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...
Request for Amendments and Waiver of Late Fee Charges in the Bills of Entry through e-mail procedure as facilitation during outbreak of COVID-19-reg
Assessment practice and testing guidelines and clearance thereof against valid Test Report of DYCC/designated laboratories for certain categories of importers was laid down for Petroleum products falling under CTH 27101960 (Base Oil) & 27101990 (Other).
For any COVID-19 related Export or Import issue, a Helpdesk has been operationalized by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Exporters/importers may directly flag their issues through any of the following channels –
The export of Hydroxychloroquine and formulations made from Hydroxychloroquine falling under any ITCHS Code, including the ITCHS Codes mentioned above, is prohibited, with immediate effect.
The export of all Sanitizers falling under any ITCHS Code, including the ITCHS Codes mentioned above, is prohibited, with immediate effect.
Now keeping in view the situation arising due to outbreak of Corona Virus in the country, there is likelihood of late filing of bills of entry because of difficulty in getting the related documents or difficulty in reaching the facilities from where the filing can be done on ICEGATE.
At present, the late fee can be waived only from the Bill of Entry assessment screen by the Appraiser or the Assistant Commissioner of Customs. In case of RMS facilitated Bills of Entry, if the waiver is to be given, the Bill of Entry has to be recalled for reassessment for removing /reducing the late fee charges.
Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade 23rd March, 2020 TRADE NOTICE NO. 58/2019-2020 To 1. Regional Authorities of DGFT 2. Customs Commissionarates 3. Members of Trade 4. Joint Secretary (Customs), CBIC, Department of Revenue. Subject: Modalities for import of 4 Lakh MT of Urad for […]
It has been decided that exports of all formulations for ITCHS codes falling under Chapter 30 in the Notification No. 50 dated 03.03.2020 shall be allowed to be exported under the Advance Licenses issued on or before the date of Notification (03.03.2020).
As per the SEZ Rules, the restriction on exports does not apply to SEZs. It is, therefore, clarified that the exports of restricted APIs and Formulations made from these APIs is allowed from SEZ Units.
