Export Certification Central Excise

[george thomas]

Dear Sir

Our Company is engaged in manufacturing and trading of edible oil. Our final product is coming under Tariff Chapter 15 and exempted from Excise Duty. We are doing export also consumer pack upto 5 Kg. Central Excise Range Superintendent who is the authorized signatory for factory stuffing documents for export (ARE-1, Invoice, Annexure C-1 Certificate along with Central Excise Seal in the Package. ).We received a message that Supt. will be on leave for next 15 dates. Presently we got One Star Export House Status from DGFT.One of the benefits available for Status Holder are the following:

h) Manufacturers who are also status-holders are eligible to self-certify their goods as originating from India as per para 2.108 (d) of the Hand Book which reads as follows:-

'The agency would ensure that goods are of Indian origin as per criteria defined below before granting Coo (non-preferential) certificates would be issued as per format given in Annexure II to Appendix 2E. It should be ensured that no correction/re-type is made on certificate. Any agency desirous of enlistment in Appendix 2E may submit their application as per Annexure I to Appendix 2E to DGFT'.

Para 2.108(e) reads as follows:-

'Now preferential self-certification: Manufacturer exporters who are also status holders shall be eligible to self-certify their goods as originating from India if goods qualify the criteria, as laid down in (a) above, as per Annexure-III to Appendix 2E'.

Para 2.61 (III) (IV) of Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20) also deals with self-certification of originating goods by status-holders:-

Approved exporters scheme for self-certification of Certificate of Origin:-

Kindly clarify the above certification and seal is required from Central Excise or self-Certification is

Sufficient for us foe export of our product.

AI Summary

Edible Oil Exporter Faces Certification Hurdle; Queries on Self-Certification for Excise Duty Exemption Under Export Regulations A company involved in manufacturing and trading edible oil, exempt from Excise Duty, is facing an issue with export certification due to the absence of the Central Excise Range Superintendent. The company, holding One Star Export House Status, inquires whether self-certification is sufficient for exports. Responses suggest contacting the division office to assign another superintendent or approaching the jurisdictional A.C./D.C. for assistance. It is noted that status holders can self-certify their goods as originating from India, but if no export benefits are received, the excise officer's stamp and signature may still be required.