DGFT
DGFT has amended Chapter 10 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP), 2023, providing extension of SCOMET authorisation-based facilitation to eligible 4-Star and 5-Star Status Holders and extending the validity of General Authorisation for Export after Repair in India (GAER).
The amendment extends the existing SCOMET authorisation-based facilitation under the Stock and Sale, General Authorisation for Export after Repair (GAER), General Authorisation for Export of Telecommunication (GAET) and General Authorisation for Export of Information Security Items (GAEIS) procedures to eligible exporters holding valid 4-Star or 5-Star Status Holder Certificates, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed conditions.
Further, the validity of General Authorisation for Export after Repair in India (GAER) has been extended from one year to three years from the date of issue of the authorisation. The authorisation shall remain subject to submission of prescribed post-shipment reports within 30 days from the end of each quarter.
The amendment also extends the validity of GAER issued for export of imported SCOMET items after repair from one year to three years, subject to compliance with the prescribed post-shipment reporting requirements and other applicable conditions.
The revised provisions are aimed at enhancing ease of doing business and facilitating exports of SCOMET items after repair in India.
[Public Notice No. 37/2026-27 dated November 02, 2026]
