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 respect of the cases where export goods had been cleared from factory, warehouse, etc. prior to 1.7.2017 but let export order has not been issued before 1.7.2017. Such goods are not supplies under GST and accordingly, said Note and Condition 12A is not applicable.
Proforma for obtaining Certificate of Origin (COO) for export of (i) Muli bamboo(Melconna baccifera); and (ii) Bamboo products made from bamboo obtained from legal source (except bamboo charcoal, bamboo pulp and unprocessed bamboo shoots) has been notified.
Recently, instances have been noticed wherein samples of Zinc ash/ skimming received by DYCC Lab, JNCH, Nhava Sheva are often in powder form without containing any material in lump form which results in showing lower metallic Zinc content and other restrictive pollutants such as Lead, Cadmium etc. when analyzed by the DYCC.
Para 13 of the General Notes Regarding Import Policy of ITC (HS), 2017 – Schedule –1 (Import Policy), has been amended in consonance with Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labeling) Amendment Rules, 2017.
Import of Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) is Prohibited by amending the import Policy Condition of items under Exim Code 4403 9918 under Chapter 44 of ITC (HS), 2017 – Schedule –1 (Import Policy)
USDA Foreign Agriculture Service has announced the non-country specific Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for refined sugar to 182000 MTRV (metric tons raw vah te) for exporters from all WTO countries for the US fiscal year 2018 (October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018) which includes
It operationalises the arrangements on Border Haats under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated 08/04/2017 between India and Bangladesh.
It appears that BGs are not being properly monitored by the Regional Authorities of DGFT. Foreign Trade Policy and the Foreign Trade Procedures (Vol.I) provide for furnishing of BG.
EOUs are allowed duty free import of goods under notification No.52/2003- Custom, dated 3 1-3-2003. However, in view of GST, the said notification has been consequently amended by notification No. 59/2017- Customs dated 30-6-2017.
It has been decided by the Board to extend online referral of WCCB to all Customs EDI locations with effect from 31st July, 2017. The mapping of Customs EDI locations to WCCB offices will remain the same as it was for imports.
