Executive Summary:
This Public Notice, dated January 27, 2025, amends Chapter 2 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023, aligning it with the implementation of the electronic Certificate of Origin (eCoO) system. It specifies revised procedures for obtaining Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin, including online application processes and provisions for in-lieu and back-to-back certificates. These amendments are effective immediately.
Key Points / Main Content:
Certificate of Origin (CoO) Amendments:
* Para 2.91: The Export Inspection Council (EIC) is no longer authorized to print blank certificates.
* Para 2.93(c): Exporters needing a Non-Preferential CoO must apply online via https://trade.gov.in to agencies listed in Appendix 2E.
* Required documents include: Details of quantum origin of inputs/consumables, copy of invoice and packing list.
* Fee of Rs.200 per certificate including attestation of any additional documents is applicable.
* Para 2.93(d): Issuing agencies must ensure goods are of Indian origin before granting an eCoO Non-Preferential, following criteria in para (a). The certificate will be issued as per the format in Annexure II to Appendix 2E, with no corrections or retyping allowed.
* Any correction in an existing eCoO may be requested online as an in-lieu CoO application to the issuing agency.
* Para 2.93(f): Agencies may issue Back-to-Back Certificates of Origin Non-Preferential for re-export, transshipment, or merchanting trade, based on documentary evidence confirming the goods' origin, explicitly mentioning the supporting documents and country of origin on the certificate.
* Appendix 2E: Agencies desiring enlistment must submit an application to DGFT as per Annexure to Appendix 2E.
In-lieu and Back-to-Back Certificates:
* Provisions for in-lieu Certificate of Origin Non-Preferential are notified.
* Provisions for Back-to-Back Certificate of Origin Non-Preferential are notified.
Impact Analysis:
Exporters:
* Impact: Must apply for Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin online through the specified portal. Need to adhere to new documentation and fee requirements. Benefit from the introduction of provisions for in-lieu and back-to-back certificates.
* Action Required: Familiarize themselves with the online application process, documentation requirements, and revised fee structure.
Certificate of Origin Issuing Agencies:
* Impact: Must adapt to the eCoO system and revised guidelines for verifying the origin of goods. Need to adhere to the new certificate format and process in-lieu certificate requests online. Agencies seeking enlistment must apply to DGFT.
* Action Required: Update systems and procedures to comply with the eCoO system, train staff on the new guidelines, and adhere to the new certificate format.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):
* Impact: Responsible for overseeing the implementation of the eCoO system and processing applications from agencies seeking enlistment under Appendix 2E.
* Action Required: Ensure the smooth functioning of the online portal, process enlistment applications, and provide necessary guidance to stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The issuing authority for the public notice and responsible for foreign trade policy.
Foreign Trade Policy 2023: The overarching policy document governing foreign trade, under which the amendments are made.
Handbook of Procedures 2023: A supplementary document to the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, detailing the procedures for implementing the policy.
eCertificate of Origin System: The electronic system for issuing certificates of origin, which the amendments aim to implement.
Export Inspection Council: An agency that was previously authorized to print blank certificates of origin, but this authorization has been deleted.
Certificate of Origin: A document certifying that goods exported are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country.
New Delhi: Location of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade office, Delhi.
Santosh Kumar Sarangi: Director General of Foreign Trade and Ex-officio Additional Secretary to the Government of India.
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Government of |ndia
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
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Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Public Notice No. 43/2024-25
New Delhi, Dated: 27 January 2025
Subject: Amendments to Para 2.91 & 2.93 of HBP, inline with the Implementation
of the eCertificate of Origin System-reg.
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign
Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign
Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Chapter 2 of the Handbook of
Procedures 2023 with immediate effect:
Para Existing Provision Revised Provision
No.
2.91(d)Export Inspection Council (EIC) is the\<<deleted>>
agency authorised to print blank
certificates. The website of the EIC
(www.eicindia.gov.in) provides|
procedural details (including fee) for
issuance of the certificate of origin.
2.93(c)All exporters who are required to submit
CoO (Non-Preferential) would have to
apply to any of agencies enlisted in
Appendix 2E with following
documents:
(i) Details of quantum
Exporters required to obtain a Non-
Preferential Certificate of Origin
(CoO) must submit their applications
online via https://trade.gov.in to any)
of the agencies listed in Appendix
/ origin of inputs 2E.
consumables used in export product.(i) Copy of Invoice and packing list is}
(ii) Two copies of invoices. required to be uploaded along with
(iii) Packing list in duplicate forithe online application.
concerned invoice.(ii) Fee of 2200 is applicable for each
(iv) Fee of Rs.200/- per certificate Certificate of Origin including
attestation of any additional
documents.
2.93(d)The agency would ensure that goods(i) The issuing agency would ensure
are of Indianorigin as per criteriadefinedthat goods are of Indian origin as per
in (a) above before granting CoO (Non-criteria defined at para (a) above
Preferential). Certificate would bebefore granting an eCoO (Non-
issued as per format given in Annexure-Preferential). Certificate shall be
Il to Appendix 2E. It should be ensured!issued as per format specified at
thatno correction/re-type ismade on[Annexure-Il of Appendix 2E.
certificate. Any agency desirous of(ii) Any correction in an existing
enlistment in Appendix-2E may submit!eCoO may be requested online as
atheir application as per Annexure-| toan in-lieu CoO application to the
Appendix 2E toDGFT. issuing agency.
(iii) Any agency desirous of
enlistment under Appendix—2E may;
submit their application as per
(Annexure-! to Appendix 2E to DGFT.
2.93 (f) 5 [Agencies may issue Back-to-Back|
Certificates of Origin (Non-
Preferential) for goods not of
Indian origin for re-export, trans-
shipment, merchanting _ trade
purposes. These certificates shall
be issued based on documentary|
evidence confirming the goods’
origin based on the foreign
country of origin. The details o'
the supporting documentary
evidence and the Country of
Origin must be _— explicitly
mentioned on the back-to-back
CoO (NP) issued.
Effect of the Public Notice: Amendments in Handbook of Procedures in sync with
the implementation of eCertificate of Origin are notified. Provisions for in-lieu
Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) and Back-to-back Certificate of Origin (Non-
Preferential) are also notified.
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(Santosh Kumar Sarangi)
Director General of Foreign Trade
& Ex-officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India
e-mail: dgft@nic.in
(Issued from File No. 01/02/82/AM-19/EDI-Part(1))