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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 552 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 3096 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 663 Views 0 comment Print

ICEGATE Registration: Benefits, Process and Required Documents

DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...

March 16, 2026 1563 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rate Cut 2026: A 72-Hour ERP and Margin Stabilisation Plan for Exporters

DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...

February 27, 2026 2574 Views 1 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 1071 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 285 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 711 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 336 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 5841 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DGFT cannot Blacklist Importer Without Notice: Delhi HC

DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...

May 28, 2026 471 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Quashes DGFT EPCG Penalty Order as Hearing Opportunity Was Denied

DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...

March 12, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Must Consider Importer’s Request Before Insisting on Licence: Madras HC

DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...

March 12, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Unpublished Notification Invalid; MIP Applies Only from Gazette Publication Date: SC

DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...

January 22, 2026 2931 Views 0 comment Print

TRQ Exemption for Crude Soyabean Oil Restored Due to Policy–Notification Mismatch: SC

DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...

January 15, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Authorises PDCCI to Issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...

June 4, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends HBP as India-Oman CEPA added to Certificate of Origin Framework

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...

June 4, 2026 501 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Export Policy Changes After Finance Act 2026 Amendments

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...

June 4, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Expands QCO Exemption for SEZ Imports to All Authorized Operational Goods

DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...

June 4, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Tightens Silver Imports as Valid Import Authorisation Is Now Mandatory

DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...

June 4, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print


SC held absolute confiscation of Peas And Pulses but re-export allowed subject to recovery of redemption fine

June 17, 2021 2586 Views 0 comment Print

The Court ordered the absolute Confiscation of Peas and Pulses but if the importer concerned opted for re-export, within another period of two weeks from today, such a prayer for re- export might be granted by the authorities after recovery of the necessary redemption fine and subject to the importer discharging other statutory obligations. If no such option was exercised within prescribed time, the goods should stand confiscated absolutely.

Amended list of goods which cannot be tested in JNCH Laboratory

June 16, 2021 2103 Views 0 comment Print

Kind attention of all the Importers, Exporters, Customs Brokers & other stakeholders is invited to Public Notice No. 96/2019 dated 23/10/2019 on above subject. The amended list of goods which cannot be analysed/tested due to non-availability of facility at DYCC JNCH Laboratory is as under:

Amendment in Export Policy of Injection Remdesivir & Remdesivir API

June 14, 2021 2220 Views 0 comment Print

The export of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) falling under the ITC (HS) Codes specified above or falling under any other HS Code has been put under Restricted category with immediate effect. The export of Remdesivir injections/API against the Advance Authorizations will not require a separate authorisation/ permission.

APEDA designated as agency authorized to issue RCMCs for Cashew Kernel etc.

June 14, 2021 1074 Views 0 comment Print

Cashew Export Promotion Council of India’s powers to issue/renew RCMCs for products falling under their jurisdiction arc suspended and APEDA is designated as the agency authorized to issue RCMCs for Cashew Kernels, Cashewnut Shell Liquid and Kardanol, with immediate effect. However, RCMCs already issued by Cashew Export Promotion Council of India shall remain valid for the rest of their validity period

How to Start Export Business | Basic Requirement & Benefits

June 14, 2021 5748 Views 1 comment Print

With the increasing use of technology and liberalisation policy adopted worldwide, now a day whole world is like a business market place subject to that your product/ service meets the customer need/ requirements. There are many examples of this global market place like Alibaba E- Commerce platform is supplying China products globally using the technology. […]

Export of Services- SEIS – Export Incentive to Service Industry

June 12, 2021 21288 Views 4 comments Print

Export of Services- An Insight- Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS)- Export Incentive to Service Industry Executive Summary ♦ SEIS scheme was introduced on 1st April 2015 under the Foreign Trade Policy of India 2015-2020. ♦ The purpose for the SEIS scheme is to make export of Indian services more competitive in international markets. Therefore, […]

Import Export Code (IEC) with FAQs

June 11, 2021 31080 Views 2 comments Print

ABOUT Import Export Code (IEC Number) Meaning of Import Export Code IEC is a 10 digit code number, which is issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).It is required by any person who is into import/export business in the country. Importers \merchant cannot import goods without the Import Export Code and similarly the […]

Electronic Chip Import Registration

June 8, 2021 19719 Views 0 comment Print

Importer is required to apply online for CHIP Import registration between 60 days to 15 days prior of expected date of arrival of import consignment. The automatic Registration Number thus granted shall remain valid for a period of 75 days. It is mandatory to have registration of said products for Bill of Entry to be filed on or after 1st August 2021

An insight into RoDTEP policy

June 1, 2021 12441 Views 0 comment Print

The Director General, DGFT has issued a statement on 17Th May 2021 that the rates of Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (‘RoDTEP’) scheme shall be announced in about 15 days. In such a scenario, there is a need to recollect an understanding of RoDTEP scheme summarized in the article below: 1) Why […]

Amendment in Export Policy of Amphotericin-B injections

June 1, 2021 1095 Views 0 comment Print

The export of Amphotericin-B injections falling under the ITCHS Codes specified above or falling under any other HS Code is restricted, with immediate effect.

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