The DGFT issued Trade Notice No. 17/2025-26 dated October 31, 2025, invites stakeholder feedback on draft amendments to Para 10.04(a) of the HBP 2023 concerning the unified Aayat Niryat Form for SCOMET export authorisation applications. Exporters, industry bodies, and experts may submit comments within 30 days of this notice’s issuance via email to scomet-dgft@nic.in.
Reference is drawn to Para 10.04(a) of Chapter 10 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023, which outlines the application format for obtaining authorisation for export of SCOMET items from an Indian exporter to an entity abroad under the applicable SCOMET Policy provisions.
In pursuance of Para 1.07A of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, which mandates stakeholder consultation in formulation or amendment of the Foreign Trade Policy and its related procedures, draft amendments to Para 10.04(a) of the HBP 2023 have been prepared and are enclosed as Annexure to this Trade Notice. This Directorate invites views, suggestions, comments and feedback on the proposed amendments from all relevant stakeholders, including exporters, industry associations and subject-matter experts.
Stakeholders are requested to submit their proposals / recommendations / inputs to this Directorate within 30 days from the date of issuance of this Trade Notice. Submissions may be made by email to: scomet-dgft@nic.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/2025/11/Trade-Notice-17-ANF-10A.pdf
