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Import Definition in Indian Trade Laws: SEZ-DTA Transactions

DGFT : This article critically examines the legal definitions of Import across various legislations, analyzing their implications for SEZ...

February 18, 2025 378 Views 0 comment Print

RODTEP Annual Return Requirements and Filing

DGFT : Learn about the RODTEP Annual Return, filing guidelines, eligibility, and consequences for non-compliance with the scheme....

February 18, 2025 795 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure of APEDA Registration Cum Membership Certificate for Exporters

DGFT : Learn the step-by-step procedure for APEDA Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) for exporters in India, including requir...

January 10, 2025 978 Views 0 comment Print

New Requirements for Filing of Annual RODTEP Return (ARR)

DGFT : The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced new guidelines under Paragraph 4.94 in Chapter 4 of the Handbook of Pr...

November 18, 2024 10962 Views 0 comment Print

Registration Procedure for Obtaining IEC Code

DGFT : Learn the step-by-step procedure for obtaining an IEC code for import/export in India, including necessary documents and registrat...

August 5, 2024 1668 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Key Trade and Commerce Highlights of India in 2024

DGFT : Review of India’s 2024 trade achievements, including FTAs, export growth, Bharat Mart launch, digital trade platforms, and key s...

December 27, 2024 270 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Implements Faceless Automation for Input Output Norms

DGFT : DGFT modernizes foreign trade by automating ad-hoc Input Output Norms fixation, enhancing ease of business for exporters. Learn ab...

June 22, 2024 648 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Implements Electronic Disbursal of Duty Drawback

DGFT : CBIC introduces electronic disbursal of duty drawback directly to exporter's bank accounts via PFMS, enhancing transparency and ef...

June 5, 2024 837 Views 0 comment Print

Govt allows Export of 99,150 MT Onion to Six Countries amid domestic concerns

DGFT : Government of India has sanctioned export of 99,150 metric tons (MT) of onions to six neighboring countries, namely Bangladesh, UA...

April 28, 2024 441 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Partners with DHL to enable MSMEs to explore international markets

DGFT : Read about the collaboration between DGFT and DHL to boost Indian e-commerce exports. Learn how this MoU signing aims to empower M...

March 14, 2024 486 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No opportunity is being provided to petitioner: Delhi HC directs DGFT to reconsider

DGFT : Writ petitions were filed challenging the minutes of meeting held on 08.11.2024, though which TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota) allotted to ...

January 10, 2025 384 Views 0 comment Print

Classification of product justified once DGFT proceeds to issue MEIS Scrip: Delhi HC

DGFT : Delhi High Court observed that once the DGFT had proceeded to issue the MEIS scrip to the writ petitioners, they would have been j...

December 4, 2024 318 Views 0 comment Print

Denial of MEIS benefit due to technological glitches in DGFT portal not justified: Bombay HC

DGFT : In these shipping bills, the Petitioner, the Petitioner’s Customs brokers inadvertently declared the Petitioner did not intend t...

November 22, 2024 1239 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Grants Extension for Rs. 50 Lakh DGFT Penalty Due to DRI Delay

DGFT : Delhi HC grants Chintamani Sharma & Sons 6 weeks to submit documents for Rs. 50 lakh DGFT penalty, citing DRI's role in delayed su...

September 23, 2024 438 Views 0 comment Print

HC allows Provisional Release of Second-Hand Specialized Equipment on Deposit of Enhanced Duty

DGFT : Madras High Court directed provisional release of Second-hand Highly Specialized Equipment - Digital Multifunction Print, Copying ...

September 20, 2024 192 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


TRQ Application Process for Gold Import Under India-UAE CEPA

DGFT : Guidelines for filing TRQ applications for gold bullion imports under India-UAE CEPA for FY 2025-26. Deadline: 28th Feb 2025....

February 16, 2025 333 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines for Importing Premium Frozen Duck Meat in India

DGFT : India restricts premium frozen duck meat imports to 3-star and above hotels, requiring authorization for distributors. Direct impo...

February 14, 2025 114 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Guidelines for Petroleum Coke Import Allocation 2025-26

DGFT : DGFT invites applications for CPC and RPC import allocation for 2025-26. Submission deadline: Feb 28, 2025. Eligibility and proced...

February 13, 2025 117 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Online Submissions for FTDR Act Compliance

DGFT : DGFT mandates online document submission and fee payments for FTDR Act proceedings, eliminating paper submissions to enhance ease ...

February 13, 2025 333 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Warns Against issue of Manual Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT mandates electronic Certificates of Origin via Trade Connect. Manual certificates issued after deadlines will be invalid and ...

February 11, 2025 381 Views 0 comment Print


Govt Prohibit Import of PET flakes made from used PET bottles

October 24, 2019 2817 Views 0 comment Print

The import of PET bottle waste/scrap/ PET flakes made from used PET bottles etc is Prohibited as per OM No. 23-4/2009-HSMD dated 30-08-2016 and O.M. No.23/66/2019-HSM dated 03/10/2019 of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Sample which cannot be analysed/tested in DYCC, JNCH Laboratory

October 23, 2019 11133 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of Trade, Importer, Exporter, Custom Brokers and various associations is invited to the fact that goods mentioned under following chapter headings which cannot be analysed/tested due to non-availability of facility at DYCC JNCH Laboratory are mentioned below.

Introduction of online module for facilitation of MSMEs – reg

October 22, 2019 1935 Views 0 comment Print

As a trade facilitation measure, Mumbai Customs Zone-II has introduced a facility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) wherein MSMEs can opt for registering themselves under ‘MSME Seva Module’ on the DPD JNCH website i.e. (www.dpdjnch.com).

Mis-declaration of imported goods under ‘Others’ category of ITC (HS) 2017

October 22, 2019 2181 Views 0 comment Print

Members of the trade and industry are hereby advised to be careful while mentioning HS Codes in the Bill of Entry, in case of imports and Shipping Bills in case of exports, and indicate the specific HS codes of items at 8 digit where they exist, instead of using the ‘Others’ category in a loose and inaccurate manner Any wilful mis-declaration of HS Codes will be duly dealt with under Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992.

New Provision in Handbook of Procedure 2015-20 of cases referred to NCLT

October 18, 2019 1305 Views 0 comment Print

A new para has been added in Chapter 2 of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 for operational modalities to be followed for the cases referred to National Company Law Tribunal vide Public Notice No. 39/2015-2020 dated: 18th October, 2019. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade ***** […]

New Provision in FTP 2015-20 of cases referred to NCLT

October 18, 2019 1101 Views 0 comment Print

A new para has been added in Chapter 2 of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 about the cases referred to the National Company Law Tribunal vide Notification No. 25/2015-2020 dated 18th October 2019. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan ***** Notification No. 25/2015-2020-DGFT New […]

Examination of Goods Without Registration At Docks -Reg

October 18, 2019 792 Views 0 comment Print

The Trade has reported that the bill of entry are not getting registered in Docks because of problem related to system. Therefore, keeping in view the problem related to system that the bill of entry are not getting registered for examination of goods, it has been decided that the docks officer will give permission for seal cutting and will also examine the goods without registering the bill of entry in the system in all the cases where duty has already been paid.

Claim of refund amount on account of double-payment of Customs Duty -Reg

October 11, 2019 6807 Views 1 comment Print

Verification from the PAO/e-PAO office regarding double/multiple payments for the same Bill of Entry of the amount to be refunded as also being reported by the banks in the scroll for transfer to RBI;

Eligibility Criteria for availing of DPD Scheme by Importers– reg

October 11, 2019 1596 Views 0 comment Print

Some of the reasons like non-receipt of original documents from abroad and consequent delay in issuance of Delivery Order, financial and credit woes, delay in settlement of dues of shipping lines, opening PD Account with the terminals, are inhibiting a larger section of importers to opt for DPD.

Amendment in import policy of Indian National Flag

October 11, 2019 867 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Indian National Flag not adhering to the specifications prescribed under Part – I, Section 1.2 of Flag Code of India, 2002 is Prohibited.

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