Executive Summary:
This public notice, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on December 12, 2018, amends Para 2.63a of the Handbook of Procedure 2015-2020. The amendment concerns the import/export of exhibits for international exhibitions or displays. It outlines revised provisions for allowing such activities without authorization under specific conditions.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment Details:
* Para 2.63a of the Handbook of Procedure 2015-2020 is amended.
* The amendment pertains to the import/export of exhibits for national and international exhibitions, fairs, shows, or displays.
Revised Provision:
* Import/export of exhibits, including construction and decorative materials is allowed without authorization.
* This applies to temporary stands of foreign/Indian exhibitors at exhibitions, fairs, shows, or displays for a period of six months on a re-export/re-import basis.
* Excludes items in the 'Prohibited' or SCOMET List.
* A bond/security to Customs or ATA Carnet submission is required.
Impact Analysis:
Exhibitors (Foreign/Indian):
Impact: Exhibitors at international fairs or exhibitions can import/export exhibits and related materials more easily for temporary displays.
Action Required: Ensure compliance with customs regulations and submission of required bond/security or ATA Carnet.
Customs Authorities:
Impact: Responsible for processing imports/exports of exhibits under the revised provisions.
Action Required: Implement the amended procedure for exhibits and ensure compliance through security bonds or ATA Carnets.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade:
Impact: Responsible for the enforcement and monitoring of the amended policy.
Action Required: Ensure the amended policy is effectively communicated and implemented.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The issuing authority of the public notice, responsible for foreign trade regulation.
New Delhi, Delhi: Location of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade and place of publication of the notice.
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: The overarching policy framework under which the public notice is issued and which provides the power to the DGFT.
Handbook of Procedure, 2015-2020: A manual that provides detailed procedures related to the Foreign Trade Policy, which is being amended by this notice.
Para 2.63: The specific section of the Handbook of Procedure 2015-2020 that is being amended by this public notice, concerning the import/export of exhibits.
Customs: Government Department responsible for border control and collection of duties on import and export.
ATA Carnet: An international customs document that permits duty-free and tax-free temporary import of goods.
Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi: Director General of Foreign Trade, the signatory of the public notice.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 12th December, 2018
No. 58/2015-2020
Subject: —Amendment of Para 2.63 of the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20).
F.No. 01/93/180/67/AM-16/PC-2 (B)/2/e-13500.—In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.04 of the
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby amends para 2.63(a) of the Handbook of
Procedure (2015-20) as under:
HBP Para Existing Provision Revised Provision
2.63 (a) : Exhibits Import / export of exhibits, which are freely Importexport of exhibits including the
Required for National importable/exportable, including construction construction and decorative materials, excepts
and International and decorative materials required for the items in the 'Prohibited' or SCOMET List,
Exhibitions or temporary stands of foreign/Indian exhibitors required for the temporary stands of foreign /
Fairs and at exhibitions, fair or similar show or display Indian exhibitors at exhibitions, fair or similar
Demonstration for a period of six months on re-export/re- show or display for a period of six months on
import basis, shall be allowed without an re-export/re-import basis, shall be allowed
Authorisation on submission of a bond/ without an Authorisation on submission of a
security to Customs or ATA Carnet. bond/security to Customs or ATA Carnet.
2. Effect of this Public Notice: Provisions under Para 2.63 (a) of Handbook of Procedure (2015-20) is amended.
ALOK VARDHAN CHATURVEDI, Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex- officio Addl. Secy.
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