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Date: 12-Feb-2024 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Amendments in Para 4.36 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023.

Issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry · Directorate General of Foreign Trade

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What it means

  • This gazette notification No. 40/2023, issued on February 12, 2024, by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), amends Para 4.36 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023. The amendment relates to the clubbing provisions under the Advance Authorisation Scheme, aiming to facilitate ease of doing business.

Key Changes

  • The period within which authorisations can be clubbed has been extended from 18 months to 24 months from the date of issue of the earliest authorisation that is sought to be clubbed, whether such authorisations are valid or not.
  • Imports made within 30 months from the date of issue of the earliest authorisation shall be considered for clubbing. Imports made beyond 30 months of the earliest authorisation shall be regularized under Para 4.49 of the Handbook of Procedures.
  • Exports made within 48 months from the date of issue of the earliest authorisation shall be considered for clubbing. Exports made beyond 48 months of the earliest authorisation shall not be acceptable for clubbing.

Impact Analysis

Importers/Exporters

  • Action Item: Businesses should update their internal processes and documentation to reflect the new timelines for clubbing authorisations.

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

  • Action Item: Monitor the implementation of the amended provisions and assess their impact on trade facilitation.

Customs Authorities

  • Action Item: Train customs officials on the new provisions to ensure consistent application.

Key Entities Referenced

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The Directorate General of Foreign Trade is the agency of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India responsible for formulating and implementing foreign trade policy. Foreign Trade Policy, 2023: The Foreign Trade Policy provides a framework for promoting exports and facilitating imports. Handbook of Procedures 2023: The Handbook of Procedures provides detailed guidelines and procedures for various aspects of foreign trade, including the Advance Authorisation Scheme. Advance Authorisation Scheme: A scheme that allows duty-free import of inputs required for export production.
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