The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on October 17, 2024, notified regarding the Electronic Submission of Appendix 4H Certificates.
The following has been stated:
• It has informed that the DGFT has launched an online facility for onboarding of Certifying Authorities. These authorities can now digitally sign and submit certificates using their online DGFT accounts. As a result, the digitalization of the Appendix 4H certificate, which accounts for the consumption and stock of duty-free imported or domestically sourced raw materials and components under the Advance Authorization and DFIA schemes, has been fully implemented online. The following information is provided for the consideration of all relevant stakeholders.
• Workflow: The system workflows are summarised as follows:
o Exporter’s workflow:
o Exporters can fill in the required information as per the Appendix 4H format through the DGFT website (https://dgft.gov.in) while applying for Advance Authorisation (AA) redemption or while applying for a DFIA Transferable Scrip.
o Exporters can forward the draft Appendix 4H form to the registered certifying authority online by entering their registration number.
o Certifying Authority Workflow:
o The Certifying Authority registers with DGFT by choosing the category ‘Certifying Authority’ on the Registration page and providing their membership details.
o The Certifying Authority can monitor and manage draft exporters’ certificates by accessing the repository under ‘View Submitted/Approved Certificates’.
[Notification No 21/2024-25]
