Sarkari Yojana
Advance Authorisation(AA)
About Advance Authorisation(AA)
Advance Authorisation Scheme: An Advance Authorisation lets exporters import inputs duty-free where those inputs get physically built into the export product, with reasonable allowance for wastage. Fuel, oil, and catalysts consumed during production of the export item may also qualify. Every Authorisation follows the policy and procedures in force on the date it’s issued.
Inputs are approved against a resultant product on one of these bases:
1. Standard Input Output Norms (SION) notified in the Handbook of Procedures, OR 1. Self-declaration under paragraph 4.07 of the Handbook of Procedures, OR 1. Applicant-specific norms fixed in advance by the Norms Committee under para 4.06, OR 1. The Self Ratification Scheme under para 4.06 of the foreign trade policy.
How much input quantity is allowed for a given product depends on norms set for that specific export item, factoring in manufacturing wastage. DGFT publishes a sector-wise SION list exporters can draw on, or exporters may instead request their own ad-hoc norms if SION doesn’t fit their case.
Advance Authorisation is available to manufacturer exporters, or merchant exporters linked to a supporting manufacturer. Imported inputs are exempted from duties such as Basic Customs Duty, Additional Customs Duty, Education Cess, Anti-dumping Duty, Safeguard Duty, Transition Product-Specific Safeguard Duty, Integrated Tax, and Compensation Cess, wherever applicable, subject to conditions. Items that can be imported duty-free under the scheme:
- Inputs physically built into the export product, with normal wastage allowance.
- Fuel, oil, and catalysts consumed to produce the export item.
Advance Authorisation for Spices:
Duty-free import of Chapter-9 spices under the ITC (HS) is allowed only for crushing, grinding, sterilisation, or oil/oleoresin manufacturing — not for simple cleaning, grading, or repacking.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Business Entity
01 Aug 2023
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Advance Authorisation(AA), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Available to a manufacturer exporter, or a merchant…
Available to a manufacturer exporter, or a merchant exporter tied to a supporting manufacturer.
For pharmaceutical products made via a Non-Infringing (NI)…
For pharmaceutical products made via a Non-Infringing (NI) process (per paragraph 4.18 of the Handbook of Procedures), only manufacturer exporters may be issued the Authorisation. Advance Authorisation is issued for:
Physical exports, including exports to SEZs
Physical exports, including exports to SEZs.
Intermediate supply
Intermediate supply.
Supply of goods under paragraph 7.02 (b) through…
Supply of goods under paragraph 7.02 (b) through (g) of the FTP.
Supply of 'stores' aboard a foreign-going vessel or…
Supply of 'stores' aboard a foreign-going vessel or aircraft, provided a specific SION exists for the item supplied. Export Obligation:
Minimum value addition of 15%
Minimum value addition of 15%.
Export obligation must be fulfilled within 18 months…
Export obligation must be fulfilled within 18 months of the Authorisation's issue date, or as notified by DGFT.
Benefits Provided
Advance Authorisation(AA) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Inputs used for exports are free from Basic…
Inputs used for exports are free from Basic Customs Duty, Additional Customs Duty, Education Cess, Anti-dumping Duty, Safeguard Duty and Transition Product Specific Safeguard Duty, as applicable.
No IGST or Compensation cess is charged on…
No IGST or Compensation cess is charged on them.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
IEC copy
IEC copy.
Description of the export item
Description of the export item.
ITC HS code of the export product
ITC HS code of the export product.
Export quantity
Export quantity.
FOB value of the item to be exported
FOB value of the item to be exported.
Description of the import item
Description of the import item.
ITC HS code of the import product
ITC HS code of the import product.
Import quantity
Import quantity.
CIF value of the imported item
CIF value of the imported item.
IGST duty percentage on the item to be…
IGST duty percentage on the item to be imported.
Customs duty percentage on the item to be…
Customs duty percentage on the item to be imported.
Port of registration
Port of registration.
Valid RCMC from the relevant Export Promotion Council
Valid RCMC from the relevant Export Promotion Council.
Industrial license
Industrial license.
CA certificate
CA certificate.
CA certificate of consumption for the last 3…
CA certificate of consumption for the last 3 years.
2023-08-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Advance Authorisation(AA) through the online application process outlined below.
Access the DGFT Portal - Go to the…
Access the DGFT Portal
Go to the official DGFT Portal.
Obtain a PAN-Based IEC - Log in to…
Obtain a PAN-Based IEC
Log in to the DGFT portal.
Apply for, or link, your Import Export Code (IEC) based on your PAN.
The IEC is valid for life but must be updated annually at no cost.
Register Your Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) - After…
Register Your Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
After logging in, go to My Dashboard → View and Register Digital Signatures Token.
Register your DSC token to enable online submissions.
Obtain a Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) -…
Obtain a Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC)
Secure the RCMC from the relevant Export Promotion Council (EPC) or Commodity Board.
See Appendix 2T of the FTP on the DGFT portal for details.
RCMC is needed for:
Claiming export benefits.
Taking part in international trade fairs.
Getting restricted licenses.
Applying for anti-dumping duty measures.
Apply for Advance Authorisation (ANF 4A) Once the…
Apply for Advance Authorisation (ANF 4A) Once the above steps are done: Go to Services → Advance Authorisation / DFIA → Apply for Advance Authorisation (ANF 4A). Submit the application online via the DGFT portal.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.