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eOoC (electronic Out of Charge) copy of BoE and eGate-pass to the import-
ers/Customs Brokers to reduce interface between the Customs authorities and
the importers/Customs Brokers and also do away with the requirement of taking
bulky printouts from the Service Centre or maintenance of voluminous physical
dockets in the Customs Houses. The Final eOoC copy of Bill of Entry and eGate-
pass copy will be emailed to the concerned Customs Broker and/or importer, if
registered, once the Out of Charge is granted. The eGate-pass copy will be used
by the Gate Officer or the Custodian to allow physical exit of the imported goods
from the Customs area. Detailed procedure has been prescribed. This measure
would be made effective from 15-4-2020. — M.F. (D.R.) Circular No. 19/2020-Cus.,
dated 13-4-2020. (See page T7)
Refund and Drawback - Implementation of decision to expedite pend-
ing refund and drawback claims. — To mitigate the hardship caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic to the trade and industry and other stakeholders, the C.B.I.
& C. has taken a number of measures. In continuation of such endeavor, the field
formations have been directed to launch a “Special Refund and Drawback Dis-
posal Drive”, with immediate effect, with the objective of priority processing and
disposal of all refund and drawback claims pending as on 7-4-2020, till 30-4-2020.
— M.F. (D.R.) Instruction No. 3/2020-Cus., dated 9-4-2020. (See page T9)

Foreign Trade Policy
Export of Ventilators and Sanitizers Prohibited. — The Central Gov-
ernment has amended Notification No. 52 dated 19-3-2020 to Prohibit, with im-
mediate effect, export of Ventilators, including any artificial respiratory appa-
ratus or oxygen therapy apparatus or any other breathing appliance/device fall-
ing under ITC HS Codes ex9018 and ex9019, ex9020 and Sanitizers falling under
ITC HS Codes ex3401, ex3402 and 3004 90 87. — M.C. & I. (D.C.) Notification No.
53/2015-20, dated 24-3-2020. (See page E25)
Export of Hydroxychloroquine and its Formulations Prohibited, how-
ever, same is allowed in specified conditions - Export policy revised. — The
Central Government has amended Schedule 2 of the ITC HS Export Policy to
Prohibit export of Hydroxychloroquine and its formulations, with immediate
effect. However, export of these items shall be allowed from the SEZ/EOU Units
and in cases to fulfill export obligation under Advance license issued on or be-
fore the date of this notification; in case of shipments where Irrevocable Letter of
Credit (ICLC) has been issued before the date of this notification or full advance
payment has been received and by the Government of India to other countries on
humanitarian grounds. — M.C. & I. (D.C.) Notification No. 54/2015-20, dated 25-3-
2020. (See page E26)
Animal By-Products - Bones and bone products and gelatine to Euro-
pean Union - Shipment clearance certificate by CAPEXIL mandatory - Export
policy revised. — The Central Government has amended Notification No.
34/2015-20, dated 13-1-2017 to prescribe that for export of Bone and bone prod-
ucts, including Ossein intended to be used for Human Consumption and Gela-
tine, edible grade and not elsewhere specified or included, to European Union a
Shipment Clearance Certificate, to be issued consignment-wise by the CAPEXIL
shall be mandatory. — M.C. & I. (D.C.) Notification No. 55/2015-20, dated 30-3-
2020. (See page E27)

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