Revision of Standard Input-Output Norms updates component entitlements and prescribes formula-based adjustments for laminate exports.
SIONs H-68, H-301 and H-302 amend component-wise import entitlements for decorative laminates, specifying per-square-metre quantities for kraft/base/barrier/tissue papers, phenol, melamine, paraformaldehyde/methanol and BOPP film against standard thickness/weight. A proportional adjustment formula AxB/C governs permitted import quantities for specified inputs when actual thickness or weight differs; certain items remain fixed irrespective of thickness. Applicable thickness ranges are set for single-side norms, and revisions reflect reduced phenol consumption and inclusion of lower GSMs to facilitate exports.

Domestic procurement compliance: AROs must list and have endorsed supplier location details for steel procured at export parity price.
AROs for domestic procurement of steel at export parity price by MSME exporters of EEPC must include the Service Centre/Distributor/Dealer/Stockyard details of the domestic steel producer, duly countersigned by EEPC, and the Regional Authority shall endorse these details on the ARO at the time of issue to enable administration of the procurement scheme.

Quota allocation for Urad import: equal distribution to previously allotted eligible applicants; imports must arrive by deadline.
The quota of 1.5 lakh MT of Urad shall be distributed equally, or for the quantity applied, only amongst the eligible and verified applicants who were allotted quota for import of Urad in June, 2020. DGFT reserves the right to make any changes in allocation, and applicants found non-existent or to have submitted false information/documents during field inspections will be excluded. Eligible applicants must ensure import consignments reach Indian ports by the prescribed deadline; no extension requests will be entertained.

Irrevocable Commercial Letters of Credit submission requirement for assessing export eligibility of onions; submission does not confer export rights.
Directs exporters to submit copies of Irrevocable Commercial Letters of Credit (ICLCs) opened on or before the day preceding the export prohibition to their jurisdictional Regional Authority by the deadline; only complete and timely submissions will be considered for assessment under Para 1.05(b) of the Foreign Trade Policy. Submission is for assessment purposes only and does not confer any right to registration or to export onions, and Regional Authorities shall not register or act on the submitted copies without further directions from the Competent Authority.

Extension of installation deadline for radiation portal monitors and container scanners at designated seaports granted under amended procedure.
Amendment extends the deadline for the installation and operationalisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners at designated seaports by modifying Para 2.54(d)(v)(ii) of the Handbook of Procedures (2015-2020), issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade under powers conferred by paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020).

Extension of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency recognition: validity prolonged pending notification of a new PSIA list.
Extension of validity of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs) recognized under the Foreign Trade Policy is authorized by the Director General through relaxation of a Handbook provision; recognitions of PSIAs listed in the A&ANF appendix that were completing their tenure as of the reference date are extended until the earlier of the end of the extended period or notification of a new PSIA list, maintaining their operative recognition status pending issuance of a fresh list.

Steel Import Monitoring System registration required for specified steel imports; prior online registration must be entered in Bills of Entry.
SIMS registration is compulsory for imports of additional steel HS codes under Chapters 72, 73 and 86 of the ITC (HS), 2017; Bills of Entry on or after 16 October 2020 must reflect prior online SIMS registration. Importers must submit advance information in the SIMS online system, obtain an automatic registration number on payment of a registration fee, apply within the prescribed advance window before expected arrival, and enter the registration number and its expiry in the Bill of Entry to enable customs clearance.

Terminal Excise Duty refund and duty drawback claims require revised ANF 7A with specified invoices, DBK worksheets, and declarations.
Revised ANF 7A prescribes the application format and supporting documentation for Terminal Excise Duty refunds, Duty Drawback under AIR, and brand rate fixation under FTP 2015-2020. It requires applicant, bank, excise/customs jurisdiction details, invoice level supply data, DBK worksheets for inputs, declarations on CENVAT non availment, time bar and late cut particulars, and a checklist of attested invoices, B/Es, proof of payment, PAC/project documents and prescribed annexures for verification and processing.

Harmonization of MEIS schedule amends Table 2 of Appendix 3B, adding one HS code and deleting others.
The Director General of Foreign Trade amends Table 2 of Appendix 3B to harmonize the MEIS schedule with ITC(HS) 2017 and Finance (No.2) Act changes: adding ITC(HS) code 38249900 (Other) at an MEIS rate of 2, and deleting multiple specific MEIS entries corresponding to HS subheadings that ceased to exist, effective 01.01.2020, to align with Notification No. 38/2015-2020 and the Fifth Schedule revisions.

Track and Trace system implementation deadline extended, postponing mandatory parent-child packaging reporting for pharmaceutical exports.
Extension of the implementation date for the Track and Trace system by amending Para 2.90A of the Handbook of Procedure under Paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, postponing the mandatory requirement to maintain and upload the Parent-Child relationship across packaging levels for exported drug consignments to the Central Portal; the extension applies to both SSI and non-SSI manufactured drugs.

Standardized unit quantity codes required for exports and imports; non-standard units allowed temporarily, then disallowed.
DGFT mandates standardized Unit Quantity Codes (UQCs) in its EDI and Customs' ICEGATE. No new authorizations shall use non-standard units (e.g., BoU, packs, boxes, cartons, bottles); system changes are being made. Customs will accept shipping bills against existing authorizations with non-standard units until the transition cutoff to prevent export disruption. Authorization holders must obtain conversion of non-standard units to standard units from their Regional Authority; RAs facing difficulty will consult the Norms Committee. Post-transition, imports and exports without standard UQCs will be disallowed.

Export of Finished Leather standards updated; specified categories and testing requirements govern license-free exports under foreign trade policy.
DGFT prescribes which products constitute Finished Leather for the Export Policy entry and allows those listed to be exported without licence provided they comply with specified manufacturing norms and conditions. The notice lists discrete leather categories with required operations (tanning, dyeing, fatliquoring, finishing, buffing, shaving, oiling, rolling), dimensional or density thresholds, and instrumental test criteria (chromatography, spectrophotometry, microscopic examination, CIE L measures). New types may be exported subject to testing and certification by the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI).

Re-validation policy for SCOMET technology exports: one-time six-month extension for qualifying expiring authorizations; future validity fixed.
Revalidation for SCOMET export authorizations was previously permitted in six month increments up to twelve months, with leftover export obligation as a ground. Export obligations for technology/software transfers cannot be quantified in item or value terms; therefore revalidation for such authorizations is not to be considered. As a one time relief, a single six month extension will be granted for SCOMET technology transfer authorizations expiring by 30.09.2020 upon prescribed application to DGFT(Hqrs). Going forward, validity for technology/software transfer authorizations shall be twenty four months or as per Para 2.16 of HBP FTP 2015 20, with no further revalidation.

Export controls on N-95/FFP2 masks: limited quota with online manufacturer licences requiring strict documentary proof.
DGFT restricts export of N-95/FFP2 masks to a limited allocation and mandates online applications via the DGFT ECOM system within specified dates. Only manufacturer-exporters may apply; applications are examined per the Handbook of Procedures. Licences issued have a short fixed validity. Eligibility requires documentary proof of manufacture, BIS certification for medical masks, one application per IEC, IEC copy, and purchase order/invoice, all self-attested. Incomplete or untimely submissions will be rejected.

Export quota application deadline extended for PPE coveralls after system outage, preserving existing quota rules and procedures.
Extension of the export quota application period for PPE medical coveralls to 8 August 2020 due to unavailability of the DGFT ECOM facility from 2 August evening to 5 August afternoon; all other provisions of Trade Notice No.18 dated 20.07.2020 remain unchanged and the extension is issued with competent authority approval.

Preferential Certificate of Origin submissions now required via electronic platform, replacing manual applications and issuing electronic and printed certificates.
Issuance of Preferential Certificates of Origin for exports to Thailand must be processed through the e COO Platform; exporters must submit CoO applications via the platform to designated issuing agencies (EIA, MPEDA and Textile Committee) and manual applications after the transition date are not required. The e COO will generate an electronic copy with the officer's image signature and agency stamp alongside the set of four printed copies, and exporters may obtain ink signed and stamped printed quadruplicate certificates by post or in person for submission to Thai authorities.

Export quota for surgical masks: online applications within a limited window; licences issued under eligibility and documentary checks.
A temporary export control restricts exports of 2/3 ply surgical masks to a set monthly quota and requires online applications via the DGFT ECOM system within a specified filing window. Licences are examined under the Handbook of Procedures, valid for three months, and issued subject to eligibility requirements: preference for manufacturers, one application per IEC, and submission of self attested documentary proof (purchase order/invoice, IEC) and, where applicable, a bank certificate evidencing advance payment received before the prohibition date; incomplete or untimely applications will not be considered.

Export quota on medical goggles restricts monthly shipments; approvals require online application within the designated window and eligibility.
The notice imposes an export quota on medical goggles and requires exporters to apply online through the DGFT ECOM system within a specified application window; hard copies or emails will not be considered. Applications are examined under the Handbook of Procedures, licenses have limited validity, only a single application per IEC will be considered, and manufacturers are preferred upon documentary proof. Required documents include a purchase order or invoice and a self attested copy of the IEC; incomplete or untimely applications will be rejected.

Export quota controls for diagnostic kits require manufacturers to apply online with specified documentation and eligibility attestations.
Procedure prescribes a restricted export regime for specified diagnostic kits with fixed monthly quotas and permits only manufacturers to apply online through the DGFT ECOM portal within the stipulated filing window. Applications will be examined under the Handbook of Procedures; licences are valid for three months. Eligibility requires documentary proof of manufacturing, one application per IEC per month, and submission of IEC copy, purchase order/invoice, a self attested undertaking confirming domestic commitments fulfilled, and self attested documents. Incomplete or untimely submissions will not be considered.

Export of PPE medical coverall samples permitted under limited quantity with online licence procedure and three month validity.
Permission to export samples of PPE medical coveralls for COVID-19 is authorized up to 50 units per IEC per country through online DGFT ECOM applications for non SCOMET restricted items. Applications must specify "PPE medical coveralls for COVID-19 Samples," include a copy of the IEC, documentary proof of manufacturing of textile/medical textile products or medical devices, and be self attested by an authorised person. Licences are valid for three months; incomplete applications, hard copy submissions, or email applications will not be considered.