Topic Insight
All goods, import of which is permitted only with an Authorization / Permission / License or in accordance with the procedure prescribed in a notification / public notice are ‘Restricted’ goods.
The list of ‘Restricted’ items is available in the Import, Export & SCOMET Policy in the Regulatory Updates section in DGFT website.
License Issuance Process
An application for grant of Restricted License against Imports / exports has to be applied in online through DGFT Portal.
The application for approval may be forwarded to the concerned regional authority (RA) / DGFT after taking assistance from the Facilitation Committee grants the authorization based on the merits of the application.
Application Fee
A registration fee of INR 1 per thousand subjects to a minimum of INR 500/- and a maximum of INR 1 Lakh on CIF amount of the authorization will need to be paid through electronic mode in the online system for each application for issuance of the authorization.
Authorization Validity
Exports – valid for exports for 24 months from the date of issuance of the authorization.
Imports – valid for imports for 18 months from the date of issuance of the authorization
Other Conditions
All restricted items and items permitted to be imposed by STEs, except live animals, required for R&D purpose may be imported without an authorization by government recognized research and development units.
FAQ
Is transfer of authorization possible?
No, as per policy authorizations are non-transferable.
Is amendment of restricted license being possible?
Yes, the applicant can amend the restricted license with payment of following fee. (i) Basic application fees is INR 200 for application for amendment/ correction in the Authorization. (ii) If CIF value of authorization in application form is increased, applicable fees will also increase therefore applicant will have to pay the difference amount while submitting the application.
Is there a time period for amendment of an issued authorization?
An authorization may only be allowed for amendment until its import validity period. No Authorizations shall be permitted for amendment post the validity period of the authorization.
What modifications am I allowed to request for against an issued Authorization?
The applicant can add new items, decrease the quantity of items, CIF amounts, modify the UOM.
