Ministry of Commerce and Industry Directorate General of Foreign Trade

Amendments to Para 2.91 and 2.93 of HBP inline with the Implementation of the eCertificate of Origin System

Issue Date: 27 January 2025 Published: 28 January 2025

Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-28012025-260525 Download PDF

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Core Purpose

Amends Handbook of Procedures 2023 to implement eCertificate of Origin system and revise procedures for non-preferential certificates of origin.

Detailed Summary

This public notice issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announces amendments to paragraphs 2.91 and 2.93 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023, effective immediately. These changes are in line with the implementation of the eCertificate of Origin system. Key revisions include making online application mandatory for Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin (CoO) through the DGFT website to enlisted agencies, requiring digital upload of invoice and packing list with applications, and setting a fee of ₹200 per certificate inclusive of attestation. The notice also details procedures for issuing eCoOs, handling corrections, and provisions for back-to-back CoOs for non-Indian origin goods, emphasizing documentary evidence for foreign origin and explicit mention of the country of origin on back-to-back CoOs.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-28012025-260525 EXTRAORDINARY PART I-Section 1 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 30] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025/MAGHA 7, 1946 698 GI/2025 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) PUBLIC NOTICE New Delhi, the 27th January, 2025 No. 43/2024-25 Subject: Amendments to Para 2.91 & 2.93 of HBP, inline with the Implementation of the eCertificate of Origin System-reg. F.No. 01/02/82/AM-19/EDI-Part(1)).—In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Chapter 2 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023 with immediate effect: 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