Advance Authorisation(AA)

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

Benefits

Eligibility (who can apply)

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Advance Authorisation shall be issued for:

**Export Obligation:**

How to Apply

  1. **Online**
  2. **i) Application Link:**
  3. [**www.dgft.gov.in**](https://www.dgft.gov.in)**** 1. **Then follow the steps: For AA under Services > Advance Authorisation /DFIA > Apply for Advance Authorisation (ANF 4A).**
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  5. **ii) Steps Of Application Process:**
  6. Prerequisite:
  7. Log onto DGFT’s website https://www.dgft.gov.in/ in and get your PAN based IEC
  8. Link the existing IEC (For more details please see IEC section FAQ'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 > Advance Authorisation /DFIA > Apply for Advance Authorisation (ANF 4A).** <br> **ii) Steps Of Application Process:**...

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Last updated: 02 Jul 2026