Introduction: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has issued Public Notice No. 38/2023- DGFT on 31st January 2024, reinstating four chambers/agencies under Appendix 2E of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. This move grants them the authority to issue Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential) [COO(NP)], reversing the earlier delisting due to non-compliance with digital platform requirements.
Detailed Analysis:
1. Background and Delisting: The DGFT, in exercise of powers conferred by the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, had previously delisted four chambers/agencies for non-compliance with onboarding instructions on the Common Digital Platform (CDP) for COO(NP) issuance. This action was taken as per Public Notice No. 31/2023 dated 20.09.2023.
2. Reinstatement Details: The current public notice enlists the reinstatement of these chambers/agencies under Appendix 2E of FTP 2023. The four chambers/agencies from Karnataka, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttar Pradesh have been granted the authority to issue COO(NP).
3. Chambers/Agencies Details:
- Karnataka: Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA)
- Gujarat: Porbandar Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Jammu and Kashmir: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Uttar Pradesh: Eastern U.P. Chambers of Commerce & Industry
4. Effect of the Public Notice: The chambers/agencies listed are now officially authorized to issue Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential) [COO(NP)] under the provisions of FTP 2023. This reinstatement signifies a positive step towards facilitating trade activities through streamlined compliance.
Conclusion: The DGFT’s decision to reinstate the chambers/agencies underlines the importance of compliance with digital platforms for COO(NP) issuance. This move aims to enhance efficiency and transparency in trade processes, benefiting businesses associated with the listed chambers/agencies. The article provides a comprehensive overview of the reinstatement and its implications for trade entities.
This detailed analysis provides insights into the DGFT’s reinstatement of chambers/agencies, the background leading to their delisting, and the subsequent authorization for Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential) issuance. The reinstatement marks a significant development in trade facilitation under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023.
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Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhawan
Public Notice No. 38/2023 – DGFT | Dated: 31st January, 2024
Subject: Enlistment of chambers /agencies under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2023 reg.
F. No. 01/93/180/28/AM-19/PC-II(B)/E-16025).– In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 read with paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby enlist 04 chambers /agencies under Appendix 2E of the FTP 2023 to authorize to issue Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential) [COO(NP)] who were earlier de-listed by the DGFT, vide Public Notice No. 31/2023 dated 20.09.2023 for not complying to the repeated instructions of DGFT for on boarding on the Common Digital Platform (CDP) for issuance of COO(NP).
2. The following four chambers /agencies are enlisted under Appendix 2E of the FTP 2023 :
| State in Appendix 2E | SI. No. under the State List | Name and address of the chambers /agencies |
| Karnataka | 9 | Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA)
2/106, 17th Cross, Magadi Chord Road Vijayanagar Bangalore-560040. |
| Gujarat | 17 | Porbandar Chamber of Commerce & Industry Opp. Swastik, Birla Hall, M G Road, Porbandar, Gujarat- 360575 Tele No. : 0286-22444454 Mobile No. : 9825183154 Whatsapp No. : 9825183154 Email : [email protected] Website: https://porbandarchamberofcommerceandindustry.in |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 1 | The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mohidin Trust Building, Residency Road, Srinagar-190001- Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Tele No.: 0194-2455446/2452517/2482176 Mobile/ Whatsapp No. 7006029137 Email: [email protected] Website: www.thekcci.in |
| Uttar Pradesh | 8 | Eastern U.P. Chambers of Commerce & Industry 171A/1B, Ashok Nagar, Prayagraj-211001 , Tele No. 0532-2460873 Mob. No. 9415235210 Whatsapp No. : 9453770857 E-mail: [email protected] Website : eupcci.co.in |
Effect of this Public Notice:
The chambers /agencies listed at Para 2 are enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP 2023 and authorized to issue Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential).
(Santosh Kumar Sarangi) Director
General of Foreign Trade & Ex-officio
Addl. Secretary to the Gol
Email: [email protected]
(Issued from File No. 01/93/180/28/AM-19/PC-II(B)/E- 16025)
