Bharat Aayat Niryat Lab Setu: a pilot digital portal for unified testing, digital certificates, online fees and QR-verified reports.
A pilot digital platform, Bharat Aayat Niryat Lab Setu, will integrate accredited testing and inspection agencies into a single online interface enabling exporters and importers to apply for, digitally sign, pay for, track, and download digitally issued test reports required at ports; onboarding of agencies, role-based user management, PayGov payment gateway mapping, and mandatory QR-code verification of reports are core operational requirements.

Silver jewellery imports by SEZ and EOU units are exempt from restrictions but cannot be sold into the domestic market.
Imports of silver jewellery by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) shall not be subject to the restrictions imposed by Notification No. 34/2025-26, but such imports shall not be sold in the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA). Imports under the Advance Authorisation or Duty-Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) schemes are likewise exempt from the restriction in terms of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023.

Export obligation periods set at 120 days generally, 180 days for precious metal findings/mountings and jewellery exports.
The amendment restates that export obligations under Advance Authorisation must be fulfilled within 120 days from import per consignment, except that imports of findings and mountings of gold, platinum and silver and exports of jewellery have a 180 day export obligation; no further extensions are permitted, and gold may be imported as replenishment after completion of exports.

Standard Input Output Norms reinstatement for galvanized tension bars restores amended input and wastage requirements.
Reinstatement and amendment of Standard Input Output Norms (SION) C-676 restores input and wastage specifications for export of hot dipped galvanised tension bar/gate rods/truss rods/drop rods, listing permissible inputs (re-rollable usable scrap/billet cuttings, MS billets/blooms, non-alloy steel wire rods, zinc 99.99% purity) and specific wastage and consumption rates per kilogram of net weight of the ungalvanized export product; effective immediately under paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023.

Diamond Imprest Authorisation requires Mumbai-only trade, physical exports 0.25 carat, 10% value addition and customs security requirements.
Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) provisions require online application in ANF 4J; imports/exports only via Mumbai Airport; exports to discharge obligation must be physical Natural Cut and Polished Diamonds 1/4 carat with no one-to-one correlation required; minimum 10% value addition realised in Freely Convertible Currency; Para 2.52(d) not applicable; deemed exports prohibited. Before customs clearance, holder must execute a Bond equal to export obligation and a performance Bank Guarantee equivalent to duty foregone. DIA validity 12 months, export obligation 18 months, one authorisation per IEC per year; fulfilment filed in ANF 4K; default regularised by duty with interest and 1% FOB shortfall payment.

SION notification enables direct issuance of Advance Authorisations by regional authorities for mobile phones and inputs, expediting clearance.
Fixation of a new Standard Input Output Norms (SION) entry C-2049 for export item Mobile Phones under Engineering & Electronic Items lists permitted import inputs and their quantity treatment as either Net-to-Net or Net + 1%, covering a comprehensive catalogue of components and subassemblies. Regional Authorities are authorised to issue Advance Authorisations under this SION directly without referring individual cases to the Norms Committee, providing operational clarity for application of the norm under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023.

Modification of SION C888 removes "Circular" from the export description for stainless steel washers, effective immediately.
The corrigendum to Public Notice No. 05/25 amends the export description for SION C888 by removing the word "Circular", changing "Small and large-size Circular Stainless Steel washers of different grades" to "Small and large-size Stainless Steel washers of different grades," issued under Paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 with immediate effect.

Extension of Annual RoDTEP filing deadline allows late-November compliance with composition fee requirement under Foreign Trade Policy provisions.
Extension of the last date for filing the Annual RoDTEP Return for FY 2023-24 is authorised under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023; the filing may be made with a composition fee of Rs 10,000 until 30.11.2025, replacing the earlier deadline to facilitate export promotion and ease of doing business.

End-user certificates for free and restricted imports may be issued by regional authorities subject to restricted authorisation limits.
Regional Authorities are authorised to issue End User Certificates where a foreign government requires certification, using the prescribed appendix format and an application under the designated ANF with required documents. For restricted imports, EUCs may be issued by RAs only for items covered by a valid restricted authorisation granted by the central trade authority and must be limited to the quantity and value specified in that authorisation.

Electronic Certificate of Origin issuance: preferential eCOO rollout enabling self declaration and agency issuance on unified trade platform.
Preferential electronic Certificates of Origin (eCOO) under India-EFTA TEPA will be issued on the Trade Connect ePlatform by either self declaration or authorised agency. Self declaration requires an IEC linked Digital Signature (DSC) and scanned ink signature upload; applications auto map jurisdictional authority, appear as "Auto Approved Pending Issuance", and allow generation of digitally signed electronic and printable physical copies with QR codes. Agency issuance uses notified agencies to approve and generate electronic copies bearing issuing officer signature images and agency stamps. Authenticity is verifiable via QR code or the platform's verify function.

Export of Second Generation ethanol permitted under restricted authorization subject to BIS quality, origin certificates, and compliance checks.
Export of Second Generation ethanol is permitted under a Restricted Authorization requiring DGFT export authorization, compliance with BIS 15464 specifications, and adherence to destination-country rules. Exporters must furnish production and accredited laboratory quality certificates, batch-linked feedstock origin certificates (issued by State Excise or NABCB-accredited TPIA), and safety documentation. Consignments may be inspected to verify compliance and non-compliance will be addressed under the Foreign Trade Policy and applicable laws.

Eligibility for Duty-Free Import Authorisation: spices are ineligible under Appendix 4J pre-import conditions.
All spices are subject to pre-import conditions under Appendix 4J and thus are not eligible for import under the Duty-Free Import Authorisation (DFIA). Serial No.1 of Appendix 4J covers all spices; subcategories (a) and (b) specify particular permitted uses with different Export Obligation Periods for Advance Authorisations, while subcategory (c) is residual and carries a six month EOP. The sub-categorisation affects only EOPs for AAs and does not permit DFIA for any spice.

Correction facility for duty-free import authorisations permits system-related amendments to unutilized, untransferred DFIAs with Head of Office approval.
Insertion of Para 4.53(e) creates a correction facility allowing applications for system-related, corrective amendments in unutilized and un transferred DFIAs to be filed in ANF 4G, subject to Head of Office approval; examples include corrections to unit of measurement, ITC HS code, and value of the import item.

Minimum Import Price exemption for VPB: EOUs, SEZ units and Advance Authorization/DFIA imports remain outside MIP application.
The circular clarifies that the Minimum Import Price on Virgin Multi-layer Paper Board is subject to exemptions: imports by 100% Export Oriented Units and SEZ units are exempt provided the goods are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area, and imports under Advance Authorization or DFIA are exempt under FTP, 2023. Customs and DGFT formations are directed to apply these provisions and deviations will invite penal action.

Standard Input Output Norm notified for acetyl salicylic acid tablets enables regional authorities to grant advance authorisations directly.
A new Standard Input Output Norm for export product "Acetyl Salicylic acid 75 mg. Film-coated Tablets" in the Chemical and Allied Product group fixes the input item and permitted input quantity per unit. The Director General of Foreign Trade notifies this SION under powers conferred by the Foreign Trade Policy to enable Regional Authorities to grant Advance Authorisation directly without Norms Committee referral, streamlining and standardising export authorisation processing.

SIONs revision invites stakeholder consultation to clarify input descriptions and specify quantities for food item norms.
Revision of SIONs for specified food items is being undertaken to clarify generic input descriptions and to specify quantities for alternative inputs. Norms Committee-6 invites comments and suggestions from exporters, importers, industry associations and other stakeholders, to be sent to the NC-VI email address within the prescribed time, with contact details provided for queries.

Suspension of Standard Input Output Norms: specified food-product SIONs suspended, exporters may seek Advance Authorisation alternatives.
The Public Notice suspends the Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) listed at Annexure "A" with immediate effect and directs exporters of the affected food products to apply for benefits under Advance Authorisation pursuant to Para 4.03(b)(ii), 4.03(b)(iii) or 4.03(b)(iv) of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as applicable.

Standard Input Output Norms: new SIONs enable direct Advance Authorisation for specified chemical exports, streamlining export clearance.
Fixation of new SIONs A-3693 and A-3694 under Chemical and Allied Product code 'A' notifies input output ratios: A-3693 links Minoxidil Topical Aerosol 5% (60 gm CAN) to Minoxidil USP (3.06 gm) and A-3694 links Benfotiamine (1 kg) to Thiamine Hydrochloride (0.922 kg); Regional Authorities are authorised to grant Advance Authorisation directly using these norms without referral to the Norms Committee, to expedite and standardise export clearance.

Tariff-rate quota allocation enables export of specified sugar quantity to EU under TRQ with APEDA implementation.
A tariff-rate quota of 5,841 MT for export of sugar (HS 17010000) to the EU for October 2025-September 2026 is allocated under Paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023. Exports under the TRQ are 'Free' subject to notified restrictions and reporting obligations. Certificates of Origin for preferential access will be issued by the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai, on APEDA's recommendation, and APEDA, New Delhi, will operate the quota as implementing agency.

Transaction Certificate requirement removed for organic textile exports; post shipment certification under global textile standards accepted.
Requirement to submit a Transaction Certificate at the time of export is deleted for organic textile products; certification under Global Organic Textile Standard and Textile Exchange is accepted where Transaction Certificates are issued post shipment based on export documents such as the Shipping Bill, Bill of Lading and Final Invoice, and exporters need not present a TC at export clearance.