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interests/persons have been using multiple websites and email IDs mimick-
ing/resembling official DGFT website and email for misleading and duping ex-
porters/importers, the DGFT has cautioned all stake holders to be vigilant and
not to pay any fees to such websites for the work relating to EXIM Policy, most of
which are carried out free of charge by DGFT. DGFT has initiated systematic
changes to establish secure communication with its stake holders. The contact
information provided by the Exporters/Importers is used/will be used by DGFT
for communication. Exporters/Importers are requested to avoid sharing their
details with private/unrelated/unknown persons/entities etc. which may have a
potential for misuse and fraud. — Asstt. D.G.F.T., New Delhi, Trade Notice No.
14/2020-21, dated 11-6-2020. (See page E7)
ASEAN - Preferential Certificate of Origin for India’s exports to Vi-
etnam under ASEAN - India FTA - Issuance of. - With reference to Trade Notice
No. 12/2020-2021, dated 22-5-2020 issued in view of the representations received
from exporters expressing difficulties in obtaining preferential access in Thailand
and Vietnam based on the digitally signed electronic Certificates of Origin, the
issue has been taken up and it is decided that one additional copy i.e. electronic
copy along with the set of 4 copies shall be generated by the system. The elec-
tronic copy shall bear the image signature of the officer and stamp of the issuing
agency. Exporters may send the electronic copy to the partner country for any
immediate clearance and collect the other set of printed certificates duly ink-
signed by the officer for any subsequent submission to the partner country au-
thorities. The COO applications for exports under ASEAN-India FTA to all
ASEAN countries except Thailand should now be submitted through the e-COO
Platform by the exporters to the offices of the designated issuing agencies. — Dy.
D.G.F.T., New Delhi, Trade Notice No. 15/2020-21, dated 21-6-2020. (See page E8)
IEC — Launch of new DGFT platform and Digital delivery of IEC re-
lated services. — As part of Digital India programme and for Ease of Doing
Business, DGFT has undertaken an initiative to revamp its services delivery
mechanisms to promote and facilitate foreign trade. The first phase of digital
platform is scheduled to Go-Live on 13-7-2020. In the first phase, the website will
be catering to the services related to the IEC issuance, modification, amendments
etc. Detailed procedure has been prescribed for the purpose. Other online mod-
ules relating to Advance Authorisation, EPCG, and Exports Obligation Discharge
shall be rolled out in the second phase. — D.G.F.T. Trade Notice No. 16/2020-21,
dated 25-6-2020. (See page E8)
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