Validity of Import Licence/Certificate Authorisation/Permissions/CCPs/Export licence

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Validity of import / export Authorisation from date of issue / shall be as follows, unless specified otherwise:

(i)	Advance Authorisation / DFIA (including Advance Authorisation for annual requirement, and Replenishment Authorisation for Gem & Jewellery as per Chapter- 4 of FTP)	24 months
(ii) a	For Zero duty EPCG Authorisations (other than spares)	9 months
(ii) b	For 3% EPCG Authorisations (other than spares)	36 months
(iii)	EPCG Authorisation for Spares, refractories, catalyst and consumables	Co-terminus with EOP of EPCG Authorisation.
(iv)	Others including CCP and DEPB, unless otherwise specified	24 months
(v)	Advance Authorisation / DFIA for deemed export (including Advance Authorisation for annual requirement)	24 months or Co-terminus with contracted duration of project execution, whichever is later.
(vi)	Export Licence / Authorisation	12 months (However, EFC may decide to issue Export Authorisation for a longer duration in case of R&D studies based on recommendation of technical authority)