DGFT simplifies Advance Authorisation closure amid Shipping Bill Constraints
According to the notice, exporters are required to upload the self-attested GST e-invoices alongside other prescribed documents while applying for Redemption or Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) of Advance Authorisations
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued Trade Notice No. 32/2024-25 on 28 February 2025. This notice aims to solve the difficulties faced by exporters while closing Advance Authorisations (AA) due to space limits in shipping bill descriptions. According to the notice, exporters are required to upload the self-attested...
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued Trade Notice No. 32/2024-25 on 28 February 2025. This notice aims to solve the difficulties faced by exporters while closing Advance Authorisations (AA) due to space limits in shipping bill descriptions.
According to the notice, exporters are required to upload the self-attested GST e-invoices alongside other prescribed documents while applying for Redemption or Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) of Advance Authorisations.
Many exporters have been struggling because the online system does not allow product descriptions longer than 120 characters in shipping bills. This issue has caused rejections in the approval process for Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) under Para 4.12 (iii) of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, which requires that the product details in shipping bills must match those in export invoices.
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To resolve this, DGFT has instructed Regional Authorities (RAs) to accept self-attested GST e-invoices as proof to verify the full product description. This decision will make it easier for exporters to get approvals without facing unnecessary rejections.
Exporters must now upload self-attested copies of e-invoices along with other required documents while applying for Redemption/EODC of Advance Authorisations. This change is expected to simplify the process and prevent delays.
The Advance Authorisation scheme allows exporters to import raw materials without paying duties, as long as they meet their export obligations. However, documentation issues have made the process difficult for many exporters. The new trade notice is a step towards making the system smoother and more business-friendly.
For more details, exporters can visit the DGFT website or contact their local Regional Authorities.
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