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.

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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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