The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a public notice, effective July 30, 2025, to amend Para 10.16 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023. The amendment expands the scope of the General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals & Related Equipment (GAEC) policy. The revised procedure now allows exporters to apply for GAEC for SCOMET items and chemicals listed in Appendix 10(N) to a wider range of countries. A new provision allows exporters to submit a list of additional destination countries not currently specified for consideration. To support their application, Indian exporters may also submit their Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) or Status Holder Certificate. This amendment aims to broaden the geographical coverage of the GAEC framework for the export of these specific chemicals.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhawan
Public Notice No. 17/2025-26 – DGFT | Dated: 30th July 2025
Subject:- Amendment to Para 10.16 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023 to expand the scope of the General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals & Related Equipment (GAEC) Policy Framework -regarding.
S.O(E): F. No. 01/91/180/01/AM22 – E-29377.— In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and Paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) hereby amends Para 10.16 of the Handbook of Procedures(HBP) 2023, as mentioned below with immediate effect :
| Existing Paragraph | Revised Paragraph |
| 10.16 General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals and related Equipment (GAEC) of SCOMET items
A. Procedure for grant of General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals and related equipment (GAEC) I. In respect of export/re-export of SCOMET items under the Categories /Sub Categories of 1C, 1D,1E, 3D001 and 3D004 (excluding software and technology), the applicant exporter shall submit an application for GAEC through online SCOMET portal and attach information in proforma—ANF 10A; |
10.16 General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals and related Equipment (GAEC) of SCOMET items
A. Procedure for grant of General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals and related equipment (GAEC) 1(a) For export or re-export of SCOMET items falling under Categories/Sub- Categories 1C, 1D, 1E, 3D001, and 3D004 (excluding software and technology), as well as chemicals listed in Appendix 10(N) to the specified countries mentioned therein, the applicant exporter shall apply for GAEC online and upload the required details in proforma ANF-10A. |
2. A new clause is inserted below 10.16(A)(I)(a) as sub-paragraph 10.16(A)(I)(b), as under:
i. For exports/re-exports of these items to countries not listed in Appendix 10(N), the applicant shall provide the list of other destination countries where such exports/re-exports are intended under GAEC, for suitable consideration.
ii. The Indian Exporter may submit a copy of the Authorised Economic Operator(AEO) Certification or Status Holder Certificate, if available.
Effect of this Notification: Para 10.16(A) of the Handbook of Procedures 2023 has been amended to expand the scope of the General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals & Related Equipment (GAEC) for chemicals listed in Appendix 10(N) to cover additional countries.
(Ajay Bhadoo)
Director General of Foreign Trade
Ex-officio Additional Secretary to the Government of India E-mail: dgft@nic.in
[Issued from File No. 01/91/180/01/AM22 – E-29377]
