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...
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 amendments in Part B of Aayat Niryat Form – ANF 5B of the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.I, (Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms).
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992) read with Para 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014, the Central Government, with immediate effect, makes an amendment in Column 4 (Export Policy) in Serial Number 38 in Chapter 4 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export & Import Items. The existing entry Prohibited is substituted by the entry Free.
PUBLIC NOTICE No. 31 (RE 2012)/ 2009-14 Either the recipient of the goods or the supplier of the goods can claim TED refund with appropriate disclaimer.
As nearly eight lakh Electronic Bank Realisation Certificates (eBRCs) have been issued in the first three months since the introduction of eBRC on August 17, 2012, Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Dr. Anup K Pujari has written to Chairpersons of all the banks to address the issues pertaining to eBRC.
Existing arrangements for import/export of commodities/items under Indo Myanmar Border have been revised; and ii. 22 new commodities/items have been added to the existing list of 40 tradable items and all the 62 commodities/items consolidated.
The Bank Guarantee / Legal Agreement is to be executed by the surety Bank (Guarantor)/ importer/exporter (party) on a non-judicial stamp paper an amount as may be prescribed by the concerned State Government under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 or State act, as the case may be
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14 and Paragraph 1.1 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. 1), the Directorate General of Foreign Trade hereby amends SION A-1578, as under.
RAs have issued duty credit scrips during this period i.e. from 05.06.2012 to 26.7.2012 with a validity of 24 months. Keeping in view this situation and in order to avoid any increased transaction cost to exporters, it is clarified that duty credit scrips issued upto 26.07.2012 will continue to have validity of 24 months and duty credit scrips issued after 26.7.2012 will have validity of 18 months. Policy Circular No. 7 (RE-2012)/2009-14
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Appendix 5 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. I) with immediate effect.
Public Notice No: 26(RE: 2012)/2009-2014 Directorate General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies new SIONs in respect of the export product Aluminium Beverage Cans . The new entries would be as under:-
