The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended Chapter 10 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) for 2023. This amendment extends SCOMET Authorisation-based facilitation to eligible 4-Star and 5-Star Status Holders. Additionally, the validity of the General Authorisation for Export after Repair in India (GAER) has been extended.
This change affects exporters who deal with SCOMET items, particularly those with 4-Star and 5-Star status. The extension of GAER validity could streamline the process for exporting repaired goods from India. However, the specific impact on different sectors or commodities is not detailed in the notice.
1) Open the official notice here
2) Check whether your CTH, documents or policy line is touched
3) Ask Neo's CHA before changing Bill of Entry or Shipping Bill practice