FOREIGN TRADE POLICY

Chapter

AMENDMENTS IN STATUS HOLDER SCHEME (Contd.)

 For one star export house status, exports of fruits and vegetables (under chapter 7 and 8) would be eligible for grant of double weightage, and the earlier grant of double weightage to units located in agro export zones is withdrawn.

 Status Holders to endeavor to provide skill upgradation/training in international trade to specified number of trainees.

Status Holder Certification

 Status certificate issued under FTP 2015-20 shall remain valid only up to 30 September 2023.

 Status certificate issued under FTP2023 shall be valid for a period of 5 years from the data of application.

 On achieving higher status threshold, a firm can upgrade their status holder category, after surrender of previous certificate and applying as per para 1.08 of HBP.