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...., 6, Note 2 of Commodity Identification Note (CIN) of SCOMET list, and any other sub-category as may be specified. (b) The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is the licensing authority for items in Category 0 and Note 2 of the 'CIN'. Applicable guidelines are notified by the DAE for Nuclear Transfers (Exports) and Notification of schedule of Prescribed Substances, Prescribed Equipment and Technology" issued under Atomic Energy Act 1962 and Atomic Energy (Working of Mines, Minerals and Handling of Prescribed Substance) Rules 1984. For certain items in Category 0, formal assurances from the recipient State will include non-use in any nuclear explosive device. Authorisations for export of certain items in Category 0 will not be granted unless transfer is under adequate physical protection and is covered by appropriate International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, or any other mutually agreed controls on transferred items. (c) The Department of Defence Production (DDP) in the Ministry of Defence is the licensing authority for items in Category 6 of SCOMET known as 'Munitions List' [except those covered under Note 2 of CIN to SCOMET and Note 3 of Munitions L....
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....awan, New Delhi, besides electronic submission. (d) Application shall be accompanied by an EUC as per the applicable format (relevant Appendix), certifying that: * The item will be used only for stated purpose and that such use will not be changed, nor items modified or replicated without consent of Government of India; * Neither the items nor replicas nor derivatives thereof will be retransferred without consent of Government of India; * End-user shall facilitate such verifications as are required by Government of India. (e) The end-user certificate will indicate the name of the item to be exported, the name of the importer and all the entities in the supply chain, the specific end-use of the subject goods, details of Purchase Order/Contract, etc. (f) Government of India may also require additional formal assurances, as deemed appropriate, including those on end-use and non-transfer, from the State of the recipient. Additional end-use conditions may be stipulated in Authorisations for export of items, including software and technology, based on an assessment of proliferation concerns and other factors. 10.05 Additional controls on Non-SCOM....
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.... (e) Assessment of end-use(s) of item(s); (f) Applicability of provisions of relevant bilateral or multilateral Agreements and Arrangements, to which India is a party, or adherent. This is including but not limited to the control lists of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, Missile Technology Control Regime, Australia Group (and its Warning List or Awareness Raising Guidelines) and Wassenaar Arrangement (and its Sensitive List and Very Sensitive List) as amended from time to time; II. Timeline for comments/NOC by IMWG members: The members of IMWG will endeavour to furnish their written comments/views/no objection to DGFT within 30 days from the date of forwarding of online application by DGFT (Hqrs.). If no comments/views/no objection is received within the stipulated period, the cases will be placed before IMWG for taking a decision as deemed appropriate. III. The IMWG shall normally meet once every month. ^5[Where a case has been deferred in the IMWG meeting and subsequently comments/views /NOC(s) are received from all concerned agencies with no divergence in views, authorization shall be issued with the approval of Chairman, IMWG or any officer nomin....
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....OMET item to different country/entities approval will be granted by Chairman IMWG after verification of credentials of foreign buyer/consignee/end-user only. Subsequent to issue of export authorisation, the IMWG through relevant agency(ies) may verify exports made under repeat orders, based on an assessment of various factors. The approval will be subject to the fulfilment of the following criteria: (i) Same SCOMET items would imply that the products, along with the technical specifications, are exactly the same for which export authorisation has been issued to the applicant exporter earlier after due consultation/verification; (ii) Same country/entities would imply that (a) the foreign buyer (b) the consignee or the intermediaries, if any (c) the end user and (d) the end use are exactly the same for which export authorisation has been issued to the applicant exporter earlier after due consultation/verification; (iii) Only the applications submitted within three years from the date of Issue of original SCOMET authorisation, after due verification/consultation process, will be eligible for repeat authorisation; (iv) The cumulative quantity perm....
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....ften provided at a cost-effective price compared to setting up internal manufacturing facilities." ^2 This could be considered based on additional documents submitted by the Indian company, such as AEO certification, contract/agreement between the Indian company and its Original Equipment Manufacturer, etc. b. Export shall be permitted from the Indian company (applicant exporter) to 'Stockist' on the basis of an End Use declaration from the Stockist, through the specified End User Certificate (EUC) for 'Stock & Sale' purposes; Note: IMWG may relax the provisions of (a) and (b) above in certain cases, considering the description/end use/end user of the item. Application for export to stockists abroad and transfer to end users in specific countries c. The exporter shall submit application in prescribed proforma (ANF-10B) along with the following documents from the stockist: i. Documentary proof regarding the corporate relationship between the Indian exporter and stockist; ii. End-use/End-user Certificate from stockist entity abroad in Appendix-10j (iii); iii. List of countries (in the EUC)....
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....le/transfer by the stockist within the same country and for re-export/re-transfer to the end users in countries, for which, in-principle approval has been granted, the Indian exporter/licensee shall submit details of all such transfers to SCOMET Division of DGFT(HQ) in ANF-10B, including EUCs[Appendix-10J(i), 10J(ii) as applicable] from all ultimate end users and Bill of Entry into the ultimate destination countries(for export outside the country of stockist), within 3 months of every such transfer; Application for re-export to other countries (other than pre-approved) i. In respect of re-export/re-transfer of items from the stockist entity to the end users outside the country of the stockist, for which, in-principle approval has not been granted at the initial stage, the Indian exporter (stock and sale authorization holder) shall submit application for re-export/re-transfer to SCOMET Division in DGFT (HQ), in ANF 10B, through email ([email protected]), after obtaining following documents from the stockist entity: i. End-use/End-user Certificate from each link in the supply chain as per Appendix-10J(i) /10J(ii), as applicable; ii. Purchase Order(s)/In....
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....f imported item(s) abroad and return (ii) repair/replacement of indigenous SCOMET items (iii) return of items imported for repair at a repair facility in India and (iv) Authorisation for export of SCOMET items after repair in india (GAER) shall be made in prescribed proforma [ANF 10A] through online SCOMET portal along with other supporting documents, as prescribed in Appendix 10D, 10E, 10F and 10F(i), as applicable. The application shall be considered by Chairman IMWG, on fulfilment of the following conditions: A. Authorisation for export of imported SCOMET items for repair/replacement: i. Conditions to be fulfilled: (a) The SCOMET items were imported to India and are to be exported for the purpose of repair and replacement, on being defective; (b) There has been no change to the original characteristics/specifications of the SCOMET item(s); (c) The SCOMET items are to be exported to the same entity from which they have been imported or to the OEM (including, agency^1 authorized by OEM); (d) That the replacement or repair of defective/damaged items (whichever is applicable) is allowed under the conditions of import or contractual agreement....
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....were originally exported by the applicant exporter; (c) There has been no change to the original characteristics/specifications of SCOMET item(s); (d) That the defective/damaged item(s)has/have already been brought back or would be brought back to India within 90 days of its replacement(if applicable); (e) That replacement/repair(whichever is applicable) is allowed under the conditions of export or purchase order or contractual agreement; (f) No authorisation for re-export would be granted if the original licence has been suspended, modified or revoked. (g) No Export authorisation would be granted for UNSC sanctioned destinations or countries/entities of high risk, as assessed by the IMWG, from time to time; and (h) No 'End Use' and 'End Use Certificate' would be required; (i) The application is accompanied with relevant documents as prescribed in Appendix 10E; (j) Legal Undertaking on the stamp paper of Rs. 200/-, in prescribed proforma (Appendix 10K). ii. Applications for grant of authorisations to export the replaced/repaired item(s) to/through the same entity(ies), as specified in the original S....
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.... (f) No Export authorisation would be granted for UNSC sanctioned destinations or countries/entities of high risk, as assessed by the IMWG, from time to time; (g) No details of 'End Use' and 'End Use Certificate' would be required; (h) The application is accompanied with relevant documents as prescribed in Appendix 10F; ii. Applications for grant of authorisations for export to the entity from which it was imported or to the OEM (including agency authorized by OEM) shall be approved by Chairman IMWG, without any consultation with IMWG members. However, in cases of export to any other entity, approval will be granted by Chairman, IMWG after verification of the credentials of the foreign entity to which the item(s) are to be exported. All such authorisations shall be brought before IMWG in its subsequent meeting for confirmation of approval, on ex-post facto basis. ^6[D. Authorization for export of same imported SCOMET items to Related entities^0 and Repair supply chain^1 in the foreign country under General Authorization for Export after Repair(GAER) ^0Related entities mean Direct subsidiary / Foreign Parent of the Indian Company or another Su....
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....would be granted when the initial export authorisation has been suspended, modified or revoked by country of import; i. No Export authorisation would be granted for UNSC sanctioned destinations or countries/entities of high risk, as assessed by the IMWG, from time to time; j. No details of 'End Use' and 'End Use Certificate' would be required; k. GAER issued for specific item and specific entity (buyer/end user) shall not be applicable in case the re-export is of a different imported item or to a different entity or Authorised OEM. In such cases, either a new GAER authorization may be applied or application may be filed under Para 10.12(D) of HBP. l. Certified approved Internal Compliance Programme or demonstrating compliance to the ICP of the foreign company or ICP certified by the compliance manager of that company shall be mandatory. [only for intra-company transfers]. m. Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Certification along with ICP compliance shall be mandatory. [for re-export to vendors/OEMS]. B. Documents Required for GAER 1. Proof of import of the item(s): a. Export Authorisation (i....
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....le of delivering such weapons. 4. Certified/approved Internal Compliance Programme or demonstrating compliance to the ICP of the foreign company or ICP certified by the compliance manager of that company. [only for intra-company transfers] 5. Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Certification along with ICP compliance. [for re-export to vendors/OEMs] C. Post reporting for re-export of items/software/technology under GAER i. The Indian exporter shall submit post-shipment details of each transfer/consignment of exports of SCOMET items/software/technology under GAER to the SCOMET Division of DGFT (HQ), New Delhi, via e-mail ([email protected]) or a procedure as prescribed by DGFT, on quarterly basis (March/June/September/December), by the end of subsequent month of each quarter, in respect of the exports made in the previous quarter. ii. The post-shipment details shall include submission of Bill of Entry (wherever available), shipping bill details, valid export license copy within the timelines mentioned above. iii. Failure to do so may entail imposition of penalty and/or suspension/revocation of GAER and action as per FT(D&R) Act. ....
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....nders/RFP/RFQ/NIT shall be considered by Chairman IMWG, on the following conditions: (a) Such cases would be considered purely on temporary export basis for a specified time period; (b) No end user certificate would be insisted upon in such cases; (c) There shall not be any commercial transaction in the form of selling/buying/renting/leasing; (d) The number of item(s) should be commensurate with the nature of export items and the purpose for which the application is being made; (e) There shall not be any exchange/disclosure of information which could lead to transfer of technology; (f) No export authorisation would be granted for UNSC sanctioned destinations or countries/entities of high risk, as assessed by the IMWG, from time to time; (g) The application is accompanied with relevant documents as prescribed in Appendix 10G; (h) Legal Undertaking on the stamp paper of Rs. 200/-, in prescribed proforma (Appendix 10K); (i) Applications for grant of authorisations shall be approved after verifying the credentials of the event/organizer; ii. Return of item(s) and post-reporting compliance: (a) Export....
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....NIT refers to Notice Inviting Tender. 10.14 Issue of export authorisations for re-export/return of imported SCOMET items to the same foreign entity or to its OEM (including agencies authorized by OEM) i. Conditions to be fulfilled: An application for grant of an Authorisation for re-export/return of imported SCOMET items to the foreign entity from which it has been originally imported or to its OEM(including agency authorized by OEM),for reasons such as obsolescence of technology of imported items; cancellation of order by the Indian buyer /end user; dead on arrival etc., shall be considered by Chairman IMWG, on fulfilment of the following conditions : (a) The export should only be to the entity from which the item(s) has/have been imported or to the OEM (including agency/ies authorized by OEM); (b) No details on 'End Use' and 'End Use Certificate' would be required; (c) No export authorisation would be granted for UNSC sanctioned destinations or countries/entities of high risk, as assessed by the IMWG, from time to time; (d) The application is accompanied with relevant documents as prescribed in Appendix 10I, including proof of ob....
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....a result of the service carried out by the Indian exporter in case of re-export, the items/software/technology should not undergo change in classification. Note 2: The list of services mentioned above is illustrative, not exhaustive. However, the final decision to approve a GAICT authorisation lies with the relevant authority. b. These items including software and technology are to be exported/re-exported to the countries listed in Table 1 below (entire supply chain including any third party should be in the countries listed in Table 1below); Table 1 Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States. Note: However, IMWG on a case to case basis may allow countries other than those listed in Table 1 considering description/end use/end user of the item. c. The applicant exporter decla....
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....odel, part number, etc. and in case of software/technology, relevant details like encryption algorithm, key length, encryption functionality, eligibility under cryptography note etc. to be provided (if applicable); v. In case of third party involvement in the supply chain, a clear contract /service agreement/ Purchase order has to be furnished specifying SCOMET item description. vi. Certified/approved ICP of the Indian parent company or self-certified copy of the ICP of the foreign parent company being adopted by Indian subsidiary of foreign company along with an undertaking thereon; vii. Undertaking on the letterhead of the firm duly signed and stamped by the authorised signatory: a. To allow on-site inspection, if required by the DGFT or authorized representatives of Government of India; b. The applicant exporter declares that the exported items would be used for the purposes for which it is intended by the foreign subsidiary of Indian company / foreign parent company / another subsidiary of foreign parent company, as the case may be; c. The applicant exporter declares that subsequent to issue of export authorisation, if the l....
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.... technology to be used to design, develop, acquire, manufacture, possess, transport, transfer and / or used for chemical, biological, nuclear weapons or for missiles capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction and their delivery system; b. GAICT would not be issued for countries or entities covered under UNSC embargo or sanctions list or to the countries or entities assessed for risk of proliferation concern, based on national security and foreign policy considerations; c. In case of inclusion or amendment of items (including software and technology) or inclusion of new companies or amendment in existing companies in the supply chain, the applicant exporter will obtain prior permission of DGFT with relevant details; d. IMWG shall reserve the right to deny issuance of authorisation GAICT for any reason and also relax any provision of the policy, if so required in exceptional cases. F. Re-exports / re-transfer of the items including software and technology (processed or incorporated) Further re-exports / re-transfers of the items including software and technology (processed or incorporated) from the foreign subsidiary company or foreign parent c....
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.... to be submitted before issuance of authorization. Subsequent EUC submissions for entities in the list of countries (as approved) will be subject to post-reporting requirements as mentioned at viii below. iii. The list of countries where the export is expected to be done under GAET is to be provided by the applicant at the time of submission of the application. iv. Undertaking on the letterhead of the firm duly signed and stamped by the authorized signatory stating the following: 1. Any on-site inspection will be allowed by the applicant exporter if required by the DGFT or authorized representatives of the Government of India; 2. The applicant exporter declares that the items that are intended to be exported shall not be used for any purpose other than the purpose(s) stated in the EUC and that such use shall not be changed nor the items modified or replicated without the prior consent of the Government of India.; 3. The applicant exporter declares that subsequent to the issuance of export authorization, if the licensee has been notified in writing by DGFT or if they know or has reason to believe that an item may be intended for mil....
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....d in the EUC before the actual export; 4. The documents submitted by the exporter must include the name, contact number and email ID of the authority signing the EUC before actual export. 5. Additional details, if any sought by DGFT 2. Post Reporting for export / re-export of items under GAET a. The Indian exporter shall submit post-shipment details of each export/re-export of SCOMET items under the above Categories/sub-categories under GAET for 3 years on quarterly basis (March/June/September/December) by the end of subsequent month of each quarter, in respect of exports made in the previous quarter; b. In case of re-export of imported items, the additional documents as mentioned in 1.b.vii.(i) have to be submitted at the time of post reporting. c. Failure to do so may entail imposition of penalty and/or suspension/revocation of GAET. 3. Record Keeping The exporter will be required to keep records of all the export documents, in manual or electronic form, in terms of Para 10.18 of HBP, for a period of 5 years from the date of GAET issued by DGFT. 4. General Conditions & Exclusions a. GAET would not be is....
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....(IMWG) based on the submitted application and other supporting documents submitted by the applicant exporter in the prescribed proforma including: i. Detailed description of the items that are intended to be exported under this authorization with relevant technical details/specifications; ii. End-user certificate (EUC) from all the entities involved in the supply chain (buyer, consignee, end user and any other intermediary) on the letterhead (duly signed and stamped) is to be submitted before issuance of authorization. Subsequent EUC submissions for entities in the list of countries (as approved) will be subject to postreporting requirements as mentioned at viii below. iii. The list of countries where the export is expected to be done under GAEIS is to be provided by the applicant at the time of submission of the application. iv. Undertaking on the letterhead of the firm duly signed and stamped by the authorized signatory stating the following: 1. Any on-site inspection will be allowed by the applicant exporter if required by the DGFT or authorized representatives of the Government of India; 2. The applicant exporter decla....
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....rmediary (ies) on the letterhead of the respective entity, duly signed in ink and stamped by the authorized signatory of the company. In case of any additional sheet used along with the EUC, the same must be on the letterhead of the company and signed by the same person who signs the EUC 3. They have an agreement or purchase order, an excerpt of a contract from the entity (buyer/consignee / end-user) receiving the items which state that the export is for a permitted use / an end-use as declared in the EUC before the actual export; 4. The documents submitted by the exporter must include the name, contact number and email ID of the authority signing the EUC before actual export. 5. Additional details, if any sought by DGFT. 2. Post reporting for export / re-export of items under GAEIS a. The Indian exporter shall submit post-shipment details of each export/re-export of SCOMET items under the above Categories/sub-categories under GAET for 3 years on quarterly basis (March/June/September/December) by the end of subsequent month of each quarter, in respect of exports made in the previous quarter; b. In case of re-export o....
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....ies/Sub-Categories 1C, 1D, 1E, 3D001, and 3D004 (excluding software and technology), as well as chemicals listed in Appendix 10(N) to the specified countries mentioned therein, the applicant exporter shall apply for GAEC online and upload the required details in proforma ANF-10A.] ^9[(b) i. For exports/re-exports of these items to countries not listed in Appendix 10(N), the applicant shall provide the list of other destination countries where such exports/re-exports are intended under GAEC, for suitable consideration. ii. The Indian Exporter may submit a copy of the Authorised Economic Operator(AEO) Certification or Status Holder Certificate, if available.] II. The application would be reviewed/examined for the issuance of GAEC by Inter-Ministerial Working Group (IMWG) based on the submitted application and other supporting documents submitted by the applicant exporter in the prescribed proforma including; a. Detailed description of the items that are intended to be exported under this authorisation with relevant technical details / specifications, such as model, part number, etc. to be provided (as applicable); In case of first intende....
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....r a permitted use / an end use as declared in the EUC before actual export; iii. They possess documents include the name, contact number and email id of the authority signing the EUC before actual export. iv. Additional details, if any sought by DGFT B. Post reporting for export / re-export of items under GAEC a. The Indian exporter shall submit post-shipment details of each export/ re-export of SCOMET items under the above Categories/ subcategories under GAEC, as mentioned above at II.c. (i) and within the timelines specified therein; b. Failure to do so may entail imposition of penalty and / or suspension/revocation of GAEC. C. General Conditions & Exclusions a. GAEC would not be issued in case of items to be used to design, develop, acquire, manufacture, possess, transport, transfer and / or used for chemical, biological, nuclear weapons or for missiles capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction and their delivery system; b. GAEC would not be issued for countries or entities covered under UNSC embargo or sanctions list or on assessment of proliferation concerns, or national security and foreign policy considerati....
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....nal sheet used along with the EUC, the same must be on the letterhead of the company and signed by the same person who signs the EUC. d. Undertaking on the letterhead of the firm duly signed and stamped by the authorized signatory stating the following: i. Any on-site inspection will be allowed by the applicant exporter, if required by the DGFT or authorized representatives of Government of India; ii. The applicant exporter declares that the items that are intended to be exported shall not be used for any purpose other than the purpose(s) stated in the EUC and that such use shall not be changed nor the items modified or replicated without the prior consent of the Government of India.; iii. The applicant exporter declares that subsequent to issue of export authorisation, if the licensee has been notified in writing by DGFT or if they know or has reason to believe that an item may be intended for military end use or has a potential risk of use in or diversion to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) or in delivery of their missile system, the exporter would not be eligible for GAED for export of that/those item(s) and would apply separately to DGFT for....
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....ed for countries or entities covered under UNSC embargo or sanctions list or on assessment of proliferation concerns, or national security and foreign policy considerations, etc.; c. In case of inclusion of new countries or amendment to the existing list of countries where the export is expected to be done under GAED, the applicant exporter will obtain prior permission of DGFT with relevant details; d. IMWG shall reserve the right to deny issue of GAED without assigning any reason(s). E. Validity a. GAED issued for export / re-export of SCOMET items under the above Categories / Sub Categories shall be valid for a period of Three years from the date of issue of GAED subject to subsequent post reporting(s) on quarterly basis to be reported within 30 days from the last quarter; b. GAED cannot be revalidated in terms of Paragraph 10.20 of HBP 2023. F. Suspension/Revocation GAED issued shall be liable to be suspended / revoked by the DGFT on receipt of an adverse report on proliferation concern or for non-submission of mandatory post-shipment details / reports / documents within the prescribed timelines or for non-compliance with the conditio....
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.... export control provisions of the FTDR Act, WMD Act, Customs Act, or any regulation related to SCOMET, or SCOMET authorisation on export controls issued by DGFT, a voluntary self disclosure request along with the supporting documents shall be sent to the SCOMET Division of DGFT (Hqrs), New Delhi, through e-mail ([email protected]) immediately after an export violation is discovered. Detailed procedure/guidelines in this regard will be notified by the DGFT separately. The IMWG may consider each case on merit in accordance with the provisions of the Export and Import Policy determined by the Central Government from time to time under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act 1992 and the orders issued thereunder, and may make recommendations on further action to be taken by DGFT in the specific case(s). Exporter is liable for strict action under the provisions of the FTDR Act for any violation of SCOMET policy brought to the notice of DGFT in cases other than voluntary self disclosure. 10.20 Revalidation of SCOMET Authorisation Export Authorisationfor SCOMET items may be revalidated, on merits for a period of six months at a time and maximum upto 12 months by th....
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.... subsequent meeting for approval on ex-post facto basis." 6. Substituted vide Public Notice No. 50/2024-2025 dated 10-03-2025 before it was read as, "D. Authorisation for export of same imported SCOMET items to same entity abroad under General Authorisation for Export after Repair in India (GAER) A. Export of imported SCOMET items to the same entity abroad after repair in India will be allowed on the basis of a onetime General authorisation for Export after Repair in India (GAER) subject to post reporting on quarterly basis issued by DGFT, subject to the following conditions: a. The SCOMET items were imported to a designated/authorized repair facility in India for the purpose of repair under a contract agreement/Master Service agreement (MSA); or Imported under a contract agreement between Indian exporter, entities of repair facility (if different from exporter) and entity abroad defining 'Statement of Work (SOW)'/ 'Scope of Work' including conditions for undertaking repair in India; b. The items are to be exported to the same entity and location abroad from which the item(s) has/have been imported; c. The exporter is requi....
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....conditions for undertaking repair in India. An Undertaking from the Indian exporter; An Undertaking from the applicant exporter (on the letter head of the firm duly signed and stamped by the authorized signatory) stating: a. Details of imported items to be exported after repair alongwith their SCOMET Category /Sub-category number(s), quantity, item description and ECCN of foreign country (if available) ; b. That item(s) are being exported to the same entity from which it was originally imported for repair and return purpose. c. That there has been no change to the original characteristics/specifications of the item(s) after import and no value addition has been done during the repair work; d. That the repair of defective/damaged items is allowed under the conditions of import or contractual agreement between Indian exporters and entities from which goods were imported. e. That Shipping Bills and Bill of Entry into destination country of subsequent re-exports and any other information as sought by DGFT shall be submitted to DGFT on quarterly basis. f. That items would not used for military applications or to develop, acquir....
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....tice No. 04/2025-2026 dated 06-05-2025 before it was read as, "10.10 Issue of export authorisation for "Stock and Sale" of SCOMET items Application for grant of authorisation for bulk export of SCOMET items (excluding Category 0, Category 3A4001, Category 6 and transfer of technology under any category) from an Indian exporter to an entity abroad (hereinafter referred to as 'stockist') for subsequent transfer to the ultimate end users shall be considered by IMWG, on the following conditions: Applicability and scope of policy a. 'Stockist' refers to the entity abroad to whom the SCOMET items are originally exported by Indian principal/wholly owned subsidiary. The Stockist entity should be a subsidiary/principal company abroad of the Indian exporter; b. Export shall be permitted from the Indian parent company (applicant exporter) to its foreign subsidiary company or from the Indian subsidiary of foreign company (applicant exporter) to its foreign parent/another subsidiary of foreign parent company and; on the basis of an End Use declaration from the stockist, through the specified End User Certificate (EUC)for 'stock & sale' purpose; Note: IMWG m....
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....ntries(for export outside the country of stockist), within 3 months of every such transfer; Application for re-export to other countries (other than pre-approved) i. In respect of re-export/re-transfer of items from the stockist entity to the end users outside the country of the stockist, for which, in-principle approval has not been granted at the initial stage, the Indian exporter (stock and sale authorisation holder) shall submit application for re-export/re-transfer to SCOMET Division in DGFT (Hqrs), in ANF 10B, through email ([email protected]), after obtaining following documents from the stockist entity: (i) End-use/End-user Certificate from each link in the supply chain as per Appendix-10J(i), 10J(ii), as applicable; (ii) Purchase Order(s)/Invoice(s) or a document in lieu thereof ; (iii) Technical specifications of the product to be transferred (only if there is any value addition in the product by the stockist) j. IMWG shall consider export authorisations for allowing such re-export/retransfer based on end use/end user verification; Repeat Order cases k. Applications for export of same SCOMET items to ....


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