DGFT amends ANF-4F to simplify the procedure for applying Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) in case of deemed exports

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued Public Notice 11/2015-20 dated 7th June, 2022 to amend Para 2 (b)(i) of the ‘Guidelines For Applicants’ under ANF-4F of Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020 to simplify the procedure and reduce the compliance burden for applying Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) in case of deemed exports.

As per the amended Para 2(b)(i) of the ‘Guidelines For Applicants’ under ANF-4F, the applicant will be required to upload the below mentioned document in case of deemed exports-

a. A copy of the invoice or a statement of invoices duly signed by the unit receiving the material certifying the item of supply, its quantity, value and date of such supply.
b. In case of supply of items which are non-excisable or supply of excisable items to a unit producing non excisable product(s), a project authority certificate (PAC) certifying quantity, value and date of supply would be acceptable in lieu of excise/GST certification.
c. In respect of supplies to EOU/EHTP/ STP/ BTP, a copy of CT -3/ ARE-3 duly signed by the jurisdictional excise/GST authorities certifying the item of supply, its quantity, value and date of such supply can be furnished in lieu of the excise/GST attested invoice (s) or statement of invoices as given above.
d. In case of supply of the product by the Intermediate supplier to the port directly for export by the ultimate exporter . (holder of Advance Authorisation or DFIA) in terms of paragraph 4.30 of HBP, copy of the shipping bill with the name of domestic supplier as Intermediate supplier endorsed on it along with the file No./ Authorisation No. of the ultimate exporter and the intermediate supplier shall be required to be furnished.

Source : Director General of Foreign Trade