The notification announces the Annual SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies) Update for 2023. This update amends Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018.
Key Changes
Appendix 3 of Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018, which lists SCOMET items, has been amended.
The updated Appendix 3 will be available on the DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) website under 'Regulatory Updates' and 'Import, Export and SCOMET policy'.
The notification will come into effect 30 days after its issuance date, which is August 28, 2023. This means it will be effective from September 27, 2023.
Impact Analysis
Exporters and Importers
Companies need to update their internal compliance procedures and obtain necessary licenses or authorizations for exporting or importing SCOMET items as per the updated regulations.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
DGFT needs to conduct outreach programs and provide guidance to businesses regarding the changes in SCOMET regulations.
Government Agencies
Agencies should coordinate to ensure smooth implementation of the updated regulations and address any challenges faced by businesses.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Government: The authority issuing the notification and responsible for amending the SCOMET list.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The agency responsible for implementing and regulating foreign trade policies, including SCOMET.
Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992: The primary legislation that empowers the Central Government to regulate foreign trade.
Foreign Trade Policy 2023: The policy framework guiding India's foreign trade, which is referenced in the notification.
ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018: The classification system used to categorize goods for import and export purposes. Schedule 2, Appendix 3 lists SCOMET items.
SCOMET: Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies. Items on this list are subject to export controls due to their potential use in weapons of mass destruction or other sensitive applications.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th August, 2023
No. 27/2023
Subject: SCOMET Updates 2023 - Amendment in Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule- 2 of ITC (HS)
Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018.
S.O. 3816(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 and Section 14A of the Foreign Trade
(Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, read with Para 1.02 and Para 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023,as
amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby makes the amendment in Appendix 3 (SCOMET
Items) to Schedule -2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items 2018, as enclosed in the Annexure to this
Notification.
2. The updated Appendix 3 (SCOMET Items) to Schedule- 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items,
2018 as annexure to this notification would be uploaded on the web-portal of DGFT under heading “Regulatory Updates”
and Sub-heading “Import, Export and SCOMET policy”.
3. In order to provide transition time to industry, this Notification shall come into effect after 30 days of the date of
issuance.
Effect of this Notification:-
Annual SCOMET Update - 2023 has been notified to amend Appendix 3 (SCOMET Items) to Schedule-2 of ITC
(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018.
[F. No. 01/91/171/37/AM10/EC(S)]
SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade and Addl. Secy.
Note : Principal Notification No. 05 dated 24th April 2017, Notification No. 13 dated 28th June 2017, Notification
No. 29 dated 21st September 2017, Notification No. 17 dated 3rd July 2018, Notification No. 04 dated
24th April 2019, Notification No. 10 dated 11th June 2020, Notification No. 47 dated 20.12.2021 and
Notification No. 46 dated 30.11.2022.
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