HEADLINE: India lacked comprehensive trade policy for imports and exports.
IEC (Import Export Code) mandatory; SCOMET list compliance for dual-use goods; advance authorisation scheme; EPCG scheme
Cancellation of IEC; fines; seizure
Mandatory Deadline: Effective April 2023 — ongoing
Affected HS Codes: All HS chapters
Issuing Authority: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)