DGFT draft amendment to SCOMET List
SCOMET authorization will not be required, for export and/or re-export of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles including drones remotely piloted air vehicles and autonomous programmable vehicles, in general cases. The applicant exporter shall submit an application for getting a onetime authorization under GAED through online SCOMET portal and attach information in proforma-ANF 2O.
DGFT revises policy regarding Tariff Rate Quota authorization
The revised policy states that the Tariff Rate Quota(TRQ) authorization for items under Tariff head 7108, shall also contain Importer Exporter Code (IEC) of the nominated agencies as notified by RBI (in case of banks) or DGFT (for other agencies) or qualified jewellers as notified by International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA), GST Identification Number(GSTIN) of the jewellery manufacturer to whom TRQ is being issued.
DGFT amends export policy of flour item under HS code 1101.
The amendment will now allow to put a restriction on the export of Wheat Flour which will ensure a curb on rising prices of wheat flour and ensure food security of the most vulnerable sections of the society.
Simplified procedure for compounding offenses under the Customs Act, 1962
CBIC has directed the Chief/Chief Commissioners to undertake periodical comprehensive and targeted outreach programs for conveying the benefits of compounding provisions .
Clarification on Arrest and Bail in relation to offences punishable under Customs Act, 1962
The circular lays down situations where such arrest and detention can be effectuated in the amended guidelines.
Concessional basic customs duty (BCD) for import of Display Assembly for use in the manufacture of a cellular mobile phone
Meity has allowed that the Display Assembly of a cellular mobile phone may be imported with or without the back support frame of metal/plastic fitted in the assembly.
Anti-dumping duty on ‘Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA)’ originating in or exported from China PR and Korea RP
The Central Government has imposed on the subject goods anti-dumping duty effective for a period of six months unless revoked, amended, or superseded earlier, from the date of publication of this notification.
Ministry of Port notifies Draft Indian Ports Bill, 2022.
The bill provides for adjudicatory mechanisms for redressal of port related disputes and to establish a national council for fostering structured growth and development of the port sector, and ensure optimum utilization of the coastline of India, as may be necessary, and to provide for matters ancillary and incidental thereto, or connected therewith.
DGFT revises policy condition for export of Basmati and Non-Basmati Rice to member states of the European Union
The revised export policy condition provides that Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/ Export Inspection Agency shall be mandatory for export to all European countries with effect from 1st January, 2023.
Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) (Third Amendment) Order, 2022
Consignments shall comply with Systems Approach as per agreed protocol and shall be procured from production area of Idaho, Oregon and Washington and such procurement details shall be endorsed in Phytosanitary certificate.
