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Import Definition in Indian Trade Laws: SEZ-DTA Transactions

DGFT : This article critically examines the legal definitions of Import across various legislations, analyzing their implications for SEZ...

February 18, 2025 381 Views 0 comment Print

RODTEP Annual Return Requirements and Filing

DGFT : Learn about the RODTEP Annual Return, filing guidelines, eligibility, and consequences for non-compliance with the scheme....

February 18, 2025 798 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure of APEDA Registration Cum Membership Certificate for Exporters

DGFT : Learn the step-by-step procedure for APEDA Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) for exporters in India, including requir...

January 10, 2025 978 Views 0 comment Print

New Requirements for Filing of Annual RODTEP Return (ARR)

DGFT : The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced new guidelines under Paragraph 4.94 in Chapter 4 of the Handbook of Pr...

November 18, 2024 10962 Views 0 comment Print

Registration Procedure for Obtaining IEC Code

DGFT : Learn the step-by-step procedure for obtaining an IEC code for import/export in India, including necessary documents and registrat...

August 5, 2024 1668 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Key Trade and Commerce Highlights of India in 2024

DGFT : Review of India’s 2024 trade achievements, including FTAs, export growth, Bharat Mart launch, digital trade platforms, and key s...

December 27, 2024 270 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Implements Faceless Automation for Input Output Norms

DGFT : DGFT modernizes foreign trade by automating ad-hoc Input Output Norms fixation, enhancing ease of business for exporters. Learn ab...

June 22, 2024 648 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Implements Electronic Disbursal of Duty Drawback

DGFT : CBIC introduces electronic disbursal of duty drawback directly to exporter's bank accounts via PFMS, enhancing transparency and ef...

June 5, 2024 837 Views 0 comment Print

Govt allows Export of 99,150 MT Onion to Six Countries amid domestic concerns

DGFT : Government of India has sanctioned export of 99,150 metric tons (MT) of onions to six neighboring countries, namely Bangladesh, UA...

April 28, 2024 441 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Partners with DHL to enable MSMEs to explore international markets

DGFT : Read about the collaboration between DGFT and DHL to boost Indian e-commerce exports. Learn how this MoU signing aims to empower M...

March 14, 2024 486 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No opportunity is being provided to petitioner: Delhi HC directs DGFT to reconsider

DGFT : Writ petitions were filed challenging the minutes of meeting held on 08.11.2024, though which TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota) allotted to ...

January 10, 2025 387 Views 0 comment Print

Classification of product justified once DGFT proceeds to issue MEIS Scrip: Delhi HC

DGFT : Delhi High Court observed that once the DGFT had proceeded to issue the MEIS scrip to the writ petitioners, they would have been j...

December 4, 2024 318 Views 0 comment Print

Denial of MEIS benefit due to technological glitches in DGFT portal not justified: Bombay HC

DGFT : In these shipping bills, the Petitioner, the Petitioner’s Customs brokers inadvertently declared the Petitioner did not intend t...

November 22, 2024 1239 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Grants Extension for Rs. 50 Lakh DGFT Penalty Due to DRI Delay

DGFT : Delhi HC grants Chintamani Sharma & Sons 6 weeks to submit documents for Rs. 50 lakh DGFT penalty, citing DRI's role in delayed su...

September 23, 2024 438 Views 0 comment Print

HC allows Provisional Release of Second-Hand Specialized Equipment on Deposit of Enhanced Duty

DGFT : Madras High Court directed provisional release of Second-hand Highly Specialized Equipment - Digital Multifunction Print, Copying ...

September 20, 2024 192 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


TRQ Application Process for Gold Import Under India-UAE CEPA

DGFT : Guidelines for filing TRQ applications for gold bullion imports under India-UAE CEPA for FY 2025-26. Deadline: 28th Feb 2025....

February 16, 2025 333 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines for Importing Premium Frozen Duck Meat in India

DGFT : India restricts premium frozen duck meat imports to 3-star and above hotels, requiring authorization for distributors. Direct impo...

February 14, 2025 114 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Guidelines for Petroleum Coke Import Allocation 2025-26

DGFT : DGFT invites applications for CPC and RPC import allocation for 2025-26. Submission deadline: Feb 28, 2025. Eligibility and proced...

February 13, 2025 117 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Online Submissions for FTDR Act Compliance

DGFT : DGFT mandates online document submission and fee payments for FTDR Act proceedings, eliminating paper submissions to enhance ease ...

February 13, 2025 333 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Warns Against issue of Manual Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT mandates electronic Certificates of Origin via Trade Connect. Manual certificates issued after deadlines will be invalid and ...

February 11, 2025 381 Views 0 comment Print


DGFT has to Evolve from a Regulator to Facilitator – Suresh Prabhu

May 3, 2018 888 Views 1 comment Print

A two-day meeting of port officers organized by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), of the Department of Commerce, ended today in New Delhi. The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Shri Suresh Prabhu, addressed the regional officers from different parts of the country and urged them to reorient their thinking to be a facilitator and not a regulator.

Pass speaking order in Custom Reassessment cases: JNCH

May 3, 2018 2097 Views 0 comment Print

Section 17(5) of the Customs Act provides that ‘where any re-assessment done under sub-section (4) is contrary to the self-assessment done by the importer or exporter and in cases other than those where the importer or exporter, as the case may be, confirms his acceptance of the said re-assessment in writing, the proper officer shall pass a speaking order on the re­assessment, within fifteen days from the date of re-assessment of the bill of entry or the shipping bill, as the case may be.

Enhanced benefit under MEIS Scheme to Handicrafts sector

May 1, 2018 3168 Views 0 comment Print

Some MEIS entries classifiable under the Handicrafts sector are included for enhanced benefit under the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme, for the exports made in the period 1.11.2017 to 30.6.2018.

Onetime condonation under EPCG Scheme – Extension till 30.09.2018

April 26, 2018 4101 Views 0 comment Print

he Directorate General of Foreign Trade had issued following Public Notices: a. Public Notice No. 35/2015-20 dated 25.10.2017 – Onetime condonation of time period in respect of obtaining block-wise extension in Export Obligation period under EPCG Scheme.,

DGFT amends Transitional Arrangements in Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020

April 25, 2018 5241 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby amends the provision in Para 1.05 (b) of the Foreign Trade policy (2015-20) on Transitional Arrangements as under:

DGFT amends Import policy of Yellow Peas from free’ to ‘restricted’

April 25, 2018 1233 Views 0 comment Print

Import policy of Yellow Peas under Exim Code 0713 1000 is revised from free’ to ‘restricted’ for a period of three month only vide Notification No. 04 /2015-2020

IT Services notified in Appendix 3D are only allowed for SEIS claim

April 25, 2018 20724 Views 5 comments Print

It is being clarified that only the service categories which have been notified in Appendix 3D for SEIS are allowed for claim under SEIS. It is immaterial whether these notified services are delivered on an IT enabled platform or otherwise.

Regional Authorities may allow revalidation of Advance Authorisation/DFIA

April 25, 2018 1620 Views 0 comment Print

It is clarified that Regional Authorities may allow revalidation of Advance Authorisation/DFIA, under the provisions of Para 2.20 of HBP, 2015-2020, which has been amended vide Public Notice 38 dated 11.2017, even if Authorisation is issued under FTP, 2009-14 provided conditions stipulated in the said Public Notice are fulfilled.

SOP for cases referred by Customs Authority of Advance Rulings to JNCH

April 18, 2018 582 Views 0 comment Print

It is felt that there is an urgent need to devise a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to deal with Advance Ruling applications in order to ensure timely submission of departmental comments and/ or relevant records which are sought by Advance Ruling Authority and follow up in those cases.

Amendment in import policy conditions of radiation generating components

April 16, 2018 3432 Views 0 comment Print

Import of radiation generating components under Exim codes 9022 12 00, 9022 14 10, 9022 14 20, 9022 30 00, 9022 90 10, 9022 90 20 and 9022 90 30 of Chapter 90 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy), hereinafter, will be subject to prior regulatory clearance from AERB

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