New sub-para (k) as para 1.04(k) added in HBP for submission of views, suggestions, comments/feedback from concerned stakeholder regarding any amendment in FTP/HBP.
New sub paras 1.07A & 1.07B inserted in FTP regarding consultation, seeking views, suggestions, comments/feedback from stakeholders, importers/exporters & industry experts concerning the formulation or amendments to be carried out.
SoP given in details for export authorisation for restricted “Seeds” & Planting material (for sowing purpose and for non-sowing purpose).
Online application is invited with detailed SOP during 1.1.25 to 12.1.25 for restricted import authorisation to import “Low Ash Metallurgical Coke (Ash content less than 18%) with country wise quantity restriction for the period January 2025 to June 2025.
Import policy amended for import of Disodium Carbonate under ITC 2836 as “Restricted”. However import is free till 30.02.2025 subject to MIP of Rs. 20108/- or above per MT.
Export of “Natural Honey” under ITC (HS) Code 04090000 is free till 31.12.2025 subject to MEP of US $ 2000 per M.T.
Procedure is given for export of certified “Organic Product”.
Import of “Synthetic Knitted Fabrics” under ITC (HS) Codes 6001, 6004, 6005 & 6006 is “Restricted”. Its import is free subject to MIP @ 3.50 US $. Its import is free subject to MIP @ 3.5 US$ per kilogram.
Export of 2.00 lacs MTs of wheat is allowed to Nepal through National Co-operative of Exports Ltd (NCEL).
Appendix 2-G is amended showing list of inspection & certification agencies newly added and existing agencies with added name of country of operation.
Policy condition amended for import of “Low Ash Metallurgical Coke” – HS code 2704 having ash content below 18% is placed under countrywise quantity restriction for the period January 2025 to June 2025. If ash content is above 18%, there is no restriction.
Import of Yellow Peas under ITC (HS) Code 07131010 is allowed free subject to registration in IMS where BL date is on or after 28.02.2025.
Adhoc norms for import of “Menthol” are re-instated against ITC (HS) Code 2906 under Adv/DFIA which were suspended vide PN No 48/2023 dated 7.3.24.
Launch date has been extended to 17.01.2025 for the revamped eCoO 2.0 System, which was scheduled to be started from 21.12.24 as per TN No 23/24-25 dated 6.12.24.Non-Preferential CoO is mandatory from 1.1.2025 for electronic filing on eCoO 2.0 platform.
New SION A – 3683 is notified in chemical group product for export of Propionic Anhydride with inputs (i) Propionic Acid 1.15 kg/kg, and, (ii) Acetic Acid Glacial 0.50 kg/kg.
Amendment carried out in para 5.10( c ) of HBP 2015-2020 vide Policy Circular No. 22.3.2019 towards condition of “3rd party realisation”, will be applicable to EPCG authorization issued or after 5.12.2017. EPCG authorizations issued prior to 5.12.17 will be governed by earlier provisions.
(In view of judgement of Hon’ble Gujarat High Court).
Public Notice No. 30/24-25 dated 1.11.24 is corrected regarding wastage norms M-1 to M-8 for export of Jewellery.
Procedure is explained on Import Management System (IMS) for import of “Restricted I.T. Hardware” for the calander year 2025
An extension for two months give upto 31.1.2025 (from 30.11.24) for export of Broken Rice under ITC HS 10064000
To Senegal & Gambia through NCEL.
ITC (HS) code of Schedule I for import is amended with description and supplementary note in respect of certain ITC Nos.
Comments/feedback is called latest by 27.11.24 from stakeholder by dgft on draft schedule II (Export Policy) for all chapters 1 to 98 to finalise updated ITC(HS) for all export products.
New SION under Chemical product is added as A-3682 for export of “Clobetasol Propionate” 1 kg with import item “Betamethasone” .. 0.95 kg/kg.
Amritsar Airport is added for export of gold , silver/platinum jewellery/articles thereof.
For import of inputs subjected to mandatory QCOs under Advance authorisation, EoU & SEZ, name of Ministry of Heavy Industries is added in the list of Appendix 2 Y which is exempted by DGFT.
Permissible wastage and SION is amended w.e.f 1.1.25 in respect of jewellery of gold. Silver, platinum content in export item
Earlier PN No 5/27.5.24 is kept in abeyance till 31.12.2024 which was regarding wastage permissible to gold/platinum/silver content in export item.
Import item and entitlement norms are amended for export item Shea Stearine under SION E-125.
Appendix 4-R and 4-RE of RoDTEP is modified with effect from 1.10.2024. Details of addition/deletion in rate/description given in dgft site. Cap is imposed in certain items.
Export Policy Conditions imposed wef 16.11.24 for export of Sesame Seeds under ITC (HS) Code 12074010, 12074090 regarding control of contamination of residues of pesticides in sesame seed for export to USA.
MEP is removed (earlier MEP $ 490/MT) of Non-Basmati Rice under ITC (HS) Code 1006 3090.
New para 4.94 inserted in HBP regarding guidelines for filing of Annual RoDTEP Return (ARR) by exporters whose RoDTEP claim exceeds Rs.1 crore in a FY. Non submission will put exporters denial of future benefits
Procedure is explained for online uploading digitally signed CAC, CEC showing consumption & stock of imported or domestically sourced raw material, components under Adv Authorization/DFIA.
(Uploaded on 14.10.24)
Parts of Cigarette Lighters under HS Code 96139000 is “Restricted”.
N.O.C is not required from Drug Controller & Narcotics Commissioner of India, in case of procurement of “Acetic Anhydride” from SEZ by an Adv Authn holder against certificate of supplies.
It is clarified that import authorization or registration under (IMS) Import Monitoring System is not required for import/re-import of “Exhibit and Samples” for demo, display. It is subject to compliance of para 2.60 HBP-23.
Appendix 10-M is amended adding the expanded & new items for SCOMET category 8 under GAICT – Global Authorisation for Intra-Company Transfer.
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.
