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...
Nola Ram Dulichand Dal Mills Vs Union of India & Ors. (Supreme Court of India) The appellant challenged the change in the Policy ‘Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojna‘ wherein 100% export units were denied the benefit of exemption on the ground that the policy binds the respondents for a period of five years and that such […]
It is clarified that MIP on Cashew Kernels (HS codes 0801 3210 and 0801 3220) is not applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZs.
The issue under consideration is whether the Public notice issued by DGFT for restricting the issuance of Advance Authorisation is justified in law?
The MEIS Schedule, Appendix 3B – Table 2, has been changed to align/harmonize it with the HS Codes as notified vide Notification no. 38 dated 01.01.2020 and to implement the Notification no. 43 dated 29.01.2020. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice 61/2015-2020-DGFT Dated the […]
Is there any difference in tariff or customs preferences if the wholly obtained (WO) criteria is used instead of the product specific rule (PSR)? No, the tariff or customs duty preferences are the same i.e either tariff elimination if the product is non-sensitive and tariff reduction if the product is sensitive irrespective of whether the criteria is WO or PSR.
Public Notice No. 60/2015-2020- In continuation with the Public Notice No.11/2009-2014 dated 07.05.2013, M/s Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre along with its branches have been added under Appendix 2E of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 for issuing Certificate of Origin, Non-Preferential. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade […]
The Notification No. 44 dated 31.01.2020 is amended to the extent that the items such as Surgical Masks/Disposable Masks (2/3 Ply) and all Gloves except NBR Gloves are allowed freely for export. However, export of all other Personal Protection Equipment including N-95 and other Personal Protection Equipment accompanying Masks and Gloves not specified in the […]
Validity of the Pre-shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs) as listed in the Appendix 2G of A&ANF, whose validity expires on or before 30.3.2020, is extended up to 31.3.2020.
DGFT to prohibit import of mobile phones with duplicate, fake and non-genuine International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI). The SOP was earlier implemented through IMEI Cloning and Duplication Restriction system operated and maintained by Mobile Standard Alliance of India (MSAI), erstwhile reporting body of GSMA (Global System Mobile Association) in India.
Export of Krishnapuram Onions (Serial Number 52 of Chapter 7 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) classification of Export & Import Items), upto a quantity of 10,000 MT has been allowed for the period upto 31st March, 2020, with immediate effect.
