Tariff Rate Quota procedures govern Nepalese copper and zinc oxide imports through designated land stations, with electronic allocation and monitoring
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade is responsible for allocating and monitoring Tariff Rate Quota imports under the Revised India-Nepal Treaty. The quotas cover 10,000 metric tonnes of copper products and 2,500 metric tonnes of Zinc Oxide from Nepal. Indian importers must apply online for certificates, provide the Nepalese exporter's TRQ reference, and ensure that the certificate contains importer, Importer-Exporter Code, tariff, quantity and validity details. Authorisations are issued electronically and transmitted to the Indian Customs EDI System. Imports require electronic or endorsed debit, and certificates remain valid for up to 12 months or until the financial year ends.

Modification of Standard Input-Output Norms: revised import entitlements for export of refined soybean oil under export policy
SION E-121 is amended to revise import entitlements for export of Refined Soyabean Oil (edible grade). The amendment lists permitted imported inputs per unit of export-Crude Soyabean Oil (edible grade), Caustic Lye (48%), Phosphoric acid, Citric acid, and TONSIL Bleaching earth-and prescribes quality ranges for the crude soyabean oil at import covering free fatty acids, phosphorus, moisture, and insoluble volatiles.

Wheat export quota allocation on humanitarian grounds: pro rata distribution to eligible exporters, online applications required with landing certificate obligation.
Exports of wheat are prohibited except for shipments covered by pre existing irrevocable payment instruments or by government to government food security permissions; Nepal's request was approved. Eligible exporters (those who exported to the requesting country in the three prior fiscal years) may apply online through DGFT's ECOM system, subject to a minimum land transport threshold. Allocation is pro rata to three year average exports and applied quantity, with reallocation of unutilized amounts. Export Authorisations will be valid until the fiscal year end and allocated exporters must submit a Landing Certificate within one month of completing the export.

Export of broken rice on humanitarian grounds permitted only with government approval, quotas allocated pro rata to prior exporters.
Exports of broken rice are prohibited except where the Government authorises shipments to meet another country's food security request; approved requests trigger a transparent quota allocation by online application. Eligible exporters are those who exported rice to the requesting country in the three years prior to prohibition. Allocation is pro rata to three year average exports or quantity applied for, subject to a minimum sea shipment threshold; unutilized quantities are reallocated pro rata. Applicants must apply online with three year export data, and exporters must submit a Landing Certificate within one month after completing exports.

General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals expanded to include Appendix 10N chemicals, subject to civilian use and quarterly reporting.
The amendment expands the General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals and related Equipment (GAEC) to include specified chemicals listed in Appendix 10(N) and their export/re export to listed countries, requiring a one time online GAEC application via the SCOMET portal with ANF 10A. Exports under GAEC are subject to civilian use restrictions, exporter declarations on letterhead covering end use and supply chain transfers, a five year GAEC validity, and mandatory quarterly post reporting to government authorities.

Exemption from Azo dye testing confirmed for imports from specified countries, removing testing obligations for those shipments.
Amendment to Appendix 2X of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 revises the list of countries exempted from mandatory testing for the presence of Azo Dyes in textiles and textile articles, superseding the earlier public notice. The updated Appendix 2X provides that testing for Azo dyes will not be required for imports originating from the enumerated countries, thereby changing import testing obligations for those consignments.

Pre-import condition compliance: imports under Advance Authorization may be regularized by prescribed payments for the specified period.
Imports under the Advance Authorization Scheme effected on or after 13.10.2017 and up to and including 09.01.2019 that did not meet the pre-import condition may be regularized by making payments as prescribed in the Customs Circular; Regional Authorities are to guide trade and report implementation difficulties to the Directorate.

Import allocation of watermelon seeds limited and licensed on actual user basis; applications by deadline with specified documentation.
Imports of watermelon seeds under ITC(HS) 12077090 are capped for the period up to 31 October 2023 and allowed only on an Actual User basis. Applications from processors must be filed by the publicised deadline and exclude IECs issued on or after the notice date. Applicants must supply a pre-existing FSSAI licence showing processing capacity and a CA certificate of overall and watermelon-seed-specific turnover; one application per IEC and mis-declaration carries a two-year disqualification. The Exim Facilitation Committee will allocate quantities using 70% weight for processing capacity and 30% for average past imports, with DGFT reserving rights to set floors/ceilings and amend the process.

Online appointment facility enables exporters to request virtual or personal hearings with departmental offices and schedule hearings.
Introduction of an online appointment facility enabling exporters to request virtual meetings or personal hearings; Regional Authorities will schedule appointments and provide virtual hearing links. Access the service on the Department website via Services Request for video conference and consult the Help Manuals and Application Help & FAQs for guidance. Administrative approval and a contact email are provided for further communication.

Interest Equalisation Scheme cap on annual net subvention per IEC imposed, disbursements from start of fiscal counted.
The amendment introduces an annual net subvention cap per IEC under the Interest Equalisation Scheme, requiring that all disbursements made from 01.04.2023 be counted for the current financial year; the measure imposes a per IEC ceiling on scheme support and clarifies fiscal application of disbursements.

Tariff rate quota allocation under India UAE CEPA: online applications invited; allocation, minimum lot and reallocation rules prescribed.
Applications for Tariff Rate Quota under India UAE CEPA for tariff head 7108 must be submitted online through the DGFT Import Management System within the stated window and will be considered together with earlier applications under the notified annual TRQ. Allocations follow guidelines in Public Notice 06/2023, use a standard minimum lot size (subject to downward revision), are made in multiples of that lot up to requested quantities, and are subject to a six monthly utilisation review that treats half of unutilised balances below the utilisation threshold as surrendered and available for reallocation.

Authorized agency details amended: Certificate of Origin issuer's name and contact updated under foreign trade policy.
The Director General of Foreign Trade has amended the FTP appendix entry for the agency formerly listed as "Maharatta Chamber of Commerce & Industries," substituting the legal name "Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture" and updating its head office address, contact numbers, email, website and branch office locations for issuance of Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential).

Notification of trade forms: updated Aayat Niryat appendices published, making revised forms effective for Foreign Trade Policy compliance.
Notification of updated appendices and Aayat Niryat forms under the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 has been issued by the Director General using delegated administrative authority; the Public Notice publishes those appendices and forms as operative and directs users to the official website for access and compliance.

Validity of ratified norms extended, allowing reuse for Advance Authorisations and easing compliance and transaction costs.
The amendment provides that norms ratified by Norms Committees in the Office of DGFT on or after 01.04.2023 remain valid for three years from ratification, and that norms ratified on or after 01.04.2015 under the HBP 2015-2020 are extended to remain valid until 31.03.2026. Decisions of Norms Committees published as minutes on the DGFT website permit other applicants to apply for and obtain Advance Authorisations on a repeat basis during the norms' validity. Appendix 4P items remain excluded from this provision.

Interest equalisation UINs must be bank-specific for a financial year; separate UINs required for multiple banks.
The requirement that an Acknowledgement containing a UIN be unique to a specific bank for a financial year is instituted; beneficiaries wishing to access scheme benefits from multiple banks must obtain a separate UIN for each bank. Prior instructions tying a UIN to a one-time disbursement are deferred due to operational challenges.

Tariff Rate Quota allocation for raw cane sugar increased, maintaining export reporting and certification conditions for preferential access.
Additional quantity of raw cane sugar has been allocated for export to the United States under the Tariff Rate Quota for the US fiscal year 2023, increasing the total TRQ availability for that period. Exports under this TRQ remain 'free' subject to the previously notified nature of restrictions and reporting obligations. Certificates of Origin for preferential exports, if required, will be issued by the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai, and other specified certification requirements continue to apply.

Interest equalisation scheme: exporters must provide a new UIN to the bank for each disbursement and rollover.
Exporters seeking benefits under the Interest Equalisation Scheme must submit a Unique Identification Number (UIN) acknowledgement to the concerned bank; a UIN is tied to a particular bank for a one-time disbursement, and exporters must generate and submit a new UIN for each subsequent disbursement or rollover.

Interest cap on payable customs duties clarified for amnesty settlement of export-obligation defaults, excluding additional customs duties.
Amnesty scheme allows one-time regularisation of export-obligation defaults by Advance and EPCG authorization holders on payment of customs duties exempted in proportion to unfulfilled export obligation; interest on those duties is capped at a maximum equal to the duties exempted on which interest applies, and no interest is payable on Additional Customs Duty and Special Additional Customs Duty.

Use of specific HSN codes required for technical textiles; importers and exporters must file correct eight digit classifications.
Importers and exporters must classify Technical Textiles using the specified 8 digit HSN codes in ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 (Import Policy); Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills should be filed with those specific codes listed in Annexure I, avoiding use of alternative or 'Others' categories. Trade may submit suggestions for additional 8 digit codes if the listed 32 codes do not cover particular goods.

Amnesty scheme for export obligation defaults enables one-time settlement and closure of Advance and EPCG authorisations online.
Online procedure for the amnesty scheme requires Advance and EPCG holders to file closure applications on the DGFT portal, declare duty and interest under the Redemption Matrix, and await RA verification of shortfall. Applicants must pay required duty and interest to the jurisdictional Customs Authority and upload proof; thereafter the RA may grant the Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) online. RAs are to process applications within three working days and help resources are available on the DGFT website.