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Date: 27-Jan-2025 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Amendments to Para 2.91 and 2.93 of HBP inline with the Implementation of the eCertificate of Origin System

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

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This Public Notice No. 43/2024-25, dated January 27, 2025, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), amends Chapter 2 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023 to align with the implementation of the eCertificate of Origin (eCoO) system. It also notifies provisions for in-lieu and back-to-back Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin (CoO).

Key Changes

  • The Export Inspection Council (EIC) is no longer authorized to print blank certificates of origin.
  • Exporters needing Non-Preferential CoOs must submit applications online via https://trade.gov.in to agencies listed in Appendix 2E.
  • Online applications must include copies of the invoice and packing list.
  • A fee of ₹200 is applicable for each Certificate of Origin, including attestation of any additional documents.
  • Issuing agencies must ensure goods are of Indian origin based on defined criteria before granting an eCoO (Non-Preferential).
  • Certificates will be issued as per the format specified in Annexure-II of Appendix 2E.
  • Corrections to existing eCoOs can be requested online as an in-lieu CoO application to the issuing agency.
  • Agencies desiring enlistment under Appendix 2E may apply to DGFT as per Annexure-I to Appendix 2E.
  • Agencies may issue Back-to-Back Certificates of Origin (Non-Preferential) for goods not of Indian origin for re-export, trans-shipment, or merchanting trade purposes, based on documentary evidence confirming the goods’ origin.

Impact Analysis

Exporters

  • Action Item: Familiarize with the online application process and ensure readiness of required documents in digital format.

Certificate Issuing Agencies

  • Action Item: Update internal processes to align with the new eCoO system and ensure compliance with verification requirements.

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

  • Action Item: Ensure smooth operation of the online portal and provide necessary support to exporters and issuing agencies.

Export Inspection Council (EIC)

  • Action Item: EIC needs to cease the printing of blank certificates of origin and update their website to reflect the change.

Key Entities Referenced

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The DGFT is the primary entity responsible for formulating and implementing foreign trade policy. Export Inspection Council (EIC): The EIC was previously authorized to print blank certificates of origin but is no longer authorized. Handbook of Procedures 2023: A document outlining the procedures related to foreign trade in India. Appendix 2E: A list of agencies authorized to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. Annexure-I to Appendix 2E: The application format for agencies seeking enlistment under Appendix 2E. Annexure-II to Appendix 2E: The prescribed format for issuing eCertificates of Origin (Non-Preferential). Foreign Trade Policy 2023: The overarching policy framework governing India's foreign trade.
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रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-28012025-260525 xxxGIDHxxx CG-DL-E-28012025-260525 xxxGIDExxx असाधारण EXTRAORDINARY भाग I—खण्ड 1 PART I—Section 1 प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY स.ं 30] नई दिल्ली, सोमवार , िनवरी 27, 2025/ माघ 7, 1946 No. 30] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025/MAGHA 7, 1946 वाजणज्य एव ं उद्योग मत्रं ालय (वाजणज्य जवभाग) ( ) नई दिल्ली , 27 िनवरी, 2025 ––– le;&le; ij ;Fkk la'kkfs/kr fons'k . 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F.No. 01/02/82/AM-19/EDI-Part(1)) .–––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 No. Existing Provision Revised Provision 2.91(d) Export Inspection Council (EIC) is the agency <<deleted>> 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 Exporters required to obtain a Non- (Non-Preferential) would have to apply to any Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) of agencies enlisted in Appendix 2E with must submit their applications online via following documents: h ttps://trade.gov.in to any of the agencies (i) Details of quantum / origin of inputs / listed in Appendix 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 the (iii) Packing list in duplicate for concerned online application. invoice. (ii) Fee of ₹200 is applicable for each4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART I—SEC.1] (iv) Fee of Rs.200/- per certificate Certificate of Origin including attestation of a ny additional documents. 2.93(d) The agency would ensure that goods are of (i) The issuing agency would ensure that Indianorigin as per criteriadefined in (a) above goods are of Indian origin as per criteria before granting CoO (Non-Preferential). defined at para (a) above before granting an Certificate would be issued as per format given eCoO (Non-Preferential). Certificate shall in Annexure-II to Appendix 2E. It should be be issued as per format specified at ensured thatno correction/re-type ismade on Annexure-II of Appendix 2E. certificate. Any agency desirous of enlistment (ii) Any correction in an existing eCoO in Appendix–2E may submit their application may be requested online as an in-lieu as per Annexure-I to Appendix 2E toDGFT. CoO application to the issuing agency. (iii) Any agency desirous of enlistment under Appendix–2E may submit their application as per Annexure-I to Appendix 2E to DGFT. 2.93 (f) - 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 of 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. SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI ,Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-officio Addl. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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