Import port restriction for natural rubber: imports permitted only through Chennai and Nhava Sheva ports under amended policy.
The Central Government has imposed a port-specific import condition for natural rubber under the relevant Exim classification, authorising imports of all varieties/forms only through the sea ports of Chennai and Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port), under powers derived from the foreign trade statutory framework and the Foreign Trade Policy.

Export restriction exception for roasted gram: consumer-packaged units now allowed under amended foreign trade policy.
The prohibition on export of pulses is amended so it shall not apply to roasted gram (whole or split) when exported in consumer-packaged units of one kilogram; accordingly export of roasted gram in such consumer packs is permitted under the ITC(HS) Schedule 2 amendment.

Import policy for apples expanded to permit imports through specified sea and air ports and national land borders.
The amendment revises import routing for apples under Exim code 0808 10 00: previously restricted to Nhava Sheva Port, imports are now permitted through sea ports and airports at Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai and Cochin, the land port and airport in Delhi, and through India's land borders.