FTP Public Notices

 

Online Procedure for Allocation of Potato Import Quota of 10 Lakh MT (10% Duty)

·    Only One Application per IEC Allowed

29-PN/30.10.2020

Duplication in SION Entries A.465 and A.468 (DDSA) under Chemical & Allied Product Group Removed

28-PN/29.10.2020

Tur Import Quota Utilisation Extended to 31 Dec 2020 from 15 Nov 2020

27-PN/26.10.2020

Submission Date of Documents for EO Fulfilment Extended upto 31.12.2020 whose EO Period Expiring or Expired between 01.02.2020 and 31.10.2020

26-PN/16.10.2020

DGFT Issues Procedure to apply for Scrips under RoSL and Recovery Mechanism

·   ANF-4SL Notified

[See also RoSL Incentive will be on Scrip Mode on the Lines of MEIS- Notification No. 37/2015-2020 dated 6 October 2020 (DINDEX Code 11961)]

25-PN/13.10.2020

Single Side/Double Side Decorative Laminate w/wt Barrier paper SION Amended

24-PN/07.10.2020

Supplies from Distributors Network Allowed against ARO for Steel, DGFT Regional Office to Endorse ARO

23-PN/01.10.2020

Urad Quota of 1.5 lakh MTs for Fiscal Year 2020-21 Notified

22-PN/01.10.2020

Radiation Monitors Installation for Un-shredded Scrap at Designated Ports Extended by Three More Months to 31 Dec 2020

21-PN/30.09.2020

Import of All Steel Items (Ch 72, 73) and some Railway (Ch 86) must Register in SIMS from 16 Oct 2020

33-Ntfn/28.09.2020
19-PN/28.09.2020

PSIAs Recognition for Metal Scrap Certification Validity Extended by Three Months to 31 Dec 2020

20-PN/29.09.2020

Application for Claim of TED Refund / Duty Drawback / Brand Rate Fixation

·     Form ANF-7A Revised

18-PN/23.09.2020

MEIS Codes Revised for Items in Heading 3824

17-PN/22.09.2020

Track and Trace Implementation for Pharma Exports Postponed to 1 April 2021

16-PN/22.09.2020

Dyeing and Waxing Norms Tightened for Finished Leather Exports

15-PN/04.09.2020

STOP PRESS

MEIS Registration with Customs Blocked for LEO Issued after 1 April, 2020 as Govt Runs Out of Funds

(LEO = Let Export Order of the Customs after Clearance Formalities)

·         Only Rs. 9k crs Allocated for 2021 from Budget Estimates of Rs. 35k crs for 2020-21

·         No Issue of MEIS for LEO after 1 April 2020, Server Blocked

MoC&I (DGFT) Office Memorandum dated 27 July 2020

10,000 MTs Sugar Export to EU under CXL Quota for 1 Oct 2020 to 30 Sept 2021 Notified

14-PN/21.07.2020

Procedure for Allocation of Import Authorization of Power Tillers

13-PN/15.07.2020

MEIS Codes Revised for Eight Digit Updations in HS Codes

12-PN/10.07.2020

PSIAs Recognition for Metal Scrap Certification Validity Extended by Three months to 30 Sept. 2020

11-PN/30.06.2020

DGFT (Hqrs) to Revalidate Export Authorisation for Non­ SCOMET and SCOMET items instead of Regional Offices

10-PN/08.06.2020

Ch 63 (made ups) Corrections in MEIS Schedule HS Codes

09-PN/01.06.2020

MEIS Scrips Validity Extended to 30 Sept 2020 (Scrips Issued between 1 March 2018 and 30 June 2018)

08-PN/01.06.2020

Additional Raw Sugar of 3569 MT Quota for Export to USA Released

07-PN/28.05.2020

Gopalpur (Odisha) Seaport Included in Port of Registration for Export Promotion Scrips

06-PN/22.05.2020

Kg Replaces Tonne for TMA to Exporters

·     Sea Freight to be Calculated on FCL and Air Freight on Kg Basis

·     Differential Rates Notified

05-PN/12.05.2020

Procedure for Allocation of Pet Coke Import for Year 2020-21

·   Limit of Calcined Pet Coke (0.5 mn MT), Raw Pet Cocke (1.4mn MT) Set by Supreme Court to be Allocated by DGFT

·   Completed Online Application Form and the Documents on or before 51 May. 2020

·   The import license/ authorization will be valid till 31.03.2021 only for the purpose of imports

·   Holders of the license for import of Pet Coke would keep the RA informed of the details of his import consignments

·   EFC in DGFT will evaluate and allot quota among applicants and licenses will be issued

·   Imports have to be completed before 31.3.2021

04-PN/17.04.2020

Additional Raw Sugar (745 MT) Quota for Export to US Released

03-PN/17.04.2020

TMA Physical Copy Applications can be Filed till 30 Oct 2020

02-PN/13.04.2020

EPCG Export Obligation Deadline Extended by A Year to 31.03.2021

01-PN/07.04.2020

Handbook of Procedures Amendments

67-PN/31.03.2020

Track and Trace Implementation for Pharma Exports Postponed to 1 Oct 2020

66-PN/30.03.2020

Minimum Qty for Testing at Chemical Lab Specified

Public Notice No: 16/2020 dated February 2020

Kattupalli (TN) Port Notified for Scrap Import without PSIC from “Safe” Countries

64-PN/19.02.2020

Return Procedure for SCOMET Goods Streamlined

63-PN/18.02.2020

Pre-export Conditions Dropped in Refined Oils Export SION

62-PN/14.02.2020

Mobile Phones HS Codes for 2% MEIS Amended

·   The Ad hoc 2% Announced by Amending Main FTP falls in Two Codes Continue at 2%

·   Total MEIS continues at 2+2%

·   DGFT has amended the codes for mobile phones as per new system in 1 Jan 2020 in the ITC(HS)

61-PN/11.02.2020

Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre, Bangalore, Dharwad and Mysuru Authorised for Issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential)

60-PN/10.02.2020

PSIA Recognition for Expiry Cases in between 1 Jan 2020 to 30 March 2020 also Extended to 31 March 2020

·   New PSIA Policy on the Anvil in FTP 2020-25

59-PN/07.02.2020

Textiles MEIS in the Nine Months Period during from 07.03.2019 to 31.12.2019 to be Adjusted against RoSCTL + Ad Hoc RoSCTL

58-PN/29.01.2020

Pollachi in TN Notified as Town of Export Excellence for Coir and Coir Products

57-PN/29.01.2020

Stainless Steel Washers SION Suspended

56-PN/14.01.2020

Last Date for One Time Relaxation of Delays in Submission of Installation Certificate for EPCG Authorisation Extended till 30 Sept 2019

55-PN/03.01.2020

6 APA Import under AA Liberalised

54-PN/03.01.2020

Olam Suspended from Importing Cashew Kernels

·    IO Norm Suspended

53-PN/01.01.2020

Maize Replaced with Dent Corn in Seven IO Norms

52-PN/01.01.2020

PSIAs on Metal Scrap Validity Extended to 31 March 2020 in 31 Dec 2019 Cases

51-PN/30.12.2019

Procedure for Export SCOMET Items for Demo/Display/Exhibition/ Tenders/ RFP/ RFQ/NIT

50-PN/27.12.2019

Radiation Monitors Installation Deadline for Un-shredded Scrap at Designated Ports Extended by Three More Months to 31 March 2020

49-PN/24.12.2019

Self-Attested Copy of Exporter’s Copy of Shipping Bill Allowed as Proof of Exports for Jewellery Exports

48-PN/18.12.2019

MEIS Cut by 2% w.e.f 1 Jan-2020, All other Rates less 2% will Continue

Textile Only Exception on which the Cut to 2% is not Applicable

·   1842 Entries in the Total of 8059 Affected

·   49 Textile Products consists of Shawls, Handloom, Jute Products and made-ups Exempted from Cut

·   Compensation through 2% RoSCTL Expected

(Ref pp 309 to 383 of Foreign Trade Policy Vol. III for Restored Old Rates)

47-PN/07.12.2019

DGFT Re-Notifies 24 Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA)

46-PN/04.12.2019

DGFT Notifies Classification for Service Exports Reporting Form (SERF) based on Services Classification Code

·    STP to Submit New SERF as per Annexure VI on Monthly Basis

45-PN/26.11.2019

Indian Importers Chambers of Commerce and Industry (IICCI) Authorised to Issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential)

·    Federation of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Name Changed to Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry

44-PN/2011.2019

Kattupalli (TN) Notified as the 16th Port for Scrap Import

43-PN/13.11.2019

Crude Soya from Paraguay under TRQ for Imports under India-Mercosur PTA - Procedure

42-PN/08.11.2019

DGFT Issues Revised List of its Territorial Jurisdiction of Regional Authorities

·    Appendix 1A of Aayat Niryat Forms Notified

41-PN/01.11.2019

Deemed Exports – Drawback of Duty Paid on Inputs also Allowed on All Industry Rate

40-PN/31.10.2019

Customs Duty Foregone on Export Obligation in NCLT Cases to be Included in Dues of Official Duties –HBP Para 2.29A Inserted

39-PN/18.10.2019

Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) – C&F Exports also Made Eligible for TMA

·    ANF 7(A)A Amended

38-PN/30.09.2019

Metal Scrap PSIA Validity Extended by Three More Months to 31 Dec’ 2019

37-PN/27.09.2019

Procedure for Export of SCOMET Items Imported for Repair in India

36-PN/27.09.2019

No Advance Authorisation for Gold Medallions and Coins or Jewellery Manufactured by Fully Mechanised Process

35-PN/26.09.2019

Radiation Monitors Installation Deadline for Un-shredded Scrap at Designated Ports Extended by Three More Months to 31 Dec’ 2019

34-PN/25.09.2019

Crude Soya from Paraguay under TRQ for Imports

33-PN/13.09.2019

Expo Overseas Entrepreneurs Association (EOEA), Indore Authorised to Issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential)

32-PN/13.09.2019

Harmonised Code Corrected in MEIS Entry 3730

31-PN/06.09.2019

Cocoa Butter SION Notified – Cocoa Beans at 2.47 kg from 1 kg Allowed subject to AU Condition

30-PN/04.09.2019

DGFT Releases 8424 MTs Sugar Quota for USA under TRQ for the Period 1 Oct 2019 to 30 Sept 2020

29-PN/03.09.2019

Millennial India International Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture (MIICCIA) and Bombay Industries Association (BIA) Authorised to Issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential)

·      New Address of Indian Industries Association Notified

28-PN/28.08.2019

EPC EOU to Cover All Products for RCMC

27-PN/26.08.2019

TRQ of 30,000 MT for Crude Soya Oil at 10% Duty from Paraguay under India- Mercosur Trade Agreement

26-PN/19.08.2019

No Auto Input Output Norms for Goods in Restricted List..Fresh Approval required in every case regardless of previous Clearance of same Item

·      Facility Valid for Three Years Only

·      New Appendix 4P Notified, covers

o   Cashews in any Form

o   All Restricted and Prohibited Items

o   Items under FTP Para 4.11 – Ineligible categories of import on Self Declaration Basis

o  Items in Appendix 4J – Export Obligation period for specified inputs with pre-import condition

25-PN/14.08.2019

Decorative Laminates with Barrier Paper Input Output Norms Amended - Kraft Paper and thickness of Export Product Increased

24-PN/05.08.2019

Supplementary Claims for MEIS Allowed in Retrospective Effect Cases

23-PN/05.08.2019

DGFT Facilitates Excess Utilisation of EPCG Authorization, Smoothens Kink in Application Fee

22-PN/31.07.2019

DGFT Releases 10000 Tonne of Quota Sugar to EU in Forthcoming Sugar Season

21-PN/24.07.2019

Intra-Company Transfer of Software Allowed in SCOMET

20-PN/24.07.2019

DGFT Releases Additional 1239 MTs of Sugar Quota for USA under TRQ upto 30 Sept. 2019

19-PN/17.07.2019

SION for Walnut Kernel Released with 50 percent Wastage Allowance

18-PN/05.07.2019

No Advance Authorisation Allowed for Import of Pulses or Peas under Restricted List Allowed

17-PN/04.07.2019

Track and Trace for Pharma Exports further Extended upto 1 April 2020 from 1 July 2019

16-PN/04.07.2019

Metal Scrap PSIA Validity Extended by Three Months to 30 Sept. 2019

·    Radiation Scanning at Landing Ports Posited at Alternatives to Checking at Load Ports

14-PN/28.06.2019

Radiation Monitors Installation for Un-shredded Scrap at Designated Ports Extended by Three More Months to 30 September 2019

·    Inspection of each and every container at Entry Port through X-ray Scanner Impossible, Load Port Inspection more Efficient and less Costing

13-PN/25.06.2019

Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) Agro Products – Exports from or of SEZ/EOU/FTWZ made Eligible for TMA

·    Transport and Marketing Assistance for Agri Product for East Africa Allowed at Rs. 21000 per Reefer

12-PN/25.06.2019

Unutilised Material in Advance Authorisation can be Destroyed through CA

·    Customs Supervised Destruction not Compulsory

11-PN/14.06.2019

Criteria for Claiming ROSCTL Amended – Application to be Filed within One Year of Let Export Date Instead of Shipping Bill Date

·    Application Form ANF-4R for Claiming ROSCTL Notified

10-PN/13.06.2019

Onions High MEIS of 10 percent Withdrawn

09-PN/11.06.2019

MEIS without eBRC Allowed from Countries like Burma, Iran under OFAC

·    Vostro Account Receipts with Rupee Payment also OK for MEIS Issue

08-PN/14.05.2019

Shipping Bills Limit Increased from 50 to 250 nos for MEIS Applications under ANF 3D

07-PN/07.05.2019

Deemed Exports SEIS against Rupee Payment for Services against CA Certificate Allowed

·    Hospitals and Hotels Services Export Liberalised, Aggregation of Billing and Receipts Allowed for SEIS Incentives

06-PN/07.05.2019

Online Filing and Tracking of Quality Complaints and Trade Disputes between Foreign Parties and Indian Entities laid out Procedure

·    No Legal Implication, Effort only for Reconciliation

05-PN/26.04.2019

Proforma of End Use Certificate Issued for Export Authorisation of SCOMET Items

04-PN12.04.2019

Universal Extension to 30 June, 2019 for All PSIA Expiring or Expired before this Date

Trade Notice Allowing Fresh Application to be Issued

03-PN/11.04.2019

DGFT Notifies Rs. 1000 as Application for Reimbursement of Benefits under Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA)

02-PN/05.04.2019

Export Authorisation for Restricted Goods Validity Raised to 24 months from 12 months

01-PN/04.04.2019

TRA Facility for Scrips Issuing from All Ports except SEZ and Non-EDI Ports Withdrawn from 10 April 2019

84-PN/03.04.2019

Procedures for Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies(RoSCTL) under a MEIS type mechanism Notified

Public Notice No.  83/2015-2020 dated 29.03.2019

Procedure for Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Productions

Public Notice No. 82 /2015-2020 dated 29.03.2019

Procedure for Allocation of Pet Coke Import

·   Apply for import license in ANF 2M to DGFT (Exim Facilitation Committee)

·   Completed application form (ANF 2M) along with ANF-1(Importer Exporter Profile) and the documents mentioned at (iii) above must reach on or before 31st March. 2019

·   EFC in DGFT will evaluate and allot quota among applicants by 5th April 2019 and licenses will be issued by the concerned jurisdictional Regional Authorities of DGFT by the 12th April, 2019

·   Imports have to be completed before 31. 3.2020 of the financial year

81-PN/22.03.2019

Last Date for Installation of Radiation Monitors for Un-shredded Scrap at Designated Ports Extended by Three More Months till 30 June 2019

80-PN/22.03.2019

Revised Application Format ANF-2M Notified

79-PN/15.03.2019

One Time Relaxation for Delays in Submission of Installation Certificate for EPCG Authorisation Extended till 30 Sept 2019

78-PN/11.03.2019

Export of Stainless Steel Flats Liberalised – Reimport of Inputs and Exports within 6 months of Import Condition Dropped

77-PN/06.03.2019

Amendments in MEIS Schedule to Align with ITC(HS) 2017 for Exports w.e.f. 1 Jan 2017

·    Flat Rolled Products of Silicon-electrical Steel covering SNos. 4974-4975 Entries Corrected

76-PN/26.02.2019

Mundra Port Notified for Scrap Import

·    No Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) required for Metal Scrap Imports from Seven “Safe Countries”

75-PN/25.02.2019

Procedure for Obtaining Export Licence for Export of Red Sanders Wood Sourced from Private Land

74-PN/18.02.2019

Groundnut Shell and Kernels Import Allowed under HPS Groundnut Kernels SION

73-PN/14.02.2019

Amendments in ANF 3D Format for E Commerce Exports

72-PN/05.02.2019

PUF Panels Import for Cold Storages for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables under EPCG Allowed

71-PN/31.01.2019

Clubbing of Advance Authorisations (AA) upto 18 months Allowed

·    Para (vi), (vii), (viii) and (xiii) Inserted

70-PN/30.01.2019

Import Quantity in SION Rationalised for Builder Bag

69-PN/10.01.2019

Revised List of 64 Entries for MEIS Listed in Public Notice 61/2017 for Manual Mode Processing

68-PN/09.01.2019

Procedure to Obtain NoC from Dept of Fertilizers for Fertilizers Export

67-PN/07.01.2019

Number of Bills in Form ANF-4F and ANF-5B included in Declaration for Advance and APCG Authorisation Redemption

66-PN/03.01.2019

Centre Doubles Export Incentive for Onion Farmers

·    Onions MEIS Raised to 10% from 5% for Six Months from 28 Dec 2018 to 30 June 2019

65-PN/28.12.2018

Approved Norms DGFT website can be Used by All for Release of AA

·    Facility Valid for Three Years Only

64-PN/27.12.2018

Six More Months for Advance Authorisation Import

·    Second Revalidation from Expiry Date of the First Revalidation

·    Total Validity Now 24 months after 1st and 2nd Revalidation of Six months each

63-PN/27.12.2018

8424MT Sugar Quota for USA under TRQ for Year 2018-19

·    Description Broadened to Include “All Kinds of Raw Sugar under HS Code 070113 and 070114” under Sugar Quota Allowed

62-PN/24.12.2018

Furniture and Fixtures for Hospitals Allowed under EPCG

·    Doors and panels for cold storage in marine exports

Public Notice No. 61 /2015-20 dated 18 December 2018

MEIS of 5% for Sal Oil, Kokam Oil and Mango Butter

60-PN/17.12.2018

Export Authorisation for Re-export or Return of SCOMET Items

59-PN/12.12.2018

Prohibited Items in SCOMET List not Allowed for Exhibitions

58-PN/12.12.2018

Errata to Public Notice No.50/2015-2020 dated 26th November, 2018 - Pet Coke Quota Allocation Application thru ANF 2M

DGFT Public Notice No.57/2015-20 dated 6 December 2018

Revised Territorial Jurisdiction of RA of DGFT

·      RA Amritsar Merged in RA Ludhiana

·      RA Goa in Mumbai

·     RA Puducherry in Chennai

DGFT Public Notice No. 56/2015-2020 dated 5 December 2018

MEIS of 2 % Notified on TMQ w.e.f. 1 Jan 2017

55-PN/03.12.2018

BIS Approved Refineries Listed in Appendix 2X for Licensing Gold Dore Import

54-PN/30.11.2018

Provisions for Fees for Preferential Certificate of Origin

·    Chamber of Commerce Must Issue Preferential Certificate of Origin within One Working Day

53-PN/30.11.2018

DGFT Notifies Rs. 600 Max as Origin Certificate Issuance Fee to Check Profiteering by Chambers of Commerce

·    Rs. 7500 for Post Verification of Self-certified Origin Certificate under EU- GSP for Single Unit

52-PN/30.11.2018

Wastage Norms and Value for Gold Idols Prescribed

51-PN/30.11.2018

Pet Coke Quota Allocation Application thru ANF 2M

50-PN/26.11.2018

5% MEIS for Non Basmati Rice for Four Months

·    Valid from 26 Nov 2018 to 25 Mar 2019 to Boost Falling Exports Price

·    Bangladesh Reaps Bumper Harvest, Demand Falls

49-PN/22.11.2018

DGFT Notifies Bhadohi (UP) as Town of Export Excellence for Carpet and Floor Coverings

48-PN/20.11.2018

EPCG Authorisation Validity Raised to 24 months from 18 months

47-PN/15.11.2018

Stock and Sale SCOMET Export Allowed in Foreign Country

46-PN/15.11.2018

Last Date for Installation of Radiation Monitors for Un-shredded Scrap at Designated Ports Extended by Five More Months till 31 March 2019

·    DGFT Threatens De-recognition to the 14 Ports if No Monitors by New Date

·    Ports may be Happy to be Rid of Unremunerative Cargo, Trade Feels Parallel System of PSIC at Load Port Cheaper and Faster

45-PN/15.11.2018

EPC EOU to Cover All Products for RCMC

44-PN/05.11.2018

Track and Trace for Pharma Exports Further Extended by 8.5 months to 1 July 2019

43-PN/01.11.2018

Amendments in SION – Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol Included as Input Item for Sodium Lauryl Sulphate

42-PN/16.10.2018

MEIS of 20% on Cheese, Milk and Butter for the Next Three Months till 12 January 2019

41-PN/27.09.2018

Supreme International FZC Dropped as Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency

40-PN/26.09.2018

Post Export Advance Authorisation Regularisation of Natural Rubber and Silk

39-PN/13.09.2018

DGFT Releases 8424 MT Sugar Quota for USA under TRQ for the Period 1 Oct 2018 to 30 Sept 2019

38-PN/13.09.2018

ANF Forms for Deemed Exports (Ch 7) Amended for GST Changes

37-PN/04.09.2018

ANF Forms for EOUs (Ch 6) Amended for GST Changes

36-PN/04.09.2018

10,000 MTs Sugar Export to EU under CXL Quota for Oct 2018 to Sept 2019 Notified

35-PN/04.09.2018

DGFT Issues Procedure for Export of SCOMET Items for Display/ Exhibition/Tenders/RFP/RFO/NIT

34-PN/04.09.2018

Procedure for Export of SCOMET Items for Repair/Replacement Notified

33-PN/04.09.2018

Digital Signature Not Required for Intimation of Block-wise Fulfilment of Export Obligation to RAs under EPCG

32-PN/29.08.2018

Capital Goods Imported under EPCG can be Shifted to Other Units During the Entire EO Period

31-PN/29.08.2018

No Penalty for Delayed Installation Certificates in EPCG Cases

·    One Time Relaxation Allowed for Delays upto 31.03.2015

30-PN/14.08.2018

No Late Cut for Linen Export in 63029100 during Six months of 1 April-30 Sept 2015 Period

29-PN/09.08.2018

MEIS Rates Raised by 2% for 14 Items Includes Pressure Cookers, Utensils; Ghamellas; Frozen Octopus; Egg Albumin; Fish Heads, Tails and Maws

28-PN/08.08.2018

Procedure for Auto Generation of IEC by Email with PAN Number and Without Digital Signature

27-PN/08.08.2018

14 Services Sectors Listed under Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC)

DGFT Public Notice No. 26/2015-2020 dated 1 August 2018

DGFT Notifies Panipat as Town of Export Excellence for Carpets, Floor Coverings and Bed Linen Products

Public Notice No. 25/2015-20 dated 27 July 2018

MEIS Scope Widened to Allow Debit against High Duty Agri Goods

MEIS Premium to Rise

Public Notice No. 24/2015-2020 dated 26.07.2018

MEIS Rates Raised to 10% from 5% and 7% on 40 Items

·         Fresh Milk; Cream

·         Milk Powder; Yogurt; Butter Milk

·         Whey; Butter; Dairy Spread; Butter Oil; Ghee

·         Cheese; Oil Cake of Soyabean; Casein

23-PN/13.07.2018

MEIS Rate on Bengal Gram Extended upto 20 Sept. 2018

22-PN/13.07.2018

Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Council, Lucknow Authorised to Issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential)

·    Federation of Andhra Pradesh Small Industries Association Name Changed as Federation of Telangana Small (MSME) Industries Associations

21-PN/12.07.2018

Issue of Authorisation for Repeat Orders for Export of SCOMET Items - Scope Widened

20-PN/12.07.2018

Category 1C Chemicals Exports under SCOMET Allowed

19-PN/03.07.2018

Best Mulyankan Consultants Notified as Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency

18-PN/03.07.2018

MEIS to be Surrendered in Re-import Cases

·    Regional Office of DGFT to Issue a “No Incentive Certificate” to Clear the Import

·    New Application Form ANF-3E and 3F Released to Handle Application for NIC under New Para 3.24 of Handbook Procedure

17-PN/03.07.2018

Supplementary Claims under Chapter 3 Reward Schemes Disallowed with or without 2% Late Cut on Entitlement

DGFT Public Notice No. 16/2015-2020 dated 28 June 2018

DGFT Notifies Revised ANF-3B for SEIS Applications

Public Notice No. 15/2015-2020 dated 28 June 2018

Separate Development Commissioners Listed for Seven Private SEZs, Jurisdiction of DGFT Regional Authorities Updated

14-PN/20.06.2018

Corrigendum to Public Notice No. 09 dated 14.05.2018

Corrigendum dated 14 June 2018

Indian Mackerel Fish (Aiyla) MEIS Raised to 7% with Retrospective Effect from 1 Nov 2017

·    Only Mackerel with HS Codes 030249 and 030359 Eligible

13-PN/12.06.2018

Five Agencies Allowed to Issue Non Preferential Origin Certificate

DGFT Public Notice No.12/2015 – 2020 dated 28 May 2018

Onions MEIS Raised to 5% from 3%

DGFT Public Notice No. 11/2015-2020 dated 24 May 2018

Excess Export Obligation can be Set off against Deficient Obligation to Maintain Average – EO Default in EPCG to be Regularised

10-PN/22.05.2018

Advance Authorisation can be issued without Ad-hoc Norms also

·    Wastage Norms to be Decided by DGFT

·    Deemed Exports to be accepted for Discharge of Export Obligation

·    Tax Invoice accepted as Evidence of Deemed Exports

·    Advance License for Annual Authorisation in Ad-hoc Norms also

·    ANF 4F and 4G Amended

09-PN14.05.2018

Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Israel and Japan Notified for Certification/Grading of Diamonds of 0.25 carat and above

08-PN/14.05.2018

Enhanced MEIS Rates Released in Mid Term Review to Continue Beyond 30 June

07-PN/11.05.2018

Maize Input Output Norms Suspended

·    120 Days Export Obligation Period Condition Removed for Articles of Precious Metals, Time Restriction for Gem and Jewellery Sectors Continue

·    List of Authorised Agencies for Gold and Silver Imports Revised

06-PN/10.05.2018

Last Date for Pharma Track and Trace Export System Extended to 15 Nov 2018

05-PN/09.05.2018

No Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate Required for Metal Scrap Imports from Six “Safe Countries”

·    Scrap Material Must be Cleared from Six Sea Ports Only

·    Transshipment Cases thru “Safe Countries not Exempt

04-PN/09.05.2018

Krishnapatnam Port Notified for Scrap Import

03-PN/09.05.2018

MEIS Rates Raised by 2% on 37 Handicrafts Goods for Six Months from 1 Nov 2017 to 30 Jun 2018

02-PN/01.05.2018

Delay in Application of EO Extension in EPCG Cases to be Condoned

01-PN/26.04.2018

Last Date for Installation of Radiation Monitors at Designated Ports Extended Till 31 Oct’2018

70-PN/28.03.2018

Raw Sugar Import under DFIA Allowed without Late Cut under Para 9.02

69-PN/28.03.2018

DGFT Releases Handbook Procedures for Self Ratification Scheme for SION

·    Scheme applicable only to AEOs Approved by Customs

·    Format for Chartered Engineer Certificate under Appendix 4K Released

68-PN/22.03.2018

SEZ Exports on Power with DTA Exports

·    SEZ Shipping Bills not Required for MEIS Claim from EDI Ports

67-PN/22.03.2018

Bengal Gram (Desi Chana) under MEIS Scheme – Corrections in Item Description

·    The Words “Desi Chana” Inserted to Correct the Entry

Corrigendum to Public Notice No. 66/21.03.2018 dated 22.03.2018

Bengal Gram Export Support at 7% under MEIS Notified for Three Months Till 20 June 2018

66-PN/21.03.2018

Irrevocable Letter of Credit Provisions from HBoP Deleted

65-PN/13.03.2018

Duty Free Maize in AA must be Exported within Three Months of Import

Public Notice No.64/2015-2020 dated 5 March 2018

Advance Authorisation, DFIA Bond Redemption Form Amended

·    ANF 4F and 4G Replaced

63-PN/22.02.2018

Directives for Processing of Application for MEIS Claims under Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20

62-PN/16.02.2018

Dhamra and Dighi Seaports Included in Port of Registration for Export Promotion Scrips

61-PN/16.02.2018

Crrections in MEIS Rates List

60-PN/15.02.2018

Tops included with Blouse in SION

Public Notice No. 59/2015-2020 dated 09.02.2018

IEC Registration only at New Jurisdiction in Office Shift Cases

Public Notice 58/(2015-2020) dated 5 February 2018

STC Included as Nominated Agency to Import Gold and Silver

Corrigendum dated 24 January 2018

Amendments in SION – Styrene Monomer Included as Input Item for Styrene Butadiene Rubber

56-PN/19.01.2018

Asian Exporters' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AECC&I), Navi Mumbai Notified for Issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential)

55-PN/18.01.2018

Indian Industries Association Shifted to New Place at Road No. 2 Mahipalpur Extn. From NH8 Mahipalpur Extn

·    Appendix 2E Amended

54-PN/18.01.2018

Authorised Banks and Nominated Agencies to Import Gold and Silver

·    Appendix 4B Revised

53-PN/17.01.2018

DGFT Issues New Application Forms after GST

·    AA, DFIA, GEM REP Authorisation Revised after Non-Issue of EP Copies of Shipping Bills

·    Application for Issue of Nominated Agency Certificate (ANF-4l) Deleted

52-PN/12.01.2018

Transition Period for Registration under Registered Exporters System (REX) for EU-GSP Extended upto 30.06.2018

51-PN/09.01.2018

Five APEDA Regional Offices in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata and Guwahati Listed in Appendix 2E of FTP to Issue GSP Certificate and Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential)

50-PN/09.01.2018

Quantity of Import Item for Raw Sesame Seeds Raised

Public Notice No. 49/2015-2020 dated 3 January 2018

Paracetamol Input SION Revised

48-PN/11.12.2017

EPCG – Second hand Capital Goods allowed to Hotel Industry, Cranes for Services, Cables and Dumpers for Mining Sector

·    EPCG– Average Annual Export Obligation

47-PN-06.12.2017

Ground Handling Services Cover under SEIS

46-PN-05.12.2017

SEIS Rates on Services Export

45-PN-05.12.2017

List of MEIS Goods with Codes and Rates

44-PN-05.12.2017

Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 Mid Term Review Announced on 5 December

Key Highlights

Ř Highlights of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 Mid Term Review (Dec 2017)

Ř Foreign Trade Policy Statement Mid Term Review (Dec 2017)

Ř Foreign Trade Policy [1st April, 2015 – 31st March, 2020] Mid Term Review (Updated as on 5 Dec 2017)

Ř Handbook of Procedures [1st April, 2015 – 31st March, 2020] Mid Term Review (Updated as on 5 Dec 2017)

41-Ntfn(RE)/05.12.2017

43-PN(RE)/05.12.2017

MEIS Rates Raised to 4% from 2% on Readymade Garments and Made Ups for a Period of Eight Months

42-PN/24.11.2017

Six New Pre-shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA) Notified

Public Notice No. 41/2015-2020 dated 16 November 2017

Chartered Engineer can Act only in the Domain of their Competence for Issuance of Nexus and Wastage Certification for Issue of EPCG Licence

·    Chemical Engineer cannot issue Certificate for Power Plant!

40-PN/13.11.2017

MIDC Allowed to Issue Non Preferential Origin Certificate

39-PN/09.11.2017

Revalidation of Import Licence for Delays in Customs upto 6 Months Allowed

38-PN/09.11.2017

Delay in Submission of Installation Certificate from Chartered Engineer in EPCG Cases to be Condoned

37-PN/25.10.2017

Delay in Application of EO Extension in EPCG Cases to be Condoned

36-PN/25.10.2017

Block-wise Export Obligation in EPCG for 2004-2013 Period Relaxed

35-PN/25.10.2017

Onetime relaxation for EO Extension and Clubbing of Advance Authorizations under 2002-2007 and 2004-2009 FTP Permitted Subject to Composition

·   Last Date for Submission of Application is 31.3.2018

34-PN/24.10.2017

Validity Period of Duty Credit Scrips Issued under Chapter 3 Raised to 24 months from 18 months for Scrips issued w.e.f. 01 Jan 2016

Public Notice No. 33 dated 23 October 2017

Clubbing of Advance Authorisation Facility Liberalised

·    EO Period and its Extension

·    Regularization of Bonafide Default

Amendments in Chapter-4 of Hand Book of Procedures 2015-2020, related to clubbing of Advance Authorisations, extension of Export Obligation period and regularization of bonafide default in the cases where Authorisations were issued for import of drugs from unregistered sources with pre import condition.

Public Notice No. 32/2015-2020 dated 18.10.2017

Power of Regional Authorities of DGFT to Issue Nominated Agency Certificates for Import of Precious Metal Withdrawn – Para 4.94(a) Deleted

Public Notice No. 31/2015-2020 dated 18 October 2017

Capital Goods under EPCG Allowed Re-export – Repairs Value and Duty to be Adjusted in Licence and Connected Export Obligation

29-PN/09.10.2017

10,000 MTs Sugar Export to EU under CXL Quota for Oct 2017 to Sept 2018 Notified

28-PN/29.09.2017

DGFT Revises Norm Fixation Process

·    Adhoc Norms to be Fixed in Delhi, Regional Authority Powers Transferred

·    Direct Technical Authority Recco can be Accepted

26-PN/20.09.2017

PBT Filament Included in Tooth Brushes Input Output Norms

25-PN/14.09.2017

APEDA Enlisted as Authorised Agency for Issuing GSP Certificate and COO (Non-Preferential)

24-PN/01.09.2017

Last Date for Export of 8424 MT Sugar to USA under TRQ Extended to 31 Oct 2017

23-PN/01.09.2017

Amendments in MEIS Schedule to Align with ITC(HS) 2017 for Exports w.e.f. 1 July 2017

22-PN/31.08.2017

Application Form for Import and Export of Red Sanders and Sandal Wood by SEZ Units for MOEF NOC

21-PN/31.08.2017

Appendix 2X in FTP Notified to Declare Country wise Restriction as a Derogation from MFN Principles

20-PN/25.08.2017

SCOMET Export Permission for Stock and Sale

·   Application Form for Approval for Export of SCOMET Items from Stockist Entity to End User Issued

07-PN/17.05.2017

Hazira (Surat) Sea Port Notified for Export Promotion

06-PN/27.04.2017

Change in DGFT Regional Office Addresses

05-PN/27.04.2017

SCOMET Policy Rationalised

·    DGFT to Issue Authorisation to Distinguish between Non-SCOMET and SCOMET Items

·    Revised Policy Running into 230 Pages Released

·    Decision within 30 Days of Application

·    SCOMET Records to be Maintained for Five Years

04-PN and 05-Ntfn/ 24.04.2017

Reward Rates for Services Export Extended to 31 March 2017

03-PN/21.04.2017

Aspirin Word Included in Acetyl Salicylic Acid SION

02-PN/19.04.2017

Corrections in MEIS Product Descriptions

01-PN/13.04.2017

MEIS for Onions Extended by Three Months

64-PN/31.03.2017

One More Year for Ports to get Radiation Monitors and Scanners to Check Metal Scrap

63-PN/27.03.2017

Export Obligation Period for Inputs with Pre-import Condition under AA Specified

62-PN/24.03.2017

DGFT Notifies 357 Pages Consolidated MEIS Schedule Aligned with ITC(HS) 2017

61-PN/07.03.2017

No MEIS Benefit to Flour, Meal and Power of Guar Seeds

60-PN/07.03.2017

Procedure for Change in IEC Address – Jurisdiction of RA at New Address

59-PN/21.02.2017

Choice of HO/BO for Reward Scheme to be made once a Year

58-PN/10.02.2017

Four New Pre-shipment Agencies Notified – CWM, Global Multitrade, SMV International and Nectar Recognized

57-PN/10.02.2017

Amendments to Shopping List for Advance Authorisation Allowed thru “Nexus Certificate” of Chartered Engineer

·    Addition of Fresh Export Products in EPCG License also Allowed thru “Nexus Certificate” of Chartered Engineer

56-PN/06.02.2017

Procedure for Change in IEC Address – Jurisdiction of RA at New Address

54-PN/11.01.2017

Corrections in SION Engineering Products

53-PN/09.01.2017

DGFT Releases 8424 MT Sugar Quota for USA

52-PN/30.12.2016

Registered Exporters System (REX) for the EU Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) from 1 Jan 2017 Notified

·    Self Certification for Rules of Origin under EU GSP

51-PN/30.12.2016

National Marine Consultants Inc. USA Notified as PSI Agency

50-PN/30.12.2016

MEIS for Onions Extended by Three Months

49-PN/30.12.2016

Reward Scrips for Intransition Period of 31.03.2015/ 01.04.2015

48-PN/29.12.2016

Seven New Pre-shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA) Notified

47-PN/15.12.2016

Indigenous Procurement Detail Included in EOU Quarterly Return

45-PN/30.11.2016

Corrections in MEIS Schedule

44-PN/15.11.2016

DGFT Opens New Office at Vijayawada from Carve Out of Vizag Office

43-PN/11.11.2016

Boric Acid Import SION Tightened with Insertion of Actual User Condition

·   No Import under DFIA Scheme

42-PN/08.11.2016

Food Products SION Tightened with Insertion of Actual User Condition

·   DGFT Yet to Issue updated SION Book, No release even in 2015-2020 FTP

41-PN/02.11.2016

Radiation Inspection of Un-shredded Metallic Waste and Scrap only at Entry Port in India from 1 April 2017

·    Corrections in Public Notice 38 dated 06.10.2016

40-PN/25.10.2016

Kalinganagar and Tumb ICD Included in Port of Registration for Export Promotion Scrips

39-PN/20.10.2016

Radiation Inspection of MS Scrap only at Entry Port in India from 1 April 2017

38-PN/06.10.2016

No Clubbing of Gems and Jewellery Exports from SEZ/EOU with DTA Export

37-PN/04.10.2016

New DGFT Regional Office at Belagaum

36-PN/28.09.2016

Export Obligation Period Extended to 18 Months from 12 Months with Retrospective Effect on Scheme for Special AA for Garment with DBK for Interlining

35-PN/28.09.2016

10,000 MTs Sugar Export to EU under CXL Quota for Oct 2016 to Sept 2017 Notified

34-PN/28.09.2016

Guidelines for Certifying Common Service Provider under Para 5.02(b) of FTP

33-PN/23.09.2016

DGFT Notifies 2901 Products for MEIS Benefits

·    575 Products MEIS Rates Raised by One Percent

32-PN/22.09.2016

Melt Enterprises UK Notified as PSIA

31-PN/09.09.2016

Dual Issue of Zero Duty EPCG and SHIS Benefits in FTP-2009-14 Regularised, One of the Two Benefits to be Surrendered

30-PN/08.09.2016

DGFT Rescues Gold Exporters for Past Anomaly in RBI Notification, Allowed to Claim Replenishment

29-PN/08.09.2016

Minimum Value Addition Extended to Silver and Platinum Jewellery with Retrospective Effect from 1 April 2015

28-PN/02.09.2016

Special Advance Authorisation for Export of Apparel and Clothing Accessories of Ch. 61 and 62 – Procedure Notified

27-PN/31.08.2016

Onion Export Support at 5% under MEIS Notified for Four Months Till 31 Dec 2016

26-PN/26.08.2016

Bonded Warehousing Provisions in EOUs Substituted with Rule Based Movements

25-PN/13.08.2016

Clubbing of Annual Advance Authorisation Allowed

24-PN/04.08.2016

Trans Border Safety Control Inspection Services LLC, USA Delisted as PSIA for Metal Scrap Inspection

·    Adjudication Finds them Guilty of Mis-declaration

23-PN/22.07.2016

Last Date for Filing Application for TRQ on Maize by STEs for FY2016-17 Extended Till 8 August 2016

22-PN/11.07.2016

Titanium Dioxide SION Amended

21-PN/06.07.2016

Hosur (TN) and Nattakkam Village (Kottayam Kerala) ICD Included in Port of Registration for Export Promotion Scrips

20-PN/01.07.2016

SCOMET Items Exports to Iran – UN Resolution 2231 to Apply

19-PN/29.06.2016

DGFT Releases 10,293 MT Sugar Quota for USA under TRQ upto 30 Sept 2016

18-PN/22.06.2016

Only One Revalidation for Six Months of Advance Authorization by Regional Authority, Both Para 4.41(a) and 4.47(a)(ii) not Allowed

17-PN/08.06.2016

AIPMA, Export Inspection Council and EEPC India Notified for Issue of Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential)

16-PN/03.06.2016

Ten New Pre-shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA) for Scrap Inspection Notified

15-PN/31.05.2016

Corrections in Application for FED Refund/Drawback Claim (ANF 7A), Reimbursement of CST on Supplies made to EOUs, EHTP and STP (Appendix 6H)

14-PN/30.05.2016

Single Application for MEIS for Shipments from Multiple Ports

13-PN/27.05.2016

Indore SEZ Jurisdiction in Appendix 1A and 6J and Aayat Niryat Forms for EOUs and SEZs in MP

12-PN/24.05.2016

DGFT Regional Office Raipur and Rajkot Included in the Committee on Quality Complaint and Trade Dispute

11-PN/24.05.2016

Azo Dyes Test not Required for Textile Import from Four More Countires

10-PN/18.05.2016

Reward Claim Procedure on EDI and Non EDI Shipping Bills under MEIS Simplified

Long Declaration Substituted by Questionnaire Response

09-PN/16.05.2016

DGFT Notifies Revised EPCG Application Forms ANF 5A, 5B, 5C and Appendix 5C

08-PN/06.05.2016

DGFT Notifies List of Services where Payment in Indian Rupees for Service Charges Earned shall be Treated as Receipt in Deemed Foreign Exchange

07-PN/04.05.2016

Uniform MEIS Across Country Groups Notified

·  Landing Certificate Not Required under MEIS

·  LDC Group Gets MEIS from 2% to 4%

·  All Countries in 2787 Lines Get Same Benefits

06-PN/04.05.2016

New Application Form for Online Filing for Export House Certificate

05-PN/03.05.2016

New Appendix 5D Notified for Payment Received in Rupee Towards Discharge of EO under EPCG

·  Appendix 3E Not Applicable for EPCG Scheme

04-PN/03.05.2016

All Exporters can Avail of Specific Waivers on Track and Trace Systems by Consumer Countries

03-PN/21.04.2016

Nine New Pre-shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA) Notified

02-PN/08.04.2016

Flexibility in IO Norms for Blended Fabrics Cut +/-3% from 10%

01-PN/06.04.2016

Textile Committee Included in List of Authorised Agencies to Issue COO under 11 PTA

67-PN/30.03.2016

Additional 723 MTs Quota Sugar Exports to USA Notified

66-PN/21.03.2016

FPS Benefit for Other – Brakes and Servo Brakes and Parts under HS Code 87083000 – HS Code Corrected

65-PN/18.03.2016

33 Drugs SION Notified

64-PN/17.03.2016

Tobacco Board, Guntur Empowered to Issue GSP Certificate for Tobacco and Tobacco Products

63-PN/07.03.2016

Amendments in Aayat Niryat Forms 2015-20

62-PN/25.02.2016

Malted Milk Food SION Notified

61-PN/23.02.2016

DGFT Notifies Procedure for Export of SCOMET Items for “Stock and Sale” and Spare Parts

60-PN/03.02.2016

Olivine Commercial and Sandeep Garg as New PSI Agencies Notified Again Till 31 May 2016

59-PN/02.02.2016

DGFT Notifies Modified Online Application Form for IEC and Bank Certificate – Effective from 1 April 2016

·     Only PAN, Cancelled Cheque or Digital Photo Required

·     Digital Signature must

·    Application Fee Rs. 500

58-PN/01.02.2016

Expiring Inspection Permission of Pre-shipment Scrap Inspection Agencies in Appendix 2G Extended till 31 May 2016

57-PN/27.01.2016

DFIA Ban on Raw Sugar after 1 May 2015

·   No Sympathy for Cases in Pipeline

56-PN/22.01.2016

Leather Export thru Kheda ICD Allowed

55-PN/06.01.2016

Indian Industries Association Branches at New Delhi Authorised for Issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential)

54-PN/05.01.2016

Procedure for Change in IEC Address to New Jurisdiction Notified

53-PN/05.01.2016

Last Date for Maintenance of Packaging (Parent–Child Relation) Extended by 1 to 2 Years

Revised Procedure for Implementation of Track and Trace Systems for Drugs Formulation Exports Notified – Bar Coding on Primary Pack Optional

52-PN/05.01.2016

Panama is in Group-B, Double Listing for MEIS Corrected

51-PN/28.12.2015

62 Items Notified for Indo-Myanmar Border Trade under Public Notice 30-PN(RE) dated 16.11.2012 Rescinded

50-PN(RE)/17.12.2015

Steel Truck Radial Tyres SION Amended

49-PN(RE)/17.12.2015

Lab Recognition for Diamond Grading for Re-export under Para 4.42 of FTP Clarified

48-PN/16.12.2015

MEIS Claims for Wrongly Filed Shipping Bills for Exports between 1 June to 30 Sept 2015 Allowed

47-PN/08.12.2015

Consumption Register – Appendix Number Corrected as Appendix 4H instead of Appendix 4G

46-PN/09.11.2015

Quality Certification Applications for Enlistment to be Submitted to DGFT Instead of Concerned RA

45-PN/09.11.2015

110 New Items Notified for MEIS Benefits

2% MEIS on Medical Instruments; 5% on Sports Goods

44-PN/29.10.2015

Leather Export thru Jalandhar and Nagpur ICDs Allowed

43-PN/28.10.2015

Reward Rates for Services Export Extended to 31 March 2016

42-PN/26.10.2015

DGFT Releases Sugar Quota for EU (10,000 MTs) and US (8424 MTs) for Oct 2015 to Sept 2016

41-PN/13.10.2015

MEIS Claims for Wrongly Filled Shipping Bills for Exports between 1 April to 31 May 2015 Allowed

Customs EDI System from 1 June 2015 to Allow only Correctly Filled Shipping Bills for MEIS

40-PN/09.10.2015

Sesame (Til) and Niger (Kala Til) Seed Shifted to Indian Oil Seeds & Produce EPC from Shellac & Forest Products EPC

39-PN/01.10.2015

International Society for Small and Medium Enterprises New Delhi Notified as Authorised Agency to Issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential)

38-PN/01.10.2015

Commerce Says Bye Bye to ATA Carnet for Exhibitions but Customs Yet to Amend Condition of ITPO Approval in Ntfn 3/89

Bond Condition under Ntfn 157/90 Remains

37-PN/21.09.2015

Modification in e-IEC as well as Physical IECs will now be carried out Online only at a Fee of Rs. 200 thru Net Banking – Effective from 21 Sept 2015

36-PN/14.09.2015

STC Listed for Gold Import as Nominated Agency

Duty Free Natural Rubber in AA must be Exported within Six Months of Import – Retrospective Amendment from 1 April 2015

35-PN/11.09.2015

Border Haat on India-Bangladesh at Srinagar, Tripura and Tarapur Kasba – Free Trade upto $100 per Transaction within 5 km Allowed

34-PN/09.09.2015

Dipped Belting Fabrics Conveyor Duck SION Notifies

33-PN/04.09.2015

Azo Dyes Testing Exempted for EU, China, Serbia, Poland and Denmark

19-Ntfn/04.09.2015
32-PN/04.09.2015

Textile Reprocessing under EOU Scheme Not Allowed

31-PN(RE)/26.08.2015

DGFT Clarifies Procedure for Filing Applications under MEIS and SEIS by SEZs and EOUs Units

30-PN(RE)/26.08.2015

Old Procedure without EDI to Continue for Chapter 3 Reward Scrips for Claims under 2009-2014 Policy

1 July 2015 Deadline Shift to EDI in All Cases Dropped

29-PN/04.08.2015

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka - 118 MEIS Rates Raised to 2% from 0

28-PN(RE)/15.07.2015

MEIS of 5% on Handicrafts Restored

2% MEIS for Japan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh Introduced

Handicraft Exporters Body given Powers to Classify Export Goods

27-PN(RE)/14.07.2015

Additional Quantity of 2095 MTs Sugar Export Quota to USA thru APEDA Released

26-PN(RE)/07.07.2015

Three More Agencies Enlisted for Issuing Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential)

25-PN(RE)/06.07.2015

DGFT Enlarges Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA) for Metallic Waste

Liberalised Policy to Reduce Transaction Cost

24-PN(RE)/02.07.2015

DGFT Opens Second Window without Photo of Inspector for Shredded Scrap to Pass Thru Radiation Scanners Installed in Nine India Ports

·   New Procedure for Unshredded Scrap with Inspector Photo to Apply from 1 July

·   PSIC for Shredded Scrap under App 2H-1 Notified

23-PN(RE)/30.06.2015

Golf Gloves made of Knitted/Woven Fabrics SION Notified

22-PN(RE)/23.06.2015

DGFT Notifies New Format for PSIA Bank Guarantee

21-PN(RE)/23.06.2015

Clubbing of Authorization Facility – Amendments in Handbook of Procedures Para 4.38

20-PN(RE)/09.06.2015

Last Date for PSIA Approval in New System Extended to 18 June

19-PN(RE)/05.06.2015

Export Houses Limited to Only Rs. 10 lakh Export without FC Realisation

18-PN(RE)/04.06.2015

Manual System in EDI for Export Houses Status to Continue till 30 Sept 2015

17-PN(RE)/04.06.2015

Reward Scrip Issue in Three Working Days!

16-PN(RE)/04.06.2015

Kamalasagar (Tripura) LCS in Indo-BDesh Border Haat Notified for Zero Duty Local Produce Import

15-PN(RE)/03.06.2015

Application Forms for SFIS for NFE Earnings in 2014-15 Notified

14-PN(RE)/25.05.2015

Bar Coding Track and Trace in Pharma Exports Optional Till 1 Oct

Bar Coding Compulsory only on Outside Tertiary Packing

13-PN(RE)/22.05.2015

Metal Scrap Pre Shipment in New Policy with Photo Proof of Inspection Restored

·   DGFT Opens Door to Global Inspection for Competitive Sourcing

·   Last Date of Application 8 June for Renewal of Old Approvals or Fresh Applications

·   Bank Guarantee of Rs. 10 Lakhs to Check Frauds and Abuses

·   Email Reporting to DGFT

12-PN(RE)/18.05.2015

DGFT Prescribes Time Limit for Export of Value Added Products of Red Sanders Wood Quota of 1998.5917 MTs for AP Govt upto 30 April 2016

11-PN(RE)/06.05.2015

NAB Transaction Certificate from 1 June for Organic Products Export

10-PN(RE)/05.05.2015

10,000 MTs White Sugar Export to EU under CXL Quota upto 30 Sept 2015

8424 MTs Raw Sugar Export to USA under TRQ upto 30 Sept 2015

09-PN(RE)/01.05.2015

Raw Sugar Export Obligation Period Reduced to Six Months under Advance Authorisation

08-PN(RE)/01.05.2015

Value Limit of Border Trade with China thru Nathula Raised to Rs. 2 lakh, Gunji and Namgaya Shipkila is Rs. 1 lakh

07-PN(RE)/01.05.2015

DGFT Restores Payment through Demand Draft of Application Fee under Appendix 2K

06-PN(RE)/16.04.2015

New Pre Shipment Inspection for Metallic Waste Suspended Till Further Orders, DGFT Working on Practical System with Low Transaction Cost

Public Notice No.05/2015-20 dated 10 April 2015

Procedure for Implementation of Track and Trade System for Pharma Exports

Public Notice No. 4 /2015-2020 dated 1 April 2015

SEIS – List of Eligible Services and Rates Notified

Public Notice No. 3/2015-20 dated 1 April 2015

Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)

02-PN(RE)/01.04.2015

Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 Announced on 1 April

DINDEX Editor on CNBC-TV18 immediately after FTP Announcement

FTP is not “Old Wine in New Bottle” it is “Less Wine in New Bottle”. Scope FPS Curtailed in Guise of “Rationalisation”.

·   Highlights of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020

·   Foreign Trade Policy Statement

·   Foreign Trade Policy [1st April, 2015 – 31st March, 2020]

·   Handbook of Procedures [1st April, 2015 – 31st March, 2020]

·   Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 [1st April, 2015 – 31st March, 2020]

01-Ntfn(RE)/01.04.2015

01-PN(RE)/01.04.2015

Siddhartha Testing, Nepal Delisted as Preshipment Inspection Agency

88-PN(RE)/20.03.2015

Multiple Importer Exporter Code against Single PAN to be Deactivated from 1 April 2015

Exporters Exhorted to Retain Single IE Code before D Day

87-PN(RE)/17.02.2015

Harmonised Code Corrections in VKGUY Products with One Year Retrospective Effect from Date of Mistake

86-PN(RE)/16.02.2015

IEC Application Fee Corrected to Rs. 250 from Rs. 500

85-PN(RE)/13.02.2015

New Format for Electronic IEC (e-IEC) Notified

84-PN(RE)/10.02.2015

Online Filing of IEC from 1 Feb 2015 with Net Banking

·   Manual Option Remains Open

·   Decisions within Two Days Promised

83-PN(RE)/30.01.2015

Amendments in FPS List – Cornmint Oil, Dementholised Peppermint Oil – Spelling Mistake Corrections

82-PN(RE)/15.01.2015

Duty Free Natural Rubber in AA must be Exported within Six Months of Import

81-PN(RE)/09.01.2015

DGFT Postpones 1 Jan Date for Compulsory Online IEC Applications Submission

·   Manual System for IEC to Continue, Technical Glitches Force Postponement of Compulsory Online Filing

·   New Date to be Notified

80-PN(RE)/06.01.2015

IEC Code Now with Electricity or Phone Bills for Residence Proof

Offices to Issues Online IEC within Two Days

79-PN(RE)/31.12.2014

Implementation of NAB Transaction Certificates for Organic Products Export Postponed Indefinitely

78-PN(RE)/18.12.2014

NAB Transaction Certificates must from 18 Dec 2014

77-PN(RE)/01.12.2014

DGFT Notifies New Format of Aayat Niryat Forms

76-PN(RE)/27.11.2014

Amendments in SION

75-PN(RE)/20.11.2014

DGFT Issues Guidelines for Goods under USA Crime Control or Regional Security

74-PN(RE)/19.11.2014

NAB Transaction Certificates must Accompany for Organic Products Export

73-PN(RE)/18.11.2014

India-Bangladesh Border Haat at Srinagar, Tripura Allowed for Local Produce

72-PN(RE)/07.11.2014

DGFT Issues SFIS Application Form for Reward Scrip for the Year 2013-14

71-PN(RE)/30.09.2014

DGFT Corrects FPS Mistakes for Five Items in Feb 2014 Notification

70-PN(RE)/19.09.2014

Namkeens, Mixtures or Savouries SION Notified

69-PN(RE)/16.09.2014

Bar Coding on Mono Cartons of Pharma Exports Extended by Nine Months to 1 April 2015

68-PN(RE)/06.08.2014

DGFT Withdraws 5% VKGUY Benefit on Skimmed Milk Powder

67-PN(RE)/15.07.2014

Glass Scrap/Cullet Route SION Amended to Separate Rutile Grade Titanium Dioxide

66-PN(RE)/11.07.2014

Sugar Quota of 8100 MT for EU to ISGEC Released

65-PN(RE)/04.07.2014

Alex Steward International (Aust) Pty. Ltd. De-listed as PSAI

64-PN(RE)/04.07.2014

DGFT to Review 14 Chemical and Allied Products Input – Output Norms

63-PN(RE)/27.06.2014

Bar Coding on Pharma Export Postponed Till Further Orders on Pressure from Industry

Mono Cartons Treated as Secondary Level Packaging of Pharma Products Exports

62-PN(RE)/26.06.2014

Tobacco Board to Issue Origin Certificate for Tobacco Products under GSTP

61-PN(RE)/03.06.2014

Trade Promotion Council of India, New Delhi Authorized to Issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential)

60-PN(RE)/15.05.2014

MPEDA to Issue Origin Certification for All RTA, in addition to EIC

Textiles Committee for Empowered under Indo-Japan

59-PN(RE)/15.05.2014

Date for Barcoding on Pharma Export Extended to 15 May 2014 from 1 April 2014

58-PN(RE)/15.04.2014

Export Quota of Pulses to Maldives thru PEC Only

57-PN(RE)/09.04.2014

Pharma and Drug Consignment Exports Permitted thru Self-Certification Process on Compliance of Barcoding Requirement on Secondary and Tertiary Level Packaging w.e.f. 1 April 2014

56-PN(RE)/01.04.2014

Online Filing for Export Obligation Discharge Mandatory from 1 June 2014

Manual Filing Continues for Non EDI Physical Exports and Deemed Exports

55-PN(RE)/14.03.2014

2% FPS Bonus Benefits for Twine Cordage, Ropes and Cables of Polyethylene or Polypropylene

54-PN(RE)/28.02.2014

Leather Cotton and Woven Fabrics Get 2% More MLFPS Benefits for Six Months

·      10 More Organic Compounds Included in the List MLFPS

·      FPS Benefit Raised to 5% for Line Telephones, Switching and Routing Apparatus, Transmission Apparatus and their Parts and Optical Fibres

53-PN(RE)/27.02.2014

DGFT Issues Updated VKGUY, FPS and Market Linked Focus Products with New ITC HS Codes to “Align and Harmonize” Incentive with Code – Product Description to Prevail if Old ITC HS Code in Shipping Bill

52-PN(RE)/25.02.2014

Hand Book of Procedure Vo.1 and Vol.2 (IO Norms) to Continue beyond 31 March, 2014 Till Further Orders

51-PN(RE)/19.02.2014

Six Chemicals and Allied Products SION Suspended

50-PN(RE)/14.02.2014

Nine New Pre Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA) Notified

49-PN(RE)/31.01.2014

Power for Time Extension to Install EPCG

48-PN(RE)/10.01.2014

Procedure for Insurance Claims in Payment Cases Launched

47-PN(RE)/08.01.2014

Procedure for Third Party Exports under EDI System for Currency Conversion Introduced

46-PN(RE)/08.01.2014

Ambrettolide SION Amended – Input Quantities Reduced

45-PN(RE)/06.01.2014

Inputs Quantity Cut Against Amino Methyl SION

44-PN(RE)/30.12.2013

DGFT Places Six Pharma SION under Sunset Review

43-PN(RE)/16.12.2013

Value Added Products of Red Sanders Wood Quota of 1998.5917 MTs for AP Govt Released

42-PN(RE)/03.12.2013

Beta Picoline Input Quantity under Nicotinic Acid/Niacin SION Reduced to 0.9 kg from 1.2 kg

41-PN(RE)/02.12.2013

Beta Picoline Input Quantity under Cyanopyridine SION Reduced to 1.05 kg from 1.21 kg

40-PN(RE)/02.12.2013

Global Consortium for Inter Border Trade Notified as Pre-shipment Inspection Agency

39-PN(RE)/26.11.2013

Leather Exports thru ICDs at Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata Allowed

38-PN(RE)/20.11.2013

Window Opens for Pulses and Vegetable Oil under Advance Authorization with No Sale Condition – Procedure

37-PN(RE)/14.11.2013

DGFT Releases 10,000 MTs Sugar Quota for EU to ISGEC for Oct 2013 to Sept 2014

GSP and Origin Certificates by Addl. DGFT, EUR Form Endorsement by Customs at Port of Shipment Must

36-PN(RE)/11.11.2013

No Protection to Prior Contract Protection under Para 2.4 for One to One Nexus in Advance Authorisation under Para 4.1.15 Inserted on 1 Aug 2013

35-PN(RE)/30.10.2013

Five New Pre Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA) Notified

34-PN(RE)/29.10.2013

7-Chloro-1-Cyclopropyl SION Amended

33-PN(RE)/24.10.2013

Finished Leather Inputs SIONs for Hide of Cow, Buffalo, Skin of Goat and Sheep Amended

32-PN(RE)/23.10.2013

Mono Cartons Containing Stripes/Vials/Bottles Treated as Primary Level Packaging of Pharma Products Exports

31-PN(RE)/17.10.2013

Soda Ash, Phosphorous Trichloride, Glass Vials, Perfume Bottles and Glass Mosaics SION Suspended

30-PN(RE)/04.10.2013

Amendments in SION H-427 – Import Item Aqueous Dispersion of Polyvinylidene Chloride Amended

29-PN(RE)/01.10.2013

Export Incentive on Dollar Values Only

28-PN(RE)/25.09.2013

Burma Border Trade – Motor Vehicles below 1000 CC Allowed – Typological Error Corrected

27-PN(RE)/24.09.2013

Geo-Chem Fat East, Singapore Delisted as PSIA

26-PN(RE)/20.09.2013

Shipping Bill, Customs Invoice and BRC are the “Must” Docs for Export Proof of Gold – Two of these Compulsory

25-PN(RE)/06.09.2013

Leather Exports only thru Chennai Sea, JNPT, Kolkata Sea, ICD Kanpur, ICD Tughlakabad and Air Ports also

24-PN(RE)/05.09.2013

Leather Exports only thru Chennai Sea, JNPT, Kolkata Sea, ICD Kanpur and ICD Tughlakabad

CLRI Certification Must

23-PN(RE)/13.08.2013

Regularisation of EO Default – Interest not to Exceed Original Duty Amount

22-PN(RE)/12.08.2013

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate SION Notified

21-PN(RE)/08.08.2013

DGFT Notifies Kattupalli Sea Port (TN) for Export Promotion

20-PN(RE)/29.07.2013

DGFT Notifies 160 High Tech Products for 2% FPS Benefit

19-PN(RE)/10.07.2013

Activated Polydimethyl Siloxane and Simethicone SION Modified

18-PN(RE)/10.07.2013

Fatty Alcohol SION Notified

17-PN(RE)/09.07.2013

Ortho Tertiary Butyl Cyclohexyl Acetate SION Amended

16-PN(RE)/09.07.2013

SNG Inspection Services Notified as PSIA

15-PN(RE)/03.06.2013

DGFT Liberalises Transfer/Sale of Weapons Imported by Shooters subject to NRAI Certification

Public Notice No. 14 (RE 2013)/2009-2014 dated 17 May 2013

DGFT Notifies Form ANF-3F for 2% Incremental Export Incentive Scheme

·      CA Certificate with Proofs of Payment, Landing Required

·      50 Europe, 41 Asia and USA as Destinations Listed for Q1 2013 Scheme

13-PN(RE)/17.05.2013

Two New Pre Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA) Notified

12-PN(RE)/08.05.2013

Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre Bangalore and its Two Branches Enlisted as Authorised Agencies for COO (Non Preferential)

11-PN(RE)/07.05.2013

Sodium Dithionate (Hy-drose) Input under SION G-7 and G-46 Deleted

10-PN(RE)/07.05.2013

Amyl Salicylate SION in Chemical Group Notified

09-PN(RE)/06.05.2013

SION Verdyl Propionate in Chemical Group Notified

08-PN(RE)/06.05.2013

Verdyl Acetate SION Notified

07-PN(RE)/01.05.2013

DGFT Extends Utilisation of 4% Re-credited SAD Till 30 September 2013 by Exporters

06-PN(RE)/18.04.2013

Sub Contracting for IT Units Allowed

05-PN(RE)/18.04.2013

Validity of Zero Duty EPCG Authorisation Extended to 18 Months from 9 Months

04-PN(RE)/18.04.2013

VKGUY and FPS Insertions

03-PN(RE)/18.04.2013

Clubbing of Advance Licences Issued between 1 April 2002 and 31 May 2012 Allowed

02-PN(RE)/18.04.2013

DGFT Issues New Chapter for Zero Duty EPCG under FTP 2013-14 – Procedures

01-PN(RE)/18.04.2013

Implementation of Bar Coding on Drugs and Pharma Export Consignments Postponed to 1 July 2014

54-PN(RE)/05.04.2013

8587 MTs Quota Sugar to USA through ISGEC Released

53-PN(RE)/05.04.2013

Five New Pre-shipment Agencies Notified

52-PN(RE)/28.03.2013

Focus Product Benefit of 5% to Set Top Box

51-PN(RE)/05.03.2013

Handbook of Procedures on Import of Second Hand Capital Goods Deleted Following Amendments of Para 2.17 in FTP

50-PN(RE)/28.02.2013

Pesticides (Biocides/Fungicides/Herbicides/Insecticides Inputs Deleted from Raw Cotton SION J373

49-PN(RE)/13.02.2013

Amendments in Post Export EPCG Duty Credit Scrip(s) Procedures

48-PN(RE)/08.02.2013

Linen Dyed Fabrics SION Notified

47-PN(RE)/08.02.2013

Corrections in VKGUY/FPS Products HS Codes

46-PN(RE)/31.01.2013

EHTPs and STPs can File Application to Jurisdictional RAs for Grant of Status Certificate

45-PN(RE)/29.01.2013

FIEO Opens Three Additional Chapter Offices in Raj, Kerala and Jharkhand

44-PN(RE)/02.01.2013

Amendments in Different Forms of Silver SION to Give Uniformity

43-PN(RE)/02.01.2013

DGFT Releases Detail of New Additions to Reward Scheme under Chapter 3 of FTP

·      Castor Oil Deleted from VKGUY/FPS

·      Food Preparations NES in 5% VKGUY

·      Soya Meal and other Oil Seed Meals in 5% VKGUY along with Shellac Wax

·      102 New Items in 2% FPS

·      6 More for 2% Bonus FPS

·      11 Moved Up from 2% to 5% FPS

·      62 Goods Inserted in Market Linked Focus Product for 2% Incentive

·      5 New Markets for 3% FMS

·      Export from 1 January 2013 Covered. No Retrospective Effect

42-PN(RE)/31.12.2012

Application to be Filled in Form ANF 3F to be Notified Later to Concerned Regional Authorities

41-PN(RE)/28.12.2012

Amendments in Polyacetal Resin Compound SION

40-PN(RE)/24.12.2012

DGFT Releases 10,000 MT Sugar Quota for EU to ISGEC

39-PN(RE)/19.12.2012

Six New PSI Agencies Notified

38-PN(RE)/18.12.2012

Two New Agencies for Issuing Certificate of Origin – Non Preferential Notified

37-PN(RE)/17.12.2012

One Month Grace Period to Convert White Shipping Bill for Incentive

36-PN(RE)/12.12.2012

Lead Free Powder SION Notified

35-PN(RE)/06.12.2012

Sodium Silicate in Liquid Form SION Notified

34-PN(RE)/05.12.2012

Non Alloy Cold Rolled Colour Coated Steel SION Modified

Cold Rolled Zinc and Aluminium Colour Coated Non Alloy Steel Sheets SION Notified

33-PN(RE)/30.11.2112

Form for Statement of Export for Redemption of EPCG Obligation Modified

Bill of Entry and Date of Installation of Capital Goods Included

32-PN(RE)/27.11.2012

DGFT Issues TED Refund Claim Format under Deemed Export

31-PN(RE)/21.11.2012

Textiles, Machinery, Motor Vehicles, Electronics, Semi Precious Stones Allowed in Burma Border Trade

30-PN(RE)/16.11.2012

DGFT Clarifies that Banks will Execute Only Guarantee while LUT will be Executed by the Importer

29-PN(RE)/12.11.2012

Ruled and Plain Cards SION Notified

DGFT Public Notice No.28 /(RE 2012)/2009-14 dated 26 October 2012

Zero Customs Duty for Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LR-SAM) Programme of Ministry of Deference

DoR Notification 27/2012-Customs dated 18 October 2012

Aluminium Beverage Cans SION Notified

Public Notice No: 26 (RE: 2012)/2009-2014 dated 19 October 2012

Submission of Physical Copy of RCMC by Exporters not Required from 1 Dec 2012

DGFT will Use Softcopy Uploaded from Council website

DGFT Public Notice No.25 (RE-2012)/2009-2014 dated 19 October 2012

Copper Based Pre-alloyed Powder R-800 SION Notified

24-PN(RE)/18.10.2012

India Bangladesh Trade through Border Haat

Trade Goods without Exchange Control Notified, Purchase Limit of $100 per day per Individual Specified

23-PN(RE)/15.10.2012

Cost Accountants can also Certify Export Documents

22-PN(RE)/11.10.2012

Amendments for Value Declarations of Freight, Insurance and Commission in Aayat Niryat Forms for e-BRC Facilitation

21-PN(RE)/09.10.2012

14 Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies Enlisted as PSIA

20-PN(RE)/01.10.2012

New Contact Details of IEEMA

19-PN(RE)/28.09.2012

Revised Application Form ANF 2D for Restricted Items Export Licence

Application Fee Waived

18-PN(RE)/28.09.2012

Amendments in Chemical and Plastic Product SION

DGFT Public Notice No. 17/(RE-2012)/2009-2014 dated 20 September 2012

Amendments and Corrections in FPS and VKGUY Schemes

16-PN(RE)/06.09.2012

Spelling Mistake Correction in the Import Item “Hydrocal Cement”

15-PN(RE)/06.09.2012

Additional Raw Materials of PP/LLDPE Granules, PE Liner and Packing Materials for Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers SION

14-PN(RE)/09.08.2012

General Note for Fuel in Handbook of Procedures Amended to Harmonise with SION Entry C-593

13-PN(RE)/30.07.2012

Amendments in Handbook of Procedures

·         Reward Scrips Validity Cut to 18 months from 24 months

·         Declaration of Reward Scrip Benefit under Chapter 3 of FTP Must for Claiming Incentives

·         Retrospective Declaration Possible for One Month only in Case of Policy Change

·         Excess Imports under EPCG upto 10% of Duty Saved Amount of Authorization Allowed

12-PN(RE)/26.07.2012

FISME Branches at Bangaluru and Hyderabad Authorised for Issuing Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential)

11-PN(RE)/26.07.2012

Bar Coding on Drugs and Pharma Export Postponed by 6 Months

10-PN(RE)/11.07.2012

DGFT Allows Raw Sugar Export of 4,476 MTs to USA GSP under TRQ

09-PN(RE)/06.07.2012

DGFT Allowed Time till Mid-August to Banks for Transition from Physical BRC to ‘e-BRC’

08-PN(RE)/06.07.2012

North Eastern Region Exports and Sikkim Entitled for Additional 1% VKGUY and FPS Scrip

07-PN(RE)/26.06.2012

Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of DGFT Handbook of Procedures Notified

06-PN(RE)/20.06.2012

Shea Stearine Norm for Activated Bleaching Earth of Shea Amended

05-PN(RE)/14.06.2012

DGFT Focuses on SMP Exports – Free Exports and Grants 5 percent VKGUY

DGFT Public Notice No. 04 (RE-2012)/2009-14 Dated 8 June, 2012

New Products under FPS, VKGUY and Focus Market

DGFT Public Notice No. 03 (RE2012)/2009-14 Dated: 5th June, 2012

DGFT Introduces e-BRC System

DGFT Public Notice No. 02 (RE-2012) / 2009-14 dated 5 June 2012

Annual Supplement to FTP 2009-2014 of 5 June 2012–Procedure

DGFT Public Notice No. 01 (RE-2012)/ 2009-2014 dated 5 June 2012

Betel Nut Import under Advance Authorisation – SION Tightened

112-PN(RE)/15.05.2012

PFY Gauntlet Bags SION Notified

111-PN(RE)/10.05.2012

Shopping Lists for Indo-China Border Trade Enlarged

110-PN(RE)/07.05.2012

FPS and VKGUY Benefits for Items in Revised ITC(HS) Codes

109-PN(RE)/03.05.2012

New DGFT Regional Office at Srinagar

108-PN(RE)/02.05.2012

SION E-1A Renumbered as SION E-131 – No Change in the Description or Quantity

107-PN(RE)/30.04.2012

SION E-129A Renumbered as SION E-130

106-PN(RE)/30.04.2012

Revalidation of Reward Scrips for Re-credit of 4% CVD

105-PN(RE)/27.03.2012

DGFT Modifies PSI Agencies Eligibility Criteria and PSI Certificate for Metal Scrap

104-PN(RE)/23.03.2012

Colour Toners for Laser Printers and Photocopier SION Notified

103-PN(RE)/22.03.2012

Procedure for Revalidation of RCs for Cotton Export

102-PN(RE)/16.03.2012

FPS Benefits on Handmade Carpets Extended to Braided Carpets

101-PN(RE)/29.02.2012

Vinyl Pyridine Latex DEPB Entry Corrected

100-PN(RE)/23.02.2012

Corrections in Reward Scheme by 80-PN(RE)/13.10.2011 and 83-PN(RE)/31.10.2011

99-PN(RE)/16.02.2012

Antimony Trioxide Substituted for Antimony Dioxide and Antimony Oxide in SION No. A1790 and A1834

98-PN(RE)/10.02.2012

Amendments in SION

97-PN(RE)/09.02.2012

Export Obligation Period for Import of Silk Extended from Six Months to Nine Months

96-PN(RE)/07.02.2012

DGFT Notifies Articles made of Thermo Plastic Elastomer (TPE) SION

95-PN(RE)/02.02.2012

Sugar Free Assorted Confectionery SION Notified

94-PN(RE)/01.02.2012

Biscuits SION Modified

93-PN(RE)/01.02.2012

Instant Fruit Juice Powder/Crystals SION Notified

92-PN(RE)/01.02.2012

Raw Sugar Export Quota to USA through ISGEC

91-PN(RE)/12.01.2012

8,300 MTs Sugar Export Quota to USA through ISGEC Ltd. Released

90-PN(RE)/06.01.2012

10,000 MTs Sugar Export to EU under CXL Quota

89-PN(RE)/06.01.2012

Ceiling on Dyes Portion is Enhanced to 26% from 14% for Specialty Textiles Licence

88-PN(RE)/27.12.2011

Implementation of Bar Coding on Drugs and Pharma Export Consignments Extended to July 2012

87-PN(RE)/22.12.2011

Spelling Corrections in Metamitron Technical (98%Min.) DEPB Item

86-PN(RE)/21.12.2011

Teflon SION Notified

85-PN(RE)/14.12.2011

Amendments in IEC Application Form

84-PN(RE)/11.11.2011

DGFT Notifies List of FPS Special Bonus Benefit @ 1% of Fob Value of Exports (in Free Foreign Exchange)

83-PN(RE)/31.10.2011

Transfer of Imported Firearms without DGFT Approval Allowed

82-PN(RE)/17.10.2011

Liquid Paraffin Included in Polystyrene SION

81-PN(RE)/14.10.2011

New Focus Product List Announced by Commerce Minister on 13 October

80-PN(RE)/13.10.2011

Clubbing of Advance Authorisation Allowed to Regional Authorities

79-PN(RE)/13.10.2011

5175 MTs Quota Sugar to USA through ISGEC Released

78-PN(RE)/22.09.2011

FPS Benefits on Handmade Carpets Extended to Handloom Carpets

77-PN(RE)/05.09.2011

Epoxide Resin Norms – Unit of Measurement Corrected

76-PN(RE)/02.09.2011

MEP of Sona Masuri, Ponni Samba and Matta Rice Exports Reduced to US$600/MT

72-PN(RE)/12.08.2011

Amendments in SION

71-PN(RE)/12.08.2011

Export Inspection Agency Notified for Certificate of Origin under India-Japan CEPA

70-PN(RE)/12.08.2011

Merripalem ICD in Guntur (AP) Included in Port of Registration for Export Promotion Scrips

69-PN(RE)/04.08.2011

DEPB on Cotton Exports Restored with Retrospective Effect from 1 October 2010

68-PN(RE)/04.08.2011

DEPB on Cotton Yarn Restored with Retrospective Effect from 1 April 2011

67-PN(RE)/04.08.2011

Skimmed Milk Powder TRQ Quantity Raised to 50,000 MTs from 30,000 MTs

66-PN(RE)/04.08.2011

Closing Date for Registration of Contracts for Fresh 10 Lakh Bales of Cotton Export Extended to 22 July 2011

65-PN(RE)/15.07.2011

Xylidine and Hyoscinen Butyl Bromide SION Modified

64-PN(RE)/13.07.2011

Pesticides Import Allowed as Input for Raw Cotton

63-PN(RE)/07.07.2011

Gaunlet Cloth Import Permitted as Input for Lead Acid Storage Batteries

62-PN(RE)/07.07.2011

India-Bangladesh Border Haats at Meghalaya Border Allowed for Local Produce

61-PN(RE)/01.07.2011

Certificate of Analysis Must be submitted with Export of Drugs and Pharmaceuticals

60-PN(RE)/30.06.2011

Implementation of Barcoding of Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Export Consignments

59-PN(RE)/30.06.2011

Export Inspection Agency Notified for Certificate of Origin under India-Malaysia CECA from 1 July 2011

58-PN(RE)/30.06.2011

Amendments in SION

57-PN(RE)/20.06.2011

Lug Cap SION Amended

56-PN(RE)/20.06.2011

Procedure for Registration of Contracts for Fresh 10 Lakh Bales of Cotton Export

55-PN(RE)/17.06.2011

Three Months Extension for DEPB Scheme

54-PN(RE)/17.06.2011

Declaration of Intent for DGFT Reward Schemes (Ch 3 of FTP) Required only on Free Shipping Bills

53-PN(RE)/03.06.2011

New User Friendly Application Form for SFIS Benefits Notified

52-PN(RE)/03.06.2011

Alloy Steel HR Coils/Plates SION Modified

51-PN(RE)/02.06.2011

Silk Carpets under FPS – Drawback Code also Eligible to Benefit

50-PN(RE)/27.05.2011

10,000 MT Quota Sugar to EU under CXL Concessions Sugar

49-PN(RE)/25.05.2011

JMDC become Regular EPC

48-PN(RE)/25.05.2011

TRQ on Maize Allowed Duty Free

47-PN(RE)/18.05.2011

ASMECHEM Name Changed – No Change in Contact Address

46-PN(RE)/16.05.2011

No DEPB on Cotton Exports with Retrospective Effect

45-PN(RE)/31.03.2011

MEP of US $850/MT Notified for Matta Rice

44-PN(RE)/31.03.2011

Amendments in SION

43-PN(RE)/30.03.2011

New Application Form for Permission for Export of SCOMET Items w.e.f 1 April 2011

42-PN(RE)/30.03.2011

New 10 Norms for Steel Manufacturer – Export List Pruned to only 4 Items of Basic Steel – Melting Scrap Quantity cut by 10%

41-PN(RE)/18.03.2011

Fee for Issuance of Certificate of Origin Raised to `350/- from `150/- w.e.f 1 April 2011

40-PN(RE)/09.03.2011

Woollen Blended Worsted Yarn SION Notified

39-PN(RE)/09.03.2011

BG for Domestic Procurement of Goods under EPCG

38-PN(RE)/09.03.2011

Raw Cotton Exports – Sample Email for Submission of Documents Against RCs

06-TN/04.03.2011

Procedure for Export of Sona Masuri, Ponni Samba and Matta rice

36-PN(RE)/01.03.2011

Amendments in Handbook of Procedures

35-PN(RE)/01.03.2011

Corrections in Public Notice No. 33 dated 15.02.2011

34-PN(RE)/25.02.2011

New Export Incentives for VKGUY/FPS etc

33-PN(RE)/15.02.2011

Handicrafts and Handloom Exporters of J&K can Obtain RCMC from Director Handicrafts J&K

32-PN(RE)/15.02.2011

Export Obligation Period under Advance Authorization Scheme

31-PN(RE)/14.02.2011

Amendments in Advance Authorisation for Annual Requirement

30-PN(RE)/14.02.2011

Advance Authorisation Procedure for Pharma Products under Non-Infringing Process

29-PN(RE)/14.02.2011

Antimony Triacetate SION Amended

28-PN(RE)/11.02.2011

Natural Rubber Import Quota of 40,000 Tonnes Allocated

05-TN/28.01.2011

DEPB Benefits Withdrawn for Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP) and Casein from 25 Jan’ 11

26-PN(RE)/24.01.2011

No SFIS Benefits for Telecom and Air Services Sectors

25-PN(RE)/18.01.2011

DGFT Dispenses with Foreign Supplier Invoice in Negative List Import Licence Application

24-PN(RE)/17.01.2011

DGFT Invites Email Applications for Allocation of Natural Rubber Quota on Rubber Board Certified Past Consumption

23-PN(RE)/17.01.2011

DGFT Recredit on DEPB not Required in Re-export Cases, Customs Permission Adequate

22-PN(RE)/14.01.2011

Certificate of Analysis Must and Trace-Track System Compulsory on Exports of Pharma Products from 1 July 2011

21-PN(RE)/10.01.2010

No Copy of Buyer Order for Export Licence, Name and Address Sufficient

20-PN(RE)/05.01.2010

Amendments in Trade Mark Rules, 2002

DIPP Notification/29.12.2010

Additional 2% VKGUY Benefits Allowed to Grapes

19-PN(RE)/23.12.2010

DGFT Allows Samples Import upto Rs. 3,00,000 for All Exporters Subject to Customs Notification Conditions

17-PN(RE)/06.12.2010

EN/AISI/DIN/JIS Series Steel Norms Amended

16-PN(RE)/26.11.2010

Butadiene SION Amended

15-PN(RE)/03.11.2010

Enhancement in the Value and Revalidation of Advance Authorisation

14-PN(RE)/02.11.2010

Refined Glycerine DEPB Standardised at 8%

13-PN(RE)/13.10.2010

Only Dried Fish is Subject to DEPB Value Cap

12-PN(RE)/11.10.2010

Ennore Seaports, Irugur, Thudiyalur, Chettipalayam and Veerapandi ICDs in TN Included in Port of Registration for Export Promotion Scrips

11-PN(RE)/11.10.2010

Focus Products Bonus Benefits Extended to Handloom Carpets, Cotton Durries and Rugs

10-PN(RE)/22.09.2010

Zonal Head Advises Not to Issue SHIS for Basic Chemicals Pending Clarification on Scope

02-TN/24.09.2010

No DEPB on Packing Material for Cotton Yarn Pending Clarification, Says ZDGFT

01-TN/06.09.2010

New Form for Bank Realisation Certificate for Exports Notified

09-PN(RE)/07.09.2010

Amendments in BG/LUT Format for DEPB and Incentive Schemes

08-PN(RE)/06.09.2010

Propylene SION Notified

07-PN(RE)/30.08.2010

Focus Product Benefits for Finished Leather

06-PN(RE)/30.08.2010

Unit Approval Committee Set up to Review EOU Performance

04-PN(RE)/23.08.2010

Amendments in ANF 4A and Appendix 11A

03-PN(RE)/23.08.2010

New Items for Market Incentives under VKGUY and Focus Products

02-PN(RE)/23.08.2010

FTP 2009-2014 Annual Supplement of 23 Aug 2010 – Procedure

01-PN(RE)/23.08.2010

Value Addition Norms of 8% for Petroleum Products

88-PN(RE)/04.08.2010

Glass Vials, Enamel Bottles SION Amended

87-PN(RE)/26.07.2010

No SION Specs for Petro Products in Export Cases

86-PN(RE)/26.07.2010

Monitoring of Export Proceeds for Capital Goods Import at Zero Duty to SHIS Scheme

85-PN(RE)/23.07.2010

Amendments in Food Products SION

84-PN(RE)/23.07.2010

No Advance Authorisation without Norms for Rough Granite

83-PN(RE)/22.07.2010

SEZ Rules Make Earlier Circulars Superfluous

61-SEZ Cir./14.07.2010

Declaration of Intent Regarding Incentive Scheme Must on Shipping Bills from 1 January 2011

82-PN(RE)/16.07.2010

Change of Raipur Dy. DGFT Office Address

81-PN(RE)/13.07.2010

Aseptic Packaging Material SION Amended

80-PN(RE)/13.07.2010

Studded Jewellery Wastage Reduced to 7% from 9/10% in IO Norms

79-PN(RE)/12.07.2010

Import of Meat and Meat Products under Advance Authorization – Sanitary Import Permit from Dept. of Animal Husbandry Must

78-PN(RE)/01.07.2010

Address Change in Federation of Gujarat Industries

77-PN(RE)/01.07.2010

Indian Oilseeds and Produce EPC is New Name for Oilseed and Produce Exporters Association EPC

76-PN(RE)/29.06.2010

10,000 MTs Sugar Export Quota to EC Released to ISGEC subject to Import of Same Quantity

75-PN(RE)/15.06.2010

Reinforced Nylon Tyres SION Notified

74-PN(RE)/08.06.2010

Exclusions under Zero Duty EPCG Scheme

73-PN(RE)/08.06.2010

Service Export Promotion Council Office Shifted to Apparel House in Gurgaon

72-PN(RE)/03.06.2010

Change of Nagpur Jt. DGFT Office Address

71-PN(RE)/03.06.2010

Corrigendum to Public Notice No. 64/2009-14 dated 18th May, 2010

70-PN(RE)/31.05.2010

Cap Value on Dried Fish Exports Changed to Rupee Term – Dollar Exchange Rate of Rs. 45.97 Applied to Arrive at Rs. 131 per kg.

69-PN(RE)/28.05.2010

One Year Automatic Renewal of Old Licences under Previous Policies

68-PN(RE)/26.05.2010

Project Authority Certificate Amended to Facilitate Deemed Export Benefit for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Power Projects

67-PN(RE)/25.05.2010

Fuel Import under Advance Authorisation

66-PN(RE)/19.05.2010

Change of Vadodara and Indore Jt. DGFT Office Address

65-PN(RE)/19.05.2010

Issue of Free Sale and Commerce Certificate for Export

64-PN(RE)/18.05.2010

DEPB Value Cap of $2.85 per kg to Apply on All Processed Fish (Heading 0305) and not Just “Dried Fish”

63-PN(RE)/13.05.2010

No FDI for Cigars and Cigarettes Manufacturing

Press Note 02/10.05.2010

Second Hand Computers Imports by Educational Institutions Withdrawn

62-PN(RE)/13.05.2010

Change of Puducherry DGFT Office Address

61-PN(RE)/13.05.2010

Export Obligation Period of Six Months Fixed for Silk

60-PN(RE)/06.05.2010

Copper Anode Inserted in Value Addition of 8%

59-PN(RE)/03.05.2010

PS Plates SION Notified

58-PN(RE)/27.04.2010

DEPB of 7.67% on Cotton Yarn Withdrawn

57-PN(RE)/21.04.2010

Cap Value of US $2.85/kg on Dried Fish Announced

56-PN(RE)/20.04.2010

Extension Counter of DGFT Bhopal at Indore

55-PN(RE)/09.04.2010

Capital Goods Import at Zero Duty to Status Holder (SHIS) – Procedure for Scrip Issue

54-PN(RE)/08.04.2010

Readymade Garments Eligible for Market Linked Focus Products (2%) Incentives

53-PN(RE)/31.03.2010

More Insertion in Electronics and Engineering Industry in Market Linked Focus Products (2%) Incentives List

52-PN(RE)/31.03.2010

Port of Registration is Mandatory for Import of Rough Marble

51-PN(RE)/31.03.2010

DGFT Notified TRQ at Nil Duty on White Butter, Butter Oil and Anhydrous Milk Fat

49-PN(RE)/18.03.2010

Free Trade on China Border Now Allowed only to Trade Pass Holders

48-PN(RE)/05.03.2010

Silk other than Original Fibre in Export Product Allowed under Advance Licence

47-PN(RE)/04.03.2010

Focus Product Benefits for Toilet and Kitchen Linen of Terry Fabrics

46-PN(RE)/26.02.2010

Multi Product Exporters Can Obtain RCMC from FIEO

44-PN(RE)/22.02.2010

Dish Ends of Alloy Steel SION Amended

43-PN(RE)/22.02.2010

Revalidation of Duty Credit Scrips in Re-credit of 4% Cases

38-PN(RE)/03.02.2010

Condonation of Delay in IEC Modification only after Rs. 1000/- Penalty

37-PN(RE)/28.01.2010

Relaxation of Export Obligation where Exports have Fallen

36-PN(RE)/21.01.2010

Aluminium Non Stick Utensils SION Notified

35-PN(RE)/21.01.2010

Amendments in VKGUY/FMS/FPS Appendices

34-PN(RE)/15.01.2010

Cotton Woven Fabrics Eligible for Market Linked Focus Products (2%)

33-PN(RE)/13.01.2010

Composition of Unit Approval Committee under Export Promotions

32-PN(RE)/13.01.2010

Chemicals Eligible for Market Linked Focus Products (2%) Incentive

31-PN(RE)/12.01.2010

New Items for Market Incentives under VKGUY (5%)/FMS (3%)/FPS (2%)/Spl FPS (5%) and Market Linked Focus Products (2%)

30-PN(RE)/12.01.2010

Export Obligation Period for Raw Sugar Advance Authorisation Extended upto 31 March 2011

29-PN(RE)/07.01.2010

Change of Surat DGFT Office Address

28-PN(RE)/07.01.2010

No Advance Authorisation without Norms for Rough Marble Blocks/Slabs

27-PN(RE)/31.12.2009

Export Inspection Agency Notified for Certification under Korea CEPA

26-PN(RE)/23.12.2009

22 More Ports Included for Port of Registration under Advance Authorisation

25-PN(RE)/09.12.2009

Handloom Casement Entitle to Focus Product Benefits

24-PN(RE)/08.12.2009

EIA Notified for Certificate of Origin under ASEAN-India FTA

22-PN(RE)/04.12.2009

Revised Quality Norms for Finished Leather Exports

21-PN(RE)/01.12.2009

Agarbattis Shifted to EPCH from CHEMEXCIL

20-PN(RE)/23.11.2009

Engineering Products SION Amended

19-PN(RE)/23.11.2009

Finished Leather from Hide of Cow/Buffalo SION Amended – Spelling Mistake of Import Item Corrected

18-PN(RE)/17.11.2009

Radiation Check Must for Both Shredded and Unshredded Metal Scrap

17-PN(RE)/13.11.2009

RCMC from FIEO from Status Holders is Optional – Registration with Council is Must

16-PN(RE)/10.11.2009

Value Addition under Advance Authorisation Scheme for the Authorisation Issued Prior to 27 August 2009

15-PN(RE)/27.10.2009

DEPB Rates Raised on Polyester Staple Fibre to 8% from 5%, New Cap Rs. 80/kg

14-PN(RE)/13.10.2009

DFIAs Issued During 2006-07 and 2007-08 Revalidates for a Period of Six Months

13-PN(RE)/22.09.2009

Amendments in Handbook of Procedures (Vol. I)

12-PN(RE)/22.09.2009

EPCG Capital Goods Installation at Factory or Premises Allowed

11-PN(RE)/16.09.2009

Polyurethane Wheels SION Amended

10-PN(RE)/15.09.2009

Coconut Oil Edible Grade SION Amended

09-PN(RE)/15.09.2009

Focus Product Benefits for Motor Vehicles to 13 Countries

08-PN(RE)/08.09.2009

Seven More Items Included in FPS List

07-PN(RE)/07.09.2009

Supplies in DTA for Duty Free Import

06-PN(RE)/04.09.2009

VKGUY Benefits not Allowed to Flours and Meals of Soya Bean

04-PN(RE)/31.08.2009

Discounts Removed from VKGUY/FMS/FPS Application Form after Clarification on Commissions by PC 98(RE)/10.08.2009

194-PN(RE)/11.08.2009