AUTHORISATIONS
Advance Authorisation
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What is Advance Authorisation?
The Advance Authorisation (AA) Scheme is one of the most widely used export promotion schemes under India's Foreign Trade Policy. It allows duty-free import of inputs including packaging material, fuel, oil, and catalysts — that are physically incorporated in the final export product. The scheme ensures that Indian manufacturers can source inputs at international prices (without paying import duties), making their exports globally competitive.
Basis of Issue
Advance Authorisation is issued for inputs in relation to the resultant export product on one of the following bases:
Standard Input-Output Norms (SION): SION is a sector-wise list of standardised input-output relationships. If SION exists for your export product, the application is straightforward.
Self-Declaration: For products where SION exists, exporters can also apply on the basis of their own declaration as per Para 4.07 of the Handbook of Procedures.
Applicant-Specific Prior Fixation: When SION does not exist for your export product, the Norms Committee at DGFT Headquarters fixes norms on an applicant-specific basis.
Self-Ratification Scheme: AEO-certified exporters can opt for the Self-Ratification Scheme under Para 4.07A of FTP, eliminating the need for Norms Committee approval.
Our scope of services in this scheme is:
Analysis of SION applicability for your export product
Preparing application forms as per data received.
Filing application online through EDI system.
Representation before DGFT for queries, objections, and amendments
Replying to queries if any, raised by DGFT.
Prescrutiny of Invoice / S/Bill before presentation to Customs.
Clearance of Shipment under this scheme by JNPT / Air Cargo / Mumbai Custom House from Customs if required.
Preparing statement of Import / Export item wise.
Applying for Revalidation / EO extension if required.
Applying for Invalidation / ARO in favour of Manufacturer if required.
Applying for Bondwaiver / Redemption / Surrender.
Paperwork for submission to Customs for final Waiver.
If norms not fixed than we can arrange for fixation of Norms.
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Frequently asked questions
Advance Authorisation Scheme
Q1. What is Advance Authorisation?
The Advance Authorisation (AA) Scheme is one of the most widely used export promotion schemes under India's Foreign Trade Policy. It allows duty-free import of inputs including packaging material, fuel, oil, and catalysts — that are physically incorporated in the final export product. The scheme ensures that Indian manufacturers can source inputs at international prices (without paying import duties), making their exports globally competitive.
Q2. Why Supporting manufacturer details are mandatory?
Advance Authorisation shall be issued either to a manufacturer exporter or merchant exporter tied to supporting manufacturer. Therefore if the preferred activity of the IEC is "Merchant Exporter", providing details of supporting manufacturer are mandatory.
Q3. How much minimum value addition is required for advance authorization?
Minimum value addition is required to be achieved under Advance Authorisation is 15%.
Export Products where value addition could be less than 15% are given in Appendix 4D.
In case of Tea, minimum value addition shall be 50%.
Q4. What if I'm unsure about the 'Technical characteristics' for the product to be imported/exported?
Technical detail is important information that is requested. It is necessary to fill in relevant information in this field. Please connect with the manufacturer of your product for more details on this.
Q5. Can an Exporter avail QCO Exemption under Advance Authorisation?
Yes but first Import Condition Applicable and option to be specified at time of Application of Advance Authorisation.
Q6. Where QCO Exemption allowed for old Licence issued prior Public Notice No 47 Dt. 07.03.2024?
No an Exporter has to apply for new Advance Licence with QCO Exemption.
Q7. Which ministries have given / allowed QCO Exemption?
Till date following ministries has sanctioned QCO Exemption under Advance Authorisation
Ministry of Steel
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Ministry of Textiles
Ministry of Mines
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC)
Ministry of Heavy Industries.
For applicable policy, forms and current requirements: DGFT Foreign Trade Policy · DGFT application help. Eligibility and filing requirements are assessed for the relevant transaction and policy period.
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