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...
Chartered Accountant with more than 15 years of practice. Specialized in the field of Indirect taxation and Foreign Trade Policy. GST consultant for various companies. Assisted many Exporters in documentation and in obtaining the Export Incentive from the DGFT. RODTEP SCHEME A new scheme RoDTEP has been introduced from 1.1.2021 instead of MEIS scheme which […]
Ministry of External Affairs has informed that email spoofing/phishing cyber frauds are causing increased bilateral trade disputes. Though this is registered as a cybercrime in the respective jurisdictions of the country, the authorities cannot do much to reverse the transaction.
We refer to our earlier article on introduction of RoDTEP Incentive scheme with effect from 01 January 2021. In relation to the said press release, ICEGATE has issued Advisory No. 01/2021 dated 01 January 2021. Please find below a brief note on important aspects from the Advisory. The broad provisions of the scheme: Pre-requisite for […]
Import of odoriferous preparations such as room fresheners/car fresheners that do not operate by burning under HS Code 33074900 is free. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 54/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, Dated: 1st January, 2021 Subject: Insertion of a Policy Condition for items under […]
As we all are aware that the Government was in discussion for the introduction of a new benefit of Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) on merchandise exports replacing the existing Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) Scheme. In relation to the same, the Ministry of Finance has recently issued a Press […]
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRADE REMEDIES) New Delhi, the 31st December 2020 Notification No. 53/2015-2020 S.O. 4794(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 13 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (22 of 1992) and in supersession of the earlier Notifications mentioned below, the Central […]
Import of only porcine intestinal mucosa [Guts, bladders and stomach of animals (other than fish) whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked] under the HS code 05040039 is ‘Free’ subject to obtaining Sanitary Import Permit from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying as per Notification S.O 2666(E) dated […]
The Notification No. 24/2015-2020 dated 10.08.2020 is amended to the extent that export of Rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati) to EU member states and other European Countries namely Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland only will require Certificate of Inspection from EIA/EIC. Export to remaining European countries (except Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) will require Certificate of […]
The period for installation and operationalisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanner in the designated sea ports is extended upto 31.03.2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce UdyogBhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 36/2015-2020 Dated the 29 December, 2020 Subject: Amendment of Para 2.54 of the Handbook of Procedures, […]
The Export of all varieties of Onions, as described above, has been made ‘Free’ with effect from 01.01.2021 vide Notification No. 50/2015-2020. Accordingly, the Notification No. 39/2015-20 dated 09.10.2020 related to export of Bangalore Rose and Krishnapuram Onions also stands withdrawn with effect from 01.01.2021. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL […]
