New rules allow Advance Authorisation holders, EOU, and SEZ to import items under Quality Control Orders exemption. EO period now 180 days.

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....The notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade enables import of inputs under Quality Control Orders (QCOs) by Advance Authorisation holders, EOU, and SEZ. Amendments u/s 3 and 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, along with FTP, 2023, modify the Export Obligation period for QCO-exempt textile and chemical products. This exempts inputs from QCOs and includes Ministry of Textiles and DCPC products. EO period is limited to 180 days from import clearance. DCPC is notified in FTP, 2023. Approval by Minister of Commerce & Industry.....