Export authorization permits wheat shipments to Myanmar under EFC DGFT specific authorization during the policy year.
The amendment adds Para 2A to Notification No.44(RE-2006)/2004-2009 permitting export of a specified quantity of wheat to Myanmar during the policy year 2007-2008, subject to specific authorization by the Export Facilitation Committee of the Director General of Foreign Trade, taking effect immediately.

Import prohibition on rough diamonds from Cote d'Ivoire enforces compliance with UN sanctions under the FTP amendment.
The policy amends the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 to impose an import prohibition on rough diamonds from Cote d'Ivoire in compliance with Paragraph 6 of UN Security Council Resolution 1643(2005), issued under Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 1.3 of the FTP.

Exim code classification amendment removes policy condition for Exim Code 847330, modifying export import regulatory requirements.
The Central Government has deleted the policy condition applicable to Exim Code 847330 in the ITC (HS) Classification, exercising authority under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 and paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09; the change was issued in the public interest by the Director General of Foreign Trade.

Export relaxation for red sanders wood permits licensed exports of specified grades of logs sourced via government auction.
The condition in Column 5 against Sl. No.154(a) of Chapter 44 of the ITC(HS) schedule is relaxed for one month from the date of issue of the export licence to permit export in log form of A, B, C and D grades of red sanders wood obtained through government auction.

Scheme eligibility expanded: shipments from non-EDI ports now qualify for Focus Product and Focus Market benefits.
Deletion of the phrase 'through EDI enabled ports' from Paras 3.9.2 and 3.10.2 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 eliminates the EDI-enabled port precondition and thereby makes shipments from non-EDI-enabled ports eligible for benefits under the Focus Product Scheme and the Focus Market Scheme.

Export quantity amendment for stone aggregate to Maldives establishes a revised authorised export volume for the fiscal year.
The Central Government, invoking powers under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act and pertinent Foreign Trade Policy provisions, amends Notification No.58(RE-2006)/2004-2009 by substituting the previously specified quantity for stone aggregate exported to the Maldives and thereby prescribes a revised authorised export quantity for the financial year 2007-08; the notification is issued in the public interest by the Director General of Foreign Trade.

Cement import conditions amended: suspension of specified conditions and procurement restricted to ISI licensed pre identified manufacturers.
The notification suspends specified import conditions a) and b) for cement until 31.03.2008 and amends condition c) to require procurement only from pre-identified sources licensed to use the ISI Mark under the Foreign Manufacturers' Certification Scheme of BIS.

Export exemption for SMP to Nepal and Bhutan permits restricted shipments under MEA work orders and humanitarian grounds.
The amendment exempts exports of skimmed milk powder under ITC(HS) Code - 04021010 to Nepal by NCCF pursuant to a Ministry of External Affairs work order, and exports to Bhutan on humanitarian grounds, from the restrictions in Notification No.45(RE-2006)/2004-2009; existing export obligation issues will be examined on a case-by-case basis.

Advance licence imports rule: temporal exemption deleted so paragraph 3 obligations now apply even to prior imports.
The amendment deletes the temporal exemption in Paragraph 3 that excluded imports already effected against Advance Licences/Authorizations issued prior to the notification date, thereby making Paragraph 3's requirements applicable to such imports with immediate effect.

Foreign Trade Policy update establishes revised trade framework and incorporates the latest annual supplement, effective from early April.
Notification promulgates the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 and incorporates the Annual Supplement updated on 19th April 2007 under statutory authority, with the consolidated policy declared effective from the start of April 2007 for implementation and compliance, issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade.

Import exemption for high-capacity motorcycles requires international Type Approval and compliance with emission standards at customs clearance.
Amendment permits import of new high-capacity motorcycles by individuals, companies/firms and OEMs, exempting them from a specific Chapter 87 condition, provided at customs clearance they produce a Type Approval Certificate/Certificate of Conformity from an internationally accredited agency with notarized English translation showing compliance with all ECE Regulations for the complete vehicle and that the motorcycles meet EURO III emission norms.

Export licensing restrictions require specified annual allocations and environmental clearance oversight for sand and aggregate exports to Maldives.
A new Note (d) to Chapter 25 of Schedule 2 prescribes annual export allocations for stone aggregate and river sand for the 2007-08 year and makes those exports subject to export policy. CAPEXIL must ensure suppliers/extractors hold appropriate clearances and that river sand mining does not occur in Coastal Regulation Zone areas where mining is prohibited.

Export time limit: sawn timber imports must be exported within twelve months, creating a mandatory compliance obligation.
An amendment requires exporters of sawn timber under ITC(HS) Chapter 44 to undertake export of imported sawn timber within twelve months from the date of import; this temporal export requirement is added to the "Nature of Restriction" for the item and becomes a mandatory compliance condition under the Foreign Trade Policy framework.

Durum and other wheat imports under specified Exim codes are placed in abeyance and allowed freely.
Importation of wheat under Exim Codes 10011090 (Durum Wheat: Other) and 10019020 (Other Wheat) is placed in temporary abeyance of the existing import control policy, allowing free imports of those items while the abeyance remains in force pursuant to an amendment under the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09 and the enabling statute.

Import prohibition on specified avian and related livestock products restricts entry from affected countries to prevent disease spread.
The amendment to Condition 16 of Chapter 1A prohibits import into India of certain live-stock and live-stock products due to Avian Influenza: domestic and wild birds (excluding poultry), unprocessed meat and meat products from avian species (except poultry), and semen of birds from all countries. It further prohibits, from countries reporting Avian Influenza, import of live poultry; day-old chicks and newly hatched avian species; avian meat and products; hatching eggs; eggs and egg products (except Specific Pathogen Free eggs); feathers; live pigs and pig meat products; pathological and biological materials from birds; and animal-feed or industrial products of avian origin.

Non application of import condition for soyabean oil extends to year end, altering import policy under FTP powers.
Condition No. 18 of Chapter 1A will not apply to imports of soyabean oil until 31 December 2007; the Central Government amends Schedule I (Imports) of the ITC(HS) Classifications under powers conferred by the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act and paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09, by Notification No. 54/2006 dated 13 March 2007, as a continuation of an earlier notification and issued in the public interest.

Prohibition on pulse exports (except kabuli chana) extended; transitional export arrangements disapplied, limited humanitarian and Mauritius shipments allowed.
Extension of the prohibition on exports of pulses (except Kabuli Chana) is directed; transitional arrangements under the Foreign Trade Policy shall not apply to pulse exports, while limited exceptions are allowed for specified humanitarian consignments and designated shipments to certain recipient states and agencies, with the amendment substituting earlier notifications and being inserted into the existing notification paragraph.

Export permission for kabuli chana: prohibition removed, allowing exports under the Foreign Trade Policy framework.
The Central Government substitutes a prior notification to insert that "the prohibition shall not apply to export of kabuli chana", thereby permitting exports of kabuli chana by amending paragraph 3 of the earlier notification under the Foreign Trade Policy framework.

Registration requirement for software exporters: mandatory registration with designated export promotion councils under amended trade policy.
Amendment to paragraph 3.6.2 mandates that software exporters register with the Electronic and Software Export Promotion Council. An exclusive Services Export Promotion Council is designated for selected services, requiring exporters of the thirteen specific services listed in Appendix 2 of the Handbook of Procedure to register with that council, while other service exporters must register with the Federation of Indian Exporters Organisation.

State Trading Enterprise export control limits maize exports to specified agencies, with temporary six-month restriction and transitional exclusion.
Amendment adds export entries for maize (corn) classifying Seed and Other categories; exports are permitted only through designated State Trading Enterprises (STC, MMTC, PEC Ltd, NAFED), effective immediately for six months, with transitional arrangements under Para 1.5 of the Foreign Trade Policy made inapplicable.