DGFT
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Entity Registration and Approval under SCMTR through Icegate

Prohibition on direct or indirect import & export from/to Korea- Reg.

Claim of MEIS benefits for exports made to countries in OFAC List

Adjudication Orders passed in many cases are stereotyped & vague: DGFT

Exporters need not submit hard copy of AA/EPCG application to DGFT RA

Three months time window for applying for MEIS for Shipping bills

Introduction of online complaints module for AEO & DPD clients- reg

How to claim MEIS benefits for exports in which e-BRC is not generated

Last date to apply for Imports of Maize (feed grade) under TRQ Scheme extended till 31.05.2019

Examination and Assessment of RMS facilitated Bill of Entry – reg
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The DGFT (Directorate General of foreign Trade) is the agency under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India which governs the execution of policies related to import and export in the country. Till 1991 it was known as CCI&E (Chief Controller of Imports & Exports). It plays a very significant role in developing trading relations with several other nations and therefore assists in enhancing not just economic growth but also offers impetus required by the trade industry. To promote exports and imports, DGFT has established several of its regional offices throughout the country.
Some of the important functions of DGFT can be summed up as below:
- DGFT is entrusted with the responsibility to implement several policies on trade, for instance, the Foreign Trade Policy.
- Directorate General of Foreign Trade is the licensing authority for licensing the importers, exporters, and import and export business.
- DGFT could restrict, prohibit and regulate imports and exports.
- DGFT has a significant role in issuing Public Notices, Notifications, Circulars, etc.
- DGFT grants ten digit Importer Exporter Code (IEC) that are the primary requirement for Importing and Exporting activities
- DGFT launches several schemes time to time about trade benefits across the country.
- DGFT has launched the ITC (HS CODE) Schedule-1 for import goods and Schedule-2 for Export goods.
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