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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 555 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 507 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 126 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


Revised procedure for issue of Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates

May 18, 2015 4598 Views 0 comment Print

(i) Revised procedure to be followed by Pre-shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs) for issue of Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates (PSICs), with effect from 01.07.2015, has been notified.

Extension of time for export of Red Sanders wood by Govt of Andhra Pradesh & DRI

May 6, 2015 921 Views 0 comment Print

Dated: May 6, 2015 Time upto 30.04.2016 has been allowed to the Government of Andhra Pradesh & Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to finalize the modalities and export of respective allocated quantity of Red Sanders wood.

Public Notice No. 11/2015-2020 Dated the 6 May, 2015

May 6, 2015 1186 Views 0 comment Print

Time upto 30.04.2016 has been prescribed for export of 1998.5917 MTs value added products of Red Sanderswood by Government of Andhra Pradesh, permitted vide Public Notice No. 42 (RE-2013)/2009-2014 dated 03.12.2013

Implementation of procedure for export of certified organic products

May 5, 2015 415 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure notified vide Public Notice No. 73 (RE-2013)/2009-2014 dated 18.11.2014 for export of Certified Organic Products, except Textiles, would come into effect from 01.06.2015.

Allocation of quantity for export of sugar to EU under CXL quota and to USA under Tariff Rate Quota

May 1, 2015 1012 Views 0 comment Print

The quantity of sugar to be exported to EU under CXL Quota and to USA under TRQ upto 30.09.2015 has been notified.

Pre-import condition mandatory for import of 'raw sugar' under Advance Authorisation scheme

May 1, 2015 1324 Views 0 comment Print

Pre-import condition shall be mandatory for import of raw sugar under Advance Authorisation scheme. Export obligation period for raw sugar imported under Advance Authorisation has been reduced to six months from the date of clearance of each consignment by customs authority.

Increase in per consignment CIF value for border trade between India and China

May 1, 2015 864 Views 0 comment Print

PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 7/2015-2020 DATED THE 1st May, 2015 For border trade between India and China, the CIF value per consignment is being increased from ₹ 1,00,000/- to ₹ 2,00,000/- in case of Nathula, while for Gunji and Namgaya Shipkila, the existing CIF value limit of ₹ 25,000/- is being enhanced to ₹ 1,00,000/-.

Withdrawal of Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) Scheme for import of raw Sugar

May 1, 2015 876 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Public Notice No.07/2015-20, Dated: May 1, 2015 Import of ‘raw sugar’ under Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) scheme is withdrawn with immediate effect.

FTP- Industrial Urea / Technical Grade Urea made freely importable with Actual User condition

April 28, 2015 1680 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No.04/2015-2020 Dated the 28th April, 2015 Subject: Amendment in import policy of Urea under ITC (HS) code 3102 10 00 of Chapter 31 of ITC (HS), 2012 – Schedule – 1 (Import Policy).

Amendment in Export policy of sugar wef 20.04.2015

April 20, 2015 1728 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No 3/2015-2020 Dated : 20 April, 2015 Export of Preferential Quota sugar to EU and USA has been moved from STE to Free regime subject to the conditions indicated in Nature of Restrictions.

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