Textile and garment exporters importing inputs (polyester and viscose fibres) below Advance Authorisation, Export Oriented Unit, and Special Economic Zone schemes are exempted from the necessary high quality control order (QCO). However, the export obligation interval for such imports is restricted to 180 days from the date of clearance of import consignments in respect of QCO exemption, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade stated in a notification on Thursday.
