Date: 2022-01-24Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Extension of Date for Mandatory electronic filing of
Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) through the Common
Digital Platform to 31st March 2022
Executive Summary:
This trade notice extends the transition period for mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin (CoO) through the eCoO Platform to March 31, 2022. During this extended period, the existing manual paper-based system remains permissible. Agencies listed under Appendix 2E must onboard the platform by the deadline or face denotification.
Key Points / Main Content:
Extension of eCoO Platform Transition:
* The deadline for mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential CoO applications via the eCoO Platform (https://coo.dgft.gov.in) is extended to March 31, 2022.
* The existing manual paper-based system for submitting and processing Non-Preferential CoO applications is permitted until March 31, 2022.
eCoO Platform Enhancements:
* The platform offers electronic, contactless single window access for CoO processes.
* Enhancements include bulk upload of line items, application cloning, eWallet for user charges, and Aadhaar e-sign for authentication.
Agency Onboarding Requirement:
* Agencies listed under Appendix 2E must onboard the eCoO platform by March 31, 2022, or face denotification.
* Agencies can contact ddg2egovdgftatgovdotin for onboarding assistance.
Guidance and Support:
* Exporters and Issuing Agencies are advised to use the eCoO platform for familiarization.
* Help Manuals and FAQs are available on the eCoO Platform landing page (https://coo.dgft.gov.in).
* Technical or procedural issues can be reported to the CoO Helpdesk.
Impact Analysis:
Exporters:
* Impact: Benefit from a streamlined, electronic process for CoO applications, with potential for reduced processing times and costs.
* Action Required: Register on the eCoO platform, familiarize themselves with the system, and transition to electronic filing.
Issuing Agencies:
* Impact: Required to adopt the eCoO platform for processing Non-Preferential CoO applications.
* Action Required: Onboard the eCoO platform by March 31, 2022, and advise member exporters to register and familiarize themselves with the platform.
Agencies listed under Appendix 2E:
* Impact: Mandatory onboarding to the e-platform by March 31, 2022 to avoid denotification.
* Action Required: Onboard the eCoO platform by March 31, 2022, and contact ddg2egovdgftatgovdotin for onboarding assistance, if needed.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: Agency under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry responsible for foreign trade regulations and policies.
Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin: A trade document certifying that goods in a particular shipment are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country/territory.
Common Digital Platform: Electronic platform implemented by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for electronic filing and issuance of Certificates of Origin.
31st March 2022: Extended deadline for mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) through the Common Digital Platform.
Appendix 2E: A list of agencies authorized to issue Certificates of Origin (CoO), as per the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).
Preferential CoOs: Certificates of Origin that allow exported goods to receive preferential treatment.
eCoO Platform: Electronic platform for Certificate of Origin (CoO) related processes.
Md. Moin Afaque: Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Dated: 24th January 2022
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi
Trade Notice No. 32/2021-22
To,
1. All Exporters/Members of Trade
2. All Agencies listed under Appendix-2E of the FTP
Subject: Extension of Date for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential
Certificate of Origin (CoO) through the Common Digital Platform to 31st March 2022
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In continuation to the earlier Trade Notice 24/2021-22 dated 15.11.2021, Trade
Notice 42/2020-2021 dated 19.02.2021, 48/2020-2021 dated 25.03.2021, 10/2021-2022
dated 19.07.2021, 19/2021-2022 dated 01.10.2021 and 21/2021-22 dated 18.10.2021, it is
informed that the electronic platform for Certificate of Origin (CoO)(URL:
https://coo.dgft.gov.in ) has been implemented to facilitate electronic filing and issuance
for Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin(CoO) besides Preferential CoOs. The objective
of this platform is to provide an electronic, contact-less single window for the CoO related
processes.
2. In this reference, it is informed that the transition period for mandatory filing of
applications for Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin through the e-CoO Platform has
been extended till 31st March 2022. The existing systems for submitting and processing
non-preferential CoO applications in manual/ paper mode is permitted for the stated time
period and the electronic system is not being made mandatory.
3. It is informed that feedbacks and suggestions for further ease of operations,
received from exporters and issuing agencies are duly being taken into consideration.
Various enhancements rolled out or proposed to be rolled out are –
i. Bulk upload of line items from file ( to save efforts on keying-in each item)
ii. Creation of duplicate/cloned application from an existing application (to save
efforts on repetitive entries)
iii. E-Wallet facility for bulk payments of user charges (to avoid payment gateway
interaction in each CoO submission)
iv. Aadhaar e-sign facility for authentication( in-lieu of Digital Signature
Certificates)4. Exporters and Issuing Agencies already onboarded are advised to make maximum
use of the e-CoO platform for process familiarisation and ease of operations. The issuing
agencies are also advised to issue suitable advisories to the members/exporters to register
and familiarise with the e-CoO platform before the stated timelines.
5. Agencies as notified under Appendix-2E are required to ensure they are onboarded
before 31st March 2022, failing which the agencies shall be de-notified. The concerned
agencies may reach out over email to ddg2egov-dgft[at]gov[dot]in for any guidance or
clarifications in regard to the on-boarding process. Any other technical/procedural issues
may be brought to the attention of the CoO Helpdesk within the time prescribed. For
guidance on Exporter registration and application submission process, the Help Manual
& FAQs may be accessed on the e-CoO Platform landing page( https://coo.dgft.gov.in )
This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
(Md. Moin Afaque)
Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade
(Issued from File No. 01/02/54/AM21/EG&TF[E-24628])