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...
Based upon the above information, a decision will be taken by DGFT (Hqrs). Authorizations will be issued from Jurisdictional RA on clearance from DGFT (Hqrs) and on submission of application in ANF 2 D by the applicant.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development& Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992) read with Para 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014, the Central Government amends para 2 of Notification No.03(RE-2012)/2009-14 dated 29.06.2012 read with Notification No.59(RE-2013)/2009-14 dated 19.12.2013 with immediate effect
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act,1992, as amended, read with paragraph 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14 the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in respect of Sl. No. 179 of Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development& Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992) read with Para 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014, the Central Government amends para 2 of Notification No.03(RE-2012)/2009-14 dated 29.06.2012 read with Notification No.57(RE-2013)/2009-14 dated 16.12.2013 with immediate effect .
For group companies to claim benefits or have their exports counted for benefits to be claimed by another member of group, the group company should have been in existence at least 2 years prior to date of application under any of export promotion schemes notified in FTP.
Views/suggestions/comments on the request contained in para 2 above are solicited. While submitting such feed-back, care may be taken also to suggest how to count fulfillment of Export Obligation because the resultant product of such capital good, i.e. ‘power’ is mostly not exportable per-se. Similarly, how a common service provider installing power equipments would fulfill Export Obligation may also be conveyed.
Manufacturers of export products covered under above SIONs and the concerned Export Promotion Councils should submit production and consumption data as soon as possible but not later than Friday, the 31st January, 2014 so that such a review is taken up. Failure to provide the data, so required by the date so specified would result in stoppage of the benefit of Advance Authorisation / DFIA for export products covered by these SIONs.
Export of onion for the item description at Serial Number 51 & 52 of Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export & Import Items shall be permitted subject to a Minimum Export Price(MEP) of US$ 800 per Metric Ton F.O.B. or as notified by DGFT from time-to-time.
Export of three chemicals namely Dimethylamine Hydrochloride, Sodium Cyanide , Sodium Fluori has been ‘Restricted’. Export of these items would now be permitted under license.
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with Para 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014, the Central Government, with immediate effect, hereby makes the following amendments in Chapter 29 of Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items.
