Inviting comments/suggestions on Amendment in Para 2.93 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023 - Rules of Origin (Non-Preferential)

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....Non-Preferential) - reg. Kind attention is drawn to the continued efforts of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to facilitate trade and business through timely review and amendment of the Foreign Trade Policy and related procedures in line with evolving trade requirements and stakeholder needs. 2. In this context, it is proposed to amend Para 2.93 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023, Rules of Origin (Non-Preferential). The proposed amendment seeks to comprehensively prescribe the Rules of Origin (Non-Preferential) for both exports and imports. 3. The proposed draft Public Notice amending Para 2.93 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023 - Rules of Origin (Non-Preferential) is placed at Annexure-I. 4. In regard to the ab....

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....ing in India (Non-Preferential) only if the imported inputs undergo the processing/operations that exceed the following: (i) simple operations consisting of removal of dust, sifting or screening, sorting, classifying, matching (including the making-up of sets of articles), washing, painting, cutting; (ii) changes of packing and breaking up and assembly of consignments; (iii) simple cutting, slicing and repacking or placing in bottles, flasks, bags, boxes, fixing on cards or boards, and all other simple packing operations; (iv) operations to ensure the preservation of products in good condition during transport and storage (such as drying, freezing, keeping in brine, ventilation, spreading out, chilling, p....

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....gencies authorised to issue Non-Preferential CoOs for exports (i) The issuing agency would ensure that goods are of Indian origin as per criteria defined at para (a) above before granting an eCoO (Non-Preferential). The certificate shall be issued as per the format specified at Annexure-II of Appendix 2E. (ii) Any correction in an existing eCoO may be requested online as an in-lieu CoO application to the issuing agency. (iii) Any agency desirous of enlistment under Appendix-2E may submit its application as per Annexure-I to Appendix 2E to DGFT. (e) Non-Preferential - Self-Certification: Manufacturer exporters who are also Status Holders shall be eligible to self-certify their goods as originating from India, if....