CXL concessions quota allocation for sugar establishes export entitlement with Certificate of Origin and APEDA reporting requirement.
A preferential CXL concession quota of ten thousand metric tonnes of raw and/or white sugar is allocated for export to the European Union for 2020-21; exports are free subject to notified restrictions and APEDA reporting. Certificate of Origin for EU release will be issued by the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai, and the EUR Form must be endorsed by Customs at the port of shipment, with consignments to EU countries permitted from the date of notification.

Export quota for PPE medical coveralls: revised application windows and documentation requirements govern monthly authorisations.
Revised procedure imposes a monthly export quota for PPE medical coveralls and allocates export authorisations from online applications filed within prescribed three-day windows, processed electronically via the DGFT ECOM system and examined under para 2.72 of the Handbook of Procedures. Export licences will be valid for three months and issuance is contingent on specified eligibility and documentary requirements: purchase order/invoice, Chartered Engineer's certificate confirming domestic manufacture of fabric, IEC (one application per IEC per month), and product standard certification (BIS IS 17423:2020 or ISO 16603/16604 from an NABCB-accredited or notified body), with all documents self-attested.

Import authorization restrictions for power tillers impose eligibility, cap and technical compliance requirements for importers.
Allocation of import authorizations for power tillers is limited by a cumulative cap of 10% of prior year import value per firm (including components). Only manufacturers with at least three years' business presence and minimum historical sales qualify. Authorizations require valid type/batch test reports from the designated testing institute, emission approval, CMVR compliance, and proven infrastructure for training, post sales service and spare parts. Imported tillers must meet IS: 13539 or higher specifications.

Harmonization of MEIS Schedule aligns export incentive entries with updated trade classification, altering eligibility and rates.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade harmonizes the MEIS schedule with ITC(HS) 2017 effective 01.01.2020 by adding specified tariff entries with stated incentive rates for exports from that date, declaring a set of prior codes as ceased with nil benefit, and amending descriptions of certain MEIS entries to reflect revised nomenclature; exporters must apply the new codes, rates, zeroed entries, and amended descriptions for exports made with effect from 01.01.2020.

Extension of recognition validity for Pre shipment Inspection Agencies: administrative short term extension preserves inspection continuity.
The Director General of Foreign Trade, exercising powers under the Foreign Trade Policy and relaxing the Handbook of Procedure, extends the recognition validity of Pre Shipment Inspection Agencies listed in Appendix 2G of the Aayat Niryat Forms whose tenures would expire on or before the specified cutoff, granting a limited administrative extension to maintain continuity of inspection services and compliance mechanisms.

Export quota for PPE medical coveralls: monthly application window with specified manufacturer documentation and three-month licence validity.
Procedure establishes a controlled export regime for PPE medical coveralls with a fixed monthly export quota allocated through online applications filed within the first three days of each month, approvals completed by the tenth day, and export licences valid for three months. Eligibility requires the applicant be a manufacturer with registration proof, testing/accreditation from Ministry of Textiles-recognized labs, either importer's standards certificate or BIS certificate, a Chartered Engineer's certificate certifying fabrics manufactured in India, IEC copy, purchase order/invoice, and self-attested documents; only one application per IEC per month is permitted.

Digital delivery of IEC services mandates user registration and mandatory digital signature linking for online IEC processing.
An online platform for IEC services requires username/password registration linked to registered mobile and email with OTP/email authentication; users must link logins to specific IECs using Digital Signature/Aadhaar e-Sign, which is mandatory for applying or modifying IECs and managing IEC-linked users. The platform will migrate legacy data for online processing and monitoring, include a chatbot for queries, and additional trade modules will be rolled out after the first phase stabilises. Regional Authorities must ensure staff have official email accounts and updated mobile numbers for Back Office access and promote awareness and training. IEC application and modification services will be temporarily suspended for the go-live cutover.

Preferential Certificate of Origin acceptance: electronic COOs may be used for exports to Vietnam; printed signed copies available on request.
Issuance of Preferential Certificates of Origin for exports to Vietnam under the ASEAN India FTA permits an electronic copy bearing the officer's image signature and issuing agency stamp for immediate clearance; the system will also generate the set of four printed copies. COO applications (except for Thailand) must be submitted via the e COO Platform to designated issuing agencies, which will issue COOs online and provide printed, stamped, wet ink signed copies on request; physical applications will not be accepted after the transition date, though prior manual applications may be issued.

Impersonation advisory: fake DGFT websites and emails target exporters-use official portals and report suspected fraud immediately.
Advisory warns of fake websites and email IDs impersonating DGFT to solicit fees and confidential data for services such as IEC issuance. Stakeholders must use only the official DGFT websites (https://dgft.gov.in or http://dgft.gov.in), avoid sharing information or making payments to unauthorised platforms, and report incidents to the DGFT Helpdesk (toll free 1800-111-550 or [email protected]). Regional Authorities must spread awareness and notify the E-Governance & Trade Facilitation Division on receipt of reports.

Revalidation authority for export authorisations shifted to DGFT (Hqrs), centralising revalidation for SCOMET and non-SCOMET exports.
Paragraph 2.20(b) of the Handbook of Procedures under FTP 2015-2020 is amended to provide that Export Authorisation, including for SCOMET items, may be revalidated on merits for a period of six months at a time and up to a maximum of twelve months by the DGFT (Hqrs), centralising revalidation authority at DGFT headquarters for both Non-SCOMET and SCOMET items.

Import authorization under MoU: Mozambique-grown pulses allowed subject to certificate-based verification and DGFT NOC.
Imports of pigeon peas and other pulses from Mozambique under the bilateral MoU are allowed subject to a fiscal-year allocation and conditions: shipment only via five specified ports; presentation of a Certificate of Origin certified by Mozambique's designated authority with government stamps; transmission of scanned certificates by the issuing authority and by the Indian importer to specified DGFT email addresses; and DGFT verification and issuance of a no-objection communication to enable Customs clearance.

MEIS HS code alignment: amended ITC HS codes applied retroactively to harmonize with updated tariff schedule.
Under paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020), the DGFT amends Appendix 3B, Table 2 of the MEIS by substituting specified ITC HS codes with amended counterparts, effective 01.01.2017 to 06.03.2019, to align the MEIS schedule with ITC HS 2017 and the Customs Tariff Schedule.

Validity extension of duty credit scrips and suspension of late cut period to relax MEIS/SEIS filing deadlines under FTP.
Duty credit scrips issued between 01.03.2018 and 30.06.2018 are extended to be valid until 30.09.2020. The period 01.03.2020-30.06.2020 is excluded when computing late cuts for MEIS applications that had attracted a late cut as on 01.03.2020, with last dates and applicable cuts to be re determined. For SEIS, FY 2016 17 filings with a 10% late cut have a final date of 30.06.2020 after which they are time barred; for FY 2017 18, a 5% late cut applies until 30.06.2020 and a 10% late cut applies for filings up to 31.03.2021.

Tariff Rate Quota allocation for sugar exports to USA expands, subject to free-export conditions and certification requirements.
An additional 3569 MT of raw cane sugar and refined sugar is allocated for export to the USA under the Tariff Rate Quota, increasing the total TRQ allocation to 12,738 MT for the fiscal period; exports under this TRQ are treated as Free subject to Notification No. 3/2015-20 restrictions, reporting to APEDA, and certification requirements including Certificates of Origin issued by the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai.

Preferential Certificate of Origin restored to physical issuance for exports to Thailand and Vietnam under ASEAN India FTA.
Preferential Certificate of Origin issuance for exports to Thailand and Vietnam under the ASEAN India FTA is restored to physical paper format; exporters must submit manual applications to the designated issuing agencies (Export Inspection Agency, MPEDA, Textile Committee). The DGFT e platform will not accept applications for those two destinations but will continue to process CoO applications for other countries under the FTA. This arrangement remains in place until further notice.

Port of registration inclusion: Gopalpur added to Sea Ports list, enabling registration under Foreign Trade Policy schemes.
The Director General of Foreign Trade amends Para 4.37 of the Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020 to add Gopalpur to the Sea Ports list, thereby making Gopalpur a recognised port of registration for the schemes administered under the Foreign Trade Policy.

Interest Equalisation Scheme extension preserves concessional support for pre- and post-shipment rupee export credit through the renewed period.
Extension of the Interest Equalisation Scheme renews concessional support for pre- and post-shipment rupee export credit for one additional year with unchanged scope and coverage; the scheme remains effective for the renewed period or until further orders. Implementation is subject to Reserve Bank of India guidelines and notifications, and stakeholders are requested to utilize the scheme and report any difficulties to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Import deadline extension for Urad imports requires arrival at Indian ports before the extended deadline; no further extensions permitted.
Importers holding licences for the additional 2.5 lakh metric tonnes of Urad must ensure arrival of imports at Indian ports before 31 May 2020; this extension replaces earlier cut offs and no further extension will be entertained.

Transport and Marketing Assistance per kilogram: air export claims must be filed on a full kilogram basis, ignoring fractions.
TMA for specified agricultural exports by air is to be claimed on a per kilogram basis, calculated on the net export cargo weight using full kilograms and ignoring any fraction; fresh applications on or after the implementation date must claim in whole kilogram multiples and earlier applications cannot be converted from per ton to per kilogram. Handbook of Procedures and ANF 7(A)A provisions, declaration language, and certain form columns have been amended or deleted to implement this per kilogram claim method, while sea shipment assistance continues to be expressed in FCL/TEU terms.

Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate acceptance: scanned PSIC permitted for customs clearance; original physical certificate to follow within prescribed period.
Scanned copies of Pre-shipment Inspection Certificates for metallic scrap and waste imports may be accepted by Customs for clearance when originals cannot be produced; this acceptance requires the importer to submit an undertaking certifying authenticity of the scanned PSIC and agreeing to submit the original physical PSIC within the stipulated period after clearance, with penalties possible for false or incorrect information.