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...
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) is a new scheme launched by the government to replace the existing MEIS scheme for exports of goods from India. RoDTEP Scheme, to benefit the exporters in place of MEIS was announced vide press release dated 31-Dec-2020, […]
Procedure and Criteria for submission and approval of applications for export of Diagnostic Kits and their components/laboratory reagents. Reference is invited to DGFT Notification No. 09 dated 10.06.2020 restricting the export of Diagnostic Kits/Laboratory Reagents/Diagnostic Apparatus.
Mandatory uploading of the documents in e-Sanchit : In terms of the Board Circular No. 55/2020-Customs dated 17.12.2020, uploading of certain documents in e-Sanchit and declaring their IRN Numbers in the Bill of Entry will become mandatory for certain import items (CTHs) w.e.f. 15.01.2021. In terms of the above Board Circular and further details provided by the Board, details of the CTHs and corresponding mandatory Doc codes are enclosed in ANNEXURE I (Attached to this Public Notice). System would also subsequently put a check to disallow filing of BEs without these Doc codes for applicable
EOU, EHTP, STP & SCHEME 1. EOU, EHTP, STP & SCHEME units are setup for their export of entire production of goods and services (except permissible sale in DTA) 2. They can import input & capital goods without payment of customs duty. 3. STP, EHTP, BTP scheme are similar to EOU schemes and provisions are […]
EXPORT PROMOTION SCHEME EXEMPTION SCHEMES Duty exemption scheme Advance Authorisation Scheme Duty free import authorisation scheme (DFIA) Duty Remission Scheme Duty Drawback Scheme (DBK) Sec. 75 customs Duty Remission Scheme under Central Excise law not applicable REWARD SCHEMES 1. Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS) 2. Service Export from India Scheme (SEIS) ADVANCED AUTHORISATION SCHEME […]
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued a press release dated 12 Jan 2021 to give a brief on Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting of Commerce and Industry on which was held to discuss “New Foreign Trade Policy 2021-26”. Please find below excerpts form press release for your perusal: The meeting was chaired by the Minister of State for […]
As a part of IT Revamp of the organisation, this Directorate has decided to introduce a new module (online e-PRC System) for seeking policy/procedure relaxation in terms of Para 2.58 of FTP. Therefore, from 25.01.2021 onwards, all applications seeking policy/procedure relaxation are mandatorily required to be submitted online through the exporter’s dashboard on the DGFT Website. Manual submission of application seeking policy/procedure relaxation would no longer be allowed from 25.01.2021 onwards.
LEGISLATION ♣ Foreign Trade is regulated by ministry of commerce and industry. ♣ Director General of Foreign Trade handles full administration (DGFT). ♣ FTP is 5 years policy prepared under Foreign Trade Development & Regulation (D &R) Act 1992. ♣ Ministry and DGFT administered the FTP in formulation, control and supervisory. In administration of FTP […]
Introduction: Export and Import trade is regulated by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), it is a body functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, Government of India. DGFT is the regulator, promotor and facilitator of Import and Export. DGFT implements the policies and procedure from time to time for Export […]
Importer Exporter Code (IEC), is 10-digit code, however, after implementation of GST it is the PAN of the entity, with a lifetime validity issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to the importer/exporter in terms of Para 2.12 of Foreign Trade Policy(FTP 2015-20) read with Para 2.08 of Handbook of Procedure.
