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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 introducing online e- EPCG Committee module

May 19, 2021 2133 Views 0 comment Print

The members of trade are hereby informed that this Directorate is introducing an online e- EPCG Committee module on the DGFT website, a new module as a part of IT Revamp, for receiving applications for seeking relaxation in policy/procedure in terms of para 2.58 of FTP 2015-20.

Special Refund & Drawback Disposal Drive from 15.05.2021 to 31.05.2021

May 15, 2021 1392 Views 0 comment Print

Office of The Commissioner of Customs (NS-II) Nhava Sheva Customs, Raigad, Maharashtra- 400 707. No. S/12-Gen–Misc-131/20-21/DBK JNCH Date: 15. 05.2021 Public Notice No. 45/2021 DIN No. 20210578NT0000555B95 Subject: Special Refund and Drawback Disposal Drive from 15.05.2021 to 31.05.2021 – reg. Attention of all exporters, their authorised representatives, trade and Industry associations and other stakeholders is […]

Initiation of Anti-Dumping Investigation on Imports of Solar Cells

May 15, 2021 1362 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. AD (OI)-48/2020 Dated: 15th May, 2021 Initiation of Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of ―SOLAR CELLS WHETHER OR NOT ASSEMBLED INTO MODULES OR PANELS originating in or exported from China PR, Thailand and Vietnam.

Import policy for Tur /Pigeon Peas, Moong & Urad revised to Free

May 15, 2021 2058 Views 0 comment Print

Import policy for Tur /Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan); Moong [Beans of the SPP Vigna Radiata (L.) Wilczek] and Urad [Beans of the SPP Vigna Mungo (L.) Hepper] is revised from ‘Restricted’ to ‘Free’ with immediate effect and for the period up to 31st October 2021. Further, import consignments of these items with Bill of Lading […]

Export benefits in India

May 14, 2021 22809 Views 0 comment Print

Every country believes in keeping foreign reserves on a higher side to balance the economy. For that purpose, every economy tends to encourage the exports and motivate the indigenous production. To encourage the exporter every country provides a lot of benefits in terms of Duty Drawback etc. India is not behind compared to any other […]

Extension of validity of RCMC beyond 31st March, 2021

May 10, 2021 4422 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided that Regional Authorities (RAs) of DGFT will not insist on valid RCMC (in cases where the same has expired on or before 31st March, 2021) from the applicants for any incentive/authorizations till 30 September, 2021.

DGFT amends import policy of Integrated Circuits

May 10, 2021 7956 Views 1 comment Print

Amendment in import policy of Integrated Circuits (lCs) and incorporation of policy condition for HS Codes 85423100, 85423900, 85423200, 85429000, and 85423300, of Chapter 85 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy). Import policy of item listed above shall be subject to Chip Imports Monitoring System (CHIMS) with effect from 01.08.2021. Government of […]

DGFT’s COVID-19 Helpdesk to resolve International Trade related Issues

May 10, 2021 669 Views 0 comment Print

Industry can approach the Covid 19 Helpdesk for support and register their issues on the DGFT website (https://dgft.gov.in) or email at dgftedi@nic.in. Department of Commerce is committed to take up all such matters received on priority with other Ministries/Departments and State Governments/UTs.

New module for online filing of applications for export authorizations

May 10, 2021 1242 Views 0 comment Print

Applications for issuance as well as for amendment/re-validation of export authorization will need to be submitted online as per the above link and export authorizations for restricted items(Non-SCOMET) will continue to be issued from DGFT HQ, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi through new module with effect from 17.05.2021.

Last date for import of 1.5 Lakh MT of Urad extended till 15.05.2021

May 7, 2021 738 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry Of Commerce And Industry notifies that The last date for import of 1.5 Lakh MT of Urad, is extended from 30th April, 2021 to 15th May, 2021. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 7th May, 2021 S.O. 1796(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by section 3 read with section […]

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