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...
Details of RCMC would be made available (uploaded) by respective EPCs/Commodity Boards Development Authorities/other competent authorities. Accordingly, submission of physical copy of RCMC by the applicants will not be required. This will be with effect from 01/12/2012. PUBLIC NOTICE NO.25(RE-2012)/2009-2014
Prohibition on export of edible oils has been extended till further orders. But, the same will not apply to relaxations/exemption as mentioned in para 3 & 4 above. Export of fish oil continues to be free as per Notification No. 60 dated 20.11.2008. Notification No 24 (RE – 2012)/2009-2014
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 notifies a new SION bearing number C- 2049 in respect of the export product Copper based pre-alloyed powder R-800. The new entry would be as under:-
Under existing Policy Conditions, import of arms (including parts thereof) & ammunition is permitted freely, inter alia, to National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) for its own use and for transfer to its State/district affiliates by due certification by Sports Authority of India. The phrase due certification by Sports Authority of India has been substituted by self certification by NRAI.
Arrangements for operationalisation of Border Haats between India and Bangladesh have been harmonized with addendum dated 15th May, 2012 to the MOU dated 23rd October, 2010.
Under the EXIM Policy and Procedure, wherever certification by a Chartered Accountant was required, the exporters would be able to get certification done by a Cost Accountant also. PUBLIC NOTICE No. 22(RE-2012)/2009-14
Certain items with their attendant ITC (HS) codes were omitted in the ITC(HS) published vide Notification No. 111 dated 18.4.2012.These have been incorporated with a view to align with Customs Tariff Schedule 2012. NOTIFICATION NO. 22 (RE-2012)/2009-2014
Incorporated the changes in the descriptions of tariff lines in Chapters 24,26,74,75,76,78 and 79 in accordance with the changes in the Finance Bill 2012-13. This notification was silent on the date on which these changes were to take effect. Accordingly, some interpreted the changes to take effect from the date of notification i.e., 23/07/2012 and some others from the date on which Finance Bill 2012 was passed i.e., 17/03/2012. Therefore, this amendment is being made to impart greater clarity. NOTIFICATION NO. 21 (RE – 2012)/2009-2014
Policy Circular No. 06(RE- 2012)/2009-14 Issuance of physical copy of BRCs by banks has been dispensed with for the purpose of DGFT use. Banks will, now,transmit BRC data electronically to DGFT server.
The following additional declarations/undertaking will be furnished by applicants filing applications in ANF 3C and ANF 4G at the end of the existing declarations : I/We hereby declare that Freight, Insurance and Commission values as mentioned in the application are based on actual transaction values. For the purpose of calculating entitlement, commission amount has been included as per actual value or 12.5% of net FOB value realised whichever is less.
