DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
DGFT : Learn the step-by-step procedure for obtaining an IEC code for import/export in India, including necessary documents and registrat...
DGFT : Explore evolution, regulations, and challenges of insider trading in India. Learn about SEBI's role, notable cases, and proposed s...
DGFT : Stay compliant with the June 2024 Compliance Calendar. Learn key due dates, forms, and filing requirements for DPT-3 and IEC Code ...
DGFT : Explore the latest amendment in the Foreign Trade Policy regarding RCMC issuance for medical devices. Learn how DGFT is addressing...
DGFT : Learn everything about the Advance Authorisation Scheme for duty-free inputs in exports. Eligibility, application procedure, duty ...
DGFT : DGFT modernizes foreign trade by automating ad-hoc Input Output Norms fixation, enhancing ease of business for exporters. Learn ab...
DGFT : CBIC introduces electronic disbursal of duty drawback directly to exporter's bank accounts via PFMS, enhancing transparency and ef...
DGFT : Government of India has sanctioned export of 99,150 metric tons (MT) of onions to six neighboring countries, namely Bangladesh, UA...
DGFT : Read about the collaboration between DGFT and DHL to boost Indian e-commerce exports. Learn how this MoU signing aims to empower M...
DGFT : Explore the enhanced eBRC system by DGFT, revolutionizing export processes. Self-certification, paperless generation, and benefits...
DGFT : In Embio Limited vs. Director General of Foreign Trade, the Supreme Court sets aside a penalty under Section 11(2) of the Foreign ...
DGFT : Delhi High Court grants MEIS benefits to JSW Steel Limited despite procedural errors in shipping bills. Detailed analysis of the j...
DGFT : Explore the Delhi High Court's judgment on AIDC exemption eligibility for soyabean oil imports under TRQ until 30.06.2023, despite...
DGFT : Explore the Supreme Court ruling in Union of India vs. B.T. Patil & Sons Belgaum, awarding 15% interest on delayed deemed-export d...
DGFT : Read the full text of Delhi High Court's judgment directing DGFT to issue Export Obligation Discharge Certificate in Gold Plus Gla...
DGFT : DGFT updates export policy; De-oiled rice bran export prohibited until January 31, 2025. Notification No. 23/2024-25 issued on Aug...
DGFT : DGFTs Trade Notice 12/2024-25 introduces bulk upload and API integration for eBRC self-certification, streamlining export processe...
DGFT : DGFT amends Para 10.06 of Handbook of Procedures 2023, delegating approval powers for SCOMET authorizations under specific conditi...
DGFT : DGFT updates Schedule-II Export Policy with ITC(HS) codes for Chapters 40-98. Comments due by 11.08.2024. See Trade Notice No. 11/...
DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 22/2024-25 adds Kandla and Vishakhapatnam ports for the export of essential commodities to the Maldives for ...
Prima-facie, Star Export House status and AEO may appear similar in providing preferential treatment to exporters/importers however, there are many differentiating factors. A comprehensive analysis highlighting the key features of both schemes are captured in the below table-
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS-V), GR.VI, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA, TALUKA URAN, DIST. RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA-400 707. F. No. S/26-M isc-214/2020-21/Gr VI/JNCH Date: 25.08.2020 PUBLIC NOTICE No. 104-2020-JNCH DIN :20200878NX00008N0346 Subject: ICES Advisory 10/2020 (Project Imports) – Option to debit duty through Duty Scrip for Project Imports Bills of Entry –reg. Attention […]
Notification No. 21 dated 28.07.2020 is amended to the extent that the export policy of 2/3 Ply Surgical masks, medical coveralls of all classes and categories (including medical coveralls for COVID-19) is amended from ‘Restricted’ to ‘Free’ category and these coveralls ( including gowns and aprons of all types) are now freely exportable. Medical goggles […]
‘Technical Textiles is a high technology sunrise sector which has been steadily gaining ground in India. Technical textiles are functional fabrics that have applications across various industries including automobiles, civil engineering, and construction, agriculture, healthcare, industrial safety, personal protection, etc. Based on usage, there are 12 technical textile segments; Agrotech, Meditech, Buildtech, Mobiltech, Clothtech, Oekotech, […]
EPCG SCHEME – -EPCG Scheme is a part of Foreign trade policy of Govt of India. -EPCG scheme allows import of capital goods including spares for pre-production, production and post production at 0% custom duty. -EPCG Authorization holder may also source capital goods from a domestic manufacturer. Such domestic manufacturer shall be eligible for deemed […]
Board had undertaken an exercise towards standardization of Unit Quantity Codes (UQCs) for purposes of export / import declarations filed on EDI. It was noted that many importers and exporters use UQCs like BGS, BTL, BOX, CTN, GGR, HPT, KPC, ODD and DRM etc.
The Notification No. 18 dated 13.07.2020 is amended to the extent that only melt blown fabric of any GSM exported against the HS codes specified above is prohibited for export. All other non-woven fabrics of any GSM (including of GSM 25-70 which were earlier prohibited) are freely allowed for exports. Government of India Ministry of […]
India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in April-July 2020-21* are estimated to be USD 141.82 billion, exhibiting a negative growth of (-)21.99per cent over the same period last year. Overall imports in April-July 2020-21* are estimated to be USD 127.76 billion, exhibiting a negative growth of (-) 40.66per cent over the same period last year.
Attention of all the exporters and CBs are invited to CBIC Circular No. 5/2018-Customs dated 23.02.2018 and Circular No. 22/2020-Customs dated 21.04.2020 regarding alternative mechanism for the process of IGST refund in invoice mismatch cases.
1. Introduction to Import and Export Code (IEC). IEC is a 10 digit alphanumeric registration number issued by DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade). Every importer and exporter irrespective of form of business organization is required to obtain IEC. Import and export business are of critical importance for growth and development of any country, therefore […]
