📄SCOMET Licenses — Export Authorization Support
Expert Advisory & Licensing Assistance by DGFT EXIM
Navigating the regulatory framework for exporting sensitive or dual-use items is crucial for international trade compliance. DGFT EXIM offers end-to-end consultancy services for businesses requiring a SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies) License, ensuring seamless, lawful export operations.
📌 What is SCOMET?
SCOMET refers to a category of controlled items listed under India's Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), covering dual-use goods and technologies — items that have both civilian and military or strategic applications. These controls are enforced to uphold national security, international obligations, and non-proliferation commitments.
The export and transfer of items classified under the SCOMET list require prior authorization from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
Notable Categories Include:
Special Chemicals
Special chemicals and precursors
Advanced Materials
Advanced materials
Dual-Use Equipment
Dual-use equipment and machinery
Nuclear-Related Items
Nuclear-related items
Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace and defense equipment
Information Security
Information security systems
Emerging Technologies
Emerging technologies
📑 SCOMET Licensing Process
Step 1: Product Classification
Classify your product under the appropriate SCOMET category based on the latest FTP and DGFT notifications.
Step 2: Prepare Application
Prepare a detailed export application with product technical specifications, end-use certificate (EUC), end-user details, shipping route, and commercial invoice/proforma.
Step 3: Submit Application
Submit the application on the DGFT portal under the SCOMET licensing section.
Step 4: DGFT Examination
DGFT examines the application, often seeking clearances from inter-ministerial committees (including the Ministry of Defense, MEA, and Department of Atomic Energy) depending on item sensitivity.
Step 5: Authorization Issuance
Upon satisfactory review, export authorization is issued with applicable conditions.
📌 How DGFT EXIM Assists
At DGFT EXIM, our team of regulatory and trade experts ensures:
- ✔️ Correct product classification under the SCOMET list
- ✔️ Accurate, compliant documentation preparation
- ✔️ Drafting of End-Use and End-User Certificates as per DGFT norms
- ✔️ Application filing and submission on the DGFT portal
- ✔️ Regular follow-ups and query resolution with DGFT and ministries
- ✔️ Advisory on export conditions, post-license compliance, and reporting obligations
📞 Why Choose DGFT EXIM?
- ✅ In-depth expertise in handling SCOMET export licensing cases
- ✅ Direct coordination with DGFT and allied ministries for faster clearances
- ✅ End-to-end support — from application to license issuance
- ✅ Transparent process management with time-bound delivery
- ✅ Tailored advisory for complex and sensitive dual-use product exports
📑 Conclusion
Exporting items on the SCOMET list demands strict regulatory compliance and efficient procedural management. DGFT EXIM ensures that your business meets all requirements, secures necessary export permissions, and operates confidently in international markets while upholding national security and legal standards.
📞 Reach out to our consultants today for a personalized consultation on SCOMET licensing.