Procedure for authorization for Export-after-Repair released by DGFT

New Delhi, Oct 17 (KNN) The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended Handbook of Procedures (HBP) of FTP 2015-20 for including procedure for general authorization for export after repair in India (GAER).

Subject to various conditions the export of imported Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies (SCOMET) items to the same entity abroad after repair in India will be allowed on the basis of a one-time GAER subject to post-reporting on a quarterly basis.

DGFT has listed total 11 conditions which includes that the SCOMET items were imported to a designated/authorized repair facility in India for the purpose of repair under a contract agreement/Master Service.

The exporter is also required to provide a Bill of Entry for the imported item while applying for GAER for the first shipment.

Some of the documents required for GAER 1 include proof of import of the item(s), proof of obligation for repair of defective/damaged items and an undertaking from the Indian exporter, said the notification.

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 (Hqrs), New Delhi, via E-mail (scomet-dgft@nic.in ) 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.

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.

Failure to do so may entail imposition of penalty and/or suspension/revocation of GAER and action as per FTDR Act.

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.

GAER cannot be re-validated in terms of Paragraph 2.80 of HBP of FTP 2015-20. (KNN Bureau)