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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 663 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 711 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 5841 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 498 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 477 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


Process of Re-Assessment On ICEGATE 2.0

April 29, 2025 1974 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to submit and track Bill of Entry re-assessment requests on ICEGATE 2.0. This guide covers the complete process for importers.

Guide to Customs Refund – Process of Other Refund On ICEGATE 2.0

April 29, 2025 3615 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the step-by-step process for claiming “other refunds” of Customs duties on ICEGATE 2.0. User manual for IEC holders.

FAQs on IGCR Filing and Returns in ICEGATE 2.0

April 29, 2025 13896 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to file IGCR returns on ICEGATE 2.0, use Excel upload, and follow the new quarterly return process for EOUs under the updated 2025 regulations.

Customs Warehouse Module FAQs

April 29, 2025 3633 Views 0 comment Print

Find answers to common questions about the Indian Customs National Trade Portal’s Warehouse Module for licensing, transfers, and monthly returns.

All about Retransmission of Shipping Bills to DGFT via ICEGATE

April 29, 2025 3774 Views 1 comment Print

Learn how to re-transmit Shipping Bills to DGFT using ICEGATE Portal, track status, and resolve common issues. Step-by-step guide provided.

DGFT Notifies SION for Export of ‘Doxycycline 100 mg Dispersible Tablets

April 24, 2025 501 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Public Notice 03/2025-26 introduces SION A-3685 for Doxycycline 100mg Dispersible Tablets. Details import quantity allowed for export production.

Import of Synthetic Knitted Fabrics ‘Free’ if CIF Value is $3.5 or Above per Kg: DGFT

April 23, 2025 2106 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT notifies extension of Minimum Import Price (MIP) on specific synthetic knitted fabrics until March 31, 2026. Exemptions apply for certain exporters.

DGFT Seeks Views on SCOMET Export Rule Changes

April 23, 2025 930 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT invites stakeholder feedback on draft changes to FTP 2023 for temporary export of SCOMET items for testing and evaluation. Submissions due in 10 days.

New ‘Mode of Export’ Field in eBRC from 1st May 2025

April 21, 2025 2442 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT adds ‘Mode of Export of Services’ field to eBRC from May 1, 2025, aligning service export data with WTO GATS classifications.

DGFT revises Coal Import Monitoring Fee Structure

April 15, 2025 945 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT revises Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS) policy; registration fees now aligned with Appendix 2K, effective immediately from April 15, 2025.

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