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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade amends the Handbook of Procedures 2023 to allow the temporary export of SCOMET items for testing and evaluation purposes. This update affects exporters and relevant industry stakeholders who participate in international testing, evaluation, and demonstration activities. Exporters must submit proposals, recommendations, or inputs within ten days of the issuance of this Trade Notice. The amendments establish conditions for temporary export, return timelines, document requirements, and prohibitions on technology transfer and commercial transactions for specified SCOMET categories.
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Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Dated: $23^{\text{rd}}$ April, 2025 Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Trade Notice No. 03/2025-2026
To,
Subject: Inputs on Amendments for Export of SCOMET Items for ‘Testing and Evaluation’ purposes – reg.
Reference is drawn to Para 10.08(vi) of Foreign Trade Policy 2023 which outlines the policy for Temporary export of SCOMET items for demo/display/exhibition/tenders/ RFP/RFQ/NIT abroad or for return abroad after demo/ display/ exhibition/ tenders/ RFP/ RFQ/ NIT etc. in India and related procedures under Para 10.13 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023.
In line with Para 1.07A of FTP 2023, which provides for consultation with stakeholders during the formulation or amendment of Foreign Trade Policy, draft amendments to Para 10.08(vi) of FTP 2023 and subsequent changes in 10.13 of HBP 2023 have been formulated for enabling export of SCOMET items for ‘Testing and Evaluation’ purposes, and are enclosed as an Annexure to this Trade Notice. This Directorate invites views, suggestions, comments, and feedback from relevant stakeholders, including exporters, industry associations, and experts on the proposed amendments.
Stakeholders are requested to submit proposals, recommendations, or inputs to this Directorate for examination within 10 days from the issuance of this Trade Notice. Submissions may be made via email to scomet-dgft@gov.in.
This Trade Notice is issued with the approval of the competent authority in accordance with the provisions of Para 1.07A of FTP 2023.
(Md. Moin Afaque) Joint DGFT
(Issued from F.No. 01/77/171/51/AM25/EC(S))
Annexure: Draft Public Notice for amendments in Para 10.13 of Handbook of Procedures
(To be Published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-I Section-I)
Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Public Notice No. /2025-26 New Delhi, Dated , 2025
Subject: Amendment in Paragraph 10.13 of HBP 2023 – Export of SCOMET Items for ‘Testing and Evaluation’ purposes- reg
S.O(E): In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 & 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) hereby makes the following amendments in Paragraph 10.13 of Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023, with immediate effect -
| HBP Para | Existing Text | Revised Text |
|---|---|---|
| 10.13(A) Title | Authorisation for export of indigenous/imported SCOMET item(s) fordemo/display/exhibition/tender/RFP / RFQ/NIT abroad. | Authorization for export of indigenous/imported SCOMET item(s) for display/exhibition/tender/RFP/RFQ /NIT abroad. |
| 10.13(A).i | Authorizations for export of items in SCOMET List (other than those under Category 0, 1, 2 and 6 or ‘Technology’ or ‘Software’ in any category) solely for purposes of (a) Demo (b) Display (c) Exhibition (d) Tenders/RFP/RFQ/NIT shall be considered by Chairman IMWG, on the following conditions: a-g | Authorizations for export of items in SCOMET List (other than those under Category 0, 1, 2 and 6 or ‘Technology’ or ‘Software’ in any category) solely for purposes of (a) Display (b) Exhibition (c) Tenders/RFP/RFQ/NIT shall be considered by Chairman IMWG, on the following conditions: |
| 10.13.A.h. | Legal Undertaking on the stamp paper of Rs. 200/-, in prescribed proforma (Appendix 10K); | Legal Undertaking on the stamp paper (as prescribed by the State Government from where the Legal Undertaking is executed) in prescribed proforma (Appendix 10K); |
| 10.13(A).ii. | Return of item(s) and post-reporting compliance: - (a) Exported items shall be brought back to India within 90 days after the event gets over or within the extended time, as allowed by the DGFT; | Return of item(s) and post-reporting compliance: - (a) Exported items shall be brought back to India within 120 days after the event gets over or within the extended time, as allowed by DGFT; |
| 10.13(B) Title | Authorisation for export of imported SCOMET items after participation in demo/display/exhibition/tenders/ RFP/RFQ/NIT in India. | Authorisation for export of imported SCOMET items after participation in demo/display/exhibition/tenders/testing/evaluation/RFP/RFQ/NIT in India. |
| 10.13(B.a) | The SCOMET item(s) were imported in India for the purpose of demo/display/exhibition/tender/RFP/RFQ/NIT under a contract agreement between Indian exporter and supplier/OEM(including agency authorized by OEM); | The SCOMET item(s) were imported in India for the purpose of demo/display//exhibition/tender/testing/evaluation/ RFP/RFQ/NIT under a contract agreement between Indian exporter and supplier/OEM agency(including agency authorized by OEM); |
| 10.13(B.e)
Appendix 10H(i) | i. Proof of import of item(s): - a. Bill of entry containing details of the items being exported after completion of Demo/Display/Exhibition/ tender/RFP/RFQ/NIT; - b. Export License (if applicable) issued by the foreign country for original import of the items to India; | i. Proof of import of item(s): - a. Bill of entry containing details of the items being exported after completion of Demo/Display/Exhibition/tender/Testing/Evaluation/ RFP/RFQ/NIT. - b. Export License (if applicable) issued by the foreign country for original import of the items to India; - c. Documentary evidence and/or self-declaration confirming that the item imported for this purpose is either exempt from export licensing requirements in the country of origin or has complied with the license requirement for export to India. |
| Appendix 10H(iii)(g) | - No technical value addition has been done during the testing and evaluation. |
10.13(C) Authorization for export of indigenous/imported SCOMET item(s) for Demonstration, Testing and Evaluation abroad
Authorizations for export of items in SCOMET List (other than those under Category 0, 1, 2 and 6 or ‘Technology’ or ‘Software’ in any category) solely for purposes of (a)Demonstration, (b) Testing, and (c) Evaluation shall be considered by Chairman IMWG, on the following conditions:
