Last Updated: 17 Oct 2025

Advance Authorisation Scheme

The Advance Authorisation Scheme by DGFT allows duty-free import of inputs used in export products. It covers raw materials, packaging, fuel, oil, and catalysts consumed during production.

  • Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) implements Advance Authorisation Scheme under the Foreign Trade Policy.
  • Advance Authorisation Scheme allows duty free import of inputs, which are physically incorporated in an export product.
    • In addition to any inputs, packaging material, fuel, oil, catalyst which is consumed / utilized in the process of production of export product, is also allowed.
    • Advance Authorisation covers manufacturer exporters or merchant exporters tied to supporting manufacturer(s).
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