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...
Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi ***** Policy Circular No. 31/2015-20 Dated 26th February, 2020 To, All Regional Authorities of DGFT /All Customs Authorities/FIEO/EPCs/All Concerned. Subject: Relief in Average Export Obligation in terms of Para 5.19 of Hand Book of Procedures […]
The Notification No. 47 dated 08.02.2020 is amended to the extent that the items specified under Serial No. 1 to 10 above are allowed freely for export. However, export of all other Personal Protection Equipment including N-95 masks or other items not specified in the exceptions above, shall remain Prohibited.
A New Scheme Remission of Duties & Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) is being drafted by The Ministry of Commerce to replace the existing Schemes. The Ministry is deliberating with Trade & Industry and has already issued circulars for Trade to propose to them on the suggested benefits for their Industry. It is the right time for Trade & Industry to respond and share their views in the best interest of their Industry.
The petitioner, engaged in the export of leather shoes, had filed a shipping bill claiming duty drawback. The export transaction, the petitioner states, was also entitled for benefit under the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) notified under the Foreign Trade Policy.
One-time relaxation for submission of hard copy of applications for claiming assistance under ‘Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products’ Scheme.
The importers and exporters are in a state of shock as well as dilemma after the issuance of Trade Notice No. 46/2019-20 dated 17.1.2020 which was issued with regard to the imports and exports under the ‘others‘ category. The notice states that importers and exporters have been casually mentioning the Harmonised System (HS) code for […]
As per the amendment, import of metallic scarp from the aforementioned safe countries/regions without PSIC can now be facilitated through Kattapulli Port as well. As a result, the total number of sea ports for imports of metallic scrap under para 2.54 of HTP have increased from 15 to 16. Government of India Ministry of Commerce […]
In this connection, issue regarding recovery of export benefits given under incentive and reward schemes under Chapter 3 of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) on re-import of exported goods has been highlighted by C&AG of India.
The proforma of Undertaking in the form of Legal Agreement is being notified to ensure the monitoring of return of SCOMET items allowed to be exported for the purpose of repair/replacement/demo/display/ exhibition/tender/RFP/RFQ/ NIT.
The following condition mentioned below the SIONs E-121, E-122, E-123, E-124, E-127 and E-128 stands deleted: First export will take place and import will be allowed only after grant of EODC as per conditions number 2&3 mentioned in the Policy Circular No. 13 dated 26.09.2005.
