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Public Notice No.48 /2009-2014 (RE-2012), Dated the 8th  February, 2013 Subject: Amendment in Provisions of Para 5.23 of HBP v1 (EPCG Scheme). In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2009-2014, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in para 5.23 of the HBP with immediate [...] Full Article

PUBLIC NOTICE NO.47(RE:2012)/2009-2014, NEW DELHI  : DATED : 08.02.2013             In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014 and Paragraph 1.1 of Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment/ modifications in the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.II (SION Book):- Full Article

Export of edible oils was initially prohibited for a period of one year with effect from 17.03.2008 vide Notification No. 85 dated 17.03.2008 which was extended from time to time. Vide Notification No. 24(RE-2012)/2009-14 dated 19th October 2012, prohibition on export of edible oil has been extended till further orders. Full Article

As per amendment referred in para 2, benefit of zero duty import is available only for such Mega Power Project, specified in List 32A, appended to Notification No.49/2012-Customs, so certified by an officer, not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India, in the Ministry of Power before 19th day of July, 2012. Only 111 Mega Power Projects have been included in list 32A of Notification No.49/2012-Customs dated 10.09.2012. Full Article

Export of above processed and/or value added agricultural products will be exempted from any restriction / ban even in the event of restriction / ban on the export of basic farm produce. Full Article

Declaration of Intent for claiming benefit under Chapter 3 of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) was made mandatory for all categories of shipping bills through Public Notice No. 82 dated 16.8.2010. This stipulation was to take effect from 01.01.2011. Full Article

ITC HS Codes of the certain items were re-notified vide DGFT Notification No.94 (RE-2008)/2004-2009 dated 02.03.2009. The corresponding entries in Appendix 37A and Appendix 37D were accordingly not modified. Full Article

Central Government hereby amends with immediate effect Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014 (RE 2012) and introduces a new para 4A.16A for setting up of Private/Public Bonded Warehouses for Gems and Jewellery sector. Full Article

Export of Pharmaceutical Grade Sugar and Specialty Sugar will not be required to be registered with DGFT. Every other type of sugar would continue to be subject to registration before export. Full Article

It has been brought to the notice of the Government that delay is being experienced at Wagah Land Customs Port in clearing of consignments due to heavy congestion. The issue has been examined. The matter has been raised with the concerned authorities. Full Article