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...
a) Benefits under MEIS for any item/tariff line /HS Code currently listed in Appendix 3B, Table 2 (MEIS Schedule) will be available only up to 31.12.2020; b) Prior to 31.12.2020, as and when an item/tariff line/HS code is notified to be covered under RoDTEP Scheme, it would at the same time be removed from coverage under MEIS;
EXPORT ORIENTED UNITS INTRODUCTION The Export Oriented Units (EOUs) scheme, introduced in early 1981, is complementary to the SEZ scheme. It adopts the same production regime but offers a wide option in locations with reference to factors like:- 1. Source of raw materials, 2. Ports of export, hinterland facilities, 3. Availability of technological skills, 4. […]
it is of utmost importance for the office of DGFT and Ministry of textiles to provide the benefit of ROSCTL to all exporters of goods falling under chapter 61,62, 63 irrespective of whether the goods are being exported by EOU or SEZ units or by an advance authorization holder or under the duty drawback scheme.
However, for the applications filed electronically on or after 01.2.2020 upto 30.09.2020, physical pdf copy of the print out of ANF-7(A)A along with prescribed documents can be filed manually with RA concerned upto 30.10.2020
Central Government vide Notification No. 39/2015-2020 dated 8th January, 2020 amended the Import Policy of refined palm oil under Exim code 151190 from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’.Import of refined palm oil under the above mentioned Exim code will be permitted subject to the following conditions:
Director General, hereby, terminates the present Safeguard investigation concerning imports of Phenol into India initiated vide Notification No. 23/3/2019-DGTR dated 23rd August 2019.
In order to give relief to businesses and affected individuals amidst the stress caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced several relaxations and extensions in deadlines etc. with regard to compliances mandated under its schemes and activities.
COVID-19 facilitation measure- Approval of additional place under Section 8 (a) of Customs Act,1962 for unloading/loading of import and export goods.
Customs clearance on the basis of self-certified copies of PTA/FTA certificates in case of DPD/AEO Clients – Facilitation provided to AEO/DPD importers due to COVID-19 pandemic
Incentive Schemes for Manufacturing of Electronics/Electronics Components/Semiconductors The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued notifications on 01 April 2020 to introduce two incentive schemes for companies engaged in the manufacture of electronic products. 1. Production Linked Incentive (‘PLI’) Scheme – This scheme focuses on providing incentives of 4% to 6% on incremental sales […]
