The DGFT issued Trade Notice No. 33/2024-25 dated March 12, 2025, seeking inputs on draft amendments to Para 10.10 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023 regarding export authorization for “Stock and Sale” of SCOMET items. The draft amendments are enclosed as an Annexure. Stakeholders, including exporters and industry associations, are invited to submit views and feedback within 10 days via email to scomet-dgft@gov.in. This notice is issued in line with Para 1.07A of FTP 2023.
Reference is drawn to Para 10.10 of Chapter 10 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023, which outlines provisions for granting authorization for bulk export of SCOMET items from an Indian exporter to an entity abroad (‘stockist’) for subsequent transfer to the ultimate end users.
In line with Para 1.07A of FTP 2023, which provides for consultation with stakeholders during the formulation or amendment of Foreign Trade Policy, draft amendments to Para 10.10 of HBP 2023 have been formulated and are enclosed as an Annexure to this Trade Notice. This Directorate invites views, suggestions, comments, and feedback from relevant stakeholders, including exporters, industry associations, and experts on the proposed amendments.
Stakeholders are requested to submit proposals, recommendations, or inputs to this Directorate for examination within 10 days from the issuance of this Trade Notice. Submissions may be made via email to scomet-dgft@gov.in.
This Trade Notice is issued with the approval of the competent authority in accordance with the provisions of Para 1.07A of FTP 2023.
The Trade Notice along with the Draft can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Trade-Notice-no.332024-2025-for-public-domain.pdf
