Import restrictions on poppy seeds require licensed imports from specified countries with licit-cultivation certification and contract registration.
Poppy seeds are designated as restricted imports requiring a license; imports are allowed only from specified countries, must be accompanied by a competent-authority certificate proving licit cultivation per international narcotics control standards, and all import contracts must be registered with the Narcotics Commissioner, Gwalior before import.

ITC(HS) classification update: import status clarified-non-ozone-depleting variants free, specified HCFCs and other variants restricted.
Amendments to the ITC(HS) Classification create and amend exim code sub-entries to differentiate items "other than ozone depleting substances" (free import) from other variants (restricted import), and insert new restricted entries for specified HCFCs, with import control to be effected under SIL/Public Notice conditions.

Export controls on exotic birds: Java Sparrow exports require licence, captive bred certificate, pre shipment inspection and CITES clearance.
Amendment places exotic birds under code 0106 into three treatment categories: Albino Budgerigars are prohibited; specified finches and budgerigars are free for export; Java Sparrow is restricted and exportable only under licence. Licensed exports of Java Sparrow must include an Appendix 18A application to DGFT with a valid export order or irrevocable letter of credit, valid RCMC, IEC code, and a Chief Wildlife Warden certificate confirming captive breeding; exports are subject to pre shipment inspection and CITES certification.

Restriction on sale of tea by EOUs and EPZ units: ban on transfers into the domestic tariff area under trade policy.
The notification prohibits the sale of tea by Export Oriented Units and units in Export Processing Zones into the Domestic Tariff Area, invoking powers under the Foreign Trade Act and Export and Import Policy to override any contrary policy provisions and creating a mandatory compliance requirement for EOUs/EPZ units in the public interest.

Import exemption for unused postage stamps allowed for foreign philatelic exhibitors, subject to presentation of Department of Post permission.
Allows free import of unused postage stamps for foreign participants who booked special booths at the International Philatelic Exhibition, conditional on presentation of Department of Post permission at the time of import and authorized under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act read with the Export and Import Policy provisions.

Onion export extension permits shipment against NOCs issued in May to proceed until end of July.
Amendment to ITC(HS) Code 0703(1) permits shipment of specified onion exports against No Objection Certificates issued in May until the end of July, excluding Bangalore rose and Krishnapuram rose varieties, thereby extending the last date of shipment stated in prior notifications under powers from the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act and the Export and Import Policy.

Canalisation of onion exports: designated agencies to issue NOCs, certify consignments, and charge fixed per ton fees.
KAPPEC is designated as canalising agency for Bangalore Rose onions and AP MARKFED for Krishnapuram onions; both must follow NAFED procedures, issue export NOCs against letters of credit, and certify consignments at stuffing and sealing. The agencies will charge a fixed per metric ton administrative fee in lieu of the prior percentage service charge and may impose an additional per metric ton project infrastructure levy only after project preparation and approval by the EP(Agriculture) Division.

Export Notification Requirement: license-free exports to Chemical Weapons Convention states subject to notification and End Use Certificate submission.
Amendments substitute the Notes to Exporter for category 1B and amend 1C to allow exports of specified chemicals to States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention without an export licence, subject to notification to designated authorities in the prescribed format, submission of an End Use Certificate, and filing a copy of the bill of entry into the destination State Party with the DGFT; exports to non parties remain restricted and require a licence, and S.No.37 in Appendix 1 of Schedule 2 is deleted.

Duty drawback for furnace oil notified; applies to supplies to export oriented units and export processing zone units.
DGFT notifies an All Industry Rate of Duty Drawback for furnace oil for the period ending 31 May 2001, fixing the rate per metric ton and limiting entitlement to supplies by domestic oil suppliers to Export Oriented Units and units in Export Processing Zones treated as deemed exports under the Export Import Policy.

Third party exports allowed; DFRCs barred for actual user SIONs and performance monitoring imposed on EOU/EPZ/SEZ units.
The notification permits third party exports, disallows issuance of Duty Free Replenishment Certificate for SIONs under the actual user condition, and prescribes monitoring of EOU/EPZ/SEZ unit performance with committee oversight to ensure wastage and manufacturing loss on precious metal jewellery remain within prescribed overall percentages, requiring justification where higher loss occurs.

Export permission for onions extended for shipments covered by NOCs issued in May, allowing a narrow, time limited export window.
The Central Government amended the Export and Import Policy entry for ITC(HS) Code 0703 and added a proviso permitting shipment of onion exports against NOCs issued in May 2000 to take place until 7th June 2000, providing a temporary, date limited exception declared to be in the public interest.

Export allotment of onions authorised with canalisation, conditional pricing and mandatory reporting under trade policy controls.
An additional 50,000 MT of onion exports during May-July 2000 is authorised and allocated among specified public agencies under ITC(HS) Code No. 0703, with exports canalised and permitted directly or via registered exporters. Conditions include a refundable per tonne deposit with forfeiture for non performance, a Minimum Export Price fixed by the designated agency, a requirement to complete exports within the prescribed period, prevention of permit trading through careful exporter selection, quality maintenance, and mandatory reporting to the nodal agency and the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Licensing note deletions remove licensing requirements for multiple tariff chapters, changing coverage of import-export classifications.
Licensing note no.2 appended to chapters 84, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96 and 98 of the ITC(HS) Classifications, 1997-2002 is deleted, and Public Notice No. 290(PN) incorporated as licensing note no.3 to chapter 85 is withdrawn and that licensing note deleted, thereby removing those licensing annotations from the specified tariff chapters.

ITC(HS) classification amendment updates numeric thresholds and corrects wording in a key import export item.
Amendment to ITC(HS) Appendix 3 substitutes the numeric value appearing in item 7C001 and its explanatory notes with a higher figure, replaces the parenthetical marker in item 7C001(ii) with a corrected marker, and amends the participle in the last line of item 7C001(ii), issued under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act and FTP provisions.

Export Promotion Councils exemption: no government approval required for trade fair participation and overseas sales teams.
The 3rd sentence of paragraph 13.5 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002 is amended so that EPCs shall not be required to obtain the approval of the Central Government for participation in trade fairs, exhibitions etc. and for sending sales teams/delegations abroad, removing the prior-government-approval requirement for those overseas promotional activities and simplifying procedural compliance for Export Promotion Councils.

Controlled chemical imports restricted to State parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, listing Schedule 2 substances with limited exemptions.
An amendment to the ITC(HS) Classifications annexes Appendix IV to Schedule I, restricting importation of listed Chemical Weapons Convention Schedule 2 substances to imports only from State parties to the Convention. The Appendix lists specified organophosphorus compounds, fluorinated olefins, quinuclidine and related chemicals, arsenic trichloride, thiodiglycol and pinacolyl alcohol, and records limited exemptions for specified compounds such as fonofos and certain aminoethanol salts.

Onion export controls impose designated agency allocations, deposit and minimum export price with reporting and shipment deadlines.
Export of onions other than Bangalore Rose and Krishnapuram varieties is canalised through specified agencies with allocated quantities for April-May 2000. Conditions include a refundable deposit forfeitable for failure to export, a Minimum Export Price fixed by NAFED, exporter selection to prevent permit trading, quality maintenance, shipment deadlines through 31 August 2000 (with limited extension for May NOCs), and weekly permit and periodic shipment reporting to NAFED and the Department of Consumer Affairs. Bangalore Rose and Krishnapuram onions remain free for export and a prior export deadline is extended to the end of May 2000.

Export restriction on wild sourced plants requires a No Objection Certificate before shipment is permitted.
Amendment to ITC (HS) classifications clarifies that plants and plant portions obtained from the wild, and their cultivated varieties not covered in Schedule 2 Appendix 2, are subject to export restrictions, except for their extracts, derivatives and value added herbal formulations; export of wild sourced plants and plant portions is allowed only on production of a No Objection Certificate from the Regional Deputy Director (Wildlife), Chief Conservator of Forests or the relevant Divisional Forest Officer of the State of procurement.

Import policy amendment: non ozone depleting chemicals moved to open general licence while other chemical entries remain restricted.
The Foreign Trade Policy corrigendum amends Exim Code entries to place non ozone depleting chemicals on Import Open General Licence and to classify conventional discharge lamp ballasts as free for import, while retaining restricted status for other chemical categories; the notification updates policy conditions and import under SIL/Public Notice as applicable.

Special Import Licence permits restricted import of specified spices under amended ITC(HS) classifications, via public notice.
The notification amends ITC(HS) classifications to list cassia, cinnamon (bark and flowers), crushed or ground cinnamon, cloves (extracted, not extracted, stems) and tejpat as Restricted; import is permitted only against a Special Import Licence (SIL) or as provided in a Public Notice, pursuant to section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 and relevant Export-Import Policy provisions.