Frequently Asked Questions

A dealer is a business entity which operates in buying, selling, suplying or distribution of any weight or measure. A Dealer is a business entity which could be an importer, manufacturer or a commission agent engaged in selling or supplying of manufactured items. 

Legal Metrology monitors the units of weights & measurements, the practices of weighing & measurement and the instruments related to weights & measurements, so that the security & accuracy of weighing & measurement instruments be ensured. 

A pre-packaged commodity is defined as the one which is packaged in the absence of purchaser, containing a pre-determined quantity. 

"Restricted" items are those whose import and export are only allowed under specific conditions, such as those outlined in a notification or public notice, or with an authorization, permission, or license.

A.    IEC
B.    Purchase ordre/ Invoice/ Bill of Lading
C.    Pollution Certificate(for Manufacturing/Recycling Unit)
D.    Aadhar card and Pan card of Authorized Person
E.    Mob no and Email Id
F.    Product description

1. Export- For each application for the issuing of the authorization, a thousand rupee registration fee must be paid electronically using the online system.
2. Import- For each application for the issuing of the authorization, an electronic registration charge of INR 1 per thousand, subject to a minimum of INR 500/- and a maximum of INR 1 Lakh on the CIF amount of the authorization, must be paid through the online system.

1. Import- The authorization for restricted imports is good for imports for a period of 18 months after it is issued.
2. Export- The 24 months that follow the date of granting of the restricted exports authorization are when the authorization is valid for export.

Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies (SCOMET) regulations in India need registration. To register, you must normally complete a checklist that is provided by the appropriate government entity, which is usually the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). This is a broad inventory that might be useful:

1. Application Form- Get the correct SCOMET registration application form from the DGFT office or website.
2. Documentation:- The ensuing paperwork is necessary for registration.

• --  IEC
• --  UID and PAN of Authorized Person
• --  PO
• --  End user certificate
• --  Channelization of Product Movement
• --  Last 3 years turnover

1. SCOMET Category - Find out which particular SCOMET category your technologies or products come into. Make sure the things you sell adhere to the rules.
2. End Use Statement-Give a detailed end-use statement outlining the export items' intended use and destination.
3. Export Control Classification Number- Get the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) if it applies to your products. This facilitates determining the degree of control necessary for export.
4. Technical Information- Give particular technical information about the goods you plan to export.
5. Compliance Requirement- Declare that you are in conformity with all applicable export control laws and SCOMET requirements in your compliance statement.
6. Registration Fees: As stipulated by the DGFT, pay the relevant registration fees.
7. Submission: Send the filled-out application form to the DGFT office together with the necessary paperwork.
8. Review and Approval: Watch for the DGFT authorities' review procedure. After reviewing your application, they could ask for more details if necessary.
9. Registration Certificate: The DGFT will issue you a registration certificate if your application is approved, enabling you to export SCOMET articles.

To prevent any legal problems pertaining to export control, it is imperative to make sure that all SCOMET rules are fully complied with and that the DGFT instructions are rigorously followed. Furthermore, since rules might change over time, it's a good idea to see what the most recent needs and updates from the appropriate authorities are.

The Import, Export & SCOMET Policy in the Regulatory Updates part of the DGFT website at http://dgft.gov.in/CP/ has the list of "SCOMET" products.

Penalties under the FTDR Act will apply if any of the SCOMET articles are exported without the required license.

For each application for the issuing of the authorization, an electronic registration cost of INR 1,000 must be paid using the online system.

The valdity of the SCOMETRegistration is 24 months, after which it is to be renewed. 

GST means Goods and Services Tax. It is a unique identification number allotted to a business entity for paying the applicable taxes on the goods sold and services delivered by it or goods bought and services hired by this entity. 

To apply online for GST certificate, please visit the official website, you are required to fill in your details, including PAN card number and Bank details. You are also asked to upload your documents such as UID number, address proof etc. After the verification of these documents, a unique GST number is issued and the GST certificate is emailed to the applicant.

You are required to visit the official Government website, you will get the option of new GST application, modify earlier application or cancel the GST certificate issued earlier.

There is no Government fee for GST Registration and the applicant does not need to spend any money for GST registration, though any private individual/entity hired for GST Registration Certificate may charge a nominal amount.