Kimberley Process Certificate endorsement for minor errors allows validated import and controlled re-export under the prescribed SOP.
Import of rough diamonds is permitted only with a Kimberley Process (KP) Certificate; for minor typographical or facial-record errors the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council may, on electronic or documentary instruction from the KP Certificate Issuing Authority, endorse corrections on the KP Certificate under the annexed Standard Operating Procedure, and such endorsed certificates accompanied by the endorsing documentation shall be treated as valid. Where imported rough diamonds remain under Customs control and re-export is ordered, GJEPC may issue a Technical Kimberley Process (KP) Certificate to permit re-export in accordance with the SOP.

Compulsory SIMS registration imposed for steel imports, requiring registration before importing products under specified ITC (HS) chapters.
Import consignments under all HS codes of Chapters 72, 73 and 86 of the ITC (HS), 2017 now require compulsory registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), by insertion of a policy condition into Schedule I (Import Policy) to formalise SIMS registration as a precondition for imports of steel products classified within these chapters.

Random sampling requirement for LED imports conditions customs clearance on compliance with BIS-tested safety parameters.
A new Schedule I policy condition requires random sampling of LED products and DC/AC control gears covered by the Compulsory Registration Order, with samples sent to BIS recognized labs for testing of defined non destructive safety parameters under the applicable Indian Standard identified by MeitY; customs will clear only consignments whose random samples comply, while consignments with failing samples will be returned or destroyed at the importer's cost.

Export prohibition of onions declared, with transitional arrangements expressly excluded under the amended export policy.
The notification amends export policy entries for onions in Chapter 7, Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Classification, recording a tabular revision from Prohibited to Free for specified onion varieties, and expressly provides that Para 1.05 (transitional arrangements) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 shall not apply; it declares the export of the described onion varieties prohibited with immediate effect.

MEIS ceiling imposed limiting per IEC rewards for specified export period and eligibility narrowed; scheme benefits withdrawn thereafter.
A ceiling on MEIS rewards restricts total benefit per IEC for exports with LEO dates from 01.09.2020 to 31.12.2020 to Rs. 2 Crore, subject to further downward revision to comply with the Government allocation. IECs with no LEO-dated exports during 01.09.2019-31.08.2020 and IECs issued on or after 01.09.2020 are ineligible to claim MEIS for exports made from 01.09.2020. MEIS benefits are withdrawn for exports made on or after 01.01.2021.

Export policy for Personal Protection Equipment now frees surgical masks and coveralls while restricting N95 exports with a quota.
The amendment reclassifies specified PPE: medical coveralls and 2/3 ply surgical masks are moved to the Free export category; all non N95 masks and face shields remain freely exportable; medical goggles remain Restricted with a monthly quota; nitrile/NBR gloves remain Prohibited. N95/FFP2 masks are reclassified from Prohibited to Restricted with a monthly quota and export licences to be issued to eligible applicants under criteria to be published in a Trade Notice.

Export policy revised: non-woven fabrics except melt-blown now freely exportable under new notification, melt-blown remains prohibited
Amendment revises export policy for specified HS codes covering non-woven textile raw materials for masks and coveralls: all non-woven fabrics of any GSM are now free for export except melt-blown fabric of any GSM, which remains prohibited; Notification No. 18 dated 13.07.2020 is amended accordingly under the enabling provisions of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act and the Foreign Trade Policy.

Export authorisation for essential commodities to Maldives granted, exempt from export restrictions; sand and aggregates require clearances.
Authorization permits export of specified quantities of essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives during 2020-21 and exempts those exports from any existing or future restriction. Exports of River Sand and Stone Aggregates require a CAPEXIL No Objection Certificate with quarterly quota reporting to DGFT, appropriate supplier clearances ensuring no Coastal Regulation Zone mining, environmental clearances from State nodal authorities, and remain subject to State laws and judicial orders.

Import reporting requirement: mandatory submission of Bill of Entry to Ozone Cell; HCFC-141b imports limited to feedstock only.
Amendment adds Policy Conditions requiring importers of specified chemicals in Chapters 29, 38 and 39 to submit a copy of the Bill of Entry for each consignment to the ozone regulation authority within thirty days; HCFC 141b imports are prohibited except for feedstock applications and pre blended polyols containing Group VI substances are not permitted.

Advance Authorisation restriction: not available for exports of gold medallions, coins, or fully mechanised gold jewellery.
The Advance Authorisation Scheme is not available where the export item is Gold Medallions and Coins or Gold jewellery/articles manufactured by fully mechanised process; no Advance Authorisation shall be issued for those specified export items.

Certificate of Inspection requirement for rice exports to European countries; phased enforcement distinguishes certain states from others.
Amendment requires a Certificate of Inspection for exports of Basmati and Non Basmati rice under Chapter 10, Schedule 2 ITC(HS). Exports to EU Member States and the specified European countries Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland are permitted subject to issuance of the certificate by the designated export inspection authority; exports to other European countries will require the certificate as mandatory from a specified future date.

Ventilator export policy revised to remove prohibition, reclassifying ventilators and breathing apparatus as free for export.
The Central Government amends Notification No. 53 to revise the ITC(HS) export policy entries ex9018/ex9019/ex9020 so that all ventilators, including artificial respiratory apparatus and oxygen therapy devices, are reclassified from prohibited to free for export under Schedule 2 of the ITC(HS), effective immediately, pursuant to powers under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act and the Foreign Trade Policy provisions.

Import policy restriction on colour television imports now requires authorization; licensing procedure to be prescribed.
Import policy for colour television sets under specified Exim codes in Chapter 85 is amended from Free to Restricted, making imports subject to an authorization regime. The Notification provides that the actual user condition will not apply to importers seeking authorization, and that a separate procedure for grant of licences will be issued by the licensing authority.

Export policy change for personal protective equipment: surgical masks and medical goggles moved to restricted; face shields freed.
The notification amends export classifications for specified PPE: medical coveralls generally prohibited, surgical drapes/isolation aprons/surgical wraps/X ray gowns freely exportable, COVID 19 medical coveralls restricted. Medical goggles and 2/3 ply surgical masks are reclassified from prohibited to restricted, face shields and nitrile/NBR gloves are free for export. Monthly export quotas are fixed for 2/3 ply surgical masks and medical goggles, and export licences will be issued to eligible applicants per criteria to be published in a Trade Notice.

Export Policy of Personal Protection Equipment revised: certain PPEs restricted or prohibited, with specific monthly export quotas.
DGFT amends the export policy for specified HS-coded Personal Protection Equipment: surgical drapes, isolation aprons, surgical wraps and X ray gowns are freely exportable; other medical coveralls remain prohibited except medical coveralls for COVID 19 which are restricted under a monthly export quota; medical goggles and 2/3 ply surgical masks are restricted subject to monthly quotas; nitrile/NBR gloves and face shields are freely exportable. Items not expressly freed continue to fall under the prohibition.

Import restriction on power tillers limits imports of power tillers and specified components under amended policy.
Import policy amended to reclassify imports of power tillers and specified components from Free to Restricted under Chapter 84. A new Policy Condition No. 3 defines power tillers as single-axle, self-powered agricultural machines used for soil preparation, set out capacity, speed and minimum engine power criteria, and lists engines, transmissions, chassis and rotavator parts as restricted components; other items under the same HS subheadings remain free.

Export restriction on non-woven fabrics: 25-70 GSM and melt-blown fabrics prohibited, other non-woven exports permitted under revised FTP.
The amendment to Schedule 2 of the Foreign Trade Policy distinguishes export treatment by GSM and category: non-woven fabrics of 25 to 70 GSM and melt-blown fabric of any GSM exported against the specified HS codes are prohibited, whereas other non-woven fabrics with GSM outside 25-70 are free for export.

Corrigendum clarifying the corrected date for Notification No. 15/2015-20 to read 25.06.2020 in the Gazette.
Corrigendum correcting the date appearing in the English-language version of Notification No. 15/2015-20 published in the Gazette, directing that the date be read as 25.06.2020 instead of 15.06.2020 to correct the published textual error.

Import restriction: Cut flowers imports now permitted only through a specified airport; general import policy remains free.
Imports of cut flowers under HS Code 0603 remain classified as Free, but a new policy condition requires that such imports - including roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums, lilies and other varieties - be allowed only through a specified airport as the exclusive port of entry, creating a procedural compliance requirement within the Foreign Trade Policy framework.

Export restriction revised: PPE medical coveralls now subject to restricted export with quota and licensing requirements.
The export classification of PPE medical coveralls for COVID-19 is changed from prohibited to restricted, making them exportable only under a licensing regime subject to a fixed monthly export quota and eligibility criteria to be issued in a Trade Notice. All other items listed as part of PPE kits in the earlier notification remain prohibited for export whether exported individually or as part of kits, and the quota for coveralls does not apply to these prohibited kit items.