DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
DGFT : Learn what an ICEGATE Bill of Entry is, how to file it, required documents, status tracking, customs clearance process and common ...
DGFT : Policy article questions DGFT’s annual IEC updation process, legal basis, data handling, compliance burden and portal practices ...
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 : 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 : Allahabad High Court held that additional conditions for DFIA imports were contrary to binding judgments and dismissed the PIL....
DGFT : Bombay High Court held that SION Entry E75 permits import of maize without restricting its variety, allowing popcorn maize under t...
DGFT : The Rajasthan High Court held that policy decisions relating to the Foreign Trade Policy and the Hand Book of Procedure cannot be ...
DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters may apply for RoDTEP benefits even if the claim was not mentioned in the shipping bills...
DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters who exported sugar with the prescribed permission of the Directorate of Sugar were enti...
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...
DGFT : DGFT amends HBP 2023 to notify India-UK CETA TRQ procedures, quotas, eligibility, allocation process and import conditions under P...
DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 24/2026-27 amends ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule-I to align with the Finance Act, 2026, with immediate effect....
DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on a proposal to exempt export consignments up to ₹10,000 FOB value from RCMC requirements under FTP 2...
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...
So finally after almost 8 months, the government on have announced rates of tax refunds under the export promotion scheme RoDTEP for 8,555 products. Now, That’s what we expected? No! Background 1. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister has given its approval on 13th March 2020 for introducing the Scheme for […]
In a major move aimed at boosting exports and offering relief to exporters, the government on 17th August 2021 notified Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) (guidelines) as part of the Chapter 4 provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20– Notification No. 19/ 2015-20 dated 17 August 2021 to replace the Merchandise […]
Introduction For exporter of goods, the Government had launched a new scheme, RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) from 1st January 2021. This was in replacement of the erstwhile scheme of MEIS which had been disputed by a few countries before the WTO. Even though, the RoDTEP scheme had been implemented from […]
Background: Indian Exporters have been waiting for last 8 months for the announcement of the benefits under RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) Scheme. Ministry of Commerce & Industry under Department of Commerce has finally come out with the Scheme Guidelines by issuing the Notification No. 19/2015-2020 dated 17th August 2021 providing […]
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Rates Announced : Exporters Expressing Displeasure After a long wait Government has announced Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Rates for 8,555 Products and set aside ₹12,454 crore for refunds under the scheme for the current fiscal, that came as a huge relief […]
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.
