Advance Authorisation scheme enables duty free import of inputs for export production, including replenishment of inputs or duty remission Advance Authorisation covers manufacturer...
Key details
Department / Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Input for exports exempted from payment of Basic Customs Duty, Additional Customs Duty, Education Cess, Anti-dumping Duty, Safeguard Duty and Transition Product Specific Safeguard Duty, wherever applicable.
Exempted from IGST and Compensation cess.
Eligibility (who can apply)
Advance Authorisation can be issued either to a manufacturer exporter or merchant exporter tied to supporting manufacturer,.
Advance Authorisation for pharmaceutical products manufactured through Non-Infringing (NI) process (as indicated in paragraph 4.18 of Handbook of Procedures) shall be issued to manufacturer exporter only.
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Advance Authorisation shall be issued for:
Physical export (including export to SEZ)
Intermediate supply; and/or
Supply of goods to the categories mentioned in paragraph 7.02 (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of this FTP.
Supply of ‘stores’ on board of foreign going vessel / aircraft, subject to condition that there is specific Standard Input Output Norms in respect of item supplied
**Export Obligation:**
Minimum value addition of 15%
Period for fulfilment of export obligation - 18 months from the date of issue of Authorisation or as notified by DGFT.
How to Apply
**Online**
**i) Application Link:**
[**www.dgft.gov.in**](https://www.dgft.gov.in)**** 1. **Then follow the steps: For AA under Services &gt; Advance Authorisation /DFIA &gt; Apply for Advance Authorisation (ANF 4A).**
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**ii) Steps Of Application Process:**
Prerequisite:
Log onto DGFT’s website https://www.dgft.gov.in/ in and get your PAN based IEC
Link the existing IEC (For more details please see IEC section FAQ&#39;s)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Advance Authorisation(AA) / what is the eligibility?
1. Advance Authorisation can be issued either to a manufacturer exporter or merchant exporter tied to supporting manufacturer,.
1. Advance Authorisation for pharmaceutical products manufactured through Non-Infringing (NI) process (as indicated in paragraph 4.18 of Handbook of Procedures...
What are the benefits of Advance Authorisation(AA)?
1. Input for exports exempted from payment of Basic Customs Duty, Additional Customs Duty, Education Cess, Anti-dumping Duty, Safeguard Duty and Transition Product Specific Safeguard Duty, wherever applicable.
1. Exempted from IGST and Compensation cess.
How to apply online for Advance Authorisation(AA)?
**Online**
**i) Application Link:**
1. [**www.dgft.gov.in**](https://www.dgft.gov.in)**** 1. **Then follow the steps: For AA under Services &gt; Advance Authorisation /DFIA &gt; Apply for Advance Authorisation (ANF 4A).**
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**ii) Steps Of Application Process:**...