As for the question whether exporters could self declare the origin of their consignments, it is not possible to predict decisions that might be taken in future
As for the question whether exporters could self declare the origin of their consignments, it is not possible to predict decisions that might be taken in future.
Norway 2:
III. 2.i – Customs Procedures, page 42, para 26:
According to the text, India does not apply non preferential rules of origin. Does this mean that India does not trade with countries who require a non preferential "certificate of origin" ("made in....") on certain products? And does the Chamber of Commerce in India not issue those certificates upon request by traders?
Reply: India does trade with countries which require a non preferential certificate of origin. These certificates are issued by the DGFT and its field offices, designated chambers of commerce, export promotion councils etc. A complete list of agencies is given in Appendix 4C of the Foreign Trade Procedures (http://dgft.gov.in/).
Norway 3:
III. 2.iv – Tariffs, page 43 para 27
Exports to India are subject to the standard tariff as well as to an additional duty and a special additional duty. Not only does this constitute an additional tariff burden on imports to India, it also makes it complicated for traders to determine the applied duty on their product as several customs and excise tax schedules must be consulted. In additional it seems that the levels of duty are liable to change throughout the year. Does India have any intention of simplifying and streamlining these procedures in order to facilitate trade?
Reply: The additional customs duty and special additional duty are in the nature of charges equivalent to internal taxes applied at the border in order to provide level playing field for the domestic industry.
