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...
INITIATION NOTIFICATION No. (CVD-08/2020) dated 25th September, 2020- Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation concerning imports of Copper Tubes and Pipes from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam
INITIATION NOTIFICATION Case No. (SSR) 17/2020 dated 25.09.2020- Initiation of sunset review investigation concerning imports of Glass Fibre and articles thereof from China PR
Case No.-AD-AC-05/2020- Initiation of Anti-Circumvention investigation concerning alleged circumvention of anti¬dumping duty imposed on imports of Ceramic Tableware and Kitchenware, excluding knives and toilet items originating in or exported from China PR, by imports of Ceramic Tableware and Kitchenware, excluding Knives and Toilet Items from Malaysia.
Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) are organizations of exporters, set up under the Societies Registration Act/ Companies Act, with the objective of promoting Indian exports.
Background 1. India has entered into several bilateral and multilateral treaties (referred to as Free Trade Agreements (FTA)) to promote cross-border trade. Examples include treaties with Singapore, Chile, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, SAARC members, etc. Article XX, containing general exceptions, under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade(GATT) permits granting preferential tax rates on the importation […]
Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notify the revised ANF-7A of Appendices & ANFs of Handbook of Procedure 2015-20 with immediate effect:
Certain amendments have been made in the MEIS schedule Table 2 of Appendix 3B to harmonize it with the Notification no. 38 dated 01.01.2020 and the changes in the Finance (No.02) Act, 2019, Fifth Schedule as notified by CBIC. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade […]
Case No. AD-SSR 16/2020- Initiation of sunset review investigation concerning imports of Melamine from China PR. On the basis of the duly substantiated application of the applicant, and having satisfied itself, on the basis of the prima facie evidence submitted by the domestic industry, substantiating the likelihood of continuation/ recurrence of dumping and injury.
As per the data available with the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS) exports in 2019-20 were $ 313.36bn as compared to $330.08bn in 2018-19. A statement showing the State-wise Exports during 2018-19 and 2019-20 is Annexed.
Certain amendments have been made in the MEIS schedule Table 2 of Appendix 313 to harmonize it with the Notification no. 38 dated 01.01.2020 and the changes in the Finance (No. 2/ Act. 2019. Fifth Schedule as notified by CHIC.
