Advance Authorisation Scheme
Updated: 17 Oct 2025
Ministry:
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Beneficiary:
Miscellaneous
Overview
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).