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.

Area of Operation inclusion expands a PSIA's operational scope by adding an additional country to its authorised jurisdictions.
The Directorate exercised delegated policy powers to include the United States of America in the Area of Operation of M/s Hamilton Steel Logistics Inc, a registered PSIA, thereby adding a United States branch address to the firm's operational jurisdictions and amending the relevant trade appendix with immediate effect.

De-activation of Importer Exporter Code: non-updated IECs will be de-activated; online update allows automatic re-activation.
IECs not updated electronically after 01.07.2020 will be de-activated from 01.02.2022 unless the IEC holder completes online updation by 31.01.2022; applications already submitted and pending approval are excluded. De-activated IECs may be automatically re-activated on successful online updation, with the updated status transmitted to the Customs system.

Pre-shipment inspection exemption expanded to additional designated ports for metallic scrap from approved safe regions.
Hazira Port and Kamarajar Port are added to the list of sea ports where metallic waste and scrap from the USA, the UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the EU are exempt from Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) if cleared through the designated ports. Such consignments must carry a supplier/scrapyard certificate confirming no radioactive materials or explosives and will be subject to radiation and explosive checks via portal monitors and container scanners. Trans-shipments through those safe countries/regions are not eligible for the exemption, and imports via other ports remain subject to PSIC.

One-time SCOMET registration required online for GAEC exports; online post-reporting of each export consignment also mandated for compliance.
Exports under GAEC require exporters to obtain a one-time registration per SCOMET Category/Sub Category via DGFT's online portal, yielding a unique five year authorization/license; all exports under GAEC must also be reported through DGFT's online post reporting module, with application and post reporting pathways and helpdesk/support channels provided on the DGFT website.

General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals requires portal application, end use certification, post shipment reporting and compliance oversight.
Inclusion of Paragraph 2.79G creates a General Authorisation for Export of Chemicals and related equipment (GAEC) for specified SCOMET categories, requiring applicants to apply via the SCOMET portal with prescribed proforma, technical descriptions, supply chain or past export details, and an undertaking permitting inspections and restricting end use to that declared in the EUC. The IMWG reviews applications. Post shipment reporting, submission of ANF 2O and the EUC, contract evidence of permitted end use, and specified record retention are mandatory. GAEC is excluded for WMD related uses, embargoed entities, or where proliferation or national security concerns arise; GAEC may be suspended or revoked for adverse reports or non compliance.

COVID-19 Helpdesk continues to assist international trade stakeholders with licensing, customs, documentation and coordinated issue resolution.
Continuation of operations of the COVID-19 Helpdesk establishes a single-point facility to receive, monitor and seek resolution of export-import issues arising from COVID-19. The Helpdesk handles export/import licensing, customs clearance delays, documentation, banking matters and coordinates with other government departments to pursue resolutions. Stakeholders must submit requests via the Helpdesk Service on the Departmental website selecting Category 'Covid-19', or by the specified email or toll-free phone, and may track status via the online status tracker with email and SMS updates.

Standing Grievance Committee composition expanded to include customs, GST, banks and other agencies to consolidate industry grievances.
Amendment revises the Standing Grievance Committee composition to include Customs and GST authorities, DGARM, public and private banks, export inspection agencies/councils, ECGC, State/UT Industries and Export Commissioners, and General Managers of District Industries Centres, alongside existing representatives, to create a consolidated inter-agency forum for redressal of export and foreign trade grievances.