Export License
Export License
Export License
Introduction
An export license is a document issued by the appropriate licensing agency after which
an exporter is allowed to transport his product in a foreign market. The license is only
issued after a careful review of the facts surrounding the given export transaction. Export
license depends on the nature of goods to be transported as well as the destination port.
So, being an exporter it is necessary to determine whether the product or good to be
exported requires an export license or not. While making the determination one must
consider the following necessary points:
Canalisation
Canalisation is an important feature of Export License under which certain goods can be
imported only by designated agencies. For an example, an item like gold, in bulk, can be
imported only by specified banks like SBI and some foreign banks or designated
agencies.
The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) from time to time specifies through a
public notice according to which any goods, not included in the ITC (HS) Classifications
of Export and Import items may be exported without a license. Such terms and conditions
may include Minimum Export Price (MEP), registration with specified authorities,
quantitative ceilings and compliance with other laws, rules, regulations.