CIRCULAR

 

NO.EPCH/CLS/CERT/99                                                                                                1st April, 2009

 

To,

 

All Member Exporters,

 

Subject :  CERTIFICATION OF HANDICRAFTS OF BRASS / IRON ITEMS – REG.

 

Dear Member,

 

            The Council is pleased to inform that after long persuation and follow up, the Central Board of Excise and Customs has authorized the Council for issuance of Certification for Classification of handicrafts of Brass / Iron. However, the present practice of issuance of certificate by the O/o Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) is continued and the exporters can also avail the services of Regional Offices of the D.C.(H). A copy of the circular No. 56/99-CUS[ F. No. 600/74(Handicrafts)/98-DBK dated August 26, 1999 issued by Ministry of Finance is provided at overleaf for your information.

 

            The member exporters whose items have been objected for classification as handicrafts by the O/o Commissioner of Customs may approach the Council along with the following details:

 

1.         Application (Specimen Copy enclosed) along with Demand Draft / Pay Order of Rs. 200/- + service tax @10.3%  in favour of the Council ,being the processing charges per invoice.

 

2.         2 Copies of the invoice / Shipping bills under dispute by the O/o Commissioner of Customs.

 

3.         2 Photographs of each item under dispute / doubt by the O/o Commissioner of Customs.

 

4.         A copy of the speaking order / objection if any received from the O/o Commissioner of Customs.

 

            On the receipt of above documents, the Council would issue necessary certificate as per the provisions and guidelines issued by Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India vide their Ref. No. D.O. F. No. 600/74 (Handicrafts)/98-DBK dated 26th August, 1999.

 

            Thanking you,                                                                                                   Yours faithfully

 

 

                                                                                                                        [ RAKESH KUMAR]

                                                                                                                        EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 

 

 

PERFORMA FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM FOR CERTIFICATION / CLASSIFICATION OF HANDICRAFTS TO THE EPCH

(PLEASE USE THE PHOTOCOPY OF THE FORMAT AS APPLICATION FORM ON THE LETTERHEAD OF

THE ORGANISATION)

 

The Export Promotion Council For Handicrafts

“EPCH HOUSE”, Pocket  6 & 7, Sector – C,

L. S. C. Vasant Kunj,

New Delhi –110070

 

SUB :  REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION / CLASSIFICATION OF HANDICRAFTS ITEMS – REG.

 

1.         Name & Address of the Organisation      :

 

2.         RCMC No.                                            :

 

3.         Invoice No. / Date                                 :

            (Please enclose Two Copies)

 

4.         Two Copies of Postcard size Photographs    :

            (of items under dispute)                        

 

5.         Description of goods                             :

 

6.         Whether item has been objected by the :           Name of the Custom___________________________

            Customs as handicraft item or artware,

            Please give details along with copy of a

            Speaking order, if any served so far.

            (Please enclose)

 

7.         Details of D. D. /Pay order                     :

 

We, M/s_________________________________ do hereby, solemnly declare that all the above mentioned statements / information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and we further declare that the above mentioned items have been exported / being exported by me under the above said invoice as the handicrafts items and fulfills the conditions issued by the Department of Revenue, Govt. of India vide D.O. F. No. 600/74 (Handicrafts)/98-DBK dated 26th   August, 1999 as mentioned in the Judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Commissioner of Central Excise Vs Louis Shoppe and Anr.[1996(83)ELT 13(SC)] for treating a product as “Handicraft”. We also agree to abide by any code of conduct that may be prescribed by the authorities / Council in the matter from time to time.

 

 

Date______________________________                                     Seal

 

                                                                                                Name & Designation____________________

                                                                       

                                                                                                Signature_____________________________

 

 

 

 

 

NO.EPCH/CLS/CERT/99                                                                                                1st April, 2009

 

To,

 

 

Subject :  CERTIFICATION OF HANDICRAFTS ITEMS – REG.

 

Sir,

 

            We refer your letter N. / mail  dated__________________on the above subject matter. In this regard, you are requested to apply on the prescribed format along with the following supporting documents / fees for further necessary action at this end.

 

            The member exporters whose items have been objected for classification as handicrafts by the O/o Commissioner of Customs may approach the Council along with the following details:

 

1.         Application (Specimen Copy enclosed) along with Demand Draft / Pay Order of Rs. 200/- + service tax 

           @10.3% in favour of the  Council, what being the processing charges per invoice.

 

2.         2 Copies of the invoice / Shipping bills under dispute by the O/o Commissioner of Customs.

 

3.         2 Photographs of each item under dispute / doubt by the O/o Commissioner of Customs.

 

4.         A copy of the speaking order / objection if any received from the O/o Commissioner of Customs.

 

            On the receipt of above documents, the Council would issue necessary certificate as per the provisions and guidelines issued by Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India vide their Ref. No. D.O. F. No. 600/74 (Handicrafts)/98-DBK dated 26th August, 1999.

 

            Thanking you,                                                                                                   Yours faithfully

 

 

                                                                                                                        [ RAKESH KUMAR]

                                                                                                                        EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 

 

 

PERFORMA FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM FOR CERTIFICATION / CLASSIFICATION OF HANDICRAFTS TO THE EPCH

(PLEASE USE THE PHOTOCOPY OF THE FORMAT AS APPLICATION FORM ON THE LETTERHEAD OF

THE ORGANISATION)

 

The Export Promotion Council For Handicrafts

“EPCH HOUSE”, Pocket  6 & 7, Sector – C,

L. S. C. Vasant Kunj,

New Delhi –110070

 

SUB :  REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION / CLASSIFICATION OF HANDICRAFTS ITEMS – REG.

 

1.         Name & Address of the Organisation      :

 

2.         RCMC No.                                            :

 

3.         Invoice No. / Date                                 :

            (Please enclose Two Copies)

 

4.         Two Copies of Postcard size Photographs    :

            (of items under dispute)                        

 

5.         Description of goods                             :

 

6.         Whether item has been objected by the :           Name of the Custom___________________________

            Customs as handicraft item or artware,

            Please give details along with copy of a

            Speaking order, if any served so far.

            (Please enclose)

 

7.         Details of D. D. /Pay order                     :

 

We, M/s_________________________________ do hereby, solemnly declare that all the above mentioned statements / information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and we further declare that the above mentioned items have been exported / being exported by me under the above said invoice as the handicrafts items and fulfills the conditions issued by the Department of Revenue, Govt. of India vide D.O. F. No. 600/74 (Handicrafts)/98-DBK dated 26th   August, 1999 as mentioned in the Judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Commissioner of Central Excise Vs Louis Shoppe and Anr.[1996(83)ELT 13(SC)] for treating a product as “Handicraft”. We also agree to abide by any code of conduct that may be prescribed by the authorities / Council in the matter from time to time.

 

 

Date______________________________                                     Seal

 

                                                                                                Name & Designation____________________

                                                                       

                                                                                                Signature_____________________________