Amendments in the Handbook of Procedures ( Vol. I) - DGFT - 53 /2006

Amendments in the Handbook of Procedures ( Vol. I) PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 53/2006 Dated 13/09/2006 In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Handbook of Procedures (Vol. I): 1. Paragraph 4A.2.1 related to value addition stands amended as follows: Value Addition 4A.2.1 Under the scheme for export of jewellery, the value addition shall be calculated as per paragraph 4A.6 of FTP. The minimum value addition shall be as mentioned below: S. No. Item of Export Minimum Value Addition a) Plain gold/platinum /silver jewellery and Articles and ornaments like Mangalsutra containing gold and black beads/imitation stones, except in studded form of jewellery. 4% b) All types of Studded gold/ platinum/ silver Jewellery and articles thereof. 6.5% c) Any jewellery/ articles manufactured by fully mechanised process 2% d) Gold/ silver/ platinum medallions coins (excluding the coins of the nature of legal tender) 2% e) Gold/ silver/ platinum findings/ mountings manufactured by mechanised process 3% This issues in Public interest. ( K.T. CHACKO ) DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE and EX-OFFICIO ADDITIONAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA (Issued from F.No.01/94/180/PN - G J/AM07/PC.I)