Enlistment of chambers /agencies under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2023

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 :

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: dgft@nic.in

(Issued from File No. 01/93/180/28/AM-19/PC-II(B)/E- 16025)