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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 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 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


Problems in online IEC application & Solution

January 29, 2015 222901 Views 115 comments Print

While applying online for importer exporter code (IEC) some user may encounter a Java Error like the one given below – ERROR WHILE SENDING OUTPUT access denied (“java.net.SocketPermission” “164.100.128.143:8100″ “connect,resolve”) In this article we have discussed the solution and steps to remove above error. 1. Download latest version Java or Update the latest version of […]

Indian subsidiaries of foreign companies can claim SFIS benefit

January 27, 2015 2536 Views 0 comment Print

Recently, in case of YUM RESTAURANTS (I) PVT.LTD AND Anr. v. Union of India & Ors, Hon’ble Delhi High Court pronounced that there is no provision in the Foreign Trade Policy which debars an Indian subsidiary of a foreign holding company from availing the benefit of Serve From India Scheme(SFIS).

Operationalisation of provisions of Para 5.11.2 of Hand Book of Procedure Vol.-1 (2009-14) [RE:2013]

January 19, 2015 868 Views 0 comment Print

All Regional Offices are requested to re-fix the annual average export obligation for EPCG Authorizations for the year 2013-14 accordingly. Reduction, if any, in the EO should be appropriately endorsed in the licence file of the office of RA as also in the Amendment Sheet to be issued to the EPCG Authorisation holder.

Amendment in import policy conditions under ITC (HS) 4 digit code 8517

January 16, 2015 3797 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.3 and 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014, the Central Government hereby amends the Import Policy Condition under ITC (HS) 4 digit code 8517 of Chapter 85 of ITC (HS), 2012 – Schedule – 1 (Import Policy).

Public Notice No. 82 (RE-2013/2009-14, Dated: 15.01.2015

January 15, 2015 850 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2009-2014, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following correction in the Public Notice No. 52 dated 25.02.2014.

Export obligation period reduced to six months for Natural Rubber

January 9, 2015 1047 Views 0 comment Print

Export obligation period has been reduced to six months from the date of clearance of each consignment by customs authority, wherever Natural Rubber is allowed as an input under Advance Authorisation / DFIA Schemes. Public Notice No. 81 (RE-2013)/2009-2014 Dated 09th January, 2015.

Allocation of quantity of Rough Marble and Travertine Blocks for import for FY 2014-15

January 8, 2015 610 Views 0 comment Print

Issue of import authorisation by Regional Authorities of DGFT would commence from 9th January 2015 and end on 15th January 2015. In case, any applicant/firm is found to have submitted false or erroneous information or have made any mis-declaration / misrepresentation, such applicant/firm, (a) shall forfeit the allocation made in this Trade Notice, (b) shall be debarred from allocation of Rough Marble and Travertine Blocks in future and (c) shall be liable for penal action under the provisions of Foreign Trade (D&R) Act, 1992, as amended.

Operationalisation of Online IEC applications Postponed

January 6, 2015 766 Views 0 comment Print

Vide the Public Notice No. 76 (RE-2013), IEC applications were mandated to be submitted online with effect from 01.01.2015. However, due to some unforeseen technical problems it has not been possible to operationalise the new online IEC system.

Amendment in import policy conditions under ITC (HS) 4 digit code 3808

January 1, 2015 1462 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.3 and 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014, the Central Government hereby inserts the following Policy condition as Policy Condition no. 3 under Chapter 38 of ITC (HS), 2012 – Schedule – 1 (Import Policy).

Import Policy regime of Radio Navigation Equipment under ITC (HS) 4 digit code 8526

January 1, 2015 6070 Views 0 comment Print

There shall be no changes in Para 16 of the General Notes regarding Import Policy of ITC (HS), 2012 – Schedule – I (Import Policy) about multi-channel GSM / CDMA receivers, transmitters and trans – receivers capable of receiving, transmitting or both, in two or more frequencies as these items shall continue to be Restricted for imports.

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