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...
Inclusion of agency in Appendix 2G of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 in terms of Para 2.55 (d) of HBP 2015-20. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 4/2015-2020-DGFT Dated the 4 May, 2021 F. No. 01/53/8/AM20/PSIA-2/IC.—In exercise of […]
Para 2.25 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 is revised to include import of oxygen concentrators for personal use through post, courier or e-commerce portals in the list of exempted categories, where Customs clearance is sought as gifts, till 31 July 2021.
The fee per certificate enhanced from Rs.100/- to Rs.200/- by amending Para 2.108 (c) (iv) of Handbook of Procedure, 2015-20. Amendment is notified by Public Notice No. 3/2015-2020 Dated the 30th April, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice […]
All permissions / licenses / authorizations required from other Government Departments / Agencies prior to the clearance of goods, if any, are deemed to have been given in respect of such imports in terms of this Instruction. In other words, these cases would not need to be referred to those agencies or the requirement may be suitably waived. This point must be implemented without exception.
Service Providers in Telecom Sector” meant and included only the Telecom Service Providers of services mentioned therein. The ambit and scope of such exclusion was not of Service Providers who render services to such Telecom Service Providers. Though, a similar list was not appended to FTP or HBPv1, there was no reason for a different interpretation to be placed to FTP 2015-20. Clearly, what was made ineligible for availing benefit of SEIS in terms of paragraph 3.09(2)(i) were the Telecom Service Providers and not the Service Providers who provide services to such Telecom Sector.
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 […]
