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Date: 2016-08-31 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

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 makes the following amendments in of Hand Book of Procedures 2015 20

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Executive Summary: This public notice announces amendments to the Hand Book of Procedures 2015-2020, effective September 1, 2016. The amendments incorporate procedures for the Special Advance Authorisation Scheme for the export of apparel and clothing accessories under Chapter 61 and 62 of the ITCHS classification. It also modifies Appendix 4J concerning the Export Obligation Period for this scheme. Key Points / Main Content: Special Advance Authorisation Scheme: * A procedure is established for the Special Advance Authorisation Scheme for exporting apparel and clothing accessories under ITCHS Chapters 61 & 62. * Policy relating to this scheme is prescribed in Para 4.04A of Foreign Trade Policy. * Relevant provisions of the Hand Book of Procedures (Para 4.05, 4.06, 4.10, 4.11, 4.12vvi, 4.21, 4.24, 4.25, 4.26, 4.29, 4.35, 4.36, 4.37, 4.39, 4.40, 4.41, 4.42, 4.43, 4.44, 4.46, 4.47b, 4.49, 4.50, 4.51, 4.52) apply, unless inconsistent. Application Process: * Applications for Advance Authorisation, Special Advance Authorisation for apparel/clothing accessories exports, Annual Requirement Duty-Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) must be filed online with digital signatures. * Applicants can be the IEC holder's registered office, head office, branch office, or manufacturing unit. Export Obligation Period: * The export obligation period for fabrics (including interlining) under the Special Advance Authorisation Scheme is 12 months from the authorisation date, not the import date. Further extension is allowed as per Para 4.04A of FTP and Para 4.42a, b, c and e of HBP. Impact Analysis: IEC Holders: * Impact: Need to adhere to the new application procedures for Advance Authorisation, Special Advance Authorisation and DFIA, including digital signatures. * Action Required: File applications online as per Appendix 1A. Exporters of Apparel and Clothing Accessories (under ITCHS Chapters 61 & 62): * Impact: Subject to the Special Advance Authorisation Scheme procedures and the revised export obligation period. * Action Required: Comply with the guidelines outlined in Para 4.04A of the Foreign Trade Policy and relevant paragraphs of the Hand Book of Procedures. Customs Authorities: * Impact: Need to clear import consignments based on the new export obligation period calculation (12 months from authorisation date). * Action Required: Enforce the updated export obligation period.

Key Entities Referenced

Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The issuing authority for the public notice, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A policy document that is amended by this public notice, specifically paragraph 1.03 and 4.04A. Hand Book of Procedures 2015-20: A procedural handbook that is amended by this public notice, containing paragraphs related to the Special Advance Authorisation scheme. Special Advance Authorisation Scheme: A scheme for export of articles of apparel and clothing accessories. The public notice specifies procedures and amendments related to this scheme. ITCHS Classification of Export and Import: Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System) - Used for classifying goods for export and import, specifically Chapter 61 and 62 which cover articles of apparel and clothing accessories. Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories: The goods covered under the Special Advance Authorisation Scheme, classified under Chapter 61 and 62 of ITCHS. New Delhi: The city where the public notice was issued. Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA): Authorization for duty free import.
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(B) Amendment in Appendix- 4 J relating to Export Obligation Period under Special Advance Authorization Scheme for export of Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories. F. No. 01/94/180/21/AM17/PC-4.— 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 makes the following amendments in of Hand Book of Procedures 2015-20. These amendments shall come into force with effect from 1st September, 2016. 1. Amendments in Para 4.02(i) Para 4.02(i) is amended to read as under:- Application for grant of Advance Authorisation /Special Advance Authorization for export of Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories / Advance Authorisation for Annual Requirement / Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) shall be filed online (digitally signed) by IEC holder to the concerned jurisdictional Regional Authority as per Appendix 1A. Applicant could be either registered office or head office or a branch office or a manufacturing unit of the IEC holder. 2. Below existing Para 4.45, a new Para 4.45A is added as follows:-¹Hkkx Iµ[k.M 1º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 3 Special Advance Authorisation for export of Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories covered under Chapter 61 and 62 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import. (i) Policy relating to Special Advance Authorisation for export of Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories covered under Chapter 61 and 62 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import is prescribed in Para 4.04A of Foreign Trade Policy. (ii) Provisions of Para 4.05, 4.06, 4.10, 4.11,4.12(v)&(vi), 4.21, 4.24, 4.25, 4.26, 4.29, 4.35, 4.36, 4.37, 4.39, 4.40, 4.41, 4.42, 4.43, 4.44, 4.46, 4.47(b), 4.49, 4.50, 4.51, 4.52 of Hand Book of Procedures shall be applicable to this scheme in so far as they are not inconsistent with this scheme. 3. Following Entry is added in the table of Appendix- 4 J related to “Export Obligation Period for Special Advance Authorization Scheme for export of Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories.” 4. Sl No. Import Items Export Obligation Period from the date of clearance of each import consignment by Customs Authority 10 Fabrics including interlining under Special 12 months from the date of issue of authorisation Advance Authorization Scheme for export of (not from the date of import) as allowed in Para Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories (Para 2.16(vi) of HBP and further extension as allowed in 4.04A of FTP) Para 4.42(a), (b), (c) and (e) of HBP. Effect of this Public Notice:-Procedure for Special Advance Authorisation scheme for export of Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories under Chapter 61 and 62 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import has been specified to come into effect from 1st September 2016. ANUP WADHAWAN, Director General of Foreign Trade 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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