DGFT updates exemptions for mandatory QCOs for import inputs by advance authorisation holders and SEZs, adding the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Chennai Customs outlines self-declaration process for Equipment Type Approval (ETA) for license-exempt wireless devices. Apply via SARAL Sanchar portal.
Chennai Customs outlines classification rules for lab chemicals under Heading 9802. Only non-commercial imports in small quantities qualify.
The DGFT updates wastage norms and SION for jewelry exports, effective January 1, 2025, revising guidelines for gold, silver, and platinum articles.
DGFT extends the abeyance of Public Notice No. 05/2024 until December 31, 2024, restoring previous wastage norms for gold and silver exports.
Chennai Customs mandates clear crane descriptions in import documents, including age and capacity, with provisional assessment to prevent misdeclaration issues.
DGFT amends SION E-125 for Shea Stearine export, detailing new import quantities effective October 28, 2024.
New FCRA guideline allows associations to submit Form FC-6E for committee changes, even with pending applications.
Exporters must file the Annual RODTEP Return by March 31, 2025, to claim benefits. Non-compliance may lead to denied benefits under the RODTEP scheme.
The Customs Office issued a notice clarifying the process for debiting licenses for importing restricted IT hardware, effective immediately.