SCOMET class: Govt relaxes export norms for dual-use telecom tools, info safety software program

In a notification, the Directorate Normal of Overseas Commerce (DGFT) introduced to grant one-time bulk licences for these things beneath the Particular chemical compounds, organisms, supplies, tools and applied sciences (SCOMET) class.

Final 12 months, the SCOMET coverage of drones for civilian use was simplified and liberalised for exports.

“The coverage for common authorisation for export of telecommunication-related objects beneath SCOMET class…and export of info safety objects beneath SCOMET class…to grant one-time bulk licences for these things has been notified,” the DGFT stated.

The applicant exporter must submit an software for getting a one-time license by way of the on-line SCOMET portal and connect the data within the prescribed format.

The DGFT additionally notified an in depth process for these authorisation as per which export of indigenous/imported SCOMET objects will probably be allowed primarily based on a one-time Normal Authorization (GAET).“SCOMET authorization won’t be required, for the export and/or re- export of Telecommunication objects (excluding expertise and software program) beneath SCOMET Class,” it stated.GAET issued for export or re-export of SCOMET objects will probably be legitimate for 3 years.