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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


DGFT amends Validity period for import & Revalidation of Authorisation

July 22, 2021 8253 Views 0 comment Print

Para 4.41 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-20 is amended to allow only one revalidation for a period of 12 months to Advance Authorisations issued on or after 15.08.2020 (instead of 2 revalidation of 6 months each, provided earlier).

Kamarajar Port designated for import of unshredded metallic scrap & waste

July 20, 2021 780 Views 0 comment Print

In continuation of Public Notice No. 31/2015-20 dated 01/12/2020, Kamarajar Port is enlisted as a designated port for import of unshredded metallic scrap and waste.

Importers of pulses exempted from stock limits

July 19, 2021 582 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government has relaxed stock limits for Millers and wholesalers and exempted importers from the same. These entities shall however continue to declare stocks on the web portal of Department of Consumer Affairs. The Stock Limits shall be applicable only to Tur, Urad, Gram and Masur.

Date extended for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential CoO

July 19, 2021 1008 Views 0 comment Print

Extension of Date for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) through the Common Digital Platform to 01st Oct 2021 Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Dated: 19.07.2021 Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Trade Notice No. 10/2021-2022 To, 1. All Exporters/Members of Trade 2. […]

DGFT invites suggestions on New Foreign Trade Policy (2021-26)

July 16, 2021 1101 Views 0 comment Print

In order to prepare a new five year Foreign Trade Policy, suggestions/inputs are invited from various stakeholders for New Foreign Trade Policy (2021-26)

HC directed to adjudicate matter before Tribunal as it involved adjudication on technical points w.r.t. business transactions

July 14, 2021 1116 Views 0 comment Print

M/s. BAPL Industries Limited Vs Union of India (Madras High Court) HC directed to adjudicate matter before Tribunal as it involved adjudication on technical points w.r.t. business transactions In M/s BAPL Industries Limited v. Union of India [W.P. 27387/2011 and MP No. 1/2011 & 1/2013 decided on July 14, 2021], M/s BAPL Industries Limited (Petitioner), […]

Extension of time limit for filing claims under TMA Scheme

July 13, 2021 2355 Views 0 comment Print

The claims for assistance under the TMA Scheme for the quarters ending on 31.03.2020 and 30.06.2020 can be filed upto 30th September, 2021. Public Notice No. 14/2015-2020 | Dated The 13th July, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi New Delhi Public Notice No. 14/2015-2020 | […]

DGFT notifies Supply of essential commodities to Republic of Maldives

July 12, 2021 1374 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Eggs, Potatoes, Onions, Rice, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Dal, Stone Aggregates and River Sand has been permitted to the Republic of Maldives under bilateral trade agreement between Government of India and Government of Maldives during the period 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023­-24 as per the quantities indicated in the Table at Para 1 above. The […]

DGFT corrects Mistake in Name of Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Ltd.

July 12, 2021 696 Views 0 comment Print

The name of BRBNMPL as appearing in Policy Condition 1(I) of Chapter 48 of ITC HS 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy) is corrected to read as Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Ltd. Policy Condition 1(II) of Chapter-48 of ITC(HS) 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy) is deleted as a step towards reducing compliance burden. Government of India […]

DGFT revised formats of ANF-2H & ANF-2I of HBP, 2015-2020

July 12, 2021 2748 Views 1 comment Print

The revised formats of ANF-2H and ANF-2I of HBP, 2015-2020 are notified as a step towards reducing regulatory compliance burden. Public Notice No. 13/2015-2020 Dated: 12th July, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi -110 011 New Delhi, Dated 12th July, […]

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