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...
Hand Book of Procedures of FTP 2015-20 permits re-fixation of Annual Average Export Obligation, in case the export in any sector/ product group decline by more than 5%. This implies that the sector/product group that witnessed such decline in 2014-15 as compared to 2013-14, would be entitled for such relief.
DGFT has received representations from exporters requesting for providing benefits under focus Product Scheme of Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14 on the export of industrial valves under item at Sl No. 269 of Appendix 37-D, Table-I of Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14 notified vide public notice no.52 dated 25.02.2014 or under any other any other SI. No. in the earlier public notices having same description and even to those items which are not used in bicycles.
Notification No. 26/2015-20 The Minimum Export Price (MEP) for export of all varieties of onions as described above is revised from US$ 700 F.O.B. per MT to US$ 400 F.O.B. per MT.
Clarification has been sought in respect of eligibility of benefit under Focus Product Scheme of FTP( 2009-1 4) to the Indian Kabuli Chickpeas under the item description, “EDIBLE VEGETABLES (EXCLUDING ONIONS) ALL ITEMS COVERED UNDER CHAPTER 07 (EXCEPT ONION COVERD UNDER CODES 0703 AND 0712)”. This item appeared at Sr. No. 248 of Appendix 37D, notified vide Public Notice No. 80(RE2010)/2009-14 dated 13.10.2011 and at Sr. No. 488 of FPS Table.
Subsequently representations have been received from exporters and trade & industry that such procedure should also be made applicable to exports made beyond 05.2015.
It is brought to the notice of Trade and Industry that the Interest Equalisation Scheme for Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit has been announced by the Government of India and notified vide RBI Circular No. DBR/Dir/BC. No. 62/04 02.001/2015-16 dated December 4 2015. The scheme is applicable w.e.f. 1st April, 2015. Details of the scheme are available on the website of RBI www.rbi.org.in.
According to Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 foreign trade policy basically contain a set of guidelines or instruction of import and export. Its primary purpose is not merely earn to foreign exchange but also to stimulate greater economy activity.
Importer shall maintain a register, as in Appendix-4H (for 3 years period) of items imported under an Authorisation and separately for items imported with actual user condition and its consumption. In respect of particular schemes, such register shall be maintained for specified period.
Effect of this Public Notice: Hereinafter, agencies desirous of enlistment in Appendix 2I of Appendices & Aayat Niryat Forms may submit their application as per Annexure I to Appendix 2I to the DGFT instead of the concerned RA.
Trade Notice 08/2015- Trade Notice 08/2015 Under the Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14, DGFT vide Public Notice No. 53 dated 27.2.2014 allowed for grant of additional Duty Credit Scrips @ 2% to certain specified products under the Market Linked Focus Product Scheme (MLFPS) for exports made w.e.f. 1.3.2014 to 31.8.2014 if exported to the EU (27 countries). This 2% duty credit scrips was in addition to the benefits of 2% under Focus Product Scheme (FPS).
