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...
The DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade) has issued Notification No: 19/2015-20 dated: 17.08.2021 and thus detailed the scheme guidelines for RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) As expected the RoDTEP benefits are lesser than the erstwhile MEIS (Merchandised Export Incentive Scheme) benefits which came to its end in 31.12.2020 Though the […]
Scheme Guidelines for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) As we all are aware that the new RoDTEP scheme was introduced as a part of Foreign Trade Policy replacing MEIS benefit. This much needed and awaited scheme has been announced by commerce ministry vide Notification No. 19/2015020 dated 17 August 2021 along […]
Centre has today notified RoDTEP Scheme Guidelines and Rates (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products). The scheme for zero rating of exports will boost our exports & competitiveness in the global markets .The rates of RoDTEP will cover 8555 tariff lines.
Scheme guidelines and rates for the new Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes and Exported Products have been notified. Finally the wait is over. As per notification 19/2015-20 dated 17/08/21 Appendix 4R of the foreign trade policy the rates for the RoDTEP has been announced. What is RODTEP It is a scheme introduced in […]
Exporters are requested to apply for export license by filing applications online through DGFT’s ECOM system for Export authorizations (Non-SCOMET Restricted items) — Please refer Trade Notice No. 50 dated 18.03.2019. There is no need to send any hard copy of the application via mail or post.
The export of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing kits falling under the ITC (HS) Codes specified above or falling under any other HS Code has been put under Restricted category, with immediate effect.
Notification No. 17/2015-2020 Para 2.07 of the FTP regarding principles of prohibition and restrictions , is amended to be in line with international agreements.
Gopal Gupta Vs Union of India & Ors. (Delhi High Court) The petitioners herein have produced certified copies of the detention orders dated 17.05.2019 passed in the case of Union of India & Anr. vs. Dimple Happy Dhakad, reported as (2019) 20 SCC 609 (filed by the detenu’s wife) from the records available in the […]
Period of modification of IEC is extended for the year 2021-22 only till 31.08.2021, and no fee shall be charged on modifications carried out in IEC during the period upto 31st August, 2021.
The trial period of CHIMS is extended by further two months i.e. upto 30.09.2021 and the registration at CIIIMS portal will be effective from 01.10.2021.
