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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


Procedure for “Manual correction in EDI Bills of Entry JNCH -Reg.

October 1, 2018 5691 Views 1 comment Print

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, NHAVA SHEVA-III MUMBAI CUSTOMS ZONE-II JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA, TAL: – URAN, DIST: RAIGAD. PIN – 400 707. No. S/12-Gen/Misc-216/DPD-RMS/16-17/JNCH Dated 01.10.2018 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 134/2018 Subject: – Procedure to be followed for “Manual correction in EDI Bills of Entry JNCH -Reg. Attention of the Importers, Exporters, […]

DGFT allows import of Petcoke for graphite electrode industry

September 28, 2018 1080 Views 0 comment Print

In addition to the existing four industries namely cement, lime kiln, calcium carbide and gasification industries, the fifth one i.e. graphite electrode industry is added for whom Petcoke is freely importable. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 38/2015-2020 Dated the 28 September, 2018 Subject: […]

Govt restrict Import of Peas classifiable under Exim Code 07131000

September 28, 2018 582 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Peas classified under Exim Code 0713 10 00 (including Yellow peas, Green peas, Dun peas and Kaspa peas) is “Restricted” till 31.12.2018 vide Notification No,37/2015-2020 Dated 28th September, 2018. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce UdyogBhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 37/2015-2020 Dated the 28th September, 2018 Subject: – […]

MEIS benefit for certain items enhanced to 20%, from current 10%

September 27, 2018 1275 Views 0 comment Print

The MEIS benefit for certain items have been enhanced to 20%, from the current 10%, for exports made from the date of publication of this Public Notice to 12.01.2019 vide Public Notice 41/2015-2020 Dated 27th September, 2018

Value Limit on Export through Courier Service/ Post

September 27, 2018 4593 Views 0 comment Print

Exports through a registered courier service /Foreign Post Office is permitted as per Notification issued by DoR. However, exportability of such items shall be regulated in accordance with FTP/ Export Policy in ITC (HS), 2018. The value limit for exports through courier service shall be Rs 5,00,000 per consignment. Government of India Ministry of Commerce […]

Supreme International FZC ceases to be an approved Pre-shipment Inspection Agency

September 26, 2018 669 Views 0 comment Print

Directorate General of Foreign Trade hereby removes the name of M/s Supreme International FZC from Appendix 2G of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 earlier included in Appendix 2G vide Public Notice No. 02/2015-2020 dated 8th April, 2016.

Extension of IGST & Compensation Cess exemption under AA, EPCG & EOU scheme

September 26, 2018 1320 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 – Extension of Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) and Compensation Cess exemption under Advance Authorisation, EPCG and EOU scheme upto 31.03.2019.

DGFT allows export of remnant of chemicals by OPCE officials after testing

September 25, 2018 486 Views 0 comment Print

Note below Category 1A in Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule – 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018 has been included to allow export of remnant of chemicals falling under Category 1A by the officials of the OPCW after testing / analysis.

Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme -A Brief Study

September 22, 2018 43470 Views 2 comments Print

EPCG, an export promotion scheme launched by DGFT in its Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 promotes import of capital goods to enhance India’s manufacturing competitiveness. This article is an effort to a give a brief insight into the scheme.

Clubbing of Advance authorisations when not possible: HC explains

September 20, 2018 1782 Views 0 comment Print

Jindal Poly Film Ltd Vs Designated Authority & Anr. (Delhi High Court) In a case involving clubbing of Advance Authorisations issued in 2004 and 2010, Delhi High Court has held that clubbing can be provided only if export obligation period of authorization issued at a prior point of time allowed under Paragraph 4.22 of the […]

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