Helpdesk availability extended to round-the-clock support; multiple contact channels provided for exporters to seek assistance.
Helpdesk services for exporters are available on a 24x7 basis through three contact mechanisms: toll free telephone lines for immediate support, an online ticketing service on the website allowing filing and real time tracking of requests, and a dedicated email address; stakeholders are also directed to consult online help manuals, FAQs, and instructional videos for guidance.

Tariff Rate Quota allocation now on first-come, first-served basis with no closing date for online applications.
Online applications for allocation of Tariff Rate Quota under the India-Mauritius CECPA will be considered on a First Come, First Served basis for the financial year, following an amendment to condition (ii)(f) of Annexure III to Appendix 2A of the Foreign Trade Policy. The DGFT, invoking powers under paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, has removed any end date for submission of online TRQ applications for the year while keeping other modalities unchanged.

Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme amended to relax extension timelines, require online EO reporting, and streamline EODC procedures.
Amendments to the Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme extend timelines for extension and regularisation of export obligation periods, introduce structured late fees and composition fees for shortfalls, require online annual reporting of EO fulfilment with late filing penalties, and modernise issuance and electronic forwarding of Export Obligation Discharge Certificates to ICEGATE. Automatic proportional enhancement of authorizations for limited excess imports is retained with obligation to pay additional fee at EODC application, and defaults entail payment of customs duties, taxes, cess and interest.

Scrip transfer controls introduced: timed transfer windows, daily transfer caps, automated unlinking and flagged IEC restrictions.
Re-operationalisation of the Scrip Transfer Recording Module reinstates the IT mechanism with added controls: staged time-lags for initial and successive transfers and after IEC modification, daily limits on transfers per IEC, mandatory registration of original duty scrip at the Port of Registration, automated Email/SMS alerts to IEC contacts, automatic de-linking of Users and DSC/Aadhaar registrations at set intervals, and blocking of flagged IECs from using the module until rectified.

Amendment to authorized agency updates name and contact details for Certificate of Origin issuance.
Amendment to the Appendix 2E entry authorizing issuance of Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential): Ernakulam Chamber of Commerce is renamed Kerala Chamber of Commerce & Industry and its postal address, email contact ([email protected]) and mobile numbers are revised in the Kerala listing of authorized agencies.

Track and Trace requirement extended for export pharmaceutical packaging parent child data to allow further compliance time.
The Director General amended Para 2.90A of the Handbook of Procedure to defer the implementation date in sub paras (vi) and (vii) for the Track and Trace system; exporters and manufacturers must maintain and upload the Parent-Child relationship between packaging levels and related movement data on the Central Portal, with the extension applying to both SSI and non SSI manufactured drugs.

Extension of handbook validity extends operative period, modifying specified paragraph expiry dates in the Handbook of Procedures.
The public notice amends the Handbook of Procedures 2015-20 to extend its validity, substituting expiry references so the handbook shall remain in force until 30.09.2022; paragraph 3.20(a) is adjusted to read with 30.06.2022 as the comparative date, and paragraph 4.12(vi) is similarly updated.

Foreign Trade Policy amendment updates Export Promotion Council for EOU and SEZ office address, effective immediately.
Amendment to Appendix 2T of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 replaces the existing entry for the Export Promotion Council for EOU and SEZ (EPCES) at Sl. No. 10 with revised office address and updated contact details (telephone and email). The change is made under paragraph 2.04 of the Policy and is effective immediately as an administrative update to the Appendix.

Installation deadline extension for Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners extends operationalisation timeline for designated seaports.
Amendment extends the deadline for installation and operationalisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners at designated sea ports by modifying Para 2.54(d)(v)(ii) of the Handbook of Procedures, 2015-2020; the Director General of Foreign Trade, exercising powers under the Foreign Trade Policy, has postponed the prior compliance timeline to a later date, leaving the substantive requirement intact but altering the deadline for mandatory commissioning.

Use of FIRC permitted for exports to OFAC-listed countries where e BRC cannot be generated, with exporter self declaration.
Amendment to Para 2(a)(i) of ANF 4F allows exporters under Advance Authorization to submit a Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRC) in place of an e BRC for exports to OFAC listed countries where the bank cannot generate an e BRC, provided the exporter files a self declaration that the e BRC could not be generated.

Interest Equalisation Scheme UIN requirement: exporters must obtain and submit a UIN to banks to access scheme benefits.
Exporters must obtain a Unique IES Identification Number (UIN) on the DGFT portal-after registering and ensuring IEC linkage-pay the user charge, and submit the auto generated UIN acknowledgement to their bank when applying for interest equalisation on rupee export credit; UINs are non amendable (requiring generation of a new UIN for corrections), have limited validity, and banks will continue internal scrutiny with separate validation guidelines from the central bank.

Certificate of Origin authorization: Mewar Chamber authorized to issue non-preferential certificates, enabling export documentation compliance.
Authorisation is granted to Mewar Chamber of Commerce & Industry to issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential), and the agency is added to Appendix 2E of the Appendices & Aayat Niryat Forms of the Foreign Trade Policy, thereby enlisting it to perform that certification function.

Import policy restriction for moong allows proportionate imports for contracts paid before notification under strict registration and verification conditions.
Importers with contracts for moong concluded and paid (advance or partial advance) prior to the notification may import quantities proportionate to advances paid, subject to documentary proof (contract, invoice, bank-certified payment), non-import prior to notification, bill of lading issuance within the specified fiscal year, registration with designated regional offices, online application and nominal application fee, verification and Head of Office approval, and prompt disposal by the regional authority.

DGFT Helpdesk for Russia Ukraine trade issues established to receive, track and resolve exporters' and importers' trade queries.
Operationalise a dedicated helpdesk to monitor and address Russia Ukraine related international trade difficulties; stakeholders may submit issues via the DGFT Helpdesk Service on the DGFT website selecting category 'Russia Ukraine', or by email to the designated inbox, or by toll free phone. Submitted matters will be tracked through an online status tracker with email and SMS notifications. A weekly virtual meeting is available for exporters, importers and trade stakeholders to flag specific issues to DGFT and FT(CIS) division for resolution.

Mandatory digital filing of RCMC/RC through e RCMC platform required; registering authorities must onboard and exporters use portal.
Mandatory electronic filing is instituted for applications for Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) and Registration Certificate (RC), requiring exporters to submit issue, renewal and amendment requests through the DGFT common digital e RCMC platform from 1 April 2022, with direct submission to Registering Authorities allowed only until 31 March 2022; Registering Authorities must onboard the portal and adopt it as the single point for processing.

Replenishment authorisation migration to a new online IT module enables electronic filing while retaining security-paper issuance.
Issuance of Replenishment Authorisation for gems and consumables will move to a new DGFT online IT module effective 21.02.2022 for electronic, paperless filing, while authorisations will continue to be issued on security paper; applications submitted before the cutover will be processed through the legacy system and designated help resources are provided for assistance.

Import quota restriction on pet coke imports requires applicants to submit pollution board clearances and follow DGFT allocation procedures.
Procedure notifies restricted annual import quotas for Calcined Pet Coke and Raw Pet Coke for 2022-2023 and prescribes application and compliance steps: eligible users must file online applications with SPCB/PCC capacity and consent certificates and comply with MoEF&CC guidelines; applications are considered by the Exim Facilitation Committee and DGFT(HQ) issues import authorizations valid until licence expiry. Importers must report consignments, surrender or notify unutilised quantities by specified deadlines to allow redistribution; failure to surrender or utilise allocation will reduce future entitlement and may disqualify applicants.

Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) applications must be submitted through the e TRQ online system with specified portal guidance.
All import Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) applications for FY2022-23 must be submitted online via the DGFT e-Tariff Rate Quota (e-TRQ) system (DGFT Website Services Import Management System Apply for TRQ); TRQ applications must not be submitted as licences for restricted imports. Applicants should follow Annexures I-III of Appendix 2A of the Handbook of Procedures and may use the Help Manual, FAQs, DGFT Helpdesk ticketing, toll-free number, or email for assistance.

Mandatory electronic filing extended for non-preferential Certificates of Origin; agencies must onboard or face de notification.
The transition period for mandatory submission of Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin via the e-CoO electronic filing platform is extended to 31 March 2022, with manual/paper systems permitted only until that date. Issuing agencies listed under Appendix-2E must complete onboarding by 31 March 2022 or be de-notified. Exporters and agencies are urged to familiarise themselves with the platform and its enhancements; technical or procedural assistance is available through the CoO Helpdesk and a designated DGFT contact, and guidance materials are on the e-CoO landing page.

Steel Import Monitoring System registration not required for re imports for packaging and SEZ round trip imports.
Re imports of steel solely for packaging are excluded from SIMS because they are not primarily for value addition. Exports from DTA to SEZ and subsequent imports back into DTA do not require SIMS registration, whether returned without value addition or after value addition.