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...
Notification No. 20 (RE-2012)/2009-2014 Import Policy for allocation of quota for import of Rough Marble Blocks by Indian companies investing abroad in marble mining has been notified with an annual quota of 1 lakh MT.
NOTIFICATION NO. 19 (RE-2012)/2009-2014 The number of countries from which import of poppy seeds is allowed is increased from 11 to 16 and Slovenia has been replaced by Slovakia in 3(a).
Procedure of obtaining Registration Certificate (RC) for export of Assam Comilla Cotton [ITC(HS) Code 5201 00 12] was notified in Policy Circular No. 29(RE-2010)/2009-14 dated 19.04.2011. The same will continue to apply except that the export against Registration Certificates shall be completed within a period of 30 days (In para 3 of Policy Circular No. 29 dated 19.04.2011, such period was 45 days).
The following agencies are approved as Pre Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA) and enlisted in Appendix 5 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol-I), Appendices and Aayaat Niryaat Forms:
Notification No. 17 (RE-2012)/2009-14 The Procedure and conditions for export of cotton w.e.f 1st October 2012 have been notified. This is similar to Notification number 113 of 4th May 2012, except appropriate changes in para 2(iii).
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 amendment at Sl.No. 7 under Sub-heading Delhi in Appendix 4C (List of Agencies authorized to issue Certificate of Origin–Non Preferential) of the Handbook of Procedures-Volume 1 (Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms), 2009-2014.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following corrections / amendments in HBPv1 (including Appendices and ANFs) with immediate effect.
NOTIFICATION NO. 16 /(RE-2012) / 2009-2014 Importer (s) shall be able to import the items under aforementioned ITC (HS) codes under the India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) from all EDI Ports.
A question has been raised about such applications that have been received by the Regional Authority before the due date i.e.31.03.12, but are yet to be disposed of. The new Handbook of Procedure and the annual supplement issued on 05.06.12 have been silent on such issues.
The description of Import Item No. 7 of SION A – 1691 (export product: Nylon Bicycle Tyres) is amended from ‘Nylon Fabric’ to read as “Relevant Nylon Tyre Cord Fabric”. There is no other change in this SION.
