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...
Applications are invited for import authorisation for Water Melon Seeds–Other (ITC(HS) 12077090) for the period of 01.01.2022 to 31.03.2022. The last date for submission of online applications is 13.12.2021 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) New Delhi, the 6th December, 2021 Public Notice No. 41/2015-2020-DGFT Subject : Import […]
SIONs for export product Sodium Salicylate and Methyl Cobalamin JP (Mecobalamin) under Chemical & Allied Product Group have been notified. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 2nd December, 2021 Public Notice No. 40/2015-20-DGFT Subject : Fixation of two new Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) at […]
Government has released Rs 56,027 crore in order to clear pending export incentive dues to exporters, which is for various Schemes. In certain Schemes, such as MEIS, ROSCTL and ROSL, online applications are largely system approved, whereas for SEIS, TPS, FPS online applications require manual scrutiny and examination of documents.
The following process would be followed for RoDTEP (i) Exporters to register their IEC on ICEGATE with a DSC. (ii) To avail the scheme exporter shall make a claim for RoDTEP in the shipping bill by making a declaration. (iii) Once EGM is filed, claim will be processed by Customs. (iv) Once processed a scroll with all individual Shipping Bills for admissible amount would be generated and made available in the users account at ICEGATE
A new online common digital platform for issuance of Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC)/ Registration Certificate (RC) has been developed which would be single point of access for all exporters/importers and Issuing agencies. The given platform shall be available at the following URL: https://dgft.gov.in.
Export policy of Agar Oil and Agarwood (Aquilaria Malaccensis) Chips and Powder has been amended from Free to Restricted with immediate effect. Export Quota of 25000 Kg per annum for Agarwood (Aquilaria Malaccensis) Chips and Powder and Export Quota of 1500 Kg per annum for Agar Oil has been notified. The policy condition regarding export […]
List of Manufacturers / Units of NP / NPK, who can freely export their own manufactures subject to the conditions, have been amended by adding the name of M/s Universal Crop Protection to the list of existing entries. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 29th […]
Members of Trade & Industry are requested to take note of the following best practices to ensure safe and secure online transactions : i. Always use a strong password. The longer and more complex your password, the more difficult it is to crack. Shorter and simpler passwords take less time and resources for hackers to compromise.
Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RODTEP) was launched in 2020 from 1st January 2021 through the ministry of commerce and industry Govt. of India. This scheme is applicable to the export of products but not services. This scheme was enforced to repeal and reduce taxes for exported products and thereby […]
Additional quantity of 303 MT of raw sugar, for export to USA, under TRQ, upto 31.12.2021, has been notified vide Public Notice No. 39/2015-2020 – DGFT Dated: 23rd November, 2021. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Public Notice No. 39/2015-2020 – DGFT | Dated: 23rd November, […]
