PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 98/2008, DT. 24/10/2008

Amended para 4A.2.1 - Value Addition

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Handbook of Procedures, Vol. I (RE-2008):

1. Paragraph 4A.2.1 related to value addition stands amended as follows:

Value Addition

4A.2.1

Under the scheme for export of jewellery, value addition shall be calculated as per paragraph 4A.6 of FTP. Minimum value addition shall be:

Sl. No.	Item of Export	Minimum Value Addition
a)	Plain gold/platinum /silver jewellery and Articles and ornaments like Mangalsutra containing gold and black beads/imitation stones, except in studded form of jewellery.	3%
b)	All types of Studded gold/ platinum/ silver Jewellery and articles thereof.	5%
c)	Any jewellery/ articles manufactured by fully mechanised process	1.5%
d)	Gold/ silver/ platinum medallions & coins (excluding coins of the nature of legal tender)	1.5%
e)	Gold/ silver/ platinum findings/ mountings manufactured by mechanised process	2.25%

This issues in Public interest.

Sd/-

(R.S. GUJRAL)
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE and
EX-OFFICIO ADDITIONAL SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA

(Issued from F.No.01/94/180/G&J –Value Addition /AM09/PC.4)

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