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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 export of SCOMET items for display/exhibition/tenders/RFP/RFQ/NIT

September 4, 2018 1242 Views 0 comment Print

Paragraph 2.79 D has been included in the Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015- 20 to lay down the procedure for export of SCOMET items for display/exhibition/tenders/RFP/ RFQ/NIT purposes vide Public Notice No. 34/2015-20 dated 4th September, 2018.

Procedure for export of SCOMET items for repair/replacement purposes

September 4, 2018 2721 Views 0 comment Print

Paragraph 2.79 C has been included in the Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015- 20 to lay down the procedure for export of SCOMET items for repair/replacement purposes vide Public Notice No. 33/2015-20, Dated 4 September, 2018.

Import of Peas (Yellow, Green, Dun & Kaspa) Restricted till 30.09.2018

August 30, 2018 687 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 30.09.2018 vide Notification No. 32/2015-2020, Dated 30 August, 2018

Reg. DGFT as Authenticating Officer on behalf of President of India in all Notifications published in Gazette

August 30, 2018 684 Views 0 comment Print

Trade Notice 29/2015-2020, Dated 30th August, 2018 on Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) as the Authenticating Officer on behalf of the President of India in all Notifications published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-II, Section – 3, Sub-Section (ii).

Intimation to Regional Authorities about Block-wise fulfilment of EO under EPCG Scheme

August 29, 2018 807 Views 0 comment Print

The Para 5.14(b) of Hand book of Procedures 2015-20 amended to facilitate intimation to Regional Authorities without digital signature vide Public Notice No. 32/2015-20, Dated the 29th August, 2018

Withdrawal of Notification No 15 dated 02.07.2018 restricting import of Peas

August 29, 2018 573 Views 0 comment Print

S.O. (E): In pursuance of the Order dated 28th June, 2018 of the Honble High Court of Judicature at Madras in W.P. Nos 15921 to 15924 of 2018 and W.M.P Nos. 18916, 18917, 18919, 18920, 18922, 18923, 18925 and 18926 of 2018 and in compliance with the directions dated 24th of August, 2018 in WP No.21083 & 21084 of 2018 filed by M/s AMRR Maharaja Dhall Mill the Notification No 15 dated 02.07.2018 extending the restriction on import of Peas classified under Exim Code 0713 10 00 (including Yellow peas, Green peas, Dun peas and Kaspa peas) till 30.09.2018, is withdrawn.

Regarding shifting of Capital Goods imported under EPCG Scheme

August 29, 2018 6129 Views 0 comment Print

EPCG authorisation holders are permitted to shift the capital goods imported during the entire export obligation period to their other units mentioned in the IEC and RCMC subject to conditions specified vide Public Notice No. 31/2015-20, Dated 29th August, 2018

New E-Com module for SEIS, ANF 3B to be available from 20.09.2018

August 29, 2018 2196 Views 0 comment Print

There is some delay due to testing of the module as this is a new module. The testing is in progress. Therefore, the exporters/ members of trade are requested to apply in the online module for SEIS only after 20.09.2018. Trade Notice No. 28/2018-19, Dated: 29th August, 2018

DGFT restores Import policy of Petroleum bitumen to free

August 28, 2018 5784 Views 0 comment Print

S.O. (E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby notifies amendment to the Notification No.25/2015-2020 dated 17th August, 2018 vide which import policy of Petcoke under HS codes 2713 11 00, 2713 12 00, 2713 20 00 and 2713 90 00 were “Prohibited”.

Export Policy of bio-fuels revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’

August 28, 2018 1245 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby amends the export policy of biofuels under Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2018, Schedule – 2 (Export Policy). Export Policy of bio-fuels is revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’ as per the National Policy on Biofuels – 2018. Notification No. 29 /2015-2020 Dated 28 August, 2018 Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry […]

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