Relaxation of Bill of Export requirement permits alternative evidence for EPCG supplies to SEZ units made before 1st April 2015.
For supplies to SEZ units under EPCG Authorization made prior to 01.04.2015, exporters may discharge export obligations without submitting a Bill of Export by providing corroborative evidence such as an ARE I form attested by jurisdictional Central Excise authorities, evidence of receipt by the SEZ recipient, or evidence of payment by the SEZ unit to the EPCG authorization holder, pursuant to Para 2.58 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020.

NFMIMS registration: air shipments exempt and single registration may cover multiple consignments; QCO details optional.
Clarification on the NFMIMS import registration regime: air freighted consignments are excluded from NFMIMS, a single registration may cover multiple consignments during its validity, QCO information is optional and not mandatory for customs to verify, and NFMIMS applies to imports under Advance Authorization, DFIA and SEZ consignments.

Suspension of Standard Input Output Norms affects listed engineering tube SIONs; exporters may apply for Advance Authorisation under procedure.
The notice suspends the Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) at C-594, C-791 to C-796 and C-831, covering carbon/alloy and stainless steel seamless tubes and pipes (cold- and hot-finished), with immediate effect. Exporters of these products may apply for Advance Authorisation under the Handbook of Procedures provision cited in the notice, and the amendment is made pursuant to powers under the Foreign Trade Policy.

Authorized agency amendment under FTP updates agency name and contact details, affecting issuance of Certificates of Origin.
Amendment to an authorised agency entry in Appendix 2E of the Foreign Trade Policy replaces 'Urban Exim Care Association' with 'Urban Exim Chamber of Commerce & Industry' and updates registered office, branch office, telephone/mobile numbers, WhatsApp contact for Certificate of Origin issuance, email addresses, and website. The change is made under powers conferred by paragraph 2.04 and is notified by Public Notice.

Inter-ministerial approval required for wheat flour exports: apply via ANF 2N online with supporting documents and quality certificate.
Export of Wheat Flour (Atta) is permitted only with prior inter-ministerial approval obtained by submitting an online ANF 2N application with specified supporting documents and payment of the processing fee. Applications must be self-attested, submitted only via the directorate's online module, and will be reviewed in weekly committee meetings. Approved shipments require a quality certificate from the designated export inspection agency at specified ports and the inter-ministerial approval is time-limited.

Import quota agreements require certified Certificates of Origin and online registration for pulse imports, with specified port and documentary compliance.
Imports under the MoUs for pulses from Myanmar, Malawi and Mozambique during 2022-26 are permitted through five designated ports and are subject to production of a Certificate of Origin certified by the authorised issuing authority. The issuing authority must send a scanned copy of the certificate to the DGFT e mail and the Indian importer must apply online for registration/NOC via the DGFT Import Management System, mandatorily uploading the Certificate of Origin.

PIMS registration required at SEZ/FTWZ/EOU import; DTA registration only if processing alters HS code into a PIMS tariff line.
PIMS registration is mandatory at the point of import into SEZ/FTWZ or at import by an EOU for paper tariff lines covered by PIMS. No PIMS registration is required by a DTA unit on customs clearance from SEZ/FTWZ/EOU if the item registered on entry has not been processed; if processing in SEZ/FTWZ/EOU changes the 8 digit HS code and the resulting item falls under PIMS tariff lines, the DTA importer must register under PIMS.

e BRC portal migration requires authorised dealer banks to urgently migrate to the new platform to maintain export realisation services.
Migration of the electronic Bank Realisation Certificate system requires authorised dealer banks to transition to the new e BRC portal because the existing NIC hosted module will be discontinued at end of July 2022, and help resources and a DGFT helpdesk email have been provided for bank assistance.

Chip Import Monitoring System registration requires shipment wise registration; multiple products allowed, certain microprocessors and memory modules excluded.
CHIMS registration is compulsory for designated semiconductor items; registration can be made on arrival and covers air and sea shipments. Multiple products may be included under one registration number, but each shipment must have a separate CHIMS registration. Microprocessors under ITC (HS) 84733010 and memory modules under ITC (HS) 84733099 are excluded from CHIMS applicability.

Pre-shipment inspection agency recognition expanded; new agencies and equipment approved, requiring membership updates and prior travel intimation.
One agency is notified for issuance of Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates with approved equipment and a standard validity; additional areas of operation are added for two existing PSIAs and additional instruments are authorised for three PSIAs. Notified PSIAs must update membership certificates and contact details. PSIAs may inspect in countries within their area of operation without a full-time branch by deputing inspectors, subject to prior intimation to DGFT and furnishing visit details. Approved instruments and calibration details are annexed.

Tariff rate quota allocation: updated eligibility, domestic-processing only rule and validity limits for crude edible oil imports.
Applicants for Tariff Rate Quota must provide self certified processing capacity certificates dated prior to 24.05.2022 and submit turnover details for crude edible oil processing (2019 20 to 2021 22) with self certified GST returns. TRQ imports are allowed only for domestic processing and consumption and may not be exported. TRQ licenses permit import clearance only for consignments landing after licence issuance; quantities at ports before issuance are ineligible. Unutilised TRQ quantities will be deducted from proposed allocations in the next TRQ period. Specific validity periods apply to FY 2022 23 and FY 2023 24 allocations.

Global Authorization for Intra Company Transfers of SCOMET Category 8 now permitted to listed countries under specified compliance conditions.
Substituted Paragraph 2.79F establishes GAICT for intra company transfers of SCOMET Category 8 items/software/technology to listed countries without pre export licence where conditions are met: intra company relationship, Master Service Agreement, approved/adopted ICP, end use declaration, on site inspection consent, exclusion of UNSC sanctioned destinations and adverse exporters. Applications via SCOMET portal with ANF 20(b) are assessed by IMWG; post shipment quarterly reporting with ANF 20(c) and EUC is mandatory; records retained five years; authorisations valid for three years and are subject to suspension or revocation for non compliance.

Extension of annual filing deadline for EPCG returns; fixed late fee now applies to returns due from the referenced year.
Amendment to para 5.15 of the Handbook of Procedures extends the time limit to file annual returns for 2022-23 until 30.9.2022 and specifies that a late fee of Rs.5000 will be applicable for returns due to be filed from 2022-23 onwards, effective immediately for EPCG authorisations under FTP 2015-20.

Pre Shipment Inspection Agency recognition: agencies added to Appendix 2G with equipment, calibration and notification requirements.
Pre Shipment Inspection Agencies DD International Global and Baltic Testing India Pvt Ltd are included in Appendix 2G under Para 2.55(d)/(e) of HBP 2015 20, recognised to issue Pre Shipment Inspection Certificates with approvals valid for three years or until DGFT notifies otherwise. Notified PSIAs must maintain updated membership certificates and office details, ensure calibration and supporting documentation for approved equipment, and give prior intimation to DGFT before deputing inspectors to countries where they lack full time equipped branch offices, per Para 2.55(f).

Relaxation of Bill of Export requirement: alternative corroborative evidence accepted to discharge export obligation under Advance Authorisation for SEZ supplies.
For supplies to SEZ units under Advance Authorisation made prior to 01.04.2015, exporters may discharge export obligations without submitting a Bill of Export by providing corroborative evidence such as an ARE 1 form attested by jurisdictional Central Excise/GST authorities, evidence of receipt by the SEZ recipient, or evidence of payment by the SEZ unit to the Advance Authorisation holder.

Deemed export documentation relaxed: simplified acceptable certificates and shipping bill endorsement reduce compliance for EODC applications.
Amendment expands acceptable documentary proof for deemed exports under ANF-4F so that invoices or signed statements certifying item, quantity, value and date will suffice; a Project Authority Certificate may substitute excise/GST certification for non-excisable supplies or excisable supplies to non-excisable producers; CT-3/ARE-3 certified by excise/GST authorities can substitute for attested invoices for supplies to EOU/EHTP/STP/BTP; and where an intermediate supplier ships directly to port, a shipping bill with the intermediate supplier's name and the ultimate exporter's file or authorisation number must be furnished.

Export proceeds compliance: upload e BRCs for shipping bills with RoSCTL scrips to avoid repayment action.
Directive requiring upload of electronic Bank Realisation Certificates (e-BRCs) for shipping bills with RoSCTL scrips; rebate under RoSCTL is conditional on timely realisation of export proceeds and failure to upload e-BRCs will lead to recovery/repayment action under the FT(D&R) Act by jurisdictional Regional Authorities, with AD banks responsible for completing uploads.

Export prohibition on wheat triggers stricter RC issuance: mandatory LC verification and investigation of ante-dating, with enforcement referrals.
Prohibition on wheat exports requires RAs to physically verify all Letters of Credit, secure recipient-bank endorsement, and investigate instances where LC dates precede the prohibition but message exchanges post-date it for possible ante-dating. Ante-dated cases must prompt enforcement action and possible referral to investigative agencies; bank complicity will be addressed. RC applications that clear RA verification must obtain approval from a two-member Additional DGFTs committee at headquarters before RC issuance.

Prohibition on wheat exports: manual, physically signed registration certificates required pending digital integration with customs systems.
Wheat export policy has been amended to prohibit exports with immediate effect. Pending integration of digitally signed Registration Certificates with the Customs ICEGATE system, Regional Authorities must issue manually signed and stamped physical Registration Certificates to prevent misuse; those physical RCs shall be presented to Customs to facilitate exports of wheat as specified in the linked trade notices.

Tariff Rate Quota allocation for crude edible oils established, imposing processor only eligibility and specific documentation and validity conditions.
Allocation of Tariff Rate Quotas for imports of crude soyabean oil and crude sunflower seed oil is notified for FY 2022 23 and 2023 24 with annual quantity ceilings and duty exemption as per the Department of Revenue notification. Eligibility is limited to processors/refiners on an Actual User basis with pre-existing IEC, documentary proof of processing capacity dated prior to 24.05.2022, a valid FSSAI licence, turnover details supported by self certified GST returns, and one application per IEC. TRQs are valid for specified one year import clearance periods, imports must be for domestic processing only, pre existing port stocks are excluded, and non compliance or non utilisation may lead to cancellation and reallocation.