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...
In this Article, we will be studying some of the important amendments made by DGFT during the month of August, 2018. 1. Public Notice No. 26/2015-20 dated 01/08/2018 – Directorate General of Foreign Trade inserts the following list of services falling under the jurisdiction of Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) under which SEPC shall issue RCMC:
This is regarding registration of exporters under EU GSP REX System and assigning them a REX number enabling them to self certify the origin of product through Statement of Origin for duty preference under European Union Generalised System of Preferences, India is implementing EU GSP REX System w.e.f. 1st January, 2017.
DGFT would start the process of system driven approval of the MEIS claim Applications from 13.09.2018 in respect of exports made through EDI shipping bills. The procedure for exporters/ MEIS applicants and the RAs are being outlined below for information and awareness. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General […]
As on today also, I am very often perturbed while dealing with the Indian bureaucracy that whether I am dealing with a policy maker or the gatekeeper for the simple reason that when the policymakers are caught cheating, they simply pretend that they do not even understand the very basics ! The Prime Minister & […]
In the recent past, investigation into import consignments of above goods has revealed the goods to be Old and Used in the guise of the declared/claimed Old & Unused.
In order to ensure that Whenever a Tariff Notification is issued or published by the Board, duty is correctly paid even and to ensure that appropriate action for recovery of short levy or non-levy of appropriate duty is taken (in cases where duty rate has been enhanced or exemption and duty benefits are withdrawn), following Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) should to be followed by the officers posted in Audit Commissionerate
Earlier in order to obtain IEC, DSC was mandatory for submitting e-IEC application, Since there were many difficulties in order to submit application through DSC ,DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade) vide public notice no 27 dated 08th August 2018 has removed DSC for submitting the applications with a view to automate the process of […]
Amendments have been made in Apendices & Aayat Niryaat Forms (ANFs) pertaining to Chapter 7 of Handbook of Procedures 20152020 in light of implementation of GST and updation in FTP/ BP consequent upon Mid-Term Review on 5.12.2017 vide Public Notice No. 37/2015.2020 dated 4th September, 2018.
Amendments have been made in Appendices & Aayat Niryaat Forms (ANFs) pertaining to Chapter 6 of Handbook of Procedures 2015 2020 in light of implementation of GST and updation in FTP/HBP consequent upon Mid-Term Review on 5.12.2017 vide Public Notice No. 36/2015-2020-DGFT dated 4th September, 2018.
The quantity of sugar (raw and/or white sugar) to be exported to Ender CXL Quota from 1.10.2018 to 30.09.2019 has been notified vide Public Notice No. 35/2015-2020-DGFT dated 4th September, 2018.
