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...
A new feature is being added, with immediate effect, so that exporters can track the MEIS speed post dispatch made by the Regional Authorities.
Certain Corrections have been made in the Appendix 3B, Table 2 as notified vide Public Notice 61 dated 07.03.2017, and modified from time to time, to be applicable with effect from 01.01.2017.
Wastage Norms and Value Addition in respect of Gold religious idols (only gods and goddess)- both plain and studded, of 8 carats and above (upto 24 carats) are prescribed in Para 4.60 and 4.61 of the HBP.
Para 4.32(i) of Chapter 4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 is amended to allow export of Gold idols (only gods and goddess) of 8 carats and above (upto 24 carats) from domestic tariff area.
DGFT inserts a new Appendix-2X in Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP, 2015-20 listing out Refineries/Mints which have obtained BIS Licence and as available on bis.gov.in.
Provision for fees for (i) Preferential Certificate of Origin & (ii) Post Verification of self certified Certificate of Origin under EU-GSP is laid down vide Public Notices. 53/2015-2020-DGFTDated 30th November 2018.
Fee for issuance of (i) Preferential Certificate of Origin and (ii) Post Verification of self certified COO under EU-GSP under verification fee under otheo FTAs is laid down.
Central Government hereby amends import policy of gold-dore under HS code 7108 12 00 under ITC (HS), 2017 Schedule — I (Import Policy).
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 is notified.
Non Basmati rice items have been made eligible for MEIS benefits at the rate of 5% for exports made with effect from 26.11.2018 and upto 25.03.2019 vide Public Notice No. 49/2015-2020 Dated 22nd November 2018.