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Advance Authorisation Scheme

Advance Authorisation Scheme

Stage -I - Definitions / Meanings / Overview
S.No Particulars Meanings / Definitions
1 AA Definition Advance Authorisation / Advance License Scheme
2 AA Purpose To get "Duty Free Imported Materials" viz Principle Raw Material, Additives, Consumables, Packing Material Jig & Tool to manufacture "Export Product" to make Indian Products so competitive in Global Market.
3 Benefits All Duty-Free Scheme (including Anti-Dumping Duty & Safeguard Duty)
4 Obligation Needs to fulfil "Export Obligation" by exporting "Finished Goods". Pre-Import condition is applicable for few Raw Items as listed in Appendix.
5 Stipulation - Import 12 Months from AA Date (1st Revalidation 6 Months & 2nd Revalidation another 6 months - Total 24 Months Max Import Validity)
6 Stipulation - Export 18 Months from AA Date (1st EO Period Extn 6 Months & 2nd EO Period Extn another 6 months - Total 30 Months Max Export Validity)
7 Initial Cost / Financial Implication Govt Fees for Advance Authorisation, Certification Charges for CA, Chartered Engineer, & Consultancy Fee (Service Charges) + 18% GST.
8 Liability In case of non-fulfilment of Export Obligation (EO) within stipulated time, then require to pay Customs Duty Saved along with applicable Interest to Customs Dept.
Stage -II - Pre-cautionary Measures require to adopt while applying for AA
S.No Check Points
1 Figure out Import Item & Export Product Nomenclature duly mentioning technical specifications which is essentially required.
2 Classify both Imports Item and Export Products at appropriate ITC (HS) Codes before applying for AA.
3 Please do not mention lengthy Import Product Descriptions (do not keep Pre-fix / Suffix / Brand Name) which may lead to complications while monitoring / Final Closure of AA.
4 Apply AA only for sizable / reachable / achievable Export Obligation targets.
5 Generation of more and more AA may lead to confusion / errors / difficult for record-keeping / procedural lapses / timely non-filing of final closure applications to DGFT / more importantly cost burden.
Stage -III - Import Procedure
1 Register AA with concerned Customs Authority (Port of Import mentioned on AA) with executing general Bond (LUT) in prescribed form on ₹ 100 Stamp Paper duly notarised with or without BG. BG exemption, you may contact us.
2 Before filing of Bill of Entry (BE) with Customs, please ensure for the correctness of Import details viz Import Item Description, ITC (HS) Code, Qty, UOM, CIF Value (US$ / ₹) mentioned on AA. “Import Invoice Details” & “AA Import Details” should match.
3 Import the materials mentioned in AA and get Import clearance from Customs without payment of Customs Duty (All Duty Free) by ensuring proper AA details endorsement on Bill of Entry.
4 Bring the material to your Factory Address mentioned on AA to manufacture Export Product.
Stage -V - Post Export Procedure
1 Apply for Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) after completion of Export Obligation.
2 On receipt of EODC, approach Customs for Bond Cancellation & BG Release.
Stage -VI – Challenging Grounds / Critical Stages / Policy Relaxations Required in (AA) Scheme (Special Relaxations)
1 Arrangement of Norms Fixation / Ratification / Adhoc Norms from DGFT Delhi
2 AA Revalidation for balance / left out import against AA
3 AA Export Obligation Period (EOP) Extension
4 AA Pre-Import Condition
5 AA Free Shipping Bills / Non-endorsement of AA No on Shipping Bill (SB)
6 Clubbing Provisions Relaxation in Advance Authorisation (AA) / Advance License Scheme (ALS)
7 Counting / Transfer of Excess Exports in Shipping Bills from One AA to another AA
8 Merger / De-merger / Amalgamation / Acquisition / Takeover / Outright Selling / Slump Sale
9 import Shipment Prior to AA issuance / obtainment
10 Consideration of SB after expiry Export Obligation Period (EOP)
11 Exports proceedings realised in INR for Nepal & Bhutan
12 Consideration of DBK SB against AA
13 Conversion of Free / DBK Shipping Bill into AA Shipping Bill
14 Export Obligation Period (EOP) beyond initial period expiry of EO - Special Relaxation
15 Removal of IEC from Denied Entity List (DEL) from RLA (Local DGFT)
16 2nd (Second) AA Export Obligation Period (EOP) Extension (Special Relaxation)

Our Suggestion

1 Always better to Export first and then go for proportionate Import to avoid excess Import.
2 Keep close "Accountability" for Import & Export on daily basis (AA-wise) and compile the data for a quick AA-wise summary to restrict "Excess Import" and "Excess Export" against each AA.
3 Better to use / keep some kind of office tool (Customised Software) to keep Import & Export accountability atleast for Duty Exemption Schemes (AA) wherever sizable EXIM volume happening.
4 Always better to hire an "External Agency" to keep 2nd check of EXIM (Scheme related) transactions and also to validate EXIM Transaction documents.
5 Please reach us to get our expertise which will help you with proper Awareness, Guidance, Understanding & Quality Services to have leak proof mechanism to avoid unwanted financial implication on account of Penalty for late filing of Bill of Entry, Detention Charges & Demurrage Charges.

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