Executive Summary:
This public notice, dated January 5, 2016, announces the authorization of the Indian Industries Association (IIA) to issue Certificates of Origin Non-Preferential from its New Delhi branch office. This decision is made under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-2020. The notice also enlists the IIA's New Delhi branch office under Appendix 2E of the FTP for this purpose.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization:
* The Director General of Foreign Trade authorizes the Indian Industries Association (IIA) to issue Certificates of Origin Non-Preferential.
* This authorization is based on paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-2020.
IIA Branch Office:
* The authorization extends to the IIA's branch office located at H.No.L323A, NH 8, Mahipalpur Extn., New Delhi 110037.
* The IIA's registered office is located at IIA Bhawan, Vibhuti Khand, Phase II, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow 226010.
* IIA's website is http:iiaonline.in, and email is iiaiiaonline.in.
Listing in Appendix 2E:
* The name of the IIA is added to Serial No.8 Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand of Appendix 2E of the FTP 2015-2020.
* The IIA's New Delhi branch office is enlisted under Appendix 2E of the FTP 2015-2020 for issuing Certificates of Origin Non-Preferential.
Impact Analysis:
Indian Industries Association (IIA):
* Impact: The IIA, specifically its New Delhi branch, is now authorized to issue Certificates of Origin Non-Preferential, enhancing its role in trade facilitation.
* Action Required: The IIA's New Delhi branch must prepare to issue Certificates of Origin Non-Preferential in accordance with the FTP 2015-2020 guidelines.
Exporters and Importers:
* Impact: Exporters and importers can now obtain Certificates of Origin Non-Preferential from the Indian Industries Association (IIA) New Delhi branch, providing an additional avenue for compliance with trade regulations.
* Action Required: Exporters and importers should take note of the IIA as an authorized agency for obtaining Certificates of Origin Non-Preferential and utilize their services as needed.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):
* Impact: DGFT is responsible for overseeing the implementation of this authorization and ensuring compliance with the Foreign Trade Policy.
* Action Required: DGFT should monitor the Indian Industries Association (IIA) New Delhi branch to ensure proper issuance of Certificates of Origin Non-Preferential and adherence to relevant regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy FTP, 2015-2020: A trade policy document referred to in the notification, concerning import and export regulations.
Director General of Foreign Trade: The authority issuing the authorization to the Indian Industries Association.
Indian Industries Association: An organization authorized to issue Certificate of Origin Non-Preferential.
IIA Bhawan, Vibhuti Khand, Phase II, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The registered office of the Indian Industries Association.
New Delhi, Delhi: A branch office of the Indian Industries Association.
Certificate of Origin Non-Preferential: A document that the Indian Industries Association is authorized to issue.
Appendix 2E: A list within the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-2020, under which the branch office of Ms Indian Industries Association is enlisted for issuing Certificate of Origin NonPreferential.
Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand: States where the Indian Industries Association is authorized to issue certificates of origin.