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...
We are conducting an exercise on behalf of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry to gauge user feedback on reforms undertaken for Ease of Doing Business in India.
It is also informed that while applicants can choose to avail CoO (NP)online or in manual mode till 31.3.2021 w.e.f 1.4.2021 applications will be accepted in online mode only. Further details in the matter will be notified subsequently.
Gujarat HC directs DGFT to address petitioner’s plea on Import Export Code (IEC) denial. Full text of the judgment included.
Procedure for verification of exporters declaration (self certification basis) on the Rules of Origin under GSP Scheme under Chapter-2 of Handbook of Procedures, 2015-2020 inserted in para 2.104 of Handbook of Procedures, 2015-2020. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 15th February, 2021 Public Notice No. […]
As a part of IT Revamp, this Directorate proposes to introduce new modules (online e-Certificate Management System) for processing of certain applications. From 22.02.2021 onwards, the following applications types are required to be submitted online through the importer/exporter’s dashboard on the DGFT Website –
All IEC holders are now legally required to update and validate their IEC Details, even if there are no changes, from April to June once every year through Online system, failing which their IEC shall be de-activated and no import or export activity will be possible. IEC related provisions in Chapter-1 and Chapter-2 of Foreign […]
Office of The Commissioner of Customs (General) Mumbai Customs, Zone II, Nhava Sheva F.No.: S/3-Gen-92/ 2019-20/IN/JNCH DIN No: 20210278NW0000888C15 Date: 12.02.2021 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 16/2021 Subject: Implementation of Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR), 2018 – reg Attention of all Port Terminals, Shipping lines, Shipping Agents, Transhippers, Custodians, Freight forwarders, Customs Brokers, Importers, Exporters, […]
New sub para is added in General Notes Regarding Import Policy Schedule I in ITC(HS) 2017, listing out Authorised Officers to handle food import clearances at 150 food import entry points for items listed against 1515 HS codes of ITC(HS) 2017.
Details of products for which M/s Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council is authorised to issue Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) under Appendix 2T of FTP, 2015-2020 and its address details under Appendix 2T and Appendix 2D of FTP, 2015-2020 have been revised.
Field formations have been directed to strictly adhere to the aspect of limitation in filing appeals/ petitions before Courts/ Tribunal. CBEC Instruction vide F.No.1080/DLA/50/Tech/Monitoring/SLPs-Appeals/16 dated 01.06.2017 provides timelines for filing SLP and Civil Appeals.
