TMI BlogPolicy to keep control on exporters using self certified system for EU-GSP Registered Exporter SystemX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Statement of Origin issued. They are also requested to respond to the verification requests by EU within the prescribed time limit, failing which the Registered Exporter Number (REX) may be annulled. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in this regard are enclosed. (Rajbir Sharma) Joint Director General of Foreign Trade E-mail: rajbir.shrma@nic.in [Issued from File No.01/93/180/56/AM-13/PC-II(B)/Part-1(E-1711)] Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the EU GSP Origin Criteria (WO or PSR) Question 1: Is there any difference in tariff or customs preferences if the wholly obtained (WO) criteria is used instead of the product specific rule (PSR)? Reply: No, the tariff or customs duty preferences are the ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... iginating inputs is not applicable for WO criteria. Nevertheless, it is applicable for product specific rules (PSRs) under Annex 22-03 of EU Regulation 2446/2015 even if the rule states that all materials used should be wholly originating . Retrospective Issuance Question 5: Can the Statement on Origin be issued retrospectively? Reply: The Statement on Origin can be issued retrospectively from the date of application for registration of an exporter, For example, if an exporter made an online application for registration on 1 April but the REX number was issued only on 15 April; he can use the REX number allotted to him for issuance of Statement on Origin for exports made from 1 April onwards. Question 6: Can an expor ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... no regulation that bars the exporter from approaching any of the Local Users for REG which are the regional offices of the 17 Local Administrators for REG.. However, as a good practice he must approach the Local User for REG who deals with his primary export product. The language used in Public Notice 51 dated 30.12.2016 is that the -selection of the Local User for REG is to be made taking into account the products being exported- . The regional offices of the DGFT and EIC can be approached for all the products while some of the Local Users for REG specialize in specific products. Question 9: If an exporter has units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Export Oriented Units (EOU) and DTA, who would be his Local User for Registratio ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... al Users for REG are copy of IEC, an undertaking that they are not insolvent etc. Question 12: What should be the products that the exporter must mention in his application? Reply: The exporter should specify all the products he is currently exporting or intends to export to the EU under the GSP. While, he can subsequently amend the details of his original application, he must exercise due diligence in ensuring that the product coverage is as wide as possible so that he does not have to approach the Local Users, for REG frequently for amending his application.. Question 13: If the exporter wants to export a new product which is not listed in his application, does he have to modify his application before exporting? Reply: The ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 6000 and those above 6000? Reply: The REX number is not required on the Statement on Origin for consignments which are below 6000. Else, the format of the Statement on Origin is the same and has to be made out on a commercial document such as commercial invoice, packing list of delivery notice. Question 17: What are the documents that an exporter must maintain in the case of verification? Reply: The commercial document on which the Statement on Origin is made out should be signed by an employee of the exporter who would be taking on the responsibility of the veracity of the statement Miscellaneous Question 18: Does EU GSP cover exports to a EU buyer who is importing for his unit in a 3rd country? Reply: N ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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