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With the dismantling of the Quota regime in textiles, exporters will have to go through less procedural hassles and fewer documents will now be required. The Department of Revenue has already issued a circular to the customs field formations that exporters may be allowed customs clearance of textiles and readymade garments cargo destined for quota counties without Quota Certificate/Visa/Export Certificate for goods, which are to be shipped on or after 1st January 2005. The export documents would be accepted for processing with effect from 25th December 2004 for such shipments sailing on or after 1st January 2005.
Based on the feedback from our Missions in EU/US, there would still be a requirement of country of origin declaration, and the position in this regard is as follows:
European Union
· For products claiming GSP preferential treatment (for products falling under Chapters 61,62 & 63 of HSN), the certificate of origin to be used is Form A contained in Annex 17 of Regulation (EEC) No.2454/93. The designated agencies viz. Export Inspection Agency, Textiles Committee, DC (Handicrafts) etc. are already issuing the GSP Certificate including country origin declaration.
· For non-preferential production, as per the amendment of European Union Council Regulation 3030/93, certificate of origin issued by various agencies authorized by DGFT are acceptable. Such authorized agencies are indicated in Appendix 35 (B) of Handbook of Procedures (Vol. 1) who are issuing the origin certificate as per format given in Annexure II of Appendix 35 (B), after taking a declaration from the exporters. The format corresponds to the format specified by the EU.
United States
· Until reviewed, the Textile Country of Origin declaration will continue to be required per 19 CFR 12.130 (f) (copy enclosed). The CFR sets out the criterion for determining origin and also specifies the particulars required in the declaration, which can be made by the exporter or importer concerned. In case the exporter requires non-preferential certificate of origin, the same can be issued by the agencies prescribed under Appendix 35 B of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. 1) in the format specified in Annex-II of Appendix 35 B after due procedure.
· As regards the products claiming GSP preferential treatment, the US GSP Scheme by and large excludes “textiles” and the preference is available for a limited number of handloom textiles, handicrafts, carpets and Jute items. The designated agencies viz. Export Inspection Agency, Textiles Committee, DC (Handicrafts) etc. are already issuing the GSP Certificate including country origin declaration. Such declarations can, however, be given by the exporters or importers themselves.
Canada
· As regards the products qualifying for Canada GSP, the designated agencies (EIC, Textiles Committee, DC-HC etc.) are already giving the GSP certificate origin; however, a self-declaration from the exporter is also acceptable to the Canadian authorities. In case the exporter requires non-Preferential certificate of origin, the same can be issued by the agencies prescribed under Appendix 35 B of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. 1) in the format specified in Annex-II of Appendix 35 B after due procedure.
Also, the entry at serial No.2 of Table-A under heading – “Goods Falling in More Than One Chapter of ITC (HS) Classification “ has been deleted with effect from 1st January 2005 by Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
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