No. C011/37/2025-Export Cell (SCOMET)