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...
Authorization for export of items in Categories 0, 3 (other than 3D), 4, 5 and 7 of the SCOMET list to Iran would be subject to the relevant provisions contained in Annex B to the UN Security Council resolution 2231 (2015). The licensing authority, i.e. DGFT or Department of Atomic Energy
The prohibition on direct or indirect export to Iran or import from Iran of specified items is lifted. Direct or indirect export to Iran or import from Iran is now permitted subject to UN Security Council Resolution 2231(2015) and IAEA specified documents.
Prohibition on import of milk and milk products (including chocolates and chocolate products and candies/ confectionary/ food preparations with milk or milk solids as an ingredient) from China is extended for one more year, i.e., till 23.6.2017 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Additional quantity of 1,146 MTs (One Thousand One Hundred and Forty Six metric tons) of raw cane sugar to be exported to USA under TRQ upto 30.09.2016 has been notified.
In terms of Notification No. 11 dated 21/6/2016, revalidation of import authorisations issued under Trade Notice No. 12 dated 8/1/2015 has been allowed with 25% increase in import quantity of Rough Marble & Travertine Blocks. The list of 472 import authorisation holders and the quantity to be increased in respect of each of authorisation holder is attached as Annexure to this Trade Notice.
Additional quota of 25% (of the quota released last year) of Rough Marble and Travertine Blocks have been allowed to authorisation holders as an interim measure to be imported by 30th September, 2016.
Policy condition 1 (e) of Chapter 88 of ITC (HS), 2012 is being revised to indicate exemption from DGFT licence for persons who have been granted permission to operate air transport services by Ministry of Civil Aviation and thereon DGCA has granted permission to import aircraft on that basis.
it is clarified that all Other Cast Articles of Iron or Steel failing under the four digit ITC(HS) Code- 7325 whether malleable or non- malleable are eligible for FPS under the entry at serial no. 279 of Appendix 37 D as revised vide Public Notice no. 52 dated 25.02.2014.
While allowing waiver of Bond for exports made first (before effecting imports) on pro-rata basis, Regional Authority may revalidate the Authorization in continuation for further six months for replenishment of inputs used in manufacture of export item’s from the date of endorsement provided applicant has made a specific request in ANF 4D and paid requisite fee for revalidation.
Actual users holding registration certificate from RNI can import item covered under Exim Code heading 4801 by filing bill of entry for home consumption or warehousing, at the time of import of goods.
