The DGFT issued Trade Notice No. 03/2025-2026 dated April 23, 2025 regarding the inputs on Amendments for Export of SCOMET Items for ‘Testing and Evaluation’ purposes.
Reference is drawn to Para 10.08(vi) of Foreign Trade Policy 2023 which outlines the policy for Temporary export of SCOMET items for demo/display/exhibition/tenders/ RFP/RFQ/NIT abroad or for return abroad after demo/ display/ exhibition/ tenders/ RFP/ RFQ/ NIT etc. in India and related procedures under Para 10.13 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023.
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 10.08(vi) of FTP 2023 and subsequent changes in 10.13 of HBP 2023 have been formulated for enabling export of SCOMET items for ‘Testing and Evaluation’ purposes, 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 can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Trade-Notice-No-32025-2026.pdf
