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...
A question has been raised by certain exporters whether revalidation provision for cotton yarn still continues. This may be due to the fact that the subject header in Public Notice No. 102 dated 16.03.2012 mentions “Procedure for scrutiny and revalidation of Registration Certificate for export of cotton [ITC(HS) code 5201 & 5203]”, but the content of Para 3 refers to both cotton & cotton yarn.
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 the following amendments in Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export & Import Items.
Policy Circular No. 60 (RE-2010)/2009-14 As and when Customs (CBEC) have conveyed their readiness to implement on-line message exchange between Customs and DGFT, Policy Circulars have been issued from time to time by DGFT indicating the names and Port Codes of such Customs Ports where EDI facility would be available. Such Policy Circulars issued in past are listed below:
PUBLIC NOTICE No. 107 (RE-2010)/2009-14 SION E-1A that was notified by Public Notice No.94 dated 01.02.2012 is being re-numbered as SION E-131. There is no change in the Import Items (either in description or in quantity permitted).
Accordingly, in exercise of the powers conferred under Para 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby re-numbers SION E-129A as E-130 for the export product “Instant Fruit Juice Powder / Crystals ( Sugar Free)” in the Handbook of procedure V.2 (2009-14 ). The quantity and description of import items is the same as permitted earlier and is reproduced .
Policy Circular No. 59 (RE-2010) /2009-14 Director General (Systems) have accorded SEZ port codes to the following 53 SEZs which have been uploaded on DGFT’s website:-
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with Paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, the Central Government hereby notifies ‘Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System) of Export and Import Items, 2012’ [ITC (HS), 2012] as enclosed in the Annexure to this Notification.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with Paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, the Central Government hereby notifies ‘Indian Trade Classification (Harmonised System) of Export and Import Items, 2012’ [ITC (HS), 2012] as enclosed in the Annexure to this Notification.
Index 1. Conditions and modalities for registration of contracts of cotton yarn with DGFT 2. Clarification about requirement of “Declaration of Intent”for EOU shipping bills for claiming Chapter 3 scheme benefits 3. Conditions and modalities for registration of contracts of Assam Comilla Cotton with DGFT 4. Imports of goods under Chapter 84 of ITC (HS) […]
In exercise of the 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 hereby makes the following amendment, with immediate effect, in Notification No. 61(RE-2010)/2009-14 dated 20.07.2011.2.
