All status holders and manufacturer exporter exporting more than 50% of their production, subject to a minimum turnover of Rs.1 crore in preceding year and service providers rendering services in free foreign exchange for more than 50% of their services turnover, subject to a minimum value of Rs.35 lakhs in free foreign exchange in the preceding year, shall be issued a green card by Directorate General of Foreign Trade. This card will entitle the holder to the following facilities:

a. Automatic licensing as mentioned in paragraph 4.26 of Handbook (Vol.1).

b. Automatic Customs clearance for Exports.

c. Automatic Customs clearance for Imports related to exports.

d. LUT facility for duty free imports and any such facility as may be specified from time to time.