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...
The big question now a days is whether the export incentives are going to be scrapped? India lost the case against United States of America (USA) in World Trade Organisation (WTO). USA alleged that India is violating the provisions of Subsidies and Countervailing Measurers Agreement (SCM) by giving export rewards to its exporters in form […]
Every day one hears about completion of the Indo-USA trade agreement at any time and particularly before the election of a new president in November 2020 elections. Is it so simple that the trade agreement does not have any shape to help each other? Both the countries have signed so many similar agreements with others […]
DGFT vide Notification No. 19/2015-20 dated 15.07.2020 has amended Import Policy and Policy Conditions of Power tillers and its components. They are now under the ‘Restricted’ category. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 19/2015-2020 New Delhi, Dated: 15th July, 2020 Subject: Amendment in […]
DGFT vide Public Notice No. 13/2015-2020 dated 15.07.2020 has prescribed the procedure for Import authorisations to implement the restriction imposed on Import of power tillers and its components Government of India Ministry Of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Public Notice No. 13/(2015-2020)-DGFT New Delhi: Dated 15th July, 2020 Subject: […]
The Notification No. 52 dated 19.03.2020 is amended to the extent that only non-woven fabric of 25 to 70 GSM and melt blown fabric of any GSM exported against the HS codes specified above is prohibited for export. All other non-woven fabrics with GSM other than 25-70 GSM are freely allowed for exports.
Certain additions/amendments have been made in the MEIS Schedule which is Appendix 3B, Table 2 to harmonize it with the Notification no. 38 dated 01.01.2020 and the changes in the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019, Filth Schedule as notified by CBIC. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of […]
Export from Indian Scheme There shall be following two schemes for Export respectively: 1. For Export of Merchandise – Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS). 2. For Export of Services – Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS). Nature of Reward Duty Credit Scrips shall be granted as reward Scrips can be freely transferable Scrips can […]
Notification No. 17/2015-2020- Import Policy of cut flowers under HS code 0603 continues to remain ‘Free’. However import will be allowed through Chennai airport only. Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 17/2015-2020 New Delhi Dated 9th July, 2020 Subject: Amendment in import […]
Validity of the recognition of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs) as listed in the Appendix 2G of A&ANF, whose validity expires on or before 30.6.2020, is extended up to 30.9.2020 vide Public Notice No. 11/2015-2020-DGFT dated 30th June, 2020. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade PUBLIC […]
DGFT vide Notification No. 16/2015-20 dated 29.06.2020 has allowed the export of PPE medical coveralls for COVID-19 subject to quantitative restriction of 50 lakh units per month. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan New Delhi Notification No. 16/2015-2020 New Delhi, Dated: 29th June, […]
