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Rules of Origin (Non-Preferential)

(a) Rules of Origin (Non-Preferential) criteria are as under:

(I) Goods are to be manufactured by the exporting entity as per the definition of "Manufacture" in Paragraph 9.31 of FTP; and

(II) If imported inputs (Duty Paid or Duty Free) have been used for the production of export product, the export product can be considered to be originating in India (Non Preferential) only if the imported inputs undergo the processing/ operations that exceed the following:

(i) simple operations consisting of removal of dust, sifting or screening, sorting, classifying, matching (including the making-up of sets of articles), washing, painting, cutting;

(ii) changes of packing and breaking up and assembly of consignments;

(iii) simple cutting, slicing and repacking or placing in bottles, flasks, bags, boxes, fixing on cards or boards, and all other simple packing operations;

(iv) operations to ensure the preservation of products in good condition during transport and storage (such as drying, freezing, keeping in brine, ventilation, spreading out, chilling, placing in salt, sulphur dioxide or other aqueous solutions, removal of damaged parts, and like operations);

(v) affixing of marks, labels or other like distinguishing signs on products or their packaging;

(vi) simple mixing of products ;

(vii) simple assembly of parts of products to constitute a complete product;

(viii) disassembly;

(ix) slaughter which means the mere killing of animals; and

(x) mere dilution with water or another substance that does not materially alter the characteristics of the products.

(b) Government has also nominated certain agencies to issue Non- Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO). These CoOs evidence origin of goods and do not bestow any right to preferential tariffs. List of notified agencies is provided in Appendix-2 E. In addition, agencies authorised to issue Preferential CoO are also authorised to issue Non-Preferential CoO.

(c) All exporters who are required to submit CoO (Non Preferential) would have to apply to any of agencies enlisted in Appendix-2 E 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 not exceeding Rs.100 per certificate as may be prescribed by concerned agency.

(d). The agency would ensure that goods are of Indian origin as per criteria defined in (a) above before granting CoO (non preferential). Certificate would be issued as per format given in Annexure-II to Appendix 2 E. It should be ensured that no correction/re-type is made on certificate. Any agency desirous of enlistment in Appendix–2 E may submit their application as per Annexure-I to Appendix 2 E to DGFT.

(Above (d) has been amended vide PN. NO.16/2015, DT. 04/06/2015)

[OLD- (d) The agency would ensure that goods are of Indian origin as per criteria defined in (d) below before granting CoO (non preferential). Certificate would be issued as per format given in Annexure-II to Appendix 2 E. It should be ensured that no correction/re-type is made on certificate. Any agency desirous of enlistment in Appendix-2 E may submit their application as per Annexure-I to Appendix 2 E to DGFT. ]

(e) Non-preferential -Self Certification: Manufacturer exporters who are also Status Holders shall be eligible to self-certify their goods as originating from India, if goods qualify the criteria, as laid down in (a) above, as per Annexure -III to Appendix 2 E.