Executive Summary:
This public notice, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on November 30, 2018, introduces amendments to Appendix 2K of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-2020. It specifies the fee structure for issuing Preferential Certificates of Origin and for post-verification of self-certified Certificates of Origin under the EU-GSP scheme. The notice outlines fees for both single and multiple unit verifications.
Key Points / Main Content:
Fees for Preferential Certificate of Origin and EU-GSP Verification:
* Issue of Preferential Certificate of Origin: ₹600.
* Post-verification of self-certified Certificate of Origin under EU-GSP:
* Single unit: ₹7,500.
* Multiple units: ₹12,000.
Other FTAs Verification Fees:
* Agencies may charge TA and DA separately from the unit as per government rates for verification fees under other FTAs.
Impact Analysis:
Exporters:
* Impact: Exporters will incur new fees for obtaining Preferential Certificates of Origin and for post-verification of self-certified Certificates of Origin under the EU-GSP scheme.
* Action Required: Exporters need to factor in these fees when applying for certificates and undergoing verification processes.
Verification Agencies:
* Impact: Verification agencies are authorized to collect specified fees for verification services.
* Action Required: Agencies should adhere to the stipulated fee structure and can additionally charge TA/DA as per government norms.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A trade policy implemented by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The organization responsible for foreign trade policy and its implementation.
Preferential Certificate of Origin: A document certifying that goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements.
EUGSP Scheme: The European Union's scheme of Generalized System of Preferences, providing preferential access to the EU market for developing countries.
Appendix 2K: A section of the Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP, 2015-20 regarding amendments.
Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi: Director General of Foreign Trade and ex-Officio Additional Secretary.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for international trade and industrial development.
New Delhi, Delhi: Location of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade and place of publication.
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6930 GI/2018 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART I—SEC. 1]
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, 30th November, 2018
No. 52/2015-2020
Subject : Amendment in Appendix 2K of Appendices for Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP,
2015–20–reg.
F.No. 01/93/180/56/AM-13/PC-2(B)/E-2205.—In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph
1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby inserts the fee
details for issuance of (i) Preferential Certificate of Origin and (ii) Post Verification of Certification under
EU-GSP Scheme in Appendix 2K of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP, 2015–20:—
1. Scale of Application Fee for various services
Sl. No. Particulars Scale of Fee (in Rupees)
14. Issue of Preferential Certificate of Rupees Six Hundred.
Origin.
15. Post verification of self-certified i) Rupees Seven Thousand Five Hundred for
Certification of Origin under EU- verification of single unit and
GSP and verification fee under
ii) Rupees Twelve Thousand for verification of multiple
other FTAs
units.
Agencies may charge TA and DA as per government rates
separately from the unit.
2. Effect of this Public Notice: Fee for issuance of (i) Preferential Certificate of Origin and (ii) Post
Verification of self-certified COO under EU-GSP under verification fee under other FTAs is laid down.
ALOK VARDHAN CHATURVEDI, Director General of Foreign Trade
& ex-Officio Addl. Secy.
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