DGFT Introduces Amendments to Export Policy for SCOMET Items:

DGFT Introduces Amendments to Export Policy for SCOMET Items The DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) released a Trade Notice (Notice No. 03/2025-2026) on April 23, 2025, on the brought amendments to the export policy for SCOMET items (Such as Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies) for the sole purpose of primarily 'Testing and Evaluation'. The notice refers to Para 10.08(vi) of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, which outlines the rules for temporarily exporting SCOMET items for demos, exhibitions, tenders, or related events abroad, or for returning them after such events in India. It also mentions related procedures in Para 10.13 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023. According to Para 1.07A of FTP 2023, which requires consultation with stakeholders when formulating or amending the policy, draft amendments to Para 10.08(vi) of FTP 2023 and changes to Para 10.13 of HBP 2023 have been proposed. These changes will enable the export of SCOMET items specifically for "Testing and Evaluation" purposes. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is calling for inputs from stakeholders, such as exporters, industry associations, and experts, to send their comments, suggestions, views, and feedback on the above-said proposed amendments. These should be furnished within 10 days of the date of notice (April 23, 2025), and may be e-mailed to [email protected]. This Trade Notice has been issued with the approval of the competent authority as per the provisions of Para 1.07A of FTP 2023.