Import policy for yellow peas: free imports without MIP or port restriction, subject to online registration until specified date.
The import period for yellow peas is extended to 31 May 2025; imports remain "Free" without the Minimum Import Price condition and without port restriction, conditioned on registration in the online Import Monitoring System, and applicable to consignments with Bill of Lading (Shipped on Board) issued on or before 31 May 2025.

Certificate of Inspection requirement limited to EU and specified European countries; temporary exemption for other European rice exports.
The amendment limits the Certificate of Inspection requirement for rice exports under ITC(HS) Schedule-II to EU Member States and the European countries United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland; exports to other European countries are temporarily exempt from this inspection-certificate requirement for a defined period from the date of notification.

Export policy change: broken rice reclassified from prohibited to free, enabling immediate exports under ITC HS rules.
Export policy for broken rice under HS code 1006 40 00 has been amended in Schedule-II of the ITC(HS) 2022 from Prohibited to Free, effective immediately, removing the prior ban and allowing exports in accordance with the Foreign Trade Policy and applicable procedural requirements.

Import policy change: platinum imports reclassified to restricted, with high purity platinum alloys exempted under customs schedules.
Amendment reclassifies specified unwrought and powdered platinum import items from Free to Restricted under Chapter 71 of the ITC (HS), while exempting platinum alloys of 99 percent or more purity by weight of platinum from the restriction.

Export policy change for raw human hair: prohibition replaces restricted status, allowed only if FOB value meets specified threshold.
The export classification for raw human hair is amended from Restricted to Prohibited, with an operative exception that exports are treated as Free when the FOB value equals or exceeds the prescribed US Dollar threshold per kilogram; the amendment takes immediate effect under the Foreign Trade Policy provisions.

Vintage motor vehicle import policy: classified vintage cars free for import by actual users subject to motor vehicle rules.
Vehicles meeting the Explanation to sub rule (1) of rule 81A of Chapter IIIA of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 are classified as vintage motor vehicles and are free for import by Actual Users; Policy Condition no. 1(I) and 1(II) of Chapter 87 of ITC (HS) 2022 do not apply, while vehicles plying on public roads remain subject to the Motor Vehicles Act and imported vehicles must comply with Chapter IIIA conditions as amended.

Extension of export period for broken rice to Senegal through NCEL; prior authorisations extended by one month.
The Central Government, under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 and the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, amends prior notifications to extend the authorised export period for Broken Rice (ITC(HS) 10064000) to Senegal through National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) by one month, so that the export window is extended up to 28th February 2025.

Export prohibition on De-Oiled Rice Bran imposed, restricting international shipments under amended foreign trade policy until government-specified deadline.
Amendment designates export of De-Oiled Rice Bran as Prohibited under specified ITC(HS) tariff lines in Chapter 23, replacing prior 'Free' status; the prohibition is operative until the government-specified cutoff in 2025 and is enacted under powers granted by the Foreign Trade Act and the Foreign Trade Policy.

Import policy amendment: goods under CTH 890690 reclassified from restricted to free, permitting their importation immediately.
Import policy for CTH 890690 (including 89069010 and 89069090) is amended: classification changed from Restricted to Free, effective immediately, removing prior import restrictions and permitting importation of the specified patrol/surveillance boats, air-cushion vehicles, remote operated vehicles and other items under the same tariff heading.

Minimum Import Price restriction on glufosinate imports: below CIF threshold restricted, at-or-above threshold permitted free.
Amendment places a Minimum Import Price-linked condition on Glufosinate Technical (purity min 95% w/w): imports are Restricted if CIF value is below Rs. 1289 per kg and Free if CIF value is Rs. 1289 per kg or above, subject to registration and non-prohibition under the Insecticides Act, 1968; the condition is extended and will be reviewed after one year from this notification.

Diamond Imprest Authorisation enables import of natural cut and polished diamonds against export obligations with mandated value addition.
The Diamond Imprest Authorisation permits temporary import of specified Natural Cut and Polished Diamonds against mandatory physical export, excluding lab-grown diamonds, subject to a minimum value addition requirement to be realized in free foreign exchange. Eligibility is restricted to higher-status exporters meeting prescribed export performance and tax filing conditions, with import entitlements linked to average past exports and capped. Imports are exempt from specified customs duties, subject to an Actual User and pre-import condition, non-transferable, require recordkeeping, and must meet export obligations within defined timeframes.

Export quota increase for artificially propagated agarwood and agar oil, subject to Certificate of Origin and CITES permit requirements.
The notification increases state-wise annual export limits for Agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis) chips, powder and agar oil sourced from artificially propagated plantations and makes export authorisation conditional on an attested Certificate of Origin following physical inspection by an authorised Forest Department officer, a certified photograph of the products, an undertaking of compliance with CITES harvesting conditions, and submission of a valid CITES permit at the time of actual export; stock verification by PCCF nominated authorities and state-wise allocations are prescribed, effective immediately.

Free import policy for tur/pigeon peas extended, preserving unrestricted import status under foreign trade regulatory powers.
The import policy for Tur/Pigeon Peas (Cajanus cajan), ITC(HS) 07136000, is amended to extend the Free import status from the previously stated date up to 31.03.2026, pursuant to powers under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 and relevant provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023.

Export Policy update aligns ITC(HS) classification with finance law changes, notifying revised export policies and general notes effective immediately.
The notification revises the Schedule II (Export Policy) of ITC(HS) 2022 to align export classifications and policy conditions with Finance Act 2024; it publishes the current export policy for all ITC(HS) codes, updates the General Notes to Export Policy accordingly, makes both instruments available on the Directorate's website, and declares them effective immediately.

Minimum import price condition extended for synthetic knitted fabrics; CIF threshold allows free import and export-user exemptions apply.
Extension of Minimum Import Price (MIP) is applied to specified synthetic knitted fabrics under Chapter 60, converting their import policy to "Restricted" but permitting free import when CIF meets the prescribed per-kilogram threshold; Advance Authorisation holders, Export Oriented Units and SEZ units importing inputs not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area are exempt from the MIP condition.

Export permission for wheat to Nepal granted through National Cooperative Exports Limited under Foreign Trade Policy.
The Central Government, exercising powers under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 and relevant Foreign Trade Policy provisions, authorizes export of a specified quantity of wheat (HSN 1001) to Nepal to be carried out through a designated cooperative export agency, with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade issuing the notification that implements this channel-specific export permission.

Stakeholder consultation in trade policy may be sought, while government can withhold reasons for national security or confidentiality concerns.
Amendment inserts Para 1.07A permitting the Central Government to seek views from relevant stakeholders, including importers, exporters and industry experts, on formulation or amendment of the Foreign Trade Policy and, where possible, to allow a time limited period for submissions, while preserving the Government's right to act suo moto without consultation. Para 1.07B allows the Government, on a best endeavour basis, to give reasons to stakeholders when their feedback is not incorporated but exempts disclosure where doing so would harm trade relations, national security, conflict with policies or obligations, concern narrow private interests, or require revealing confidential information, and confirms no legal right to compel such reasons.