It is clarified that RCMC is not required for availing benefits on post export Remission based schemes i.e. Drawback, RoSCTL and RoDTEP. It is not required for Restricted items also.
Policy condition modified from 16.10.2024 for export of meat & meat product under “Halal” category as certified by the “Indian Conformity Assessment Scheme (I – CAS) – Halal” of the Quality Council of India (QCI).
It is clarified that those MSME manufacturer already availed benefit of Rs.50 lakhs under Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) as on 30.9.24 will not be eligible for any further benefit during extended period upto 31.12.24.
- RoDTEP scheme extended upto 30.9.2025 i.e for 1 year of earlier expiry dated 30.9.24
- RoDTEP for AA holder, EoU & SEZ extended upto 31.12.2024.
- New RoDTEP rate wef 10.10.24 as per Appendix 4-R & 4-RE notified on DGFT site for implementation after ICEGATE portal gets updated with new rate.
- Existing rate will be applicable for the export period 1.10.24 to 9.10.24.
Export of Non-Basmati Rice (Semi milled …..) under ITC (HS) 10063090 is allowed free subject to MEP US $ 490 per tonne.
Export quantity 5847 MT of Sugar to EU is notified under TRQ during October 2024 to September 2025.
Validity extended upto 31.12.2024 of Restricted Import Authorization for specific IT Hardware Items under ITC (HS) 8471. Afresh guidelines wef 1.1.2025 is likely to be issued soon.
Para 5.14 of HBP modified. Instead of Annual reporting, EPCG holder is required to report on EO through online mode after expiry of 1st block and EoP.
Import of 17000 MTs of Fresh /green Areca Nut without MIP is allowed from Bhutan through additional ports LCS Hatisar (INHT5B) and LCS Darranga (INDRGB) subject to port – specific regn certificate of DGFT.
Extension of Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) upto 30.9.2024 is allowed subject to following condition.
• For MSME Manufacturers, the cap is Rs. 5 Crores per IEC until 30.09.2024 for the financial year starting from 01.04.2024.
• For Manufacturer Exporters and Merchant Exporters, the cap is Rs. 2.5 Crores until 30.06.2024.
Import Policy condition period is extended from 31.10.24 to 31.12.24 for import of Yellow Peas under ITC (HS) code 07131010 which is free without conditions of MIP & port restriction subject to regn under IMS (Import Monitoring System).
MEP is removed from 13.9.24 on export of Onions under ITC (HS) 07031019. (Earlier MEP was US $ 550 per MT).
Implementation of PN No.5/2024-25 dated 27.5.24 has been placed under abeyance by extending time till 31.10.2024.
(PN 5/27.5.24 was issued wherein permissible Wastage Norms given under para 4.59 of HBP and SION of Gems & Jewellery Sector is amended/revised).
Earlier PN and date - Abeyance period till
1. 6/28.5.24 - 31.7.24
2. 16/29.9.24 - 31.8.24
3. 20/29.8.24 -15.9.24
4. 23/12.9.24 present one - 31.10.24
Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority to Commissioner of Customs(Preventive), Mumbai in case of M/s. Zenlayer Inc.
Import Policy condition has been amended for Raw Pet Coke (RPC), Calcined Pet Coke (CPC) and allowed import to domestic need of Other Industry (earlier it was for Aluminium Industry only).
Additional time of 12 months has been allowed to Deptt of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Govt of Odisha, for export of Red Sanders Heart Wood in log form.
Appendix 3 for Updated SCOMET – 2024 to Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) Classification is issued/replaced by earlier list of 2018.
TRQ is notified for 8606 Metric Tonnes (Raw Value (MTRV) of raw cane sugar for export to USA from 1.10.2024 to 30.9.2025 (Oct 24 to Sept 25).
Interest Equalisation Scheme for pre & post shipment Rupee Export Credit is extended upto 30.9.24 only for MSME manufacturing exporters.
Proposal is called from E-commerce stakeholder for modalities for operation and Pilot Launch of E-Commerce Export Hub (ECEH).
In case of import of bulk drugs, remained unutilized, the can be re-exported to any other buyer (instead of same supplier in earlier provision). The un-utilised material used in finished product can be exported under any Shipping Bill (instead of Free S/B or in lieu of destruction earlier). Accordingly para 4.49(g) (i) & (ii) is modified.
Export of 2 lakhs MTs of Non-Basmati White Rice under ITC (HS) code 1006 3090 to Malaysia is allowed through NCEL – National Co-operative Exports Ltd.
Advance version 2.0 system of Non-Preferential CoO (e-CoO) is launched wef 28.8.24. SoP explained in this Trade Notice.
Export of “De-Oiled Rice Bran under ITC chapter 2302, & 2306 is prohibited till 31st January, 2025. (31.01.2025).
With effect from 20.8.24, exporter shall be able to generate multiple e-BRCs through the bulk upload functionality. Guidance points are given in this trade notice.
SCOMET authorisation will be issued by competent authority of RA in deferred cases where comments/views/NOCs are received from all concerned agencies & thereafter case will be put up for export factor approval by IMWG, (Inter Ministerial Working Group).
DGFT called for comments latest by 11.8.24 to re-notify ITC (HS) codes for Chapters 40 to 98 of Schedule II (Export Policy).
Kandla & Vishakhapatnam Seaports are included in the list of ports to allow export of prohibited/restricted Essential Commodities to Maldives during April 24 – March 25.
Export of 1000 MTs of Non-Basmati White Rice under ITC (HS) code 1006 3090 to Namibia is allowed thru National Cooperative Exports Ltd (NCEL).
Abeyance extended till 31.08.2024 for Public Notice No 5 dt 27.5.24.(Permissible wastage & SION was modified w.r.t. gold/platinum/silver
in PN 5 which was kept in abeyance till 31.7.24 on request of GJEPC for review of norms.)
DGFT amended provisions of Chapter 5 of HBP-23 related to EPCG
• Para 5.04(a) modified for extending time period of 3 years (instead of six months earlier) for submission of installation certificate.
• Para 5.04(b) : Deleted (Installation cert for spares – 3 years).
• Para 5.13(c ) : Amended, EO of Ist block allowed with composition fees based on Duty Saved Amount.
• Para 5.13(e) Inserted new para : EoP of 1ST BLOCK WILL ALSO BE ALLOWED FOR AUTHORISATION OF 2015-20.
• Para 5.16(b) EoP beyond six years allowed with composition fees.
• Para 5.16(e) Inserted new para for PRC cases also applicable composition fees specified based on Duty Saved Amount for EoP or 1st block EoP extension.
DGFT informed that w.e.f. 25.7.24, the Ministry of Steel has launched an updated version 2.0 of the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS 2.0). The import registration services can now be accessed at https://sims.steel.gov.in instead of dgft website https://dgft.gov.in).
1. Trade Notice No. 09//2024-25 dated 23.7.24
DGFT informed that any authority, customs, stake holder can check genuineness & verification of any lic, authorization, scrip, certificate etc, issued by DGFT which bears UDIN at the top right corner, through dgft website by entering UDIN (Unique Document Identification Number – 18 digit system) and the UDIN verified document can also be downloaded. No other mode required for confirmation.
(DGFT Website (https://dgft.gov.in) -- > Services -- > Info for Customs Authorities -- > Verify UDIN.)
Para 4.49(b) of HBP-23 amended for payment of fees equal to 1% (instead of 3%) of differential value in case of value wise shortfall in FOB and value addition falls on negative side
Correction carried out with clarification in earlier Trade Notice No. 7/24-25 dated 28.6.24 regarding
- Cap of Rs.166 per IEC on Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES)
- Included MSME manufacturer
- No need to generate separate UIN for extension
Import of potatoes, fresh or chilled – other under ITC (HS) Code 07019000 (which is restricted) is allowed freely from Bhutan without any licence up[to 30.06.2027
Policy condition revised for export of Rice (Basmati & Non-Basmati) that certificate of inspection by EIC/EIA will not be required for six months against export to certain European Countries.
It is clarified that in terms of para 4.17 of HBP – 23 an applicant/AA holder can file representation for a review of the decision of NC upto 31.12.2024 against the NC decision taken before 1.4.2023.
This review will be for authorizations issued on or after 1.4.2019 and that earlier there was no review decision.
SION of Food product at Sl No. E – 125 for export of Shea Stearine is modified with revised entitlement from 5.20MT to 5.02 MT/MT & valid upto 31.03.2027.
Data/information on mfg work flow & process wastage/recovery is called upto 31.7.24 from GJEPC/sector industry.
Implementation of PN No. 5/24 dated 27.5.24 is kept in abeyance till 31.7.24 for reassessment of wastage/SION on request of GJEPC.
Waste Norms given under para 4.59 of HBP and SION of Gems & Jewellery Sector is amended/revised.
The Electronics & I.T. Goods (Requirements of Compulsory Regulation) Order 2012 is amended as to “2021” . In case of failure of BIS/QCOs compliance, the imported goods will have to be re-exported or customs will destroy the said imported goods and dispose of as scrap.
Changes made between Orders of 2012 and 2021 issued by MeitY for the “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory (Registration) Orders”. (QCOs).
2012
1. Fifteen (15) Categories of electronics products.
2. Standard conformity of products for ISI marks.
3. Previous standard on quality.
4. 2012 order was effective after six months of issue.
5. 2012 required compulsory registration with BIS.
2021
1. More categories added viz smart watches, wireless head phone, USB Drive, barcode scanner, LED lighting chain etc.
2. Several standard added to reflect more recent technological advancement & safety.
3. Updated standard on safety & performance.
4. 2021 order provides transitional arrangements for products registered under 2012 & gradually meet the updated standard.
5. 2021 order emphasizes stricter enforcement mechanism & compliance.
Input of E-124 is corrected to read as 3.600 Kgs per MT instead of 3600 kgs.
(Reference is invited to PN 1 dated 9.4.24 wherein Food Product norms at E – 124 is modified for export of Refined Sunflower Oil (Edible Grade). Existing inputs i.e. coal, diesel are deleted. “Filter aid” is permitted as an input at Sl No. 6 with norms @ 3600 kgs per MT which is now corrected as above to read 3.600 kgs/MT).
2000 MT of white Onion under ITC (HS) code 0703 1019 (which is prohibited) is allowed for export from ports Mundra, Pipava and JNPT subject to certified quantity from Horticulture Commissioner, Govt of Gujarat.
Validity has been extended upto 4th July 2024 of accredition of Halal Certification Bodies and registration of unit for export of meat and meat product.
Import of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) under ITC (HS) code 29051220 is free from 1.4.24 without any country wise restriction which was imposed for the period AM-24 vide Notification No. 64/2015-20 dated 31.3.23.
Export of Onions under ITC (HS) code 0703 1019 to the extent of 10000 MT to Sri Lanka and additional 10000 MT to UAE is allowed through National Co-operative Exports Ltd (NCEL).
Export of various product to Maldives under bilateral trade agreement as per Notification No. 3 dated 5.4.24 is allowed through specified ports only i.e. Mumbai Seaport, Tuticorin Seaport, JNPT and ICD Tughlaqabad.
Advance Authorisations issued under Customs Notification No. 18/2015 dated 1.4.15 for physical exports and Notification No. 21/2015 dated 1.4.15 for deemed exports. EO can be fulfilled by making combined/both exports i.e. physical as well as deemed exports.
