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...
Import policy of Poultry and Poultry Products is revised and will be regulated as per S.O. 2337(E) dated 8th July, 2016, as amended from time to time, issued under the Livestock Importation Act, 1898.
To ensure smooth and successful roll out of GST w.e.f. 1st July 2017, the likely date of implementation of GST, it is decided to constitute a GST Facilitation Cell in DGFT Headquarter and all Regional offices of DGFT to serve as the first point of contact for addressing any issues regarding GST in respect of Foreign Trade Policy.
Attention of all the importers, Exporters, Customs Brokers, and other stake holders is invited to the subject DTA clearance of goods procured by EOUs/EHTP/STP units from indigenous sources- charging of Duty communicated by Board Circular No. 13/2017-Cus dated 10.04.2017 and Circular No. 74/2001 dated 04.12.2001.
Attention of all the importers, Exporters, Customs Brokers, Shipping Lines/ Agents and other stake holders is invited to the facility of Online Generation of Rotation Number by Shipping Lines/ Agents communicated by Board Circular No. 20/2017-Customs dated 31.05.2017 and Public Notice No. 166/2016-17 dated 05.12.2016 issued by JNCH.
Trade has represented that they are facing difficulty in making payment of certain late charges / amendment fees (as detailed below) beyond working hours.
It has been observed that in case of consignments/ bills of entry of importers accorded DPD facility and which have not been facilitated by RMS and marked by system for ‘Assessment and Examination’, the Assessing Group orders for a certain percentage of those goods for examination.
Attention of the Importers, Exporters, General Trade, CFSs coming under the jurisdiction of JNCH, Nhava Sheva and all other stakeholders is invited to clarification regarding legislative changes relating to Customs Act, 1962 proposed in the Finance Bill, 2017 issued vide Board Circular No 12/2017-Customs (F.No.450/10/2017-CusIV], dated 31.03.2017.
It has been represented by Trade that they are facing difficulty to clear the consignments along with the packing material such as pallets at various CFSs within the jurisdiction of JNCH as they are required to obtain permission to take such deliveries which results in higher dwell time for clearance as well as increase in the transaction cost by payment of higher detention and demurrage charges. It has been represented that:
The Territorial Jurisdiction of the Regional Office of DGFT at Hyderabad in Appendix- 1A of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 is amended.
(i) Time upto 30.04.2019 has been allowed to the Government of Andhra Pradesh to finalize the modalities and complete the process of export of a located quantity of Red Sanders wood.
