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Implementation of KPCS in India India is one of the founding
members of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS). The Scheme is
administered through Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and
Industry, Government of India. Department of Commerce, vide its letter
No.12/13/2000-EP(G&J) dated 13/11/2002, have designated Gem and Jewellery
Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) as the Import and Export Authority within
the meaning of Section IV(b) of the Scheme. Vide Para 2.2 of Indian Foreign Trade Policy (2004-09),
no import or export of rough diamonds shall be permitted unless the shipment
is accompanied by Kimberley Process Certificate required under the procedure
specified by the GJEPC. Based on the above, Central
Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), Ministry of Finance, Government of India,
vide their Circular No.55/2003-Cus dated 23 June 2003 has issued detailed instructions
to Customs field formation about the procedure to be adopted for import and
export of rough diamonds. Under Special Economic Zone
(SEZ) Rules, 2006 of Government of India, Development Commissioners have been
delegated powers to issue Kimberley Process Certificates for units located in
respective SEZs. GJEPC has recently revamped its
procedure for issue and endorsement of KP Certificates through implementation
of a new online software that simplifies the process for exporters and
importers based in India. See more Directorate
General of Foreign Trade Central Board of
Excise and Customs |
