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DGFT Grants Automatic EPCG Export Obligation Extension up to 31st August 2026

DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...

May 22, 2026 552 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Annual IEC Update: Repeated Compliance Burden on One Million Exporters

DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...

May 11, 2026 3096 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC mandates 72-Hour Rule for RoDTEP & RoSCTL

DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...

April 27, 2026 669 Views 0 comment Print

ICEGATE Registration: Benefits, Process and Required Documents

DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...

March 16, 2026 1563 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rate Cut 2026: A 72-Hour ERP and Margin Stabilisation Plan for Exporters

DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...

February 27, 2026 2574 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


DGFT Reforms to Speed Up Advance Authorisation

DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...

April 19, 2026 1071 Views 0 comment Print

Commerce Ministry Launches Integrated Website & Mobile App for Seamless Trade Access

DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...

April 17, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Notifies Extension of RoSCTL Scheme for Apparel and Made-ups Exports

DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...

April 6, 2026 714 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Conducts Special Drive for Expeditious Disposal of EODCs

DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...

April 6, 2026 336 Views 0 comment Print

Download Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes

DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...

October 25, 2025 5844 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DGFT cannot Blacklist Importer Without Notice: Delhi HC

DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...

May 28, 2026 471 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Quashes DGFT EPCG Penalty Order as Hearing Opportunity Was Denied

DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...

March 12, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Must Consider Importer’s Request Before Insisting on Licence: Madras HC

DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...

March 12, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Unpublished Notification Invalid; MIP Applies Only from Gazette Publication Date: SC

DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...

January 22, 2026 2931 Views 0 comment Print

TRQ Exemption for Crude Soyabean Oil Restored Due to Policy–Notification Mismatch: SC

DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...

January 15, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Authorises PDCCI to Issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...

June 4, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends HBP as India-Oman CEPA added to Certificate of Origin Framework

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...

June 4, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Export Policy Changes After Finance Act 2026 Amendments

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...

June 4, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Expands QCO Exemption for SEZ Imports to All Authorized Operational Goods

DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...

June 4, 2026 480 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Tightens Silver Imports as Valid Import Authorisation Is Now Mandatory

DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...

June 4, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print


Clear Fully facilitated Bills of Entry within 24 hours from entry inward

December 28, 2018 1155 Views 0 comment Print

All Importers and Customs Brokers are requested to clear the fully facilitated Bills of Entry in less than 24 hours time (from entry inward / arrival of goods). A helpdesk has been created in RMS facilitation centre to address any difficulty faced by Importers / Customs Brokers in clearance or to clear any doubt.

Extension of validity period of Advance Authorisation – reg

December 27, 2018 6462 Views 0 comment Print

Facility of second revalidation of Advance Authorisations for six months has been provided for making imports roportionate to export obligation already fulfilled.]

Advance Authorization applicant can get their authorizations based on ratified norms

December 27, 2018 2322 Views 1 comment Print

All applicants of Advance Authorization are eligible to apply and get their authorizations based on ratified norms (available on DGFT website in form of minutes) on repeat basis.

DGFT: Preparation of Minutes of Norms Committees (NCs)

December 27, 2018 1899 Views 0 comment Print

The ad-hoc norms fixation procedure by Norms Committee (NC) in 0/o DGFT has been reviewed in the meeting held under the chairmanship of DGFT on 30.11.2018 and the following has been decided for compliance:

Option to apply for Goods Registration online on ICEGATE -reg

December 24, 2018 1560 Views 0 comment Print

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NHAVA SHEVA-I) JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA, URAN, RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA — 400 707 FAX: 022-27243245 e-mail: edi(&jawaharcustoms.govin F. No. EDI/Misc-82/2015 JNCH Date: 24.12.2018 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 169/2018  Subject: – Option to apply for Goods Registration online on ICEGATE -reg. Attention of the importers, exporters, port terminal operators, shipping […]

Prohibition on import of milk & milk products from China extended till 23.04.2019

December 24, 2018 477 Views 0 comment Print

Prohibition on import of milk and milk products (including chocolates and chocolate products and candies/ confectionary/ food preparations with milk or milk solids as an ingredient) from China is extended for a further period of four months, i.e., till 23.04.2019 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

AEO Programme Digitization – Ease of doing business

December 21, 2018 1209 Views 0 comment Print

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS-III),  MUMBAI CUSTOMS ZONE-II, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA, TAL: URAN, DIST: RAIGAD, PIN – 400 707. F.No. S/22-Misc-780/2017-18/AEO Cell JNCH Date: 21.12.2018 PUBLIC NOTICE NO.  161/2018 Subject: – AEO programme digitization – Ease of doing business – Development of web-based application for AEO-T1; Modification in Circular 33/2016 […]

DGFT permit PUF panels/doors, furniture & fixtures under EPCG Scheme

December 18, 2018 2316 Views 0 comment Print

Imports of PUF panels/doors for chilled Rooms/cold storages and furniture and fixtures etc. for hospitals are allowed under the EPCG. Public Notice No. 61/2015-20

MEIS benefit on Sal / Kokam Oil & Mango Butter (cultivated) notified

December 17, 2018 960 Views 0 comment Print

Sal Oil, Kokam Oil and Mango Butter (cultivated) have been made eligible for MEIS benefits at the rate of 5% for exports made with effect from the date of publication of this Public Notice.

Provisions related to display of BIS Standard Mark on stickers

December 13, 2018 8226 Views 1 comment Print

Clearance of goods covered by the RCR Order should not be disallowed merely because stickers have been affixed to the goods to display BIS Standard Mark.

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