Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana expands to cover egg albumin exports, benefits effective from specified export period.
Amendment adds egg albumins to Appendix 37A under the Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana, listing two product entries with ITC (HS) codes for dried and other egg albumin and specifying the export date from which benefits are admissible; for exports made within the stated period the final date for filing applications for grant of credit is the prescribed filing deadline.

Standard Input-Output Norms update: corrected SIONs and a new chemical entry revise allowed import inputs and entitlements.
Amendments update the Standard Input Output Norms in the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2 by correcting, adding and deleting specific SION entries and by inserting a new chemical SION at Sl. No. A-3626. Corrective changes revise permitted import items and alternatives for specified chemical and engineering export entries, add "Lubricating Oil" to miscellaneous import allowances under existing value limits, and revise rubber-hose SION technical notes including a wastage/formula rule, polyester reinforcement conversion, and option to permit rubber compound imports under prescribed norms.

DFIA verification requires exporters to declare non availment of Central Excise or CENVAT facilities for imported materials.
Corrigendum to Public Notice No.56/2006: para (2)(e) now subjects DFIA verification to any other condition in the relevant customs exemption Notification. Para (3)(xv)(a) now requires exporters to declare that they have not availed the facility under Rule 18 or sub rule (2) of Rule 19 of the Central Excise Rules, 2002, or the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004, for materials imported or procured against the DFIA.

Pre-shipment inspection requirement for metallic waste imports; only direct imports from registered suppliers permitted with transitional allowance.
All metallic waste and scrap imports must be accompanied by a Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate confirming absence of arms/explosives/radioactive contamination and that the items qualify as metallic waste/scrap/seconds/defective by international parameters. The format and authorised agencies will be notified. The regime permits only direct imports from registered suppliers, requires importer and exporter names on import documents, prohibits high-sea sales, and provides a transitional allowance for shipments under the existing pre-shipment inspection system where the bill of lading predates the new system.

All Industry Rate of Drawback announced for HSD and Furnace Oil, applicable under Foreign Trade Policy schemes until further orders.
An All Industry Rate of Drawback is declared for High Speed Diesel and Furnace Oil supplied by domestic oil companies, applying to supplies made under the schemes set out in Chapters 4, 6 and 8 of the Foreign Trade Policy, and effective until further orders.

Certification agency listing amended to designate SAI Global Limited as approved IS/ISO 9000 certifier, updating Handbook Appendix.
The Director General of Foreign Trade, exercising powers under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, amends Appendix 6 of the Handbook of Procedures (Volume I) by modifying Sl. No. 14 in the list of IS/ISO 9000 (Series) certification agencies to read as SAI Global Limited with the specified Mumbai address, issued as Public Notice No. 64/2006.

Export obligation resolution: appointment-based hearings allow exporters to seek disposal of pending EPCG and DES cases.
The notice creates an appointment-based mechanism allowing exporters to seek personal hearings with DDGs for pending EPCG and DES export obligation cases by prior e-mail request; hearings occur on Thursdays, require all supporting documents, attendance by senior in charge officials or authorised representatives, and priority is given to cases with expired or blocked Bank Guarantees or needing an Export Obligation Discharge Certificate, to be disposed on a first-come, first-served basis under existing procedures.

Handbook amendment updates SEZ and EOU contact and jurisdiction details under Foreign Trade Policy powers.
Amendment to the Handbook of Procedures under Paragraph 2.4 revises Sl. No. 39 of Appendix 1 (Volume I) to update the office designation and contact particulars for the Development Commissioner at Noida Special Economic Zone and to specify that units in Noida SEZ and EOUs/SEZs in the listed northern states and union territory are covered by this entry.

Port-restricted imports: entry permitted only through specified designated ports, narrowing authorized import gateways under trade policy rules.
The amendment revises paragraph 2(iv) of Public Notice No.46 (RE 2006) to state that imports will be allowed into India only through the following ports: Chennai, Tuticorin, Cochin, Vishakhapatnam, Mumbai, Kandla, New Mangalore and Mundra, effected under powers conferred by the Foreign Trade Policy and the Handbook of Procedures.

Import restrictions under Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana revised to disallow certain capital goods for agriculture.
Amendment replaces the Appendix 37B entry for Capital Goods under the Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana to specify disallowed imports: general-purpose agricultural tractors within the stated power band, stationary diesel engines, irrigation pumps, threshers for cereals, combine harvesters suitable only for wheat and paddy, and animal driven implements; implemented by public notice under the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. I).

DEPB amendments set a 5% rate for ceiling fans and raise the export value cap for vee belts.
The Director General of Foreign Trade amends the Schedule of DEPB rates: for Engineering (Product Code 61) the DEPB entry for complete ceiling fans with metal blades is set at 5% with a value cap of Rs.600 per piece; and for Chemicals (Product Code 62) the value cap for Vee/Fan Belts reinforced with manmade textile cord / Vee Belts with KEVLAR is revised to Rs.180 per kilogram, issued under powers in the Foreign Trade Policy and Handbook of Procedures.

Addition to Foreign Trade Handbook: Kollam recognised for cashew products in Appendix under trade policy.
The Director General of Foreign Trade added a new Appendix entry in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. I) 2004-2009 recognising Kollam (Quilon), Kerala for Cashew Products; the administrative amendment follows existing Appendix listings and was issued by Public Notice No. 59/2006 as an update to the Handbook.

SION amendments restore deleted input-output norms, revising import allowances and removing some actual-user conditions for exporters.
Restoration and revision of multiple SION entries in Handbook of Procedures (Vol.2) 2004-2009: deleted SIONs reinstated with modified input-output norms and revised import-item descriptions across chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics, electronics, engineering, textiles and food sectors; removal of certain footnotes and actual-user restrictions for specified food and sugar entries while retaining CIF value caps where specified; corrections to cross-references and product descriptions implemented via Annexure to Public Notice.

Verification of DFIA licences ensures export obligations and value addition norms are confirmed through prescribed documentary checks.
Verification of DFIA licences requires Customs confirmation that export obligations, value addition and SION norms have been met and that the Regional Authority's Redemption Certificate is submitted. Applicants must present a prescribed documentary bundle - indexed acknowledgement in triplicate, exporter application and authorization, original shipping bills, bills of lading, customs attested invoices, ARE 3/CT 3 or excise certification where applicable, bank realisation certificates, test or PAC certificates for deemed supplies, and statements of supplies and imports - with Customs empowered to request additional documents as necessary.

Preferential white sugar quota granted for EU export with specified export agency and documentary certification requirements.
Allocation of a preferential white sugar quota for export to the EU authorises 10,000 MT from free sale portions (3912 MT from 2005 06 and 6088 MT from 2006 07) for 2006 07, under the applicable HS classification. A designated export agency is authorised to export under the quota. Special certification entries require ACP India Preferential Sugar endorsement referencing the EU regulation; EUR must be Customs endorsed at shipment and the GSP certificate issued by the competent export certification authority.

Correction to trade classification: Appendix amendment clarifies inclusion and HS description for value added leather footwear.
Correction to Appendix 37D under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy amends Sl. No. A to include value added leather products and leather footwear, specifying the ITC (HS) description for footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, issued as a public-interest correction to clarify trade classification.

Certificate of Origin authorization expanded: agencies issuing Preferential certificates may also issue Non Preferential certificates; list updated.
Agencies authorized to issue Preferential Certificate of Origin under the Handbook of Procedures (Volume I) are expressly authorized to issue Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin as well, by insertion into Paragraph 2.21.2, thereby aligning issuance powers for both certificate types.

Issuance of scrips against lost export documents requires duplicate proofs, affidavits, indemnity bonds and time limited claims.
Procedures permit issuance of duty-credit scrips under VKGUY/Focus Market/Focus Product schemes against lost Shipping Bills or original Bank Certificates upon submission of duplicates issued by Customs or the bank, payment of an application fee (waived for government agencies with proof), an exporter affidavit with an undertaking to surrender originals if found, and an indemnity bond indemnifying the Government; Customs must ensure no prior benefit was availed. Claims must be preferred within a prescribed limited period from release or realization, and concurrent loss of both documents requires following both procedures. The notice also amends a product description in Appendix-37A for tamarind products.

Minimum value addition requirements for jewellery exports updated, specifying categorised thresholds across jewellery and mechanised items.
Amendment to Paragraph 4A.2.1 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. I), pursuant to Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy and referencing Paragraph 4A.6, prescribes category wise minimum value addition requirements for exports under the jewellery scheme: plain gold/platinum/silver jewellery and certain ornaments; all types of studded jewellery; jewellery manufactured by fully mechanised process; gold/silver/platinum medallions and non legal tender coins; and mechanised findings/mountings, each with specified minimum value addition rates.

Amendment to Appendix updates authorised banking locations by adding a Central Bank of India branch entry under trade procedure authority.
Amendment adds an entry to Appendix-3 of the Handbook of Procedures (Volume I) under authority conferred by Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, inserting a Central Bank of India branch at Arhat Bazar, Dehra Dun with the specified contact number, thereby updating the prescribed banking locations referenced in Appendix-3.