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...
For Promotion of Exports India has Framed various types of Schemes to Rebate or Refund the Taxes. Currently available Schemes are Advance Authorization Scheme, Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG), Duty Drawback, EOU Scheme & SEZ Scheme. All these Export Promotion Schemes were framed under premise of Neutralizing Incidence of Taxes based on Universally Accepted […]
Import policy of some items classified under Chapter 41 and 43 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy) is amended from ‘prohibited’ to ‘free’ and new policy conditions added to Chapter 41 and 43.
As we know that Exports play a major role in the economic development of a country. More the exports more will be the inward foreign remittance, more jobs & employment, lower current account deficit, and hence greater overall economic growth. Therefore, India needs to increase its export performance and grow worldwide. The Government of India first time introduced […]
The United States lodged a complaint against India before WTO on 14.03.2018 alleging that export subsidies provided by India under five sets of measures viz. the Export Oriented Units, Electronics Hardware Technology Park and Bio-Technology Park (EOU/EHTP/BTP) Schemes;
A new scheme, RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) has been launched by the government for exporters. The scheme provides for rebate of Central, State and Local duties/taxes/ levies which are not refunded under any other duty remission schemes. The broad provisions are as under: I. To avail the scheme exporter shall […]
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 […]
