DGFT Dispenses with Foreign Supplier Invoice in Negative List Import Licence Application

[DGFT Public Notice No. 24 dated 17th January 2011]

Subject: Non-requirement of submission of Proforma Invoice –- Amendment in ANF 2B.

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes an amendment in the ANF 2B of Handbook of Procedures Vol.I (Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms) 2009-2014.

Reason for the amendment

ANF 2B has been prescribed as the application form for import of restricted items. It has 14 entries & 7 declarations. It also contains a set of guidelines for the applicant towards the end of the form. Guideline 4(b) requires a self certified copy of the proforma invoice from the foreign supplier. It has been decided to dispense with this requirement. Such self certified copy of the proforma invoice from the foreign supplier would no longer be needed to accompany the application form.

Amendment

Serial Number 4(b) of Guidelines for Applicants attached to ANF 2B hereby stands deleted.

Effect of Public Notice

Submission of proforma invoice, with application for import authorization, would no longer be required.