Import raw materials, fuel, oil, and catalysts without paying Customs Duty. We handle everything from SION Norm Fixation to final EODC Redemption.
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The Advance Authorisation (AA) Scheme allows duty-free import of inputs (raw materials), which are physically incorporated in the export product. In addition to raw materials, fuel, oil, catalysts, and packaging materials required for production can also be allowed duty-free.
The scheme operates on the principle that taxes/duties should not be exported. By waiving Basic Customs Duty (BCD), Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS), and IGST, the scheme makes Indian products competitive globally. However, it comes with an Export Obligation (EO) to export finished goods of a specified value and quantity.
Complete waiver of BCD + SWS + IGST on eligible inputs.
Applicable for manufacturer exporters or merchant exporters tied to a supporting manufacturer.
Standard period to fulfill the export obligation from the date of license issuance.
This page is designed for exporters searching for Advance Authorisation consultants, DGFT licence support, SION norms guidance, and a practical roadmap from application to redemption.
Advance Authorisation helps reduce landed cost by allowing duty-free import of eligible inputs used in export production. That is why the page targets commercial search intent around advance authorisation application, DGFT consultant, and export obligation support.
It is also a compliance-heavy scheme. Strong rankings depend on showing real expertise around SION, ad-hoc norms, annual requirement, actual user condition, and redemption rather than generic promotional copy.
Exporters frequently search for advance authorisation documents required before filing. In practice, approval quality depends on how well the application explains the input-output relationship, value addition, and policy basis for the claim.
Wrong SION or incorrect input description causing DGFT or Customs objections.
Failure to mention authorisation details correctly in shipping bills and export documents.
Mismatch between Bills of Entry, consumption records, and export quantities.
Missed export obligation timelines leading to duty, interest, and penalty exposure.
Determining how much input is allowed for your export output.
Pre-defined norms by DGFT. If your product falls under SION, the license is issued instantly based on these ratios.
If SION doesn't exist, we apply for Ad-hoc norms. We prepare technical data for consumption, wastage, and yield for Norms Committee approval.
Get immediate license based on self-declaration while norms are being ratified — essential for urgent shipments.
File online application on DGFT portal with valid RCMC and DSC.
Register the license at the Port of Registration (Customs).
Import inputs duty-free. Goods must be used in manufacturing.
Fulfill Export Obligation within 18 months. Mention License No on Shipping Bills.
Submit documents to DGFT to obtain EODC and close the file.
Application stage: assess SION availability, product description, wastage, value addition, and import plan before filing.
Post-issue stage: register the licence, manage imports, and maintain a clean trail between Bills of Entry, production, and exports.
Export obligation stage: monitor quantity, value, and time limits. If you are at risk of delay, review export obligation extension support before the position becomes a penalty issue.
Closure stage: compile redemption records and move toward Advance Authorisation redemption and EODC closure to release pending liability cleanly.
Official policy framework for export promotion schemes, including Advance Authorisation.
Primary operating reference for application, fulfilment, and closure processes.
Useful for policy changes, procedural clarifications, and updated filing positions.
Related internal resources: compare this scheme with EPCG scheme, review RoDTEP scheme support, or explore customs adjudication help if the licence has already turned contentious.
Getting the license is easy; closing it is the hard part. Failure to submit proof of export results in heavy penalties and demand notices from Customs. We specialize in the Redemption process to get your Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC).
Need dedicated closure support for an existing license? Visit our Advance Authorisation redemption and EODC closure service for ANF 4F filing, value addition review, customs bond cancellation, and bank guarantee release.
Don't let open licenses block your future benefits. We clear backlogs.
An AA license is a legal contract with the government. If you don't fulfill the 'Export Obligation,' the penalties are crushing. CloudDesk acts as your Compliance Shield.
Customs allows you to import based on SION (Standard Input-Output Norms). But what if your product is new? CloudDesk specializes in Fixation of Ad-hoc Norms with the Norms Committee at DGFT, ensuring you get the maximum import entitlement for your specific manufacturing process.
In 2026, the "Pre-import" rule for IGST exemption is a minefield.CloudDesk ensures your import and export timelines are perfectly synced so you don't get hit with retrospectiveIGST demands and interest years later.
The biggest failure in AA is missing the Export Obligation (EO) deadline. CloudDesk provides a Live Consumption Ledger. We track every gram of raw material imported against every unit exported, alerting you 6 months before the deadline if your EO is lagging.
Getting the license is only 10% of the work. The real battle is getting the Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC).We manage the entire redemption process—linking Shipping Bills to Bills of Entry—to ensure your bond is cancelled and your bank guarantee is released.
Manufacturer exporters and merchant exporters tied to supporting manufacturers can apply, subject to product eligibility, value addition norms, and DGFT documentation requirements.
Eligible inputs physically incorporated in the export product can be imported duty free, including raw materials, components, consumables, catalysts, fuel, oil, and packing materials, subject to the applicable norms and policy conditions.
Advance Authorisation for Annual Requirement allows eligible exporters with a track record to obtain a licence based on projected annual needs instead of applying shipment by shipment, subject to DGFT conditions.
The standard export obligation period is generally 18 months from the date of issue of the authorisation, unless a specific policy condition or sector-specific relaxation applies.
Typical documents include IEC, RCMC, product details, input-output ratio, technical write-up, past export data where applicable, Bill of Materials, manufacturing flow details, and supporting declarations required on the DGFT portal.
If export obligation is not fulfilled, the duty saved along with applicable interest and penalties may become payable, and the authorisation can create DGFT and Customs compliance exposure until it is regularised or closed properly.
No. Inputs imported under Advance Authorisation are generally subject to actual user condition and must be used in accordance with the licence and export obligation requirements.
The consumption register is the working record used to map imported inputs against production and exports. It becomes critical during redemption, EODC review, and any Customs or DGFT verification.
The interaction between Advance Authorisation and Duty Drawback depends on the duty element and the exact benefit claimed. The structure must be reviewed carefully to avoid ineligible or overlapping claims.