FTP - Online filing and processing of application for export of SCOMET items
AT present applications for export of SCOMET items are to be mandatorily filed online using digital signature as per Para 2.73 (b) of the Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015-20. The requisite documents in respect of these applications continue to be submitted manually at present.
Under para 2.74 of Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015-20, inter-ministerial working group (IMWG) in DGFT considers applications for export of SCOMET items as specified in Appendix-3 to Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Classifications of export items. The applications for SCOMET export are being forwarded manually to members of IMWG and are also processed manually.
With a view to reducing transaction time in the IMWG consultation process, it has been decided to adopt an online processing system for SCOMET applications in addition to online filing thereof. Under this system, the SCOMET applications along with prescribed documents will be forwarded to IMWG members electronically and the consultation process will be online also.
Software has been developed for uploading applications along with requisite documents related to the SCOMET applications.
All applicants/stakeholders involved in the export of SCOMET item are required henceforth to upload the documents along with online application.
SCOMET = special chemicals, organisms, materials, equipment and technology
DGFT Trade Notice No. 20/2015-20, Dated: February 19, 2016