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Date: 23-Jan-2025 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Introduction of new paras in Chapter 4 of Handbook of Procedures, 2023

Issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry · Directorate General of Foreign Trade

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Description of the Gazette Notification

  • This public notice from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, introduces amendments to Chapter 4 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023, specifically introducing a new Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) scheme.
  • The notification details the procedures for applying for, using, and fulfilling the export obligations under the DIA scheme.

Key Changes

  • Introduction of new paragraphs (4.94-4.98) in Chapter 4 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023, outlining the DIA scheme.
  • New application form ANF 4J introduced for applying for DIA.
  • DIA allows for the import of diamonds with the obligation to export natural cut and polished diamonds (no more than ¼ carat each) within 18 months. Deemed exports are not permitted.
  • Imports and exports are restricted to Mumbai Airport.
  • A 10% minimum value addition in freely convertible currency is required.
  • A bond equal to the export obligation and a performance bank guarantee equivalent to the duty foregone must be executed before customs clearance.
  • One-to-one correlation between import and export is not mandatory.
  • A 1% penalty on the shortfall in FOB value is levied in case of non-fulfillment of export obligation.
  • No extension or revalidation of the export obligation period is allowed.
  • Only one DIA is allowed per IEC per financial year.

Impact Analysis

Impact on Diamond Importers/Exporters

  • Need to adapt business practices to comply with the new regulations.

Impact on Customs Authorities

  • Responsibility for monitoring compliance with the DIA scheme.

Impact on Banks

  • Need to understand and comply with the DIA scheme's requirements for issuing guarantees.

Suggested Action Items

  • Monitor government announcements for further clarifications or amendments.

Key Entities Referenced

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The issuing authority of the public notice, responsible for regulating foreign trade in India. Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The parent ministry under which the DGFT operates. Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023: The handbook amended by this notification, outlining procedures for foreign trade. Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023: The policy under which the DGFT has the power to issue this notification. ANF 4J: The new application form introduced for the DIA scheme. Department of Revenue: The department responsible for specifying conditions for re-importation of goods under DIA. ICEGATE Payment Gateway: The online payment gateway used for paying customs duties and penalties.
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F.No. 01/94/180/152/AM20/PC-4 ––In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Chapter 4 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023: 1. New paras may be added to the HBP 2023, as follows: 4.94 Filing of Application for Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) The policy regarding Diamond Imprest Authorisation is outlined in the FTP 2023. Applicants shall submit their application online using ANF 4J to the concerned Regional Authority, as specified in Appendix 4A. 4.95 Conditions of Imports & Exports i. Imports and exports shall be permitted only through Mumbai Airport. ii. The import is subject to pre-Import condition. iii. The export obligation shall be fulfilled exclusively through physical export of Natural Cut and Polished Diamonds, with each diamond weighing no more than ¼ of a Carat (25 Cents). One to one correlation between import and export shall not be required. iv. The holder of DIA must achieve a minimum value addition of 10% by realizing in Freely Convertible Currency. Provision of Para 2.52 (d) of FTP 2023, shall not be applicable to this scheme. v. Deemed exports are not allowed under this scheme. vi. Before clearance of goods through Customs, the holder of Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) shall execute a Bond equal to the export obligation of DIA along with a performance Bank Guarantee of an amount equivalent to the duty foregone, with concerned Customs Authority. vii. Only those exports which are made after the date of import, may be accepted towards discharge of export obligation. Shipping Bills with relevant Scheme Code as per Customs Notification need to be4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART I—SEC.1] endorsed with the Diamond Imprest Authorization Number, to establish co-relation of exports with the DIA issued. 4.96 General Provision i. For the purpose of import, the validity of DIA is 12 months from the date of issuance of Authorisation. ii. Period of fulfilment of export obligation is 18 months from the date of issuance of Authorisation. iii. Only one authorisation is allowed for one IEC for a particular financial year. iv. No ARO/Invalidation letter/Certificate of supply (CoS) is allowed against DIA. v. Imported material may be used in any unit of Diamond Imprest Authorisation holder subject to condition of paragraph 4.10 of this Handbook or by jobber / supporting manufacturer, provided same is endorsed on authorisation by Regional Authority. The facility of Co-licensee is not available for the DIA. vi. Goods exported under Diamond Imprest Authorisation may be re-imported in same or substantially same form subject to such conditions as may be specified by Department of Revenue. Authorisation holder shall also inform about such re- importation to the Regional Authority which had issued the Authorisation within one month from the date of re-import. vii. No extension of export obligation period will be allowed against DIA. viii. No Revalidation will be allowed against DIA 4.97 Fulfilment of export obligation Diamond Imprest Authorisation holder shall file online application in ANF 4K to Regional Authority concerned, as specified in Appendix 4A and upload prescribed documents in support of fulfilment of export obligation. 4.98 Regularisation of Bonafide Default in fulfilment of export obligation Cases of bonafide default in fulfilment of Export Obligation may be regularised by Regional Authority as under: (i) The DIA holder shall, for regularization, pay to Customs Authorities, Customs duty on unutilized value of imported material along with interest as notified by DoR. DIA holder shall pay Customs Duty along- with applicable interest online through ICEGATE Payment Gateway. (ii) Authorisation holder shall also be required to pay an amount equivalent to 1% of the shortfall in FOB value in Indian rupee, online through DGFT website into major “Head of Account: 1453, Foreign Trade and Export Promotion and Minor Head 102". 2. New ANF 4J (for issuance of fresh DIA) has been introduced. Effect of the Public Notice: The procedure for implementing the Diamond Imprest Authorisation scheme is outlined. SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade Ex-officio Addl. Secy 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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