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...
it is decided that the requests relating to various items of work shall be received only through online by way of email to the concerned Deputy Commissioner / Assistant Commissioner along with a copy to the Additional Commissioner / Joint Commissioner, who will be the Nodal Officer.
The Department of Commerce, Government of India and DGFT have undertaken to monitor the status of export and imports and difficulties being faced by trade stakeholders in view of the surge of COVID-19 cases. DGFT has accordingly operationalised a ‘COVID-19 Helpdesk’ to support and seek suitable resolutions to issues arising in respect of International Trade.
Import policy of Melon Seeds falling under HS Code 12077090 has been revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’ subject to the revised policy condition vide Notification No. 3/2015-2020 Dated: 26th April, 2021. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE New Delhi, the 26th April, 2021 Notification No. 3/2015-2020 Subject: Amendment […]
Import policy of mosquito killer racket under HS Codes 85167920 and 85167990 is revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Prohibited’ if C.I.F value is below Rs121/per racket vide Notification No. 2/2015-2020 Dated: 26th April, 2021. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the Notification No. 2/2015-2020 Dated: 26th April, […]
Address details of Bharat Chamber of Commerce under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020 is updated vide Public Notice No. 2/2015-2020 dated 26th April, 2021. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) Public Notice No. 2/2015-2020 New Delhi, the 26th April, 2021 Subject:—Amendment in Appendix 2E (List of agencies to […]
Nodal Officer for facilitating Customs clearance of COVID or Medical related goods including raw materials, packaging materials, medicines, medical machinery, their parts, etc – reg.
OFFICE OF THE PR. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS– I), APPRAISING MAIN (IMPORT) JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, SHEVA, TAL- URAN, DISTRICT- RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA-400707 (email : appraisingmain@gmail.com Telephone No: 022-27244979) फा सं/FN. S/22-Gen-20/2020-21/AM (I)/JNCH Dated: 20.04.2021 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. – 35/2021 DIN- 20210478NW000061186E Subject: Submission of documents for specified items of work through e-mail- a measure to minimize human […]
Option to Retransmit Shipping Bills to RBI: Instances have been received from the trade where shipping bills details do not get reflected in RBI System (EDPMS) at times, creating difficulties in foreign exchange receipts by them. For resolving such issues, an option has been enabled for the field officers under AMEND role in ICES to retransmit the shipping bills to RBI. This is similar to the option available to retransmit SBs to DGFT.
All persons holding IEC code who are involved in carrying on business activities which involves cross border transactions are advised to link IEC code before 30/06/2021. IEC code is an important business identification number which is mandatory for Exports or Imports of goods. No person shall make any import or export except under an IEC […]
Import Export Code! Have you ever encountered the term IEC on Television, Newspapers, and thinking about what it actually means? Is it Independent Electoral Commission, Indian Economic Conclave, or Import- Export Code? Then you are at the exact right place. Here a complete and basic guide about import export code is given. It would not […]
