Amendment to Trade Notice No.9/2012 dated 28.03.2012 (Checklist for Application of Advance Authorisation) - DGFT - 07/2013

OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE NISHTHA BHAVAN, 48, SIR VITHALDAS THAKERSEY MARG, CHURCHGATE, MUMBAI -20. TRADE NOTICE NO.07/2013 DATED 26 th JULY 2012 Subject : Amendment to Trade Notice No.9/2012 dated 28.03.2012 (Checklist for Application of Advance Authorisation) In view of the Annual Supplement dated 5 th June 2012 to the Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14 , Trade Notice No.7/2013 dated 13 th July, 2012 is herewith issued in supersession of the Trade Notice No.9/AM-12 dated 28.03.2012. In order to bring transparency and uniformity in the office working, a Check-list for submission of application in regard to Advance Authorisation has been formulated. This check-list is as per Chapter 4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14 ( Paras 4.1.2, 4.1.3 , 4.1.6, 4.1.13 etc.), Chapter 4 of the Hand Book of Procedures 2009-12 (Vol. I) ( Paras 4.2 , 4.3, 4.4, 4.7, 4.7.1 , 4.7.3 , 4.7.4 , 4.8, 4.16 , etc.), ANF-4A as given in Appendices to Handbook of Procedures (Vol.I) and as per Standard Input Output Norms (SION) given in Handbook of Procedures Vol.II . ITCHS classifications may also kindly be referred. The Check-list has three sections as follows: 1. Documents Section: giving the list of documents which are required to be submitted by the applicant, 2. Additional Documents Section: these documents are required to be submitted by some of the applicants as is relevant, 3. Information Section: in this, certain specific information has been sought for. In addition to the above, Notes have been given to further remind and clarify the issues to the exporters. The check-list would facilitate exporters to carryout due diligence before submitting her/his application so that the applications which are complete in all respects are available for smooth processing in the Department within the specified timelines. The check-list would also ensure that the processing of the case is not delayed for want of certain documents/additional documents/information on which the office may have to issue deficiency letters. Check List for Application of Advance Authorization ( Paras 4.1.2 , 4.1.3 , 4.1.6 , 4.1.13 of FTP Paras 4.2 , 4.3 , 4.4, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.3 , 4.7.4, 4.8 4.16 of HBP ) Whether following documents have been submitted Total number of pages in the relevant document I Documents 1 Covering letter duly signed by authorized signatory 2 Two copies of ANF 4A duly filled in, clearly striking off inapplicable options and tick-marking applicable options and each page duly signed by the applicant * (Note 1) 3 Declaration/Undertaking attached to ANF 4A, duly filled in and signed by applicant and exercising clear option in point 3 and 4 of the said declaration 4 In case of authorized signatory, copy of Power of Attorney / Board s Resolution furnished in his/her favour 5 Self certified copy of valid RCMC (if RCMC details are not already updated in the IEC) II Additional Documents 1 In case of export product being SCOMET item, copy of requisite authorization/information given to relevant authorities. 2 In case of export item requiring export authorisation/permission, copy of export authorisation/permission letter 3 If Manufacturer Exporter, copy of SSI/IEM/Industrial Licence 4 If Merchant Exporter, consent letter of supporting manufacturer signed by authorized person with name and designation 5 If Merchant Exporter, copy of SSI/IEM/Industrial Licence of supporting manufacturer 6 In case of import of bulk drug, (i) Drug Manufacturing Licence of manufacturer exporter/supporting manufacturer. (ii) In case of import of bulk drug, Declaration regarding import from registered or unregistered sources as per Trade Notice No. 5/AM03 of Mumbai office (iii) In case of import of bulk drug, copy of export order furnished as per Policy Circular No.9(RE-03) 7 In case of application for import of fuel, (i) self certified copy of permission from concerned State Electricity Board or Power Corporation for installation of captive power plant or letter from State Electricity Board waiving the requirement of such permission submitted (ii) self certified copy of letter intimating the date of commissioning of captive power plant from concerned authority submitted (iii) In case of application for import of fuel, name of fuel sought for import has been specified in the permission letter 8 In case of Advance Authorization for Annual Requirements, statement of exports made in the preceding licensing year duly certified by a Chartered Accountant / Cost and Works Accountant in the format given in Appendix 26 9 In case of intermediate supplies to an Advance Authorisation holder, Invalidation letter (in original) 10 In case of other categories of deemed exports, (for supplies to projects), whether Project Authority Certificate furnished * (Note 2) 11 For supply to EOU/EHTP/STP/BTP, copy of Green Card showing validity of EOU/ EHTP/STP/BTP and Legal Undertaking of EOU with Development Commissioner indicating the item to be supplied as one of the inputs 12 In case of Advance Authorisation under Para 4.7 . of HBP Vol.I ( No Norms category), Appendix-11A 13 In case of Advance Authorisation under Para 4.7 . of HBP Vol.I ( No Norms category) on repeat basis, copy of ad-hoc norms 14 In case of application under para 4.7 of HBP Vol.I (No Norms Category), declaration/undertaking in terms of Trade Notice No. 4/AM-06 dated 6.7.2005 issued by Mumbai office has been furnished. 15 Declaration as per Trade Notice No. 12/AM-05 dated 10.3.2005 relating to items reserved for imports by State Trading enterprises have been furnished. 16 Declaration regarding Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) as per Trade Notice No. 3/AM.11 read with 4/AM.11 issued by Mumbai office has been furnished. III Information 1 Applicable fee in terms of Appendix 21 B (Amount in Rs.) 2 Amount of application fee deposited through EFT 3 If Manufacturer Exporter, which of the export items are covered under SSI/IEM/Industrial licence submitted 4 If Merchant Exporter, which of the export items are covered under SSI/IEM/ Industrial Licence of supporting manufacturer submitted The applicants are requested to kindly adhere to the check-list fully while submitting their applications for advance authorisations in order to enable the office to process their applications expeditiously. For any queries/clarifications regarding the case, the exporters are requested to come directly to the office and not through their agents/consultants. (Dr. Kavita Gupta) Additional Director General of Foreign Trade PS: The above said check list is also attached in PDF format as a downloadable document which may be submitted along with the covering letter of the application. Note 1: (i) Item description in Sr.No.15 of ANF 4A contains the list of all the items to be exported/ supplied along with net content of inputs as per SION, wherever required (The net content of inputs to be clearly indicated in bracket against each export item) (ii)The application should be in conformity with the foot note of SION, if any Note 2: If application is by a sub contractor, applicant should check that her/his name has been included in the main contract Note 3 : As per Para 4.1.6(a) of FTP , the minimum Value Addition required is 15% for all exports (except in gems jewellery sector and for items where higher value addition has been prescribed in Para 4.1.6 of FTP, pertaining to Advance Authorisation Scheme). Note 4 : In Sl.No.17 of ANF 4A , please specify details of other materials to be used in the export product sought to be imported/procured from sources other than the Authorisation on which drawback benefits is to be availed (in case, drawback benefits are not being claimed, please indicate nil).