The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on March 18, 2024, issued a notification regarding changes in origin declaration for Self-Certification under the UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
The following has been stated: -
•It is informed to all concerned that the United Kingdom (UK) has replaced its existing origin declaration process under the Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) with the UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) effective from June 19, 2023. The transition period for this change was extended until December 31, 2023. Starting from January 01, 2024, onwards, Indian Exporters to the UK are required to adhere to the new rules under DCTS to avail concessions on their exports to the UK.
•Goods that meet the UK DCTS Rules of Origin (RoO) requirements shall be eligible to claim a concessional rate of import duty for exports to the UK.
•Indian Exporters accordingly are directed to use origin declaration wording under the DCTS scheme, in place of origin declaration wording under GSP is filled through self-certification.
The detailed notification is given in the document attached below.
[Trade Notice No. 39/2023-24]
