CUS CIR NO. 37/2004 DATE 26/05/2004

Regarding appropriate customs representation in the FTA negotiating team.
I am directed to state that the Director General of Revenue Intelligence has been frequently receiving representations from the trade Associations/Government departments alleging misuse of Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) stating that the country of origin or value addition norms are manipulated.

In this regard, it is informed that such matters involving policy issues/dispute settlement is handled by Ministry of Commerce through the Department of Revenue and may accordingly be referred to this Ministry.

However, instances of gross under-valuations, violation of terms and agreement, under-invoicing, un-declaration of country of origin etc. may be referred either to the Commissionerate special investigation branch or to the DGRI for appropriate necessary actions please.

Sd/-
(N.K. Kumaresh)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

F. No. 467/65/2003-Cus. V/ICD

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