DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
DGFT : Learn what an ICEGATE Bill of Entry is, how to file it, required documents, status tracking, customs clearance process and common ...
DGFT : Policy article questions DGFT’s annual IEC updation process, legal basis, data handling, compliance burden and portal practices ...
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 : 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 : Allahabad High Court held that additional conditions for DFIA imports were contrary to binding judgments and dismissed the PIL....
DGFT : Bombay High Court held that SION Entry E75 permits import of maize without restricting its variety, allowing popcorn maize under t...
DGFT : The Rajasthan High Court held that policy decisions relating to the Foreign Trade Policy and the Hand Book of Procedure cannot be ...
DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters may apply for RoDTEP benefits even if the claim was not mentioned in the shipping bills...
DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters who exported sugar with the prescribed permission of the Directorate of Sugar were enti...
DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 25/2026-27 restricts S-PVC imports at or below USD 0.766/kg for six months, with exemptions for EOUs, SEZs a...
DGFT : DGFT amends HBP 2023 to notify India-UK CETA TRQ procedures, quotas, eligibility, allocation process and import conditions under P...
DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 24/2026-27 amends ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule-I to align with the Finance Act, 2026, with immediate effect....
DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on a proposal to exempt export consignments up to ₹10,000 FOB value from RCMC requirements under FTP 2...
DGFT : DGFT Public Notice 22/2026-27 invites India-UK CETA TRQ applications for specified CBU vehicle imports from 21 July to 04 August 2...
DGFT revises HBP 2023 to allow Regional Authorities to issue End-User Certificates for restricted imports, subject to DGFT authorisation limits.
DGFT extends the RoDTEP Scheme’s applicability for DTA, AA, SEZ, and EOU exports until March 31, 2026, maintaining existing rates under the budgetary allocation.
DGFT announces electronic filing of Preferential Certificates of Origin (CoO) for India-EFTA TEPA exports from October 1, 2025, on the Trade Connect ePlatform. Includes self-declaration option.
Telangana High Court held that supply of Calcined Pet Coke by domestic calciners to Special Economic Zone [SEZ] is permissible under Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 [FTP] and order dated 15.02.2024 of Commission for Air Quality Management [CAQM]. Accordingly, writ stands disposed of.
RoDTEP scheme refunds export duties via E-scrips on ICEGATE. Exporters use IEC to register, and CBIC has extended E-scrip validity to 2 years for credit utilization.
The DGFT amended the import policy for specific silver jewellery (ITC HS codes 71131141 & 71131149) from Free to Restricted, effective Sept 24, 2025, until Mar 31, 2026.
DGFT clarifies export process for 2G Ethanol under HS Code 22072000, requiring authorization, BIS compliance, and certification from accredited agencies.
DGFT allows the export of 2G ethanol produced from non-food cellulosic materials like agricultural residue and wood biomass, subject to valid export authorization and feedstock certification. This ensures low CO2 emissions and prevents competition with food crops.
DGFT updates SCOMET List in ITC(HS) 2022 under Export Policy. The revised list will take effect 30 days from 23 Sept 2025, aligning with global regimes.
DGFT clarifies that all spices are ineligible for import under the DFIA scheme due to their classification under Appendix 4J, which requires pre-import conditions.
