**Summary:**
Effective March 22, 2021, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) introduces a new online module for filing electronic, paperless applications for import authorizations of restricted items. All applicants must now apply online through the DGFT website (https://www.dgft.gov.in) under "Services > Import Management Systems > License for Restricted imports."
All pending applications have been migrated to the new system and will be processed at DGFT HQ. For revalidation or amendment of import authorizations issued *prior* to March 22, 2021, applications should be submitted directly to the concerned Regional Authority (RA) of DGFT. The RA may amend such authorizations manually. For revalidation or amendment of authorizations issued *on or after* March 22, 2021, applications must be submitted electronically to DGFT HQ, and original copies of the authorization must be presented for endorsement.
Help and guidance can be found on the DGFT website under "Learn > Application Help > FAQs." Further assistance is available through: (i) raising a service request ticket via the DGFT Helpdesk Service under "Complaints/Suggestions," (ii) calling the DGFT Toll-free Helpline number, or (iii) sending an email to the Helpdesk at dgftedi@gov.in. This notice is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority, File No. 01/53/8EAM/21/Misc/Import Cell/E-27455.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to foreign trade and commerce.
Department of Commerce: A department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The agency of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry responsible for implementing foreign trade policy and regulations.
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi: The location of the DGFT headquarters in New Delhi, Delhi.
Import Authorization: A license or permission required to import certain restricted items into India.
Trade Notice No. 49 dt. 15.03.2019: A previous trade notice issued by DGFT related to online application filing.
Import Management Systems: Online system/module for filing of electronic, paperless applications for import authorizations.
Joint Director General of Foreign Trade: An official position within the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi
Date: 23" March, 2021
Trade Notice No. 47 / 2020-21
To
All RAs of DGFT
2. All Members of Trade & Industry
Subject:- Issuance of Import Authorization for ‘Restricted’ items from DGFT HQs wef.
22.03.2021 — regarding.
Reference is invited to Trade Notice No. 49 dt. 15.03.2019 vide which a new
module for filing online applications to DGFT (HQ) was made operational from
18.03.2019.
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
import authorizations with effect from 22.03.2021. All applicants seeking import
authorization for restricted items may apply online by navigating to the DGFT website
(https:/www.dgft.gov.in) -- > Services -- > Import Management Systems -- > License for
Restricted imports.
3 Accordingly, applications for import authorization will need to be submitted online
as per the above link directly to DGFT(HQ) with effect from 22.03.2021 and import
authorizations for restricted items would be issued from DGFT HQ, Udyog Bhawan,
New Delhi with effect from 22.03.2021. It may further be noted that all pending
applications have been migrated to this new system and will be processed suitably at
DGFT(HQ).ase
4. Incase of requests for re validation or amendment of import authorizations issued
prior to 22.03.2021, the said applications may be submitted directly to the concerned
RA of DGFT for suitable action. RA may amend such authorizations manually as per
the earlier procedure of
re-validation/amendment.
5. For re-validation or amendment of such authorizations issued on or after this date,
applications would be required to be submitted electronically to DGFT(HQ). Original
Copies of the authorization would be required to be presented to DGFT(HQ) for re-
validation/amendment endorsements.
6. For any help 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 assessed —
|. Raise a service request ticket through the DGFT Helpdesk Service under
‘Complaints & Suggestions’
ll. Call the DGFT Toll-free-Helpline number
lll. Send an email to the Helpdesk on dgftedi@gov.in
ie This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(SP. aa
Joint Director General of Foreign Trade
e-mail:shyama.roy@nic.in
(Issued from File No.
01/53/8/E/AM21/Misc/Import Cell/E- 27455)