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:
Existing Provision: Export Inspection Council (EIC) is the} 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.
Revised Provision: <<deleted>>
Existing Provision: All exporters who are required to submit CoO (Non-Preferential) would have to apply to any of agencies enlisted in Appendix 2E with following documents:
(i) Details of quantum / origin of inputs /consumables used in export product.
(ii) Two copies of invoices.
(iii) Packing list in duplicate for concerned invoice.
(iv) Fee of Rs.200/- per certificate
Revised Provision: Exporters required to obtain a NonPreferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) must submit their applications online via https://trade.gov.in to any of the agencies listed in Appendix 2e.
(i) Copy of Invoice and packing list is required to be uploaded along with the online application.
(ii) Fee of 200 is applicable for each Certificate of Origin including attestation of any additional documents.
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 (NonPreferential) are also notified.