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...
Public Notice No. 07/2015-2020 Additional quantity of 3569 MT of raw cane sugar and refined sugar, for export to USA, under TRQ, upto 30.09.2020, has been notified.
The general waiver of late filing charges will not be available with respect to Bill of Entry for IGMs where entry inwards date is after 31.05.2020. In respect of Bill of Entry filed for IGMs where entry inwards date is upto 31.05.2020, the general waiver shall cease to be available to Bill of Entry filed after 08.06.2020.
Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Dated: 22.05.2020 Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Trade Notice No. 12/2020-2021 To, 1. All Exporters/Members of Trade 2. All Designated Agencies under FTAs/PTAs Subject: Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin for India’s exports to Thailand and Vietnam under ASEAN-India FTA […]
opalpur Port is added by amending the Para 4.37 under Sub Para ‘Sea Ports’ making Gopalpur as a port of registration for various Schemes under the Foreign Trade Policy.
Annual quota of 4 lakh MT for import of Urad for the year 2020-2-1 Central Government hereby partially modifies the period of import to be till 31st August, 2020 instead of 31st March 2021, as notified earlier.
Supplies of goods to the industrial units or projects specified under paragraph 7.2 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 (FTP) within India tantamount to ‘Deemed Exports’ supplies.
India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in April 2020* are estimated to be USD 27.96 billion, exhibiting a negative growth of (-) 36.65 per cent over the same period last year. Overall imports in April 2020* are estimated to be USD 27.80 billion, exhibiting a negative growth of (-) 47.36 per cent over the same period last year.
Notification No. 44 dated 31.01.2020 read with Notification No. 52 dated 19.03.2020, prohibiting the export of all types of masks, is amended to allow the export of non-medical/non-surgical masks of all types (cotton, silk, wool, knitted). All other types of masks falling under any ITCHS code, including the HS Codes mentioned above, would continue to remain prohibited for exports.
It is hereby informed that Interest Equalisation Scheme for Pre and Post shipment Rupee Export Credit is further extended for one more year i.e. upto 31.03.2021 with same scope and coverage.
Import of Silver under Advance Authorisation and supply of silver directly by foreign buyers to exporters under Para 4.45 of FTP against export orders are exempted.
