Date: 2025-07-31Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Amendment to Para 10.16 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023 to expand the scope of the General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals and Related Equipment (GAEC) Policy Framework.
Executive Summary:
This public notice amends Para 10.16 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023, expanding the scope of the General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals and Related Equipment (GAEC). The amendment, effective immediately, modifies the procedure for granting GAEC for SCOMET items and chemicals listed in Appendix 10N, potentially affecting exporters of these items.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Overview:** Para 10.16A of HBP 2023 is amended.
* **General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals and Related Equipment (GAEC):**
* **Procedure:**
* For export/re-export of SCOMET items under Categories/Sub-Categories 1C, 1D, 1E, 3D001, and 3D004 (excluding software and technology), the applicant exporter must apply for GAEC online via the SCOMET portal and upload details in proforma ANF10A.
* **New Clause (10.16AIb):**
* For exports/re-exports to countries not listed in Appendix 10N, the applicant must provide a list of other intended destination countries for consideration under GAEC.
* Indian exporters may submit a copy of their Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Certification or Status Holder Certificate, if available.
Impact Analysis:
* **Exporters of Chemicals and Related Equipment:**
* Impact: The amendment broadens the scope of GAEC, potentially simplifying export procedures for chemicals listed in Appendix 10N and SCOMET items to additional countries.
* Action Required: Review the amended guidelines, utilize the online SCOMET portal for GAEC applications, and provide necessary documentation (ANF10A, destination country list, AEO/Status Holder Certificate if available).
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy FTP 2023: A policy document governing import and export in India, which is referenced as the basis for the changes being made.
Handbook of Procedures HBP 2023: A document that provides detailed procedures related to the Foreign Trade Policy. Para 10.16 is being amended.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade DGFT: The agency responsible for implementing the Foreign Trade Policy in India. The Director General is issuing the amendment.
General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals Related Equipment GAEC: A program that simplifies the export process for certain chemicals and related equipment. The scope of this authorisation is being expanded.
SCOMET: SCOMET stands for Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies. It refers to items controlled for export due to their potential use in weapons of mass destruction or other sensitive applications.
Appendix 10N: A list of chemicals for which the General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals Related Equipment (GAEC) is applicable.
New Delhi: The location where the public notice was issued.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The ministry under which the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) operates.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 30th July, 2025
No. 17/2025-26
Subject:- Amendment to Para 10.16 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023 to expand the scope of the General
Authorisation for Export of Chemicals & Related Equipment (GAEC) Policy Framework -regarding.
F. No. 01/91/180/01/AM22 - E-29377.—In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and Paragraph
2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade
(DGFT) hereby amends Para 10.16 of the Handbook of Procedures(HBP) 2023, as mentioned below with immediate effect
Existing Paragraph Revised Paragraph
10.16 General Authorisation for Export of 10.16 General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals and
Chemicals and related Equipment (GAEC) of related Equipment (GAEC) of SCOMET items
SCOMET items
A. Procedure for grant of General Authorisation for Export of
A. Procedure for grant of General Authorisation for Chemicals and related equipment (GAEC)
Export of Chemicals and related equipment (GAEC)
I(a) For export or re-export of SCOMET items falling under
I. In respect of export/re-export of SCOMET items
Categories/Sub-Categories 1C, 1D, 1E, 3D001, and 3D004
under the Categories /Sub Categories of 1C, 1D,1E,
(excluding software and technology), as well as chemicals listed
3D001 and 3D004 (excluding software and
in Appendix 10(N) to the specified countries mentioned therein,
technology), the applicant exporter shall submit an
the applicant exporter shall apply for GAEC online and upload
application for GAEC through online SCOMET portal
the required details in proforma ANF-10A.
and attach information in proforma–ANF
10A;
2. A new clause is inserted below 10.16(A)(I)(a) as sub-paragraph 10.16(A)(I)(b), as under:
i. For exports/re-exports of these items to countries not listed in Appendix 10(N), the applicant shall provide the list
of other destination countries where such exports/re-exports are intended under GAEC, for suitable consideration.
ii. The Indian Exporter may submit a copy of the Authorised Economic Operator(AEO) Certification or Status
Holder Certificate, if available.
Effect of this Notification: Para 10.16(A) of the Handbook of Procedures 2023 has been amended to expand the scope of
the General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals & Related Equipment (GAEC) for chemicals listed in Appendix 10(N)
to cover additional countries.
AJAY BHADOO, Director General of Foreign Trade Ex-officio Addl. Secy.
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