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Acceptance of any copy of Shipping Bill in lieu of EP copy of Shipping Bill-Reg.

Export authorisation / license by DGFT for export of SCOMET items

Verify type of peas, while allowing clearance of imported consignment

Relaxation in conditions for imports of Peas under Exim Code 0713 1000

DGFT allows export of Category 1C chemicals under ‘stock and sale’ policy

Inclusion of additional agencies in Appendix 2G &; Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP,2015-20

DGFT notifies procedure to obtain No Incentive Certificate under MEIS

Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule – 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018 amended

Restriction on import of wholly produced ginger from Nepal removed

Restriction on import of Peas extended till 30.09.2018
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The DGFT (Directorate General of foreign Trade) is the agency under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India which governs the execution of policies related to import and export in the country. Till 1991 it was known as CCI&E (Chief Controller of Imports & Exports). It plays a very significant role in developing trading relations with several other nations and therefore assists in enhancing not just economic growth but also offers impetus required by the trade industry. To promote exports and imports, DGFT has established several of its regional offices throughout the country.
Some of the important functions of DGFT can be summed up as below:
- DGFT is entrusted with the responsibility to implement several policies on trade, for instance, the Foreign Trade Policy.
- Directorate General of Foreign Trade is the licensing authority for licensing the importers, exporters, and import and export business.
- DGFT could restrict, prohibit and regulate imports and exports.
- DGFT has a significant role in issuing Public Notices, Notifications, Circulars, etc.
- DGFT grants ten digit Importer Exporter Code (IEC) that are the primary requirement for Importing and Exporting activities
- DGFT launches several schemes time to time about trade benefits across the country.
- DGFT has launched the ITC (HS CODE) Schedule-1 for import goods and Schedule-2 for Export goods.
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