DGFT issues enabling provisions for import of inputs that are subjected to mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) by Advance Authorisation holders, EOU and SEZ

DGFT on 5th November, 2024 enabling provisions for import of inputs that are subjected to mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) by Advance Authorisation holders, EOU and SEZ. The list of Ministries/Departments whose notifications on mandatory QCOs, that are exempted by the DGFT for goods to be utilized/consumed in manufacture of export products are published:

1. Ministry of Steel
2. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
3. Ministry of Textiles
4. Ministry of Mines
5. Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals
6. Ministry of Heavy Industries

Ministry of Heavy Industries have been added in the list of Ministries/ Department under Appendix 2Y of FTP 2023, with immediate effect.