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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade introduces a searchable database of ad-hoc norms fixed under paragraph 4.07 of the Handbook of Procedures. Exporters and Regional Authorities access the database on the official website to search norms by export item description, ITC(HS) code, import item description, or import ITC(HS) code. Applicants use the database to apply for an Advance Authorisation under the No-Norm Repeat basis when a matching norm exists and remains valid. This process removes the need for Norms Committee approval for the application, subject to existing Foreign Trade Policy provisions.
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File No.01/02/24/AM-24/EG&TF Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Dated: 17th July 2023
Trade Notice 15/2023-24
To,
Subject: Introduction of a Searchable Database for Ad-hoc Norms fixed under Para 4.07 of HBP- Regarding
Reference the subject as mentioned attention is drawn to Para 4.12(vi) of the Handbook of Procedure (HBP) 2023, wherein it is stated that: Norms ratified by any Norms Committee (NC) in the O/o DGFT on or after 01.04.2023 in respect of any Advance Authorisation obtained under paragraph 4.07 shall be valid for a period of 3 years from the date of ratification. However, the Norms ratified by any Norms Committee (NC) on or after 01.04.2015 in respect of any Advance Authorisation obtained under paragraph 4.07 of HBP, 2015-2020 shall also be valid further up to 31.03.2026.
To access the database, applicant may visit the DGFT Website and navigate to Services -> Advance Authorisation/DFIA -> Ad-hoc norms. If an ad-hoc norm is found to be suitable in terms of item description, specified wastages, and is valid as per the HBP provisions, applicants have the option to apply for an Advance Authorisation under the "No-Norm Repeat" basis. In such cases, ratification by the Norm(s) Committee will not be required, subject to other provisions of FTP/HBP as applicable.
This trade facilitation measure has been introduced to simplify the advance authorisation and Norms Fixation process, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce complexities for all stakeholders involved. For any further assistance you may utilize any of the following channels –
This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(Md. Moin Afaque) Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade
(Issued from File No. 01/02/24/AM-24/EG&TF)
