Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued Public Notice No. 43/2024-25, introducing amendments to the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023. These changes align with the implementation of the eCertificate of Origin (eCoO) system, streamlining the issuance of Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin (CoO). Exporters must now apply online via the trade portal (https://trade.gov.in) for CoO issuance, replacing the earlier manual processes. Applications require uploading invoices, packing lists, and a fee of ₹200 per certificate.
The amendments also specify provisions for in-lieu CoOs, allowing corrections to existing certificates through online requests. Additionally, agencies are now authorized to issue back-to-back Non-Preferential CoOs for goods not of Indian origin, provided documentary evidence is submitted. This ensures compliance with the origin criteria and supports re-exports, transshipment, and merchanting trade. These updates aim to enhance efficiency and transparency in CoO issuance.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Public Notice No. 43/2024-25 -DGFT| Dated:27th January 2025
Subject: Amendments to Para 2.91 & 2.93 of HBP, inline with the Implementation of the eCertificate of Origin System-reg.
F. No. 01/02/82/AM-19/EDI-Part(1).– In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Chapter 2 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023 with immediate effect:
| Para No. |
Existing Provision | Revised Provision |
| 2.91(d)Export | Inspection Council (EIC) is the<<deleted>> agency authorised to print blank certificates. The website of the EIC (www.eicindia.gov.in) provides procedural details (including fee) for issuance of the certificate of origin. | |
| 2.93(c) | All exporters who are required to submit CoO (Non-Preferential) would have to apply to any of agencies enlisted in(Co0) Appendix 2E with following documents:
(i) Details of quantum / origin of inputs /2E. consumables used in export product. (ii) Two copies of invoices. (iii) Packing list in duplicate for the concerned invoice. (iv) Fee of Rs.200/- per certificate |
Exporters required to obtain a Non- Preferential Certificate of Origin must submit their applications online via https://trade.govin to any |
| of the agencies listed in Appendix
(i) Copy of Invoice and packing list is required to be uploaded along with online application. (ii) Fee of X200 is applicable for each Certificate of Origin including attestation of any additional documents. |
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| 2.93(d)The | agency would ensure that goods(i) are of Indianorigin as per criteria defined in (a) above before granting CoO (Non-criteria Preferential). Certificate would be issued as per format given in Annexure- II to Appendix 2E. It should be ensured thatno correction/re-type is made on certificate. Any agency desirous of(ii) enlistment in Appendix-2E may submiteCoO their application as per Annexure-I to Appendix 2E toDGFT. |
The issuing agency would ensure that goods are of Indian origin as per defined at para (a) above before granting an eCoO(Non- Preferential). Certificate shall be issued as per format specified at Annexure-II of Appendix 2E.Any correction in an existing may be requested online asan in-lieu CoO application to the issuing agency.(iii) Any agency desirous of enlistment under Appendix-2E may submit their application asper Annexure-I to Appendix 2E to DGFT. |
| 2.93 (f) | – | Agencies may issue Back-to-Back Certificates of Origin(Non- Preferential) for goods not of Indian origin for re-export, trans- shipment, merchanting trade purposes. These certificates shall be issued based on documentary evidence confirming the goods’ origin based on the foreign country of origin. The details of the supporting documentary evidence and the Country of Origin must be explicitly mentioned on the back-to-back CoO (NP) issued. |
Effect of the Public Notice: Amendments in Handbook of Procedures in sync with the implementation of eCertificate of Origin are notified. Provisions for in-lieu Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) and Back-to-back Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) are also notified.
(Santosh Kumar Sarangi)
Director General of Foreign Trade
& Ex-officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India
e-mail: dgft@nic.in
(Issued from File No. 01/02/82/AM-19/EDI-Part(1))
