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...
Late fees imposable in terms of Bill of Entry (Forms) Amendment Regulations, 2017 vide Notification No. 27/2017-Customs (N.T) dated 31.03.2017 is hereby waived off in respect of Bills of Entry, filed belatedly, which pertains to IGMs filed on 01.02.2021 and 02.02.2021.
Licenses for all TRQs would be issued electronically and TRQ License data would be transmitted electronically to the Customs Authorities. No paper copies of the TRQ Import license will be issued by DGFT with effect from 08.02.2021.
Merchandise Exports from India Scheme is popularly known as MEIS Scheme. MEIS is a duty scrip given as a reward by the government to an exporter of goods. The value of the scrips is ranging from 2% to 5% of the FOB value of goods exported.
Union Budget 2021-22 announced on 1st February 2021 has introduced some key changes on the Customs front. Changes in the duty structure and introduction of new levies has come into effect from 02-02-2021.
Mandatory uploading of documents In e-Sanchit- Mandatory document code list has been revised removing some document codes, The updated list is given as Annexure I attached to this Public Notice.
I have received request from the Service Exporters for issuance of long pending Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) Notification by DGFT for the year 2019-20.
The CIMS will be effective from 01.04.2021, i.e., Bill of Entry filed on or after 01.04.2021 for items as listed in this Notification shall be governed by CIMS. The facility of online registration will be available with effect from 15.02.2021.
SEPC has recently submitted a representation to Hon’ble Minister of Finance Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to take note of the concerns of the services sector and give the approval for release of SETS notification for the year 2019-20. Full text of their letter is as follows:- SERVICES EXPORT PROMOTION CONCUIL (Set by Ministry of Commerce and […]
CBIC has received representations from trade and field formations on certain issues faced in complying with the new requirements in accordance with CBIC Advisory No 02/2021 dated 14.01.2021 & Circular 55/2020-Customs dated 17.12.2020. In this regard, following clarifications are provided by the CBIC for the benefit of all concerned :
Continuing with the spirit of system-based facilitation and furthering better administration of the process of Faceless Assessment, following more enhancements have been enabled in ICES.
