4.1.11

Advance Release Order (ARO) and Invalidation Letter

Holder of Advance Authorisation, Advance Authorisation for Annual Requirement and Duty Free Import Authorisation intending to source inputs from indigenous sources / State Trading Enterprises in lieu of direct import, has option to source them either against Advance Release Order (ARO) or Invalidation letter denominated in free foreign exchange / Indian rupees. However, supplies may be obtained against Authorisation from EOU / EHTP / BTP / STP / SEZ units, without conversion into ARO or Invalidation letter.

Transferee of DFIA shall also be eligible for ARO / Invalidation letter facility.

Validity period of ARO shall be as prescribed in HBP v1.