DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...
DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...
DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...
DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...
DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...
DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...
DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...
DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...
DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...
DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...
DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...
DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...
DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...
DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...
DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...
DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...
DGFT : DGFT has included the India-Oman CEPA in Para 2.88(a) of the Handbook of Procedures. The amendment enables exporters to obtain Cer...
DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...
DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...
DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...
Export Oriented Unit (EOU) is not entitled to claim refund of Terminal Excise Duty (TED) on its own, however, adds a caveat that EOU may avail of the entitlements of Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) supplier specified in Chapter 8 of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) on condition that it will not pass on that benefit back to DTA supplier later on.
The last date of submitting applications under MEIS, SEIS, ROSCTL, ROSL and 2% additional ad hoc incentive (under para 3.25 of FTP) which was earlier notified to be 31.12.2021 has been extended till 31.01.2022.
Manual/physical filing of EODC/closure applications under AA scheme is allowed for AAs issued before 1.12.2020. Exporters are also requested to update EODC/Closure status of earlier issued AAs in the online system by 31.3.2022.
The Free Import Policy of Tur/Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan) (ITC(HS) 0713 60 00) and Urad [Beans of the SPP Vigna Mungo (L.) Hepper] (ITC(HS) 0713 3110) shall stand extended up to 31.03.2022.
A correction has been made in Public Notice 43/2015-20 issued on 16.12.2021 so that MEIS Serial no. 8145 is read as MEIS Serial no. 8147.
Annual SCOMET Update – 2021 has been notified to amend the Appendix 3 (SCOMET Items) to Schedule-2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industryc Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhavan Notification No. 47/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, dated: 20th December, 2021 Subject: […]
‘Free’ import policy of items under HS code 15119010 (Refined bleached deodorised palm oil) , 15119020 (Refined bleached deodorised palmolein) and 15119090 (Others) is extended for a period up to 31.12.2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 46/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, Dated: 20th December, […]
Import policy for Moong shall be Free for consignments with Bill of Lading/Lorry Receipt dated on or before 31.03.2022. Imports should be cleared from Customs on or before 30.06.2022.
Certain additions/amendments have been made to Table 2 of Appendix 3B, the MEIS schedule to harmonize it with Notification No. 48 dated 22.12.2020 and changes as enacted by the Finance Act 2020. Also Read: Corrigendum to Public Notice No. 43/2015-2020 dated 16.12.2021 Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General […]
Two new agencies i.e. 1. Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL) & 2. Vadodara Chamber of Commerce & Industry (VCCI) are enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020 for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential). MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 8th December, 2021 Public […]
