Appendix-10I - Documents required for issue of export authorization for re-export/return of imported SCOMET items to the same foreign entity or to its OEM (including agencies authorized by OEM) - Foreign Trade - Handbook of Procedures, 2023

Appendix-10 I (Please see Paragraph 10.14 of HBP) Documents required for issue of export authorization for re-export/return of imported SCOMET items to the same foreign entity or to its OEM (including agencies authorized by OEM) i. Proof of import of the item(s): a. Documentary proof that the item(s) originally imported, match with intended item(s) of re-export/return; b. Bill of entry containing details of the items to be returned; c. Export License (if applicable) or any other documents showing that export regulation of the country of export does not have any restriction on reexport/ return from India; d. In case of any such restriction, the exporter will provide a letter of explanation detailing the list of countries/entities, to which re-export/return is restricted / regulated; ii. Proof of obsolescence/cancellation of order for intended items: Any of the applicable document(s): a. Proof of obsolescence of technology of imported items; b. Cancellation of order by Indian importer; c. Inspection report in case of dead on arrival etc; d. Any other document in support of the claim for return iii. Proof of obligation for re-export/return for intended items: Any of the applicable document(s): a. Contract agreement between exporter and the supplier/OEM(including agency authorized by OEM) for re-export/return; b. Purchase order containing terms of import with specific mention of reexport/ return due to any of the reasons explained above; c. Warranty policy/conditions on replacement of damaged /dead on arrival items; iv. An Undertaking from the applicant firm; An Undertaking on the letter head of the firm duly signed and stamped by the authorized signatory stating: a. Details of imported items to be re-exported/returned along with their SCOMET Category /Sub-category number(s); b. That item (s) are being exported to the same foreign entity from which it was originally imported or to the OEM [including agency(ies) authorized by OEM] (whichever is applicable); c. That there has been no change in the specifications of the item(s) after import in India; d. That the re-export/return of items due to reasons such as obsolescene of technology of imported items; cancellation of order by Indian buyer/end user; dead on arrival etc. (whichever is applicable) is allowed under the conditions of import or contractual agreement.