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....ion 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 List (i.e. items under Category 6A007, 6A008)] irre....
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....on 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-SCOMET items for dual use (Catch-all controls) If the exporter has been notified in writing by D....
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....ments, 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 nominated by Chairman/DGFT (not below the rank of Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade/Under Secretary) and such cases shall be brought before IMWG in its subsequent me....
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....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 permitted against repeat export authorisations shall be commensurate with the operational capacity of the end user in respect of the relevant product, as certified by the end user. A certificate to this effect from the end....
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....mpany 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) to which the items imported from India would be exported by the stockist; iv. Purchase Order(s)/Invoice(s) or a document in lieu thereof; v. Technical specifications of the product(s); vi. Copy of Internal Compliance Program (if applicant exporter/ stockist entity has one) vii. Copy of AEO certi....
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....timate 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)/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 authorizations for allowing such re-export/re-transfer based on end-use/end- user verification; Repeat Order cases k. Applications for export of same SCOMET items to same stockist entity, and re-export/re....
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.... 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, agency1 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; (e) No Export Authorisation would be granted if the initial export authorisation has been suspended, modified or revoked by the exporting country; (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; and (g) No 'End Use' and 'End Use Certificate' would be required; (h) The application is accompanied with relevant documents as prescribed in Appendix 10D; (i) Legal Undertaking on the....
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....thorisation 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 SCOMET license, shall be approved by Chairman IMWG, without any consultation with IMWG members. However, in cases of export to/through a new entity (consignee), approval will be granted by Chairman, IMWG after verification of the credentials of the new foreign entity(ies) through which the item(s) are to be exported. iii. Return of item(s)after repair/replacement and post-reporting compliance: (a) 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 (in case of replacement);; (b) In case the defective/damaged item(s)cannot be imported due to any reason (bey....
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....e 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 entities0 and Repair supply chain1 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 Subsidiary of the foreign parent of the Indian Company. 1Repair supply chain means (i) Authorized Vendor (ii) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with whom Indian company has a Master Service Agreement/Electronic Manufacturer Service agreement/Contract Agreement defining conditions of undertaking repair in India. A. Export of imported SCOMET items to the related entities0 and repair supply chain1 in the foreign country after repair in India will be allowed on the basis of a one-time General authorization 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 facil....
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.... 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 (if applicable) issued by the foreign country for original import of the items to India; b. Documentary proof and/or self-declaration that the item exempted from license requirement or place under no license requirement for India. c. Bill of Entry (first time) 2. Proof of obligation for repair of defective/damaged items: Contract agreement and/or 'Statement of Work (SOW)'/ Master Service agreement (MSA) between Indian exporter and with the entity abroad/Direct subsidiary/Parent of the Indian Company or another subsidiary of the foreign parent of the Indian Company/Authorised Vendor/Original Equipment manufacturer having EMS agreement/Master service agreement/ contract with Indian Company from (which the goods were imported initially) defining conditions for undertaking repair in India 3. An Undertaking from the Indian ....
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....), 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. D. Suspension / Revocation GAER 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 reports /documents within the prescribed timelines, or for non-compliance with the conditions of this Public Notice. E. General conditions i. GAER 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; ii. GAER would not be issued for countries or entities covered under UNSC embargo/sanctions or on assessment of proliferation concerns, or national security and foreign policy considerations, etc.; iii. DGFT shall reserve the right to deny issuance of GAER or recall GAER. F. Applications for grant of General authorizations for export to the same entity from g....
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....g the credentials of the event/organizer; ii. Return of item(s) and post-reporting compliance: (a) Exported items shall be brought back to India within 90 days after the event gets over or within the extended time, as allowed by the DGFT; (b) Bill of Entry confirming the return back of such SCOMET item(s) to India shall be intimated by the licensee to the DGFT(Hqrs) in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I of Appendix 10K) duly signed in ink and stamped by the authorised signatory. (B) Authorisation for export of imported SCOMET items after participation in demo/display/ exhibition/tenders/RFP/RFQ/NIT in India Application for grant of authorisation for export of imported SCOMET items (other than those under Category 0, 1, 2 and 6 or 'Technology' or 'Software' in any category) to the entity from which it has been originally imported or to its OEM (including agency authorized by OEM), after Demo/Display/ Exhibition/tender/RFP/RFQ/NIT, shall be considered by Chairman IMWG, on the following conditions: a) The SCOMET item(s) were imported in India for the purpose of demo/display/exhibition/tender/RFP/RFQ/NIT under a contract agreement between Indian exporter and supplier/OEM(incl....
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....cence/cancellation of order for intended items and undertaking from the applicant firm; (e) Re-export/return of items due to reasons such as obsolescence 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. ii. Applications for grant of authorisations for export to the entity from which it was originally 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 re-export/return to an entity other than the OEM (including agencies authorized by OEM), 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. iii. All such authorisations shall be brought before IMWG in its subsequent meeting for confirmation of approval, on ex-post facto basis. 10.15 Global Authorisation for Intra-Company Transfers (GAICT) of SCOMET Items including /Software/Technology A. Scope and Eligibility: Pre-export authorisation will not be required, for export and/or re-export of....
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....d by the foreign subsidiary of Indian company / foreign parent company / another subsidiary of foreign parent company, as the case may be; d. The applicant exporter furnishes either a certified/approved Internal Compliance Programme (ICP) or demonstrates compliance to the ICP of the foreign parent company or ICP certified by the Compliance Manager of the company or certified by any Government agency such as Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) scheme etc. e. The exporter agrees to allow on-site inspection, if required by the DGFT or authorized representatives of Government of India; f. No export authorisation would be granted for UNSC sanctioned destinations or countries; g. No export authorisation shall be granted to an exporter specified at (i) above if they have come to adverse notice previously; h. The exporter is granted a Global Authorisation for Intra-Company Transfers (GAICT) as per procedure mentioned in para 10.15 B below. B. Procedure for grant of Global Authorisation for Intra-Company Transfers (GAICT) Filing and Assessment of Application a. In respect of export/re-export of SCOMET items including software and technology,the applicant exporter shall submit an....
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.... that/those item(s) and would apply separately to DGFT for a fresh authorisation in terms of regular policy. [Refer Para 10.05 of HBP]. viii. The Company must ensure that: a. They shall submit original End User Certificate in the prescribed format within 30 days of filing application and in case of subsequent exports, within 30 days of delivery at destination point, after issue of export authorisation; b. They have Agreement/purchase order, excerpt of contract from entity (consignee) receiving the items which states the export is for a permitted use; c. The documents include the name & contact number and email id of the authority signing the EUC. ix. A precise and clear contract /service agreement/ Purchase order has to be furnished indicating item description in case of third party involvement in the supply chain (if applicable) x. Additional details, if any, sought by DGFT C. Post reporting for re-export of items/software/technology under GAICT a. The Indian exporter shall submit post-shipment details of each transfer/consignment of exports of SCOMET items/software/technology under GAICT to the SCOMET Division of DGFT (Hqrs), New Delhi, through online system on DGFT....
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....a) GAICT issued for intra-company transfers of SCOMET items including software and technology shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of issue of GAICT; b) GAICT cannot be revalidated in terms of Paragraph 10.20 of HBP of FTP. H. Suspension / Revocation GAICT issued shall be liable to be suspended by the DGFT on receipt of intimation about initiation of any inquiry from the country concerned or from any domestic agency. GAICT shall be revoked on receipt of an adverse report on proliferation concern or for non-submission of mandatory reports/documents within the prescribed timelines or for non-compliance of any of the condition of this policy. 3[10.15(I): General Authorization for Export of Telecommunication-related items under SCOMET Category 8A5 Part 1 (GAET) Export of indigenous/imported SCOMET items (Telecommunication items under SCOMET Category 8A5 Part 1) will be allowed based on a one-time General Authorization (GAET) subject to the following conditions: 1. Policy & Eligibility: SCOMET authorization will not be required, for the export and/or reexport of Telecommunication items (excluding technology and software) under SCOMET Category 8A5 Part I....
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....r any mis-declaration. v. Certified/Approved Internal Compliance Programme by the Compliance Manager of the Company. vi. Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) T2 Certification of CBIC. vii, In case of re-export of imported items, the following additional documents have to be submitted: (i) Proof of import of the item(s): * Documentary proof that the item(s) originally imported, match with intended item(s) of re-export; * Bill of entry containing details of the items to be re-exported; * Export License (if applicable) or any other documents showing that export regulation of the country of export does not have any restriction on reexport from India; * 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; * Purchase order viii. After issuance of GAET authorization and before actual export, the applicant exporter must ensure the following: 1. They shall notify the relevant government authorities in the online portal of DGFT, on quarterly basis of such export in the prescribed format [Aayat Niryat Form (ANF)- 10H], along with the End-Use Ce....
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....ent to the existing list of countries where the export is expected to be done under GAET the applicant exporter will obtain prior permission of DGFT with relevant details; d. IMWG shall reserve the right to deny the issue of GAET without assigning any reason(s) 5. Validity a. GAET issued for export / re-export of SCOMET items under the above Categories / Sub Categories shall be valid for Three years from the date of issue of GAET subject to subsequent post reporting(s) on quarterly basis to be reported within 30 days from the last quarter; b. GAET cannot be revalidated in terms of Paragraph 10.20 of HBP 2023. 6. Suspension/Revocation: GAET 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 non-compliance with the conditions of the proposed policy.] 4[10.15(II): General Authorization for Export of Information Security items under SCOMET Category 8A5 Part 2 Export of indigenous SCOMET items (Information Security items under SCOMET Category 8A5 Part 2) will be allowed based on a one-time General Auth....
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.... for GAEIS for export of that/those item(s) and would apply separately to DGFT for a fresh authorization in terms of regular policy. 4. Action will be taken against the exporter under FT (D & R) Act, 1992 for any mis-declaration. v. Certified/Approved Internal Compliance Programme by the Compliance Manager of the Company. vi. Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) T2 Certification of CBIC. vii. In case of re-export of imported items, the following additional documents have to be submitted (i) Proof of import of the item(s): * Documentary proof that the item(s) originally imported, match with intended item(s) of re-export, * Bill of entry containing details of the items to be re-exported; * Export License (if applicable) or any other documents showing that export regulation of the country of export does not have any restriction on re- export from India; * 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; * Purchase order viii. After issuance of GAEIS authorization and before actual export, the applicant exporter must ensu....
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....issued 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 GAEIS the applicant exporter will obtain prior permission from DGFT with relevant details, d. IMWG shall reserve the right to deny the issuance of GAEIS without assigning any reason(s). 5. Validity I. GAEIS issued for export / re-export of SCOMET items under the above Categories / Sub Categories shall be valid for Three years from the date of issue of GAEIS subject to subsequent post reporting(s) on a quarterly basis to be reported within 30 days from the last quarter; ll. GAEIS cannot be revalidated in terms of Paragraph 10.20 of HBP 2023. 6. Suspension / Revocation GAEIS 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 non-compliance with the conditions of the prop....
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....r transfer/export/re-export under GAEC to the list of applicable countries specified in the Appendix 10(N) will be for civilian end use only;] 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 their missile system, the exporter would not be eligible for GAEC for export of that/those item(s) and would apply separately to DGFT for a fresh authorisation in terms of regular policy. iv. Action will be taken against the exporter under FT (D & R) Act, 1992 for any mis-declaration. c. After issuance of GAEC authorisation and before actual export, the applicant exporter must ensure the following: i. They shall notify the relevant government authorities in the online portal of DGFT, within 30 days of such export in the prescribed format [Aayat Niryat Form ANF 10A along with the End-Use Certificate (EUC) in the prescribed proforma [Appendix 10J (i) or (ii), as per applicability] and a copy of the bill of entry into the....
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....ing conditions: I. The applicant exporter shall submit an application for getting a onetime license under GAED through online SCOMET portal and attach information in proforma-ANF 10G; II. The application would be reviewed/examined for the issuance of GAED by Inter-Ministerial Working Group (IMWG) based on the submitted application and other supporting documents submitted by the applicant exporter in the prescribed Performa including; a. Detailed description of the items that are intended to be exported under this authorization with relevant technical details / specifications,- including payloads such as model, part number, other parameters of the drones such as Payload capacity, Altitude, Range, Endurance. Speed, Communication type (Encrypted or Unencrypted, GPRS or satellite based), Accuracy, etc.to be provided (as applicable); b. The list of countries where the export is expected to be done under GAED is to be provided by the applicant at the time of submission of application. c. The EUCs in prescribed Performa [Appendix 10 J (i)] are to be filled by all the entities involved in the chain of supply e.g. foreign buyer / consignee / end user / intermediary (ies) on the le....
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....ore actual export; iii. The submitting documents by exporter must 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 GAED a. The Indian exporter shall submit post-shipment details of each export/ re-export of SCOMET items under the above Categories/ sub-categories under GAED for 3 years, 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 GAED. C. 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 GAED issued by DGFT. D. General Conditions & Exclusions a. GAED would not be issued in case of items to be used to design, develop, acquire, manufacture, possess, transport, transfer and / or used for military applications, explosives, chemical, biological, nuclear weapons or for missiles capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction and their delivery system; b. GAED wou....
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.... valid for a period of 5(five) years from the date of issue of GAEC subject to subsequent post reporting(s) on quarterly basis to be reported within 30 days from the last quarter; 4 SCOMET Authorisation issued under GAER Policy GAER issued for export of imported SCOMET items after repair shall be valid for a period of 1 year from the date of issue of GAER subject to subsequent post reporting(s) within 30 days from such export. 10.18 Record Keeping Every SCOMET export authorisation holder (including for GAICT and GAEC) shall maintain all the relevant records, including all the documents submitted while making an application for SCOMET Authorisation, in manual or electronic form, for a period of 5 years or till validity of export authorisation, whichever is higher, from the date of export or import, as applicable. 10.19 Voluntary Self Disclosure of export of dual use items DGFT encourages voluntary self disclosures of failure to comply with the export control provisions, and supports raising awareness among exporters to avoid any incidents of non-compliance. In case, any exporter fails to comply with the export control provisions of the FTDR Act, WMD Act, Customs Act, or any r....
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....ories of 1C, 1D,1E, 3D001 and 3D004 (excluding software and technology), the applicant exporter shall submit an application for GAEC through online SCOMET portal and attach information in proforma -ANF 10A;" "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.;" 2. Inserted vide Public Notice No. 19/2023 dated 23-06-2023 3. Inserted vide Public Notice No. 52/2023 dated 27-03-2024 4. Inserted vide Public Notice No. 53/2023 dated 27-03-2024 5. Substituted vide Public Notice No. 17/2024 dated 14-08-2024 before it was read as, "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, authorisation shall be issued with the approval of Chairman, IMWG and the case shall be brought before IMWG in its subsequent meeting for approval on ex-post facto basis." 6. Substituted vide Public Notice No. 50/2024-2025 dated 10-03....
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....cate' would be required; k. GAER issued for specific item and specific entity(buyer/end user) shall not be applicable incase the re-export is of a different imported item or to a different entity or Authorised OEM. In such cases, either a new GAER authorisation may be applied or application may be filed under Para 10.12(D) of HBP. B. Documents Required for GAER 1. Proof of import of the item(s): a. Export License (if applicable) issued by the foreign country for original import of the items to India; b. Documentary proof and/or self declaration that the item exempted from license requirement or place under no license requirement for India. c. Bill of Entry (first time) 2. Proof of obligation for repair of defective/damaged items: Contract agreement and/or 'Statement of Work (SOW)'/ Master Service agreement (MSA) between Indian exporter and with the entity abroad (from which the goods were imported initially) defining 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....
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.... destruction and their delivery system; ii. GAER would not be issued for countries or entities covered under UNSC embargo/ sanctions or on assessment of proliferation concerns, or national security and foreign policy considerations, etc.; iii. DGFT shall reserve the right to deny issuance of GAER or recall GAER without assigning any reason(s). F. Applications for grant of General authorisations for export to the same entity from goods were imported shall be approved by Chairman IMWG, without any consultation with IMWG members after the first export/shipment. In exceptional cases, consultation with IMWG may be done prior to issuance of GAER, incase required. G. All such authorisations shall be brought before IMWG in its subsequent meeting for confirmation of approval, on ex-post facto basis." 7. Substituted vide Public Notice 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 abro....
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....n independent sovereign entity which is a distinct national entity in political geography. Hence, transfers within an economic union or a customs union would not qualify as "same country transfers"; Post-reporting for same country transfer and re-export to pre-approved countries by the stockist h. In case of sale/transfer by the stockist within the same country and for reexport/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 (Hqrs) 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 authorisation holder) shall submit application for re-export/re-....