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...
Import policy of items under Exim code 151190 (Refined bleached deodorised palm oil, Refined bleached deodorised palmolein and others) is amended from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’. Notification No. 39/2015-2020 Dated: 8th January, 2020 Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 39/2015-2020 New Delhi, Dated: 8th […]
The time period to receive requests in RAs for block-wise extension; extension in Export Obligation Period and submission of installation certificate is further extended up to 31.0.2020.
6 APA – ITC (HS) Code No. 29411050, is removed from Appendix 4J of HBP, and from point no. 15 under general notes for Chemical and Allied Products of Standard Input Output Norms (SION) under Hand Book of Procedures Volume 2 of 2015-2020. Public Notice No. 62/2016 dt. 24.03.2017 also stands amended, to that extent. […]
Notification No. 38/2015-2020 -ITC (HS) 2017-Schedule-1 Import Policy is amended in sync with the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019 dated 1st August, 2019. The notification will come into effect from 1st January, 2020.
Ad-hoc Norms approved vide ALC meeting no. 8/19 dt. 20/07/2018 for Cashew Kernels Whole & Cashew Kernels pieces stands suspended with immediate effect. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Public Notice No. 53/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, Dated the 01St January, 2020 Subject: Amendments in the Ad-hoc […]
Standard Input Output Norms (SION) in respect of seven food products have been reinstated with immediate effect after amending the input item Maize to Dent Corn (Zea mays var. indenta): Yellow with ITC-HS 10059011. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Public Notice No. 52/2015-2010-DGFT New […]
In the era of Globalization, now the customer market has been shifted from local territory/Country to worldwide market. Where the trader/Service provider has been given equal opportunity to expand its market worldwide. Now, the government is focusing to make India an Export Oriented Country instead of an Import Oriented approach. The Government of India is […]
It has been decided that for Bills of Entry having ‘Country of Origin’ benefit, the importer/CB will get the same debited in advance from officer of RMS Facilitation Centre by submitting the hard copy of Bill of Entry alongwith the original copy of COO Certificate before registration of B/E and upload the debited COO certificate in e-sanchit.
Validity of the Pre-shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs) as listed in the Appendix 2G of A&ANF, whose validity expires on 31.12.2019 is extended up to 31.03.2020. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade PUBLIC NOTICE No. 51/2015-2020 New Delhi Dated 30 December, 2019 Subject: Extension of validity […]
Procedure for generating test memo at Appraising Group- While appraising the BE, the Appraiser, if desires to draw a sample of an item for testing purpose, will have to close the Appraising Option and Select Option – Sample Test Entry; from the main menu and will generate the test memo by recording the test instructions in the following manner:-
