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...
he Directorate General of Foreign Trade had issued following Public Notices: a. Public Notice No. 35/2015-20 dated 25.10.2017 – Onetime condonation of time period in respect of obtaining block-wise extension in Export Obligation period under EPCG Scheme.,
Central Government hereby amends the provision in Para 1.05 (b) of the Foreign Trade policy (2015-20) on Transitional Arrangements as under:
Import policy of Yellow Peas under Exim Code 0713 1000 is revised from free’ to ‘restricted’ for a period of three month only vide Notification No. 04 /2015-2020
It is being clarified that only the service categories which have been notified in Appendix 3D for SEIS are allowed for claim under SEIS. It is immaterial whether these notified services are delivered on an IT enabled platform or otherwise.
It is clarified that Regional Authorities may allow revalidation of Advance Authorisation/DFIA, under the provisions of Para 2.20 of HBP, 2015-2020, which has been amended vide Public Notice 38 dated 11.2017, even if Authorisation is issued under FTP, 2009-14 provided conditions stipulated in the said Public Notice are fulfilled.
It is felt that there is an urgent need to devise a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to deal with Advance Ruling applications in order to ensure timely submission of departmental comments and/ or relevant records which are sought by Advance Ruling Authority and follow up in those cases.
Import of radiation generating components under Exim codes 9022 12 00, 9022 14 10, 9022 14 20, 9022 30 00, 9022 90 10, 9022 90 20 and 9022 90 30 of Chapter 90 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy), hereinafter, will be subject to prior regulatory clearance from AERB
Incorporation of new HS codes for laying down import policy for Kabuli Chana, Bengal gram and Others under Exim Code 0713 of Chapter 07 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy).
A facility has been created to check the current status of IEC application and status of IEC transmission to ICEGATE. The status query is based on PAN used in IEC application made to DGFT.
All varieties of edible oils, except mustard oil, have been made ‘free’ for export without any quantitative ceilings, pack size etc., till further orders.
