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...
Where the Standard Mark has not been affixed on the imported goods already having unique registration number from the BIS, such mark may be affixed by representative of the manufacturing unit having liaison office or branch office located in India, for clearance of goods from Customs.
Paragraph 2.79 E has been inserted in the Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015- 2020 to lay down the procedure for re-export/return of imported SCOMET item(s) due to reasons of obsolescence of technology of imported item(s); cancellation of order by the Indian buyer/end user; dead on arrival, etc.
Import / export of exhibits, including the construction and decorative materials, except items in the ‘Prohibited’ or SCOMET List, required for the temporary stands of foreign / Indian exhibitors at exhibitions, fair or similar show or display for a period of six months on re-export / re-import basis, shall be allowed without an Authorisation on submission of a bond / security to Customs or ATA Carnet.
IEC is to be issued in the name of the firm. So application has to be made in the name of a firm. The firm may be a proprietorship/ partnership/ LLP firm/ HUF firm / an individual or a company (that includes Government Undertaking/ Public or Private Limited company/ Section 25 company/One Director Company/ Registered Society/ Trust).
Various instances have been reported by the DPD importers wherein shipping lines were found to be moving the DPD containers to the CFSs of their own preference & not in accordance with the default stacking code shared to them through the CSLA. Movement of DPD containers to the CFSs other than the choice of the DPD importers may result in extra cost to the DPD importers and also delay in clearance.
As per Public Notice 161/2016 an undertaking had to be produced by DPD importers in case of part delivery. It has been decided that henceforth only importers having manufacturing facilities (manufacturer importers) can avail the facility of part delivery on submission of an undertaking as per the procedure laid down in PN 47/2007, dated 07.11.2007 & the Public Notice No.161/2016, dated 28.11.2016.
Errata to Public Notice No. 50/2015-2020 dated 26th November, 2018 notifying procedure for allocation of quota for import of (i) Calcined Pet Coke for use as Calcined Pet coke (CPC) in Aluminium Industry and (ii) Raw Pet Coke for CPC manufacturing industry.
Revised territorial jurisdiction of the Regional Authorities of DGFT and the jurisdiction is notified with immediate effect vide Public Notice No. 56/2015-2020-DGFT dated: 05.12.2018.
Chapter 3 of the FTP 2015-20 contains the provision of Status Holder. Status Holders are business leaders who have excelled in international trade and have successfully contributed to country’s foreign trade. Status Holders are expected to not only contribute towards India’s exports but also provide guidance and handholding to new entrepreneurs. The unique Provision has […]
EPCG Scheme is a very Beneficial Export Promotion Scheme through which Capital Goods required for Export Production is allowed Duty Free. The objective of the EPCG Scheme is to facilitate import of capital goods for producing quality goods and services and enhance India’s manufacturing competitiveness.
