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...
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020, Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment in the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2015-20 with immediate effect
Some of the ITC (HS) 2012 Codes eligible under MEIS and not notified in Public Notice No .61/2015-20 on 07.03.2017 are aligned, with ITC(HS) 2017 published.
Import of Urad/ Moong shall be subject to an annual (fiscal year) quota of 3 lakh MT as per procedure to be notified. This restriction will not apply to Government’s import commitments under any bilateral/regional Agreement/MOU.
It has been provided that the exporter is eligible to claim the higher rate of drawback on the basis of self declaration to be provided by exporter in terms of revised Note and Condition 12A of aforesaid Notification. The format of said self-declaration was provided as per given below format:-
Para 4.32(i) and Para 6.01(a) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 are amended to allow export of gold jewellery (plain or studded) and articles containing gold of 8 Carats and above up to a maximum lint of 22 Carat only from domestic tariff area and EOU/EHTP/STP/BTP Units.
Export of eggs and pulses (dhal) has been permitted to the Republic of Maldives under bilateral trade agreement between Government of India and Government of Maldives during the period 2017-18 w.e.f. April, 2017 as per the quantities indicated in the Table at Para 1 above
i. An exporter had a turnover of Rs. 15 crore in the previous financial year. He would be eligible for LUT facility if remittance received against this export is Rs. 1.5 crore or more (10% of export turnover is more than Rs. 1 crore)
As per the import data base, 2 lakh MT of Pigeon Peas/Toor Dal has already been imported during the current fiscal year. Therefore, the requirement of issuing detailed procedure for import of Toor Dal no longer exists and no authorization in terms para 2.08 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020) will be issued.
Import policy of Pigeon Peas (Cajanus cajan)/Toor Dal under EXIM Codes: 0713 60 00, 0713 90 10 and 0713 90 90 is revised from ‘free’ to ‘restricted’.
The change in name of Indian Merchants’ Chamber to IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry and new address of Trade Promotion Council of India are notified, under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020.
