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...
Panipat notified as a Town of Export Excellence for Carpets, Other Textile Floor Coverings and Bed Linen vide Public Notice No. 25/2015-20 dated: 27 July, 2018.
DGFT amends Import Policy of Urea to allow free Import of Urea of industrial/non- agricultural/technical grade with Actual User Condition vide Notification No. 23/2015-2020 Dated: 27 July, 2018.
(To be published in the gazette of India extraordinary part-1 section-1) Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Public Notice No. 24/2015-2020 New Delhi, dated: 26th July, 2018 Subject: Removal of all items from the Appendix 3A of the Handbook of Procedures, 2015-20. F. No. 01/61/180/32/AM19/PC-3.:- In […]
The value limit for exports through Courier service/ Post has been placed at Rs 5,00,000 and the eligibility criteria for entitlement under MEIS for courier/ post exports have been increased to Rs 5,00,000 per consignment from the earlier Rs 25,000 per consignment. The limitation on the port of exports for courier exports for the purpose of incentivisation under MEIS has been done away.
Import of pepper under Advance Authorisation Scheme, imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZ are ‘Free’ and are exempted from the MIP condition.
In supersession of Notificatoin No.35/2015-2020 dt. 17.01.2017 amends the Import Policy of Arecanut- Import of arecanut over and above CIF Rs.251/- per kilogram is free and import below CIF Rs.251/- is prohibited.
The issue of refund/exemption of TED for supplies to the Projects funded by JICA etc. (other than 1BRD, IDA and ADB) under para 8.2(d) of FTP 2009-14 has been considered in this Directorate in consultation with Department of Revenue and Department of Economic Affairs.
The MEIS benefit for certain items have been enhanced for a certain period and some new items have been included in the MEIS Schedule, Appendix 3B.
The MEIS benefit for ‘Bengal-Gram’ under ITC (HS) code 07132020 available upto 20.06.2018 has been extended for exports upto 20.09.2018.
Representations have been received from Trade and Industry informing the difficulties being faced by them in getting EODCs where inputs have been obtained on net to net basis subject to accountability clause in terms of SI. No-4 of General Notes for Engineering Products and SI No-6 of General Notes for All Export Products Groups.
