FTP - Norms for Spices under Advance Authorization
THE norms for the spices are being fixed on the basis of Sample Analysis Report (SAR) furnished by the Spices Board of the samples drawn by the Customs. Norms in respect of applications under Para 4.7 of HBP (where SION not fixed) are fixed by the Norms Committee solely on the basis of SARs being furnished by the Spices Board, Cochin. It has been felt that this procedure takes considerable time in ratification of norms leading to delays in redemption of licences.
In order to cut short the delays, it has been decided that Regional Authorities (RAs) concerned may redeem the Advance Authorisations (whether issued under Para 4.7 of HBP or otherwise) based on the SARs furnished by Spices Board, Cochin. This Policy Circular will be applicable in respect of all the pending cases before the Norms Committee as well as in respect of future Advance Authorizations.
DGFT Policy Circular No. 5/(RE-2013)/2009-2014, Dated: August 14, 2013