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ICEGATE Bill of Entry: Filing Process, Required Documents & Online Status Check

DGFT : Learn what an ICEGATE Bill of Entry is, how to file it, required documents, status tracking, customs clearance process and common ...

July 16, 2026 838 Views 0 comment Print

Great IEC Updation Charade: Burdening Exporters Without Accountability

DGFT : Policy article questions DGFT’s annual IEC updation process, legal basis, data handling, compliance burden and portal practices ...

July 16, 2026 181 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Grants Automatic EPCG Export Obligation Extension up to 31st August 2026

DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...

May 22, 2026 900 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Annual IEC Update: Repeated Compliance Burden on One Million Exporters

DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...

May 11, 2026 3420 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC mandates 72-Hour Rule for RoDTEP & RoSCTL

DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...

April 27, 2026 897 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


DGFT Reforms to Speed Up Advance Authorisation

DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...

April 19, 2026 1283 Views 0 comment Print

Commerce Ministry Launches Integrated Website & Mobile App for Seamless Trade Access

DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...

April 17, 2026 450 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Notifies Extension of RoSCTL Scheme for Apparel and Made-ups Exports

DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...

April 6, 2026 895 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Conducts Special Drive for Expeditious Disposal of EODCs

DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...

April 6, 2026 511 Views 0 comment Print

Download Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes

DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...

October 25, 2025 6082 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Challenging DFIA Scheme as Existing HC Precedents Govern Duty-Free Imports

DGFT : Allahabad High Court held that additional conditions for DFIA imports were contrary to binding judgments and dismissed the PIL....

June 29, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

Popcorn Maize Import Allowed as SION Entry E75 Imposes No Variety Restriction

DGFT : Bombay High Court held that SION Entry E75 permits import of maize without restricting its variety, allowing popcorn maize under t...

June 29, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL as it Cannot Direct Changes in Foreign Trade Policy

DGFT : The Rajasthan High Court held that policy decisions relating to the Foreign Trade Policy and the Hand Book of Procedure cannot be ...

June 27, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Claims Allowed Despite Omission in Shipping Bills as Waiver Cannot Be Presumed

DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters may apply for RoDTEP benefits even if the claim was not mentioned in the shipping bills...

June 27, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rebate Allowed as Sugar Exports Were Made with Directorate of Sugar Permission

DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters who exported sugar with the prescribed permission of the Directorate of Sugar were enti...

June 27, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Restricts S-PVC Imports Below USD 0.766 Per Kg for Six Months

DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 25/2026-27 restricts S-PVC imports at or below USD 0.766/kg for six months, with exemptions for EOUs, SEZs a...

July 25, 2026 49 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Notifies India-UK CETA Tariff Rate Quota Procedure

DGFT : DGFT amends HBP 2023 to notify India-UK CETA TRQ procedures, quotas, eligibility, allocation process and import conditions under P...

July 24, 2026 68 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Syncs ITC (HS) Import Policy with Finance Act, 2026

DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 24/2026-27 amends ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule-I to align with the Finance Act, 2026, with immediate effect....

July 22, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Proposes ₹10,000 RCMC Exemption for Low-Value Exports Under FTP 2023

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on a proposal to exempt export consignments up to ₹10,000 FOB value from RCMC requirements under FTP 2...

July 21, 2026 215 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Invites India-UK CETA TRQ Applications for CBU Vehicle Imports for CY 2026

DGFT : DGFT Public Notice 22/2026-27 invites India-UK CETA TRQ applications for specified CBU vehicle imports from 21 July to 04 August 2...

July 21, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print


Govt amends Export Policy of Syringes

October 14, 2021 1134 Views 0 comment Print

The export of Syringes with or without Needles of denominations (i) 0.5 ml/ 1 ml AD syringes (ii) 0.5 m1/1 ml/2 ml/3 ml disposable syringes and (iii) 1m1/2 m1/3 ml RUP Syringes falling under HS code 90183100 above or under any other HS code has been put under Restricted category with immediate effect. All other […]

8424 MT (raw/refined) Sugar allocated to USA under TRQ scheme

October 14, 2021 951 Views 0 comment Print

The quantity of 8424 MT sugar (raw and/or white sugar) to be exported to USA under TRQ scheme from 01.10.2021 to 30.09.2022 has been notified vide Public Notice No. 28/2015-2020 Dated: 14th October, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan New Delhi, dated […]

DGFT notifies port of Ranaghat Railway Station (INRNG2) for import

October 8, 2021 2043 Views 0 comment Print

The port of Ranaghat Railway Station (INRNG2) has been additionally included for allowing imports under Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated 24.08.2021.

Prohibition on export of Red Sanders wood in log form relaxed

October 7, 2021 2337 Views 0 comment Print

Prohibition on export of Red Sanders wood in log form has been relaxed for export of 810.1894 MT of Red Sanders wood in log form Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan New Delhi New […]

Service Exports from India Scheme | Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20)

October 7, 2021 3408 Views 0 comment Print

1. Objective: To provide rewards to exporters to offset infrastructural inefficiencies and associated cost. Also to encourage and maximize export of notified services from India. 2. Eligibility: A. Service provider located in India shall be rewarded under SEIS. If he provides: a) Supply of services from India to any other country or; b) Supply of […]

Procedure for approval of applications for export of Syringes

October 5, 2021 2232 Views 0 comment Print

Online applications for export of Syringes with or without Needles may be applied from 1st to 4th of every month- Exporters are requested to apply for export license by filing applications online through DGFT’s ECOM system for Export authorizations (Non-SCOMET Restricted items)

DGFT notifies quantity for export to EU under TRQ scheme

October 4, 2021 1260 Views 0 comment Print

The quantity of 5841 MT sugar (raw and/or white sugar) to be exported to EU under TRQ scheme from 01.10.2021 to 30.09.2022 has been notified.

Amendment in Export Policy of Syringes

October 4, 2021 1545 Views 0 comment Print

The export of Syringes with or without Needles falling under HS code specified above or falling under any other HS code has been put under ‘Restricted’ category with immediate effect. The procedure for submission and approval of application for export of syringes will be notified separately.

Extension of Date for Mandatory e-filing of Non-Preferential CoO

October 1, 2021 786 Views 0 comment Print

This option of submission and issuance of CoO (Non-Preferential) by the issuing agencies through their paper-based systems may continue further up to 31st October 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Dated: 01st October 2021 Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Trade Notice No. 19/2021-2022 – DGFT […]

DGFT extends time for Radiation Portal Monitors & Container Scanners installation

September 29, 2021 555 Views 0 comment Print

The timelines for installation and operationalisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners in the designated sea ports is extended from existing 30.09.2021 to 31.03.2022.

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