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DGFT Grants Automatic EPCG Export Obligation Extension up to 31st August 2026

DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...

May 22, 2026 552 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Annual IEC Update: Repeated Compliance Burden on One Million Exporters

DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...

May 11, 2026 3096 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC mandates 72-Hour Rule for RoDTEP & RoSCTL

DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...

April 27, 2026 669 Views 0 comment Print

ICEGATE Registration: Benefits, Process and Required Documents

DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...

March 16, 2026 1563 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rate Cut 2026: A 72-Hour ERP and Margin Stabilisation Plan for Exporters

DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...

February 27, 2026 2574 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


DGFT Reforms to Speed Up Advance Authorisation

DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...

April 19, 2026 1071 Views 0 comment Print

Commerce Ministry Launches Integrated Website & Mobile App for Seamless Trade Access

DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...

April 17, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Notifies Extension of RoSCTL Scheme for Apparel and Made-ups Exports

DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...

April 6, 2026 714 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Conducts Special Drive for Expeditious Disposal of EODCs

DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...

April 6, 2026 336 Views 0 comment Print

Download Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes

DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...

October 25, 2025 5844 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DGFT cannot Blacklist Importer Without Notice: Delhi HC

DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...

May 28, 2026 471 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Quashes DGFT EPCG Penalty Order as Hearing Opportunity Was Denied

DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...

March 12, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Must Consider Importer’s Request Before Insisting on Licence: Madras HC

DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...

March 12, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Unpublished Notification Invalid; MIP Applies Only from Gazette Publication Date: SC

DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...

January 22, 2026 2931 Views 0 comment Print

TRQ Exemption for Crude Soyabean Oil Restored Due to Policy–Notification Mismatch: SC

DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...

January 15, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Authorises PDCCI to Issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...

June 4, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends HBP as India-Oman CEPA added to Certificate of Origin Framework

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...

June 4, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Export Policy Changes After Finance Act 2026 Amendments

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...

June 4, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Expands QCO Exemption for SEZ Imports to All Authorized Operational Goods

DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...

June 4, 2026 480 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Tightens Silver Imports as Valid Import Authorisation Is Now Mandatory

DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...

June 4, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print


DGFT amends Export Policy of Animal By-Products

January 13, 2017 3340 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby makes the following amendment, with immediate effect, in Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export & Import Items relating to export of Animal By-Products.

Amendment in Chapter 2 of Handbook of Procedure (2015-20)

January 11, 2017 7624 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015- 2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby amends para 2.14(A) of the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20) as well as the provision in the Public Notice No.58 dated 1.2.2016 and Appendix 2K of FTP(2015-20) as under:

DGFT corrects reference of table number appearing in SION & Foot Note

January 9, 2017 1645 Views 0 comment Print

The Engineering Table references have been corrected in SION C 172, C244, C248, C270, C271, C272, C472, C473, C1834, C1835, C1836, C1855, C1856, C1939, C1983, C1984, C2034, C2035, C2036 and C2037 and amendment in foot notes have been notified as per Para 2 above.

Revised Import policy of few items under Chapter 41 & 43 of ITC (HS) 2012

January 3, 2017 2455 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby amends the import policy of the following items classified under Chapter 41 and 43 of ITC (HS), 2012 – Schedule – 1 (Import Policy), as under:

Permission in respect of “part delivery” where OOC is obtained-Reg.

January 3, 2017 3175 Views 0 comment Print

RMS Facilitation center does not have any access or physical control over the CFS. Hence, the permission for part delivery of cargo (other than DPD) will be permitted by AC/DC/Docks in charge of the concerned CFS.

Quantity for export of preferential quota sugar to USA

December 30, 2016 718 Views 0 comment Print

The quantity of raw sugar i.e. 8424 MTs (Eight thousand four hundred and twenty four metric tons) to be exported to USA under TRQ upto 30.09.2017 has been notified.

Registered Exporters System as of 01.01.2017 for EU Generalised System notified

December 30, 2016 29551 Views 0 comment Print

Certification of Origin of Goods for European Union Generalised System of Preferences (EU-GSP) – Modification of the system as of 1 January 2017.

FTP: Enlistment of National Marine Consultants Inc, USA as PSIA

December 30, 2016 850 Views 0 comment Print

Enlistment of one National Marine Consultants Inc., USA as PSIA in terms of para 2.55 (d) of HBP 2015-20 in Appendix 2G of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 in terms of Para 2.55 (d) of HBP 2015-20 with immediate effect

MEIS benefit given on ‘Onions Fresh or Chilled’ up to 31.03.2017

December 30, 2016 982 Views 0 comment Print

MEIS benefit for export of ‘Onions Fresh or Chilled’ under ITC (HS) code 07031010 is extended up to 31 March, 2017 vide Public Notice 49/2015-2020

Procedure to claim Duty Credit Scrips if LEO date is upto 31.03.2015 but export is on or after 01.04.2015

December 29, 2016 1153 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for claiming Chapter 3 benefits of FTP 2009-14 for exports were LEO date is upto 31.03.2015 but date of export is on or after 01.04.2015 is notified.

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