Export permission for onions: additional allocations to Sri Lanka and UAE permitted through NCEL under export quota framework.
The notification permits export of onions under HS code 0703 10 19 to Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates through the designated cooperative exporter, authorising additional export quantities and supplementing prior quota notifications, pursuant to powers under the Foreign Trade Act and provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy.

Port restrictions on exports to Maldives limit prohibited or restricted essential commodities to specified customs stations only.
Export of essential commodities classified as prohibited or restricted to the Republic of Maldives during 2024-25 is permitted only through specified customs stations, as a condition under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act and the Foreign Trade Policy, and applies to shipments covered by the quota previously notified; the notification also records a subsequent insertion adding an additional port reference.

Import policy change for melon seeds: temporary free import on actual user basis requiring FSSAI manufacturer licence.
Melon Seeds under ITC(HS) 12077090 are temporarily reclassified from Restricted to Free for a limited period, with imports permitted only on an Actual User basis to processors possessing a valid FSSAI Manufacturer Licence in accordance with the specified FSSAI Order. All imports must register under the Melon Seeds Import Monitoring System (MS-IMS); prior-registration procedures will be notified separately. Consignments with 'shipped on board' bills issued within the period, and goods arrived but uncleared before the period, may be cleared as Free. The existing Restricted policy is to be reinstated after the temporary period unless amended.

Import policy extension for yellow peas permits free import without MIP or port restriction pending registration under import monitoring.
Extension permits Yellow Peas imports under ITC (HS) Code 07131010 to be free of MIP and port restrictions for consignments with Bills of Lading dated on or before the specified cut off; consignments dated after that cut off revert to restricted status under prior import conditions. All qualifying imports must be registered under the online Import Monitoring System.

Export permission for essential commodities to Maldives granted, exempting such exports from existing or future restrictions.
Permission is granted for export of specified essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives for 2024-25 under the bilateral agreement, with such exports exempted from any existing or future restriction or prohibition; exports of river sand and stone aggregate require appropriate clearances, prohibition of mining in Coastal Regulation Zone areas, and environmental clearances/No Objection Certificates from designated State nodal authorities, subject to applicable State legislation and judicial orders.

Export permission for onions to UAE granted via National Cooperative Exports Limited beyond the existing quota.
The Central Government permits an additional export allocation of onions (HS code 0703 10 19) to the United Arab Emirates, authorising export beyond the previously notified quota, provided such exports are effected through the designated national cooperative export channel in accordance with provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy and earlier notifications.

Export allowance for Kala Namak rice permits limited shipments through specified customs stations under export policy.
Exports of Kala Namak rice under ITC (HS) code 1006 30 90, though normally prohibited, are permitted up to an aggregate quantity of one thousand metric tonnes from the notification's effective date. The permission is limited to shipments through specified customs stations taken together and requires certification of the rice and its quantity by the authorized signatory, the Director, Agriculture Marketing & Foreign Trade, Lucknow, as provided under the Foreign Trade Policy framework and powers of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act.

General authorisation for export of telecommunication and information security items enables one-time bulk licensing under SCOMET regime.
The Central Government has amended Para 10.08 of the Foreign Trade Policy to create two general authorisations: GAET for telecommunication-related items under SCOMET Category 8A5 Part I (excluding software and technology) and GAEIS for information security items under SCOMET Category 8A5 Part II (excluding technology). Both authorisations will function under the procedural provisions of the Handbook of Procedures and enable one-time bulk licensing; detailed procedures will be issued separately by public notice.

Export prohibition on onions extended until further orders, sustaining regulatory restriction under the Foreign Trade Policy.
The export prohibition on onions under tariff item HS code 0703 10 19, previously valid until 31 March 2024, is extended and made effective until further orders, with other provisions of Notification No. 49 dated 7 December 2023 remaining unchanged.

Exemption from State Trading Enterprise requirement permits re-export of petroleum crude from a commercial stockpile at own cost.
The Export Policy for Petroleum Crude (ITC HS 27090010) is amended to exempt ADNOC Marketing International (India) RSC Limited from the State Trading Enterprise export-through-Indian-Oil requirement, allowing AMI to re-export crude from its Commercial Stockpile at the Mangalore Strategic Petroleum Reserve at its own cost.

Urea import policy amendment extends authorised importer eligibility and import channelisation through IPL and designated entities for government account.
Amendment extends authorised import channels for agricultural-grade urea, maintaining import permission through designated public sector fertilizer producers subject to Foreign Trade Policy compliance, and extends the temporary allowance for imports via Indian Potash Limited. Imports for the Government account are authorised to be made either by designated State Trading Enterprises or through entities authorised by the Department of Fertilizers (Fertilizer Marketing Entities) for filing Bills of Entry at Indian ports, while requiring conformity with prescribed quality standards and existing FTP procedural requirements.

Import restriction for premium duck meat limited to supply to 3-Star and above operational hotels, others remain free.
Imports of Premium Duck Meat under ITC(HS) codes 02074200 and 02074500 are classified as Restricted only when imported pursuant to the DAHD OM and Department of Revenue Notification for supply to 3-Star and above operational hotels as per Ministry of Tourism notifications; other imports under these codes are 'Free'.

Minimum import price imposed on synthetic knitted fabrics, permitting imports only if CIF meets the prescribed threshold.
Imposition of a Minimum Import Price on specified synthetic knitted fabrics revises five Chapter 60 ITC(HS) import entries to prohibit ordinary imports while permitting consignments that meet a stated CIF value per kilogram; the measure is authorised under Section 3 read with Section 5 of the FT (D&R) Act, 1992 and relevant Foreign Trade Policy paragraphs and remains in effect up to 15th September 2024, with the prior 'Free' import policy resuming thereafter unless amended.

Export prohibition extended for De-Oiled Rice Bran, prolonging the ban and maintaining export restrictions under current policy.
Export prohibition on De-Oiled Rice Bran is extended by amendment to the Foreign Trade Policy, revising the policy condition for De-Oiled Rice Bran under ITC HS 2306 and thereby prolonging the existing export ban across that classification and any other HS codes under which the product could be exported.

Minimum Export Price for natural honey imposed; exports remain free but must meet MEP until further orders.
Exports of Natural Honey under ITC HS code 0409 00 00 remain free but are subject to a Minimum Export Price (MEP) of US$ 2000 per metric ton until 31 December 2024 or until further orders; the notification takes immediate effect and transitional arrangements under the Foreign Trade Policy apply.

RODTEP implementation expands export support to eligible AA holder and EOU manufactured products, effective after customs systems enablement.
RoDTEP support is extended to products manufactured by AA holders (excluding Deemed Exports) and Export Oriented Units for 166 specified tariff lines listed in the Annexure. The Central Government notifies that entitlement to this support will be available once requisite technical enablement at the Customs Automated System is completed, thereby operationalising RoDTEP coverage for the designated tariff items under the Foreign Trade Policy.

Export condition for Chitosan products: shipments to the European Union require consignment-wise clearance and joint health certificate.
Export of Chitin and Chitosan products under ITC HS classification 39139090 is 'Free' but exports to the European Union require a consignment-wise Shipment Clearance Certificate specifying exporter, plant, IEC, product, quantity, invoice and port details, and a post-shipment consignment-wise Health Certificate to the buyer detailing HS code, packaging, origin, destination, vessel and departure date, and health requirements, issued jointly by the export promotion body and the competent animal health/quarantine authority.

Export policy change: human biological samples free for export subject to regulatory NOC from relevant authorities.
Amendment designates exports of items containing human biological materials as free for export subject to a regulatory No Objection Certificate. Items governed by the Drugs and Cosmetics regulatory framework require a NOC from the drug regulator; items not so governed require a NOC from the national medical research or health research authority. The change conditions export eligibility on prior regulatory clearance and expressly includes human blood, antisera, immunological products and related items under the chapter.

Exemption from mandatory Quality Control Orders permits import of inputs for export production under conditions preventing DTA clearance.
Imports of inputs subject to mandatory Quality Control Orders may be exempted for Advance Authorisation holders, EOUs and SEZ units subject to conditions: specific endorsement on authorisation or undertaking at import; use solely in manufacture of export products; no DTA clearance permitted; unutilised imports must be destroyed under authority or re exported and attract effective MFN duty with interest plus a composition fee; exemption limited to physical exports and governed by para 2.03(c) and Appendix 2Y of FTP 2023.

RoDTEP extended to Advance Authorisation holders, EOUs and SEZ units with Appendix 4RE and notified rates.
RoDTEP is extended to products manufactured by Advance Authorisation holders (except Deemed Exports), Export Oriented Units and SEZ units, with eligible items, rates and per unit caps for these categories listed in a new Appendix 4RE on the DGFT portal. Implementation for AA holders and EOUs runs from 11.03.2024 to 30.09.2024; implementation for SEZ units commences upon ICEGATE IT integration (expected 01.04.2024) and, once operative, continues until 30.09.2024. Revised RoDTEP rates for 25 HS codes in Appendix 4R are also notified, and the scheme validity is extended to 30.09.2024.