Executive Summary:
This Public Notice, dated August 26, 2019, amends Para 6.34.14 of Chapter 6 of the Handbook of Procedure 2015-2020 regarding the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC). It clarifies RCMC requirements for Export Oriented Units (EOUs), Electronic Hardware Technology Park (EHTP), Software Technology Park (STP), and Bio-Technology Park (BTP) units. It also recognizes EPCES as a registering authority for EOUs.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment to Para 6.34.14:
* EOU, EHTP, STP, and BTP units do not require a separate RCMC, as per Para 2.44 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).
* Exception: Spice units must register with the Spices Board.
* Existing Provision Reference Update: Reference to Para 2.55 of FTP is updated to Para 2.44.
EPCES Recognition:
* EPCES is recognized as a registering authority for EOUs.
Impact Analysis:
EOU, EHTP, STP, and BTP Units (excluding spices):
* Impact: Reduced compliance burden as a separate RCMC is not required.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with Para 2.44 of FTP.
Spice Units:
* Impact: Mandatory registration with the Spices Board.
* Action Required: Register with the Spices Board.
Development Commissioner:
* Impact: Consequential amendment in powers due to EPCES being recognized as a registering authority for EOUs.
* Action Required: Take note of the change in authority.
EPCES:
* Impact: Recognized as a registering authority for EOUs.
* Action Required: Fulfill responsibilities as a registering authority.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: An organization under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, responsible for implementing foreign trade policy.
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020: The prevailing foreign trade policy, governing import and export regulations.
Handbook of Procedure 2015-20: A document providing detailed procedures related to the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020.
Export Oriented Units (EOU): Enterprises focused on exporting their entire production.
Software Technology Park (STP): A scheme by the Indian government to encourage software exports.
Electronics Hardware Technology Park (EHTP): A scheme by the Indian government to encourage electronics hardware exports.
Bio-Technology Park (BTP): A scheme by the Indian government to encourage Bio-Technology exports.
Spices Board: A statutory body responsible for the development and promotion of the Indian spice industry.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 26th August, 2019
No. 27 /2015.2020
Subject: Amendment in Para 6.34(14) of Chapter 6 of Handbook of Procedure 2015-20 - reg.
F. No. 01/92/180/27/AM19/PC-VI.—In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign
Trade Policy 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the
following amendment in Para 6.34(14) of Chapter 6 of HBP 2015-20
Para No. Existing Provision Proposed Amendment
6.34(14) Registration-cum - Membership Certificate: Registration-cum- Membership Certificate:
“Function as a Registering authority for EOU / EHTP /
“Function as a Registering authority for EHTP
STP / BTP unit. A separate Registration -cum -
/ STP / BTP unit. A separate Registration –
Membership Certificate shall not be required in their
cum – Membership Certificate shall not be
cases as provided for in Paragraph 2.44 of FTP except
required in their cases as provided for in
in case of spices. In case of spices, it would be
Paragraph 2.55 of FTP.”
mandatory for units to get themselves registered with
Spices Board also”.
Effect of this Public Notice: Consequential amendment is made in the powers of Development Commissioner
to act as a registering Authority in view of EPCES being recognised as a registering authority for EOUs vide Public
Notice no. 44/2015-20 dated 05.11.2018..
ALOK VARDHAN CHATURVEDI, Director General of Foreign Trade
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