SCOMET Repeat Order Policy - How to Get Authorisations Faster
For exporters who regularly ship the same SCOMET items to the same buyers, the standard licensing process can feel unnecessarily burdensome. Each fresh application goes through the Inter-Ministerial Working Group (IMWG), which typically takes several weeks. The Repeat Order Policy is DGFT’s answer to this problem — a streamlined process that allows authorisations for repeat shipments to be processed significantly faster.
What Is the Repeat Order Policy?
The Repeat Order Policy allows exporters who have already received a SCOMET authorisation for a specific item, buyer, consignee, and end-user to apply for a repeat authorisation without the full IMWG review process. The rationale is that the entities and the transaction type have already been vetted, so a lighter-touch review is appropriate for identical subsequent shipments.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for a repeat order authorisation, the supply chain must be exactly the same as the original authorisation. This means the foreign buyer, the consignee, any intermediaries, and the end-user must all be identical. The SCOMET item being exported must also be the same. Any change, amendment, or omission of any entity in the supply chain makes the application ineligible under the repeat order procedure and requires a fresh application through the standard process.
Required Documents
A repeat order application requires the copy of the original SCOMET authorisation, a purchase order copy from the buyer, an End User Certificate in the prescribed format (Appendix 10J(i), 10J(ii), or 10J(iii) as applicable), and technical specifications of the item. The application form and supporting documents are submitted through the DGFT’s online Export Management System. There is no limit on the number of repeat authorisations an exporter can apply for, though DGFT and the IMWG reserve the right to reject any repeat request.
Comparison with Fresh Applications
A fresh SCOMET application requires full IMWG evaluation, with members from multiple ministries expected to provide their views within 30 days. The IMWG meets approximately once a month. In contrast, repeat order applications benefit from expedited processing since the transaction has already been vetted. For exporters with regular shipment schedules, this difference can save weeks or months of processing time.
Conclusion
The Repeat Order Policy is one of the most valuable tools available to regular SCOMET exporters. If you export the same items to the same entities repeatedly, structuring your first application carefully and maintaining the same supply chain can save significant time and effort on subsequent authorisations. For item classification before applying, use the SCOMET AI Assistant.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Repeat order eligibility and procedures may change. Verify at dgft.gov.in. For queries, contact scomet@tariffwolf.com.
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