Executive Summary:
This trade notice from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announces a new online module for Export Authorizations for SCOMET Items, effective August 5, 2021. All new applications, amendments, and revalidations must be submitted online via the DGFT website. Existing pending applications will be automatically migrated to the new system.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **New Online Module:**
* A new online module for filing electronic, paperless applications for Export Authorizations for SCOMET Items will be launched on 05.08.2021.
* The module can be accessed on the DGFT website under Services > Export Management Systems > SCOMET.
* **Application Process:**
* All exporters seeking export authorization for SCOMET items must apply online through the new module.
* Applications for issuance, amendment, and revalidation of SCOMET items export authorization must be submitted online.
* The SCOMET Cell, DGFT HQ will remain the nodal point for all SCOMET-related issues.
* **Transition:**
* All existing pending applications as of 05.08.2021 will be automatically migrated to the new system.
* **Online Processes:**
* The following processes will be available online as part of the new SCOMET Module:
* Authorization for Site Visit by the foreign entity.
* End User Type of IEC to check production processes for SCOMET Export Items
* Post Reporting of Export of SCOMET Items, Software/Technology in specified cases.
* **Support and Guidance:**
* Help manuals and FAQs are available on the DGFT Website under Learn > Application Help > FAQs.
* Technical support can be accessed through:
* Raising a service request ticket via the DGFT Helpdesk service under Services > Trade Helpdesk Service.
* Calling the DGFT Toll-free Helpline number 1800111550.
* Sending an email to the Helpdesk on dgftedi@gov.in.
Impact Analysis:
IEC Holders:
* Impact: Required to use the new online module for all SCOMET export authorization applications, amendments, and revalidations.
* Action Required: Familiarize themselves with the new online module on the DGFT website and apply for SCOMET export authorizations through the new system starting August 5, 2021.
RAs of DGFT:
* Impact: Should be aware of the new online system and direct IEC holders to use the new online module.
* Action Required: Support and guide IEC holders in the transition to the new online application process.
Members of Trade Industry:
* Impact: Must adhere to the new online application process for SCOMET export authorizations.
* Action Required: Adapt to the new electronic, paperless application process for Export Authorizations for SCOMET Items.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The issuing organization of the trade notice, responsible for foreign trade regulation.
SCOMET Items: Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies. These are items whose export is regulated.
IEC Holders: Importers Exporters Code holders. Parties involved in import/export activities.
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi: Location of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade headquarters.
Export Authorisation: License required to export SCOMET items.
Restricted Exports IT Module: New online module for filing electronic applications for Export Authorizations for SCOMET Items.
DGFT HQ: Directorate General of Foreign Trade Headquarters
Trade Industry: Members involved in trade and industry, who are addressees of this notice
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi-110 011
Trade Notice No. 11/2021-22
New Delhi, Dated 28" July, 2021
To
1. All IEC Holders
2. All RAs of DGFT
3. All Members of Trade & Industry
Subject: Issuance of Export Authorisation for SCOMET Items from new online
Restricted Exports IT Module w.e.f. 05.08.2021- reg
Reference is invited to Trade Notice No. 20 dt. 19.02.2016 vide which a
module for filing online applications for SCOMET Items to DGFT (HQ) was made
operational. Further attention is invited to Trade Notice No. 20 dated 06.07.2018
where issuance of export authorisation/licence for export of SCOMET Items was
informed for these to be handled at DGFT(HQ).
2. As part of IT Revamp of its exporter/importer related services, this Directorate
now introduces a new online module for filing of electronic, paperless applications
for Export Authorizations for SCOMET Items with effect from 05.08.2021. All
applicant exporters seeking export authorization for SCOMET items are advised to
apply online by navigating to the DGFT website (https://www.dgft.gov.in) ->
Services -> Export Management Systems ->SCOMET.
a Accordingly, applications for issuance of export authorization of SCOMET
items as well as amendment/re-validation thereof will need to be submitted online
as per the above link. The SCOMET Cell, DGFT (Hq) will continue to be nodal point for
all issues relating to SCOMET and SCOMET authorizations will continue to be issued
from DGFT HQ, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi through the New Online Module w.e.f.
05.08.2021.
4. The industry may note that all the existing pending applications (as on
05.08.2021) will be automatically migrated to this new system and will be processed
as usual at DGFT(HQ).
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5. Further the following processes will also be made available online as part of
this new SCOMET Module :
(i) Authorisation for Site Visit by the foreign entity(ies) wants to the Premises
of the Indian Manufacturer /exporter;
(ii) type of IEC to check production processes for SCOMET Export Items; and
(iii) Post Reporting of Export of SCOMET Items, Software/Technology in
following cases :
a. Export of chemicals permitted to specified countries without
authorisation
b. repair and return of imported SCOMET items after repair abroad
. return of SCOMET items (imported /indigenous) after demo/display
/exhibition/RFP/RFQ/tender etc, abroad
d. Stock and Sale
e. Global Authorisation for Intra-company Transfer (GAICT)
f. Others, if mandated in export authorisations
6. For any technical support and guidance on this new process, the Help
manual & FAQs may be accessed on DGFT Website -> Learn -> Application Help &
FAQs. For any further assistance any of the following channels may be accessed :
a. To raise a service request ticket through the DGFT Helpdesk service
under Services -> 'Trade Helpdesk Service’
b. Call the DGFT Toll-free-Helpline number 1800-111-550
Send an email to the Helpdesk on dgftedi@gov.in.
fy This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(Sanjay Kumar Tiwari)
Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade
Tele No. 011-23063918
email: sanjay.kt@nic.in
[Issued from File No. 01/91/171/37/AM10/EC(S) -Computer No. E-65]
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