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...
One time relaxation and condonation of delay in submission of installation certificate to RAs under EPCG Scheme for authorizations issued upto 31.03.2015, without payment of any penalty.
Q 1. What is the technical requirement for filing an Import And Export Code (IEC)? Ans: (i) A valid PAN (ii) Valid Mobile Number and Email (iii) Scanned copy of the documents to be Q 2. How to apply for new IEC application? Ans: On the DGFT website under Quick links select Apply for New […]
The HS Code 63029100 has been made eligible for MEIS for the period 01.04.2015 to 30.09.2015 with the same eligibility conditions, without late cut, as was applicable for HS Code 63029190 (MEIS sl no. 2762 in the Public Notice 02/2015-20 dated 01.04.2015) in the said period.
The MEIS rates for certain items has been enhanced for exports made on or after 01.11.2017 and the rate for one HS Code 62142010 which was at 5% before Public Notice 42/2015-20 dated 24.11.2017 and was incorrectly notified as being increased from 2 to 4%, has been re-notified to 5%.
Procedure for filling online application for IEC/ modification in IEC/e-IEC is laid down. IEC will henceforth be system generated & an applicant will have the facility of taking a print out of IEC. Further, a requirement of Digital Signature for submitting IEC appl. is done away
Central Government hereby amends and revises the provision in Para 2.05 of the Foreign Trade policy (2015-20) on Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) and procedure is shifted to para 2.08 of Handbook of Procedures vide Notification No. 24/2015-2020 dated: 08 August, 2018.
Following the integration of PAN web service of CBDT with DGFT’s web server and automatic system based verification of PAN details with PAN database of CBDT, requirement of Digital Signature for submitting IEC applications is being done away with and Para 2.08 and 2.14 on IEC have been accordingly revised.
DGFT hereby inserts the list of services falling under the jurisdiction of Services Export Promotion Council which is listed at sl no 22 in Appendix 2T of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy, 201520 in terms of Para 2.91 (b) of HBP 2015-20 with immediate effect
Standard operating procedure is hereby prescribed in relation to movement of Domestic Containers by Rail/Road by CONCOR from its various ICD’s to JNPT port terminals and vice versa.
Directorate has notified the form ANF 3B, vide Public Notice 15/ 2015-20 dated 28.06.2018. All the RAs and the members of trade are being informed that the E corn module for applying for SEIS based on the new ANF 3B would be available from 01.09.2018
