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Date: 06-Jun-2024 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Enabling provisions for import of inputs that are subjected to mandatory Quality Control Orders QCOs by Advance Authorisation holders EOU and SEZ Regarding

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

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The gazette notification enables provisions for exempting inputs imported by Advance Authorisation holders, Export Oriented Units (EOU), and Special Economic Zones (SEZ) from mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs).

Key Changes

  • Amendment to Para 2.30(A) (i)(g) of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023.
  • Inputs imported by Advance Authorisation holders, EOUs, and SEZs are now eligible for exemption from mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs).
  • The Department of Chemicals & Petro-chemicals (DCPC) has been notified in Appendix 2Y of FTP, 2023.
  • For textile and chemical products notified by the Ministry of Textiles and DCPC respectively, the Export Obligation (EO) period is restricted to 180 days from the date of clearance of import consignments in respect of QCO exemption.

Impact Analysis

Advance Authorisation Holders, EOUs, and SEZs

  • Action Item: Monitor notifications from the Ministry of Textiles and DCPC regarding specific products subject to the 180-day Export Obligation period restriction.

Ministry of Textiles and Department of Chemicals & Petro-chemicals (DCPC)

  • Action Item: Ensure clear communication of the list of products affected by the 180-day Export Obligation period restriction to relevant stakeholders.

Exporters

  • Action Item: Adjust export planning to comply with the 180-day Export Obligation period for relevant products.

Key Entities Referenced

Export Oriented Units (EOU): Units undertaking to export their entire production of goods and services. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The issuing authority for the public notice, responsible for implementing and amending foreign trade policies. Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The parent ministry overseeing the Department of Commerce and the DGFT. Advance Authorisation Holders: Entities holding advance authorizations for duty-free import of inputs for export production. Special Economic Zones (SEZ): Specifically delineated duty-free enclaves to be treated as foreign territory for trade operations and duties and tariffs. Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023: The governing policy document for India's foreign trade, outlining regulations and guidelines for imports and exports. Department of Chemicals & Petro-chemicals (DCPC): A department under the Government of India responsible for the chemical and petrochemical industries. Ministry of Textiles: A ministry under the Government of India responsible for the textile industry.
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