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 and Policy condition for import of Electronics and IT Goods is laid down by amending Note No 2(c) under the General Notes Regarding Import Policy and inserts Policy Condition No 2 under Chapter 84 and as Policy Condition No. 5 under Chapter 85 of ITC (HS) 2017. Government of India Ministry of Commerce […]
Export of Potatoes, Onions, Rice, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Dal and Eggs has been permitted to the Republic of Maldives under bilateral trade agreement between Government of India and Government of Maldives during the period 2019-20 w.e.f. April, 2019 as per the quantities indicated in the Table at Para I above. The export of above items to Republic of Maldives will be exempted from any existing or future restriction / prohibition on export.
Processing of applications received in response to Trade Notice No.06/2019-20 dated 16th April, 2019 for import of Peas and Pulses for the fiscal year 2019-20. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade TRADE NOTICE NO. 09/2019-2020 New Delhi, Dated the 7th May, 2019 To 1. RAs […]
In a bid to simplify auto registration for the IEC holders, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs ( CBIC ) has informed that the IEC holders can register with the Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN). It was said that no Digital Signature is required for the same. The facility is now […]
Upgraded Module for Online Filing & Tracking Quality Complaints/Trade Disputes relating to International Trade — both for Indian and foreign entities.
Mechanism for resolving the complaints- CQCTD in the Regional Authorities of the DGFT/SEZs or the Indian Missions would take up the matter with the concerned entity or authorities in their jurisdiction for resolving the complaint and would update status online on a regular basis. The facility of tracking and viewing status of the complaints/disputes by the complainant has also been provided.
Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhavan Notification No. 03 /2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, dated: 24th April, 2019 Subject: Amendment in Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule- 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018 S.O. 1636(E) In exercise of the powers conferred […]
The existing export policy of chemicals namely, Chloropicrin: Trichloronitro Methane and Methyldiethanolamine listed under Appendix 3 (SCOMET List) has been amended to allow export of these chemicals to State Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) without an export authorisation, on post reporting basis.
1,75,000 MT of pulses to be imported from Mozambique, during the fiscal year 2019-20 is allowed for import, subject to the following conditions: a. Import will be allowed only through the following 5 ports: (i) Mumbai, (ii) Tuticorin, (iii) Chennai, (iv) Kolkata and (v) Hazira
Prohibition on import of milk and milk products (including chocolates and chocolate products and candies/ confectionery/ food preparations with milk or milk solids as an ingredient) from China is extended until the capacity of all laboratories at ports of entry have been suitably upgraded for testing melamine.
