Under the Advance Authorisation Scheme, exporters are required to fulfil their export obligation within a prescribed period after import. Earlier, Para 4.84(b) of the Handbook of Procedures specified a 120-day period for general imports and 180 days for gold, platinum, or silver-based jewellery.

The amendment revises the language of Para 4.84(b) to remove minor inconsistencies and ensure alignment with the corresponding FTP provision. The revised paragraph confirms:

• Export obligation must be fulfilled within 120 days from the date of import for all consignments under Advance Authorisation.
• For findings and mountings made of gold, platinum, or silver, and jewellery exports, the export obligation period remains 180 days from the date of import.
• No further extension of the export obligation period will be permitted.