| Advance Authorisation | 4.1.3 | Advance Authorisation can be issued either to a manufacturer 
		exporter or a merchant exporter tied to supporting manufacturer(s). 
		However, advance authorisation under paragraph 4.7A of HBP. v1 (for 
		pharmaceutical products manufactured through Non-Infringing (NI) 
		process) shall be issued to Manufacturer exporter only.” 
 Advance Authorisation shall be issued for:
 
 i) Physical exports (including exports to SEZ); and / or
 
 ii) Intermediate supplies; and / or
 
 iii) Supply of goods to the categories mentioned in paragraph 8.2 (b), 
		(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (i) and (j) of FTP;
 
 iv) Supply of ‘stores’ on board of foreign going vessel / aircraft 
		subject to condition that there is specific SION in respect of item(s) 
		supplied.
 
 2. The Background & effect of this amendment:
 
 Advance authorisation scheme allows access to duty free inputs required 
		to manufacture the export product. Inputs and its quantities are allowed 
		either as per Standard Input Output Norms (SION) or adhoc norms, based 
		on average consumption data of the relevant industry.
 
 There are certain manufacturing processes covered under Process Patents. 
		Therefore, benefit of SION or Adhoc norms for such products (which are 
		still under Process Patent, but product patent of which has expired) 
		cannot be availed by manufacturer, other than the Patent holder. Such 
		manufacturer, who wish to manufacture and export the product through a 
		Non-infringing (NI) Process may require inputs and input quantities, 
		other than that prescribed as per existing norms (SION or adhoc norms). 
		Hence it has been decided to:
 
 (a) Incorporate a new provision as paragraph 4.7A in HBP v1, within the 
		scope of advance authorisation scheme, to allow this facility to 
		pharmaceutical sector, subject to fulfilment of certain specified 
		conditions.
 
 (b) Further, since this facility shall be available to manufacturer 
		exporters only and not to the merchant exporters tied to supporting 
		manufacturer, paragraph 4.1.3 of FTP has been amended as stated at Sl. 
		No. 1 above.
 
 Vide DGFT NOTIFICATION No 22(RE-2010)/2009-2014 DT. 14-02-2011
 
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 An Advance Authorisation is issued to allow duty free import of 
		inputs, which are physically incorporated in export product
 (making normal allowance for wastage). In addition, fuel, oil, energy, 
		catalysts which are consumed / utilised to obtain export product, may 
		also be allowed. DGFT, by means of Public Notice, may exclude any 
		product(s) from purview of Advance Authorisation.
 
 Duty free import of mandatory spares upto 10% of CIF value of 
		Authorisation which are required to be exported / supplied with
 resultant product are allowed under Advance Authorisation. Advance 
		Authorisations are issued for inputs and export items given under SION. 
		These can also be issued on the basis of Adhoc norms or self declared 
		norms as per para 4.7 of HBP v1.
 
 Advance Authorisation can be issued either to a manufacturer exporter or 
		merchant exporter tied to supporting manufacturer(s) for:
 
 i) Physical exports (including exports to SEZ); and/ or ii) Intermediate 
		supplies; and /or
 
 iii) Supply of goods to the categories mentioned in paragraph 8.2 (b), 
		(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (i) and (j) of FTP ;
 
 iv) Supply of ‘stores’ on board of foreign going vessel / aircraft 
		subject to condition that there is specific SION in respect of item(s) 
		supplied.
 
 In addition, in respect of supply of goods to specified projects 
		mentioned in paragraph 8.2 (d), (e), (f), (g) and (j) of FTP, an Advance 
		Authorisation can also be availed by sub-contractor to such project 
		provided name of sub contractor(s) appears in main contract.
 
 Such Authorisation can also be issued for supplies made to United 
		Nations Organisations or under Aid Programme of the United Nations or 
		other multilateral agencies and which are paid for in free foreign 
		exchange.
 
 However, Advance Authorization for import of raw sugar, can be issued 
		either to a manufacturer exporter or merchant exporter tied to 
		supporting manufacturer(s). Exports can also be made by procurement of 
		white sugar from any other factory(ies). This provision shall be 
		applicable for exports from 17.2.2009.
 
 
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		|  | 4.1.4 | Advance Authorisations are exempted from payment of basic customs 
		duty, additional customs duty, education cess, anti- dumping duty and 
		safeguard duty, if any. However, imports for supplies covered under 
		paragraph 8.2 (h) & (i) will not be exempted from payment of
		applicable anti-dumping and safeguard duty, if any. | 
	
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		|  | 4.1.5 | Advance Authorisation and / or materials imported thereunder will be 
		with actual user condition. It will not be transferable even after 
		completion of export obligation. However, Authorisation holder will have 
		option to dispose off product manufactured out of duty free inputs once 
		export obligation is completed. In case where CENVAT credit facility on 
		inputs have been availed for the exported goods, even after completion 
		of export obligation, the goods imported against Advance Authorisation 
		shall be utilized only in the manufacture of dutiable goods whether 
		within the same factory or outside (by a supporting manufacturer), for 
		which the authorisation holder shall produce a certificate from either 
		the jurisdictional Central Excise Supdt. or Chartered Accountant, at the 
		option of the exporter, at the time of filing application for EODC to RA 
		concerned. However, the actual user condition shall not be applicable in 
		case of raw sugar to be imported from 17.2.2009, till 3 0.09.2009 under 
		Advance Authorization Scheme. 
 Further the manufacturing wastes/scrap, as allowed, can be disposed off 
		with the payment of applicable duty before fulfilment of export 
		obligation.
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		|  | 4.1.6 | Advance Authorisation necessitates exports with a minimum value 
		addition of 15%, except for items specified in Appendix 11B of HBP v1 and for items in Gems & Jewellery sector, for which value 
		addition would be as per paragraph 4A.2.1 of HBP v.1. Exports to SEZ 
		Units / supplies to Developers / Co- developers, irrespective of 
		currency of realization, would also be covered.
 
 For physical exports for which payments are not received in freely 
		convertible currency, same shall be subject to value addition as 
		specified in Appendix-11 of HBP v1.
 
 In case of Authorisation for import of Tea, minimum value addition under 
		Advance Authorisation shall be 50%.
 
 Similarly, in case of spices {covered by Chapter 9 of ITC(HS)}, duty 
		free import of spices shall be permitted only for value addition 
		purposes like crushing / grinding / sterilization or for manufacture of 
		oils and oleoresins and not for simple cleaning, grading, re-packing 
		etc.
 
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		|  | 4.1.7 | Advance Authorisation shall be issued in accordance with Policy and 
		procedure in force on Authorisation issue date. | 
	
		|  |  | Validity period of Advance Authorisation for import shall be as 
		prescribed in HBP v1. | 
	
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		| Free of Cost 
		Supply by Foreign Buyer | 4.1.8 | Facility of Advance Authorisation shall also be available where some 
		or all inputs are supplied free of cost to exporter by foreign buyer. | 
	
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		|  |  | In such cases, for calculation of value addition, notional value of 
		free of cost inputs along with value of other dutyfree inputs shall be 
		taken into consideration. However, if all inputs are supplied free of 
		cost, exporter shall also have option to follow provision prescribed by 
		DoR. | 
	
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		| Export Obligation | 4.1.9 | Period for fulfillment of export obligation under Advance 
		Authorisation shall be as prescribed in HBP v1. | 
	
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		| Provision for BIFR units | 4.1.9 | Any firm / company registered with BIFR or any firm/ company 
		acquiring a unit, which is under BIFR shall be allowed Export Obligation 
		Period (EOP) extension as per rehabilitation package prepared, subject 
		to approval of BIFR or 5 years if not specified, without payment of 
		composition fee. | 
	
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		|  |  | Above provisions apply also to SSI units as per rehabilitation 
		scheme of concerned State government. | 
	
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		| Advance 
		Authorisation for Annual Requirement | 4.1.10 | Advance Authorisation can also be issued for annual requirement. | 
	
		|  |  | Status Certificate holder and all other categories of exporters 
		having past export performance (in preceding two years) shall be 
		entitled for Advance Authorisation for
		Annual Requirement. | 
	
		|  |  | Entitlement in terms of CIF value of imports shall be upto 300% of 
		the FOB value of physical export and / or FOR value of deemed export in 
		preceding licensing year or Rs 1 crore, whichever is higher. | 
	
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		| Advance Release Orders (ARO) and Invalidation Letter | 4.1.11 | Holder of Advance Authorisation, Advance Authorisation for Annual 
		Requirement and Duty Free Import Authorisation intending to source inputs from indigenous sources 
		/ State Trading Enterprises, in lieu of direct import, has option to 
		source them either against Advance Release Order (ARO) or Invalidation 
		letter denominated in free foreign exchange / Indian rupees.However, 
		supplies may be obtained against Authorisation from EOU / EHTP / BTP / 
		STP / SEZ units, without conversion into ARO or Invalidation letter.
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		|  |  | Transferee of DFIA shall also be eligible for ARO /invalidation 
		letter facility. | 
	
		|  |  | Validity period of ARO shall be as prescribed in HBP v1. | 
	
		| Back-to-Back Inland 
		Letter of Credit | 4.1.12 | Holder of Advance Authorisation, Advance Authorisation for Annual 
		Requirement and DFIA may, instead of applying for an ARO or Invalidation 
		letter, avail of the facility of Back-to-Back Inland Letter of Credit in 
		accordance with procedure specified in HBP v1. | 
	
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		| Prohibited Items | 4.1.13 | Prohibited items of imports mentioned in ITC(HS) shall not be 
		imported under Advance Authorisation / DFIA.Further items reserved for 
		imports by STEs cannot be imported against Advance Authorisation / DFIA. 
		However those items can be procured from STEs against ARO or 
		Invalidation letter. | 
	
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		|  |  | STEs are also allowed to sell goods on High Sea Sale basis to 
		holders of Advance Authorisation / DFIA holder. | 
	
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		|  |  | In addition, STEs are permitted to issue “No Objection Certificate 
		(NOC)” for import by advance Authorisation/DFIA holder. Authorisation 
		Holder would be required to file Quarterly Returns of imports effected 
		against such NOC to concerned STE and STE would submit half-yearly 
		import figures of such imports to concerned administrative Department 
		for monitoring with a copy endorsed to DGFT. | 
	
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		|  |  | Similarly prohibited items of exports mentioned in ITC(HS) shall not 
		be exported under Advance Authorisation / DFIA scheme. Export of 
		restricted items shall be subject to all conditionalities or 
		requirements of Export Authorisation or permission, as may be required,
		under Schedule II of ITC (HS). | 
	
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		| Admissibility of Drawback | 4.1.14 | In case of an Advance Authorisation, drawback shall be available 
		for any duty paid material, whether imported or indigenous, used in 
		goods exported, as per drawback rate fixed by DoR, Ministry of Finance 
		(Directorate of Drawback). Drawback allowed shall be mentioned in 
		Authorisation. | 
	
	
		| Scheme | 4.2.1 | DFIA is issued to allow duty free import of inputs, fuel,oil, energy 
		sources, catalyst which are required for production of export product. 
		DGFT, by means of Public Notice, may exclude any product(s) from purview 
		of DFIA. This scheme is in force from 1st May, 2006. | 
	
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		| Entitlement | 4.4.2 | Provisions of paragraph 4 .1.3 shall be applicable in case of DFIA. 
		However, these Authorisations shall be issued only for products for 
		which Standard Input and Output Norms (SION) have been notified. | 
	
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		|  |  | In case of post export DFIA, a merchant exporter shall be required 
		to mention only name(s) and address(s) of manufacturer(s) of the export 
		product(s). Applicant is required to file application to concerned RA 
		before effecting exports under DFIA. | 
	
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		|  |  | Pre-export Authorisation shall be issued with actual user condition 
		and shall be exempted from payment of basic customs duty, additional 
		customs duty / excise duty,education cess, anti-dumping duty and 
		safeguard duty, if any. | 
	
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		|  |  | In case of actual user DFIA and where CENVAT credit facility on 
		inputs have been availed for the exported goods, even after completion 
		of export obligation, the goods imported against such DFIA shall be 
		utilized in the manufacture of dutiable goods whether within the same 
		factory or outside (by a supporting manufacturer). | 
	
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		| Import items | 4.2.3 | Provisions of paragraphs 4 .1.11 , 4 .1.12, 4 .1.13 and 4 .1.14 of 
		FTP shall be applicable for DFIA holder. | 
	
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		| Value Addition | 4.2.4 | A minimum 20% value addition shall be required for issuance of such authorisation, except for items in gems and jewellery sector, for which 
		value addition would be as per paragraph 4 A.2.1 of HBP v1. Items for 
		which higher value addition is prescribed under Advance Authorisation 
		Scheme, shall be applicable. | 
	
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		| Export Obligation | 4.2.5 | Procedure and time period related to fulfillment of Export 
		Obligation have been laid down in Chapter 4 of HBP v1. | 
	
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		| Transferability | 4.2.6 | Once export obligation has been fulfilled, request for 
		transferability of Authorisation or inputs imported against it may be 
		made before concerned RA. Once, transferability is endorsed, 
		Authorisation holder may transfer DFIA or duty free inputs, except fuel 
		and any other item(s) notified by DGFT. However, for fuel, import 
		entitlement may be transferred only to companies which have been granted 
		authorisation to market fuel by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. | 
	
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		|  |  | Once transferability is endorsed, imports / domestic procurement 
		against authorisation or transfer of imported inputs / domestically 
		procured inputs shall be subject to payment of applicable additional 
		customs duty / excise duty. While endorsing transferability, 
		authorisation would bear a note as to liability of such additional 
		customs duty / excise duty. However, in case where CENVAT facility has 
		not been availed, exemption from additional customs duty/ excise duty 
		would be available even after endorsement of transferability on DFIA. | 
	
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		|  |  | Wherever SIONs prescribe actual user condition and in case of Acetic 
		Anhydride, Ephedrine and Pseudo-Ephedrine, DFIA shall be issued with 
		actual user condition for these inputs and no transferability shall be 
		allowed for these inputs even after fulfillment of export obligation. | 
	
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		|  |  | However, for authorizations issued prior to 1 .4.2007,exemption from 
		Additional Customs Duty/ Excise Duty shall continue to be available even 
		after endorsement of transferability as provided in FTP (RE-2006). | 
	
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		| CENVAT Facility | 4.2.7 | CENVAT credit facility shall be available for inputs either imported 
		or procured indigenously. | 
	
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		| Duty Entitlement 
		Passbook Scheme | 4.3 | Objective of DEPB is to neutralise incidence of customs duty on 
		import content of export product. Component of customs duty on fuel 
		(appearing as consumable in the SION) shall also be factored in the DEPB 
		rate. Component of Special Additional Duty shall also be allowed under 
		DEPB (as brand rate) in case of non-availment of CENVAT credit. 
		Neutralisation shall be provided by way of grant of duty credit against 
		export product. | 
	
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		|  | 4.3.1 | An exporter may apply for credit, at specified percentage of FOB 
		value of exports, made in freely convertible currency. In case of supply 
		by a DTA unit to a SEZ unit/SEZ Developer/Co-Developer, an exporter may 
		apply for credit for exports made in freely convertible currency or 
		payment made from foreign currency account of SEZ Unit/SEZ 
		Developer/Co-Developer. In addition, the exporter shall also be entitled 
		for DEPB benefit in case payment is made in Indian Rupees by SEZ 
		Developer/Co-Developer for supplies received w.e.f 10.2.2006. 
 
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		|  |  | Credit shall be available against such export products and at such 
		rates as may be specified by DGFT by way of public notice. Credit may be 
		utilized for payment of Customs Duty on freely importable items and/or 
		restricted items. DEPB Scrips can also be utilized for payment of duty 
		against imports under EPCG Scheme. Further, DEPB Scrips can also be used 
		/ debited towards payment of Customs Duty in case of EO defaults for 
		Authorizations issued under Chapters 4 and 5 of this Policy. 
		However,penalty / interest shall be required to be paid in cash. 
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		|  |  | Prohibited items of exports mentioned in ITC(HS) Book (as amended 
		from time to time) shall not be entitled for DEPB credit except for the 
		exports effected under transitional facility, wherever allowed, in terms 
		of paragraph 1.5 of FTP. 
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		|  | 4.3.2 | DEPB holder shall have option to pay additional customs duty in cash 
		as well. | 
	
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		| Validity | 4.3.3 | Validity period of DEPB for import shall be as prescribed in HBP v1. | 
	
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		| Transferability
 | 4.3.4 | DEPB and / or items imported against it are freely transferable. 
		Transfer of DEPB shall however be for import at specified port, which 
		shall be the port from where exports have been made. Imports from a port 
		other than the port of export shall be allowed under TRA facility as per 
		terms and conditions of DoR notification. 
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		| Applicability 
		of Drawback | 4.3.5 | Additional customs duty / Excise Duty and Special Drawback 
		Additional Duty paid in cash or through debit under DEPB may also be 
		adjusted as CENVAT Credit or Duty Drawback as per DoR rules. | 
	
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		| Scheme for Gems 
		and Jewellery | 4A | Exporters of gems and Jewellery can import / procure and duty free 
		inputs for manufacturing. | 
	
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		| Replenishment Authorisations | 4A.1 | Exporters may obtain Replenishment (REP) Authorisations from RA in 
		accordance with procedure specified in HBP v1. | 
	
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		|  | 4A.1.1 | Replenishment authorisation may also be issued for consumables & 
		tools as per paragraph 4A.28 of HBP v1. | 
	
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		| Import of Diamonds for Certification/ Grading & re-export
 | 4A.2 | The authorized offices/agencies in India of Gemological & Institute 
		of America (GIA) or any other agency approved in this regard, shall be 
		permitted to import diamonds to their laboratories for the purpose of 
		certification/grading reports by them with a condition that the same 
		should be re-exported with the certification/grading reports issued by 
		them without any import duty, as per the procedure laid down in HBP v1. | 
	
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		| Schemes for Gold/ Silver/ Platinum
 Jewellery
 | 4A.3 | Exporters of gold / silver / platinum jewellery and 
articles thereof
Silver / Platinum may import their essential inputs such as gold, silver, 
platinum,
Jewellery mountings, findings, rough gems, precious and semi-precious stones,synthetic stones and unprocessed pearls etc. in accordance with
the procedure specified in this behalf. | 
	
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		| Nominated 
		Agencies | 4A.4 | Nominated agencies are MMTC Ltd, Handicraft and Handloom Export 
		Corporation (HHEC), State Trading Corporation (STC), the Project and Equipment Corporation (PEC) 
		of India Ltd, STCL Ltd, MSTC Ltd, Diamond India Limited (DIL), Gems & 
		Jewellery Export Promotion Council (G&J EPC)), Star Trading House (only 
		for Gems & Jewellery sector) and Premier Trading House under Paragraph 3 
		.10.2 of FTP and any other agency authorised by RBI. Exporters (except 
		EOUs and units in SEZ) may obtain gold / silver / platinum from 
		nominated agency(s).
 
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		|  |  | Procedure for import of precious metal by these agencies (other than 
		those authorized by RBI and the Gems & Jewellery units operating under 
		EOU and SEZ schemes)and the monitoring mechanism thereof shall be as per 
		the provisions laid down in HBP v1 in this regard. 
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		|  |  | A bank authorised by RBI is allowed export of gold scrap for 
		refining and import standard gold bars as per RBI guidelines. 
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		| Items of Export | 4A.5 | Following items, if exported, would be eligible for facilities: (a) Gold jewellery, including partly processed jewellery and articles 
		including medallions and coins (excluding legal tender coins), whether 
		plain or studded, containing gold of 8 carats and above;
 
 (b) Silver jewellery including partly processed jewellery,silverware, 
		silver strips and articles including medallions and coins (excluding 
		legal tender coins and any engineering goods) containing more than 50% 
		silver by weight;
 
 (c) Platinum jewellery including partly processed jewellery and articles 
		including medallions and coins (excluding legal tender coins and any 
		engineering goods) containing more than 5 0% platinum by weight.
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		| Value Addition | 4A.6 | Value Addition (VA) for gems and jewellery sector shall be 
as per
paragraph 4A.2.1 of HBP v1. It would be calculated as under: 
 A – B
 VA = ————— x 100, where
 B
 
 
 A = FOB value of the export realised / FOR value of supply received.
 
 B = Value of inputs ( including domestically procured ) such as gold / silver / 
platinum content in export product plus admissible wastage along with value of 
other items such as gemstone etc. Wherever gold has been obtained on loan basis, 
value shall also include interest paid in free foreign exchange to foreign 
supplier.
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		| Wastage Norms | 4A.7 | Wastage or manufacturing loss for gold / silver / platinum jewellery 
		shall be admissible as per paragraph 4 A.2 of HBP v1. | 
	
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		| Export against Supply 
		by Foreign Buyer | 4A.8 | Where export orders are placed on nominated agencies 
/ status
by holder / exporters of three years standing having an annual 
average turnover of Rs. Five Crores during preceding three licensing years, 
foreign buyer may supply in advance and free of charge, gold / silver / 
platinum, alloys, findings and mountings of gold / silver / platinum for 
manufacture and export. | 
	
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		|  |  | Such supplies can also be in advance and may involve semi-finished 
		jewellery including findings / mountings /components for repairs / 
		re-make and export subject to minimum value addition of 1 0%. However, 
		if so imported semi finished gold / silver /platinum jewellery is 
		exported as studded jewellery, value addition of 15 % shall be achieved. 
		In such cases of export, wastage of 2 % may be permitted. | 
	
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		|  |  | Exports may be made by nominated agencies directly or through their 
		associates or by status holder / exporter.Import and Export of findings 
		shall be on net to net basis. 
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		| Export Against Supply by Nominated Agencies
 | 4A.9 | Exporter may obtain gold / silver / platinum as an input for export 
		products from nominated agencies in advance or as replenishment after 
		exports in accordance with specified procedure. 
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		| Export Against
Advance 
Authorisation | 4A.10 | An Advance Authorisation may be granted for duty free import of: (a) Gold of fineness not less than 0.995 and mountings, sockets, frames 
		and findings of 8 carats and above;
 (b) Silver of fineness not less than 0.995 and mountings,sockets, frames 
		and findings containing more than 50% silver by weight;
 (c) Platinum of fineness not less than 0.900 and mountings, sockets, 
		frames and findings containing more than 50% platinum by weight.
 
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		|  | 4A.11 | Such authorisations shall carry an export obligation to be fulfilled 
		as per procedure specified in paragraph 4A of HBP v1. Value addition 
		shall be as per paragraph 4 A.2.1 of HBP v.1. | 
	
		|  |  | Advance Authorisation holder may obtain gold / silver/platinum from 
		nominated agencies in lieu of direct import. | 
	
		| Gem 
		Replenishment Authorisation | 4A.12 | Gem Replenishment (Gem & Jewellery REP) Authorisation may be issued 
		as given in paragraph 4 A.8,4A.9 and 4A.10 above. | 
	
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		|  |  | In case of plain or studded gold / silver / platinum jewellery and 
		articles, value of such Authorisations shall be determined with 
		reference to realisation in excess of prescribed minimum VA. | 
	
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		|  |  | Such Gem REP Authorisations shall be freely transferable. | 
	
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		| Gem REP Rate 
		and Item | 4A.13 | Replenishment Rate and item of import will be as prescribed in 
		Appendix 12B of HBP v1. | 
	
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		| Export 
		Promotion Tours/Export of
 Branded Jewellery
 | 4A.14 | Nominated agencies and their associates, with the approval of 
		Department of Commerce, and others, with the approval of Gem & Jewellery 
		EPC (GJEPC), may export gold / silver / platinum jewellery and articles 
		thereof for exhibitions abroad. 
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		|  |  | Personal carriage of gold / silver / platinum jewellery,precious, 
		semi-precious stones, beads and articles and export of branded jewellery 
		is also permitted, subject to conditions as in HBP v1.
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		| Personal Carriage 
		of Export / Import Parcels
 | 4A.15 | Personal carriage of gems and jewellery export parcels by foreign 
		bound passengers and import parcels by an Indian importer/foreign 
		national may be permitted as in HBP v1. | 
	
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		| Export by Post | 4A.16 | In case of exports through Foreign Post Office (including via Speed 
		Post), value of jewellery parcels shall not exceed US$ 75000 and 20 kg. 
		by weight. | 
	
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		| Diamond & Jewellery Dollar Accounts
 | 4A.17 | Firms and companies dealing in purchase/ sale of rough or cut and 
		polished diamonds/precious metal jewellery plain, minakari and / or 
		studded with / without diamond and/or other stones, with a track record 
		of at least two years in import or export of diamonds / coloured 
		gemstones/ diamond and coloured gemstones studded jewellery / plain gold 
		jewellery, and having an average annual turnover of Rs. 3 crores or 
		above during preceding three licensing years, may also carry out their 
		business through designated Diamond Dollar Accounts (DDA). | 
	
		|  |  | Dollars in such accounts available from bank finance and / or export 
		proceeds shall be used only for: 
 
			 Import / purchase of rough diamonds from overseas/ local sources;
 Purchase of cut and polished diamonds, coloured gemstones and plain 
		gold jewellery from local sources;
 Import / purchase of gold from overseas / nominated agencies and 
		repayment of dollar loans from the bank; and
Transfer to Rupee Account of exporter. Details of this DDA Scheme 
		are given in HBP v1. A non DDA holder is also permitted to supply cut and polished diamonds 
		to DDA holder, receive payment in dollars and convert same into Rupees 
		within 7 days.Cut and polished diamonds and coloured gemstones so 
		supplied by non-DDA holder will also be counted towards
		discharge of his export obligation and / or entitle him to replenishment 
		Authorisation. | 
	
		| Export of cut & Polished precious and semi-precious stones for treatment and re-import
 
 | 4A.18 | Gems and Jewellery exporters shall be allowed to export cut and 
		polished precious and semi-precious stones forthe treatment and 
		re-import as per Customs rules and regulations. In case of re-export, 
		the exporter shall be entitled for duty drawback as per rules. | 
	
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		| Re-import of rejected jewellery
 | 4A.19 | Gems & Jewellery exporters shall be allowed to re-import rejected 
		precious metal jewellery as per para 4 A.32 of HBP v1. | 
	
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		| Export on 
		consignment basis
 | 4A.20. | Gems & Jewellery exporters shall be allowed to export diamond, 
		gemstones & jewellery on consignment basis as per HBP v1 and Customs 
		rules and regulations. | 
	
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