Executive Summary:
This public notice issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) amends paragraphs 3.06 and 3.08 of the Handbook of Procedures of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-2020. The amendments clarify the procedure for units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Export Oriented Units (EOUs) to apply for benefits under the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) and the Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS). The notice also clarifies the port of registration for scrips.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment to Paragraph 3.06:
* A new sub-paragraph is added, clarifying application procedures for IEC holders with units in both SEZ/EOUs and Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).
* DTA units must apply to the Regional Authority (RA), DGFT.
* SEZ/EOU units must apply to the Development Commissioner (DC), SEZ.
* Applicants can choose Jurisdictional RA at the beginning of the financial year, based on Corporate Office/Registered Office/Head Office/Branch Office address endorsed on IEC.
Amendment to Paragraph 3.08:
* A new sub-paragraph is added under paragraph 3.08a, specifying the port of registration for scrips for SEZs.
* Since SEZs are non-EDI ports, scrips shall be registered at the SEZ port.
* If the scrip holder intends to use the scrip for import from another port, the concerned DC shall issue a Telegraphic Release Advice (TRA).
Impact Analysis:
IEC Holders with Units in SEZ/EOUs and DTA:
* Impact: Clarification of the application process for availing benefits under MEIS and SEIS.
* Action Required: Ensure applications are filed with the correct authority (RA for DTA units, DC for SEZ/EOU units) as per the amended procedure.
SEZ/EOU Units:
* Impact: Clarification on the port of registration for duty credit scrips and the procedure for using scrips for imports from different ports.
* Action Required: Register scrips at the SEZ port. Obtain a Telegraphic Release Advice (TRA) from the Development Commissioner (DC) if using the scrip for import from another port.
Development Commissioners (DC), SEZ:
* Impact: Additional responsibility to process applications from SEZ/EOU units and issue Telegraphic Release Advices (TRA) when scrips are used for imports from other ports.
* Action Required: Implement the new procedure for processing applications and issuing TRAs.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020: A trade policy issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: An organization under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry responsible for implementing foreign trade policy.
Merchandise Exports from India Scheme: A scheme providing benefits for export of goods from India.
Service Exports from India Scheme: A scheme providing benefits for export of services from India.
Importer Exporter Code: A code required for entities involved in import/export activities.
Special Economic Zones: Specifically delineated duty-free enclaves and shall be deemed to be foreign territory for the purposes of trade operations and duties and tariffs.
Export Oriented Units: Export Oriented Units
Chennai, Tamil Nadu: A Regional Authority where exporters can claim rewards for exports.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 26th August, 2015
No. 30/2015-20
Subject : Amendment in paragraph 3.06 and 3.08 of Handbook of Procedures of Foreign Trade Policy
(FTP) 2015-20
F. No. 01/61/180/33/AM 16/PC 3.—In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.04 of the
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) hereby makes the following
amendments in paragraph 3.06 and 3.08 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020:
1. Amendment in paragraph 3.06:
New sub-paragraphs (b) & (c) are being inserted and the amended paragraph 3.06 shall read as
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3.06 Jurisdictional RA / RA Concerned
(a) Applicant shall have option to choose Jurisdictional RA on the basis of Corporate Office/
Registered Office/Head Office/Branch Office address endorsed on IEC for submitting
application/applications under MEIS and SEIS. This option need to be exercised at the
beginning of financial year. Once an option is exercised, no change would be allowed for
claims relating to that year. To illustrate, if an exporter has chosen RA Chennai for claiming
rewards for exports made in 2015-16,then all claims for exports made in 2015-16,
irrespective of the date of application shall be made to RA Chennai only.
(b) Importer Exporter Code (IEC) holders having units in SEZs /EOUs shall apply to the
concerned Development Commissioner of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) given in
Appendix 1A for availing benefit under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme
(MEIS) and Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) provided in FTP 2015-2020.
(c) In case of IEC holders that have units in SEZ/EOUs as well as in DTA, such IEC
holders, for availing benefits under MEIS and SEIS provided in FTP 2015-2020, shall
file their applications as under :-
(i) DTA units shall apply to concerned Regional Authority(RA), DGFT as given in
Appendix 1A;
(ii) SEZ/EOU units shall apply to concerned Development Commissioner (DC), SEZ
as given in Appendix 1A.
2. Amendment in paragraph 3.08
Under paragraph 3.08(a), a new sub-paragraph (iv) is being inserted and the amended paragraph
3.08 shall read as under :
3.08 Port of Registration of Scrips
(a) Port of Registration under MEIS would be as follows:
(i) Duty Credit Scrip (including splits) under MEIS shall be issued with a single port of
registration which shall be the port of export.
(ii) Duty credit scrip needs to be registered at the port of exports. This is to be done prior to
allowing usage of duty credit. Once registered at EDI port, scrip can be automatically
used at any EDI port for import and at any manual port under Telegraphic Release
Advice (TRA) procedure.
(iii) In case port of registration is a manual port, TRA shall be required for imports at any
other port.
(iv) SEZs being non-EDI Ports, the scrip shall be registered at the SEZ port and in
case the scrip holder intends to use the scrip for import from another port, the
concerned DC shall issue Telegraphic Release Advice (TRA).
(b) In case of scrip applied under Service Exports from India Scheme, the applicant can choose
any port as port of registration and mention it in the application at the appropriate column.
RA will issue the scrip with such port of registration. Such Duty credit scrip needs to be
registered at the port of registration of duty credit. Once registered at EDI port, scrip can be
automatically be used at any EDI port for import and at any manual port under Telegraphic
Release Advice (TRA) procedure. In case port of registration is a manual port, TRA shall be
required for imports at any other port.
Effect of this Public Notice :
Procedure for filing applications under MEIS and SEIS by units located in SEZs and EOUs has been
further clarified.
PRAVIR KUMAR, Director General of Foreign Trade
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