2.73

Application for SCOMET Authorisation

(a) An application for grant of Export Authorisation in respect of SCOMET items mentioned in Appendix 3 to Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items may be made in ANF 2O to DGFT (Hqrs) along with documents prescribed therein.

(b) However, such applications are mandatorily to be filed through online system under the Icon E-COM on the website of DGFT. The Uniform Resource Locator [URL] for online application is http://dgft.gov.in/CallModule.asp?sch =SCOMET. While submitting the online application, all the required documents including End User Certificates (EUCs) are to be uploaded as PDF files. Manual submission of application is dispensed with except the original End User Certificate(s) in Appendix 2 S from all entities in the chain of supply viz. the foreign buyer, end user and intermediary/consignee (if they are different from the foreign buyer & end user), which is/are to be submitted in hard copy to SCOMET Section of DGFT (HQ), besides electronic submission.

(c) Maintenance of Records:

Every SCOMET authorisation holder shall maintain the following records in manual or electronic form for a period of 5 years from the date of export or import, as applicable:

a) All documents submitted while making an application for SCOMET Authorization.

b) Correspondence with buyer/consignee/end-user or DGFT or relevant Government agency;

c) Relevant Contracts;

d) Relevant Books of account;

e) Relevant Financial records;

f) Any communication from any government agency related to an application for authorization for any item on the SCOMET list or a commodity classification request;

g) Shipping documents including shipping bill, bill of entry and bill of lading.