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ICEGATE Bill of Entry: Filing Process, Required Documents & Online Status Check

DGFT : Learn what an ICEGATE Bill of Entry is, how to file it, required documents, status tracking, customs clearance process and common ...

July 16, 2026 835 Views 0 comment Print

Great IEC Updation Charade: Burdening Exporters Without Accountability

DGFT : Policy article questions DGFT’s annual IEC updation process, legal basis, data handling, compliance burden and portal practices ...

July 16, 2026 181 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Grants Automatic EPCG Export Obligation Extension up to 31st August 2026

DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...

May 22, 2026 897 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Annual IEC Update: Repeated Compliance Burden on One Million Exporters

DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...

May 11, 2026 3420 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC mandates 72-Hour Rule for RoDTEP & RoSCTL

DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...

April 27, 2026 894 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


DGFT Reforms to Speed Up Advance Authorisation

DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...

April 19, 2026 1283 Views 0 comment Print

Commerce Ministry Launches Integrated Website & Mobile App for Seamless Trade Access

DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...

April 17, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Notifies Extension of RoSCTL Scheme for Apparel and Made-ups Exports

DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...

April 6, 2026 895 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Conducts Special Drive for Expeditious Disposal of EODCs

DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...

April 6, 2026 511 Views 0 comment Print

Download Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes

DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...

October 25, 2025 6082 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Challenging DFIA Scheme as Existing HC Precedents Govern Duty-Free Imports

DGFT : Allahabad High Court held that additional conditions for DFIA imports were contrary to binding judgments and dismissed the PIL....

June 29, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

Popcorn Maize Import Allowed as SION Entry E75 Imposes No Variety Restriction

DGFT : Bombay High Court held that SION Entry E75 permits import of maize without restricting its variety, allowing popcorn maize under t...

June 29, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL as it Cannot Direct Changes in Foreign Trade Policy

DGFT : The Rajasthan High Court held that policy decisions relating to the Foreign Trade Policy and the Hand Book of Procedure cannot be ...

June 27, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Claims Allowed Despite Omission in Shipping Bills as Waiver Cannot Be Presumed

DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters may apply for RoDTEP benefits even if the claim was not mentioned in the shipping bills...

June 27, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rebate Allowed as Sugar Exports Were Made with Directorate of Sugar Permission

DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters who exported sugar with the prescribed permission of the Directorate of Sugar were enti...

June 27, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Restricts S-PVC Imports Below USD 0.766 Per Kg for Six Months

DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 25/2026-27 restricts S-PVC imports at or below USD 0.766/kg for six months, with exemptions for EOUs, SEZs a...

July 25, 2026 40 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Notifies India-UK CETA Tariff Rate Quota Procedure

DGFT : DGFT amends HBP 2023 to notify India-UK CETA TRQ procedures, quotas, eligibility, allocation process and import conditions under P...

July 24, 2026 68 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Syncs ITC (HS) Import Policy with Finance Act, 2026

DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 24/2026-27 amends ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule-I to align with the Finance Act, 2026, with immediate effect....

July 22, 2026 294 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Proposes ₹10,000 RCMC Exemption for Low-Value Exports Under FTP 2023

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on a proposal to exempt export consignments up to ₹10,000 FOB value from RCMC requirements under FTP 2...

July 21, 2026 209 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Invites India-UK CETA TRQ Applications for CBU Vehicle Imports for CY 2026

DGFT : DGFT Public Notice 22/2026-27 invites India-UK CETA TRQ applications for specified CBU vehicle imports from 21 July to 04 August 2...

July 21, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print


Delhi HC Criticizes DGFT for Canceling DEPB License 15 Years After SCN

April 2, 2025 835 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court sets aside DEPB license cancellation 15 years after SCN was issued, citing non-adjudication and violation of natural justice principles.

Supply of essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives during 2025-26

April 1, 2025 1032 Views 0 comment Print

India authorizes export of essential commodities to Maldives for 2025-26, with quantity limits and specific customs port restrictions.

Amendment in ANF-4J for issuance of Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA)

March 28, 2025 510 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends ANF-4J for Diamond Imprest Authorisation. New declarations added regarding star status, tax returns, and import conditions.

DGFT Removes Walnut from Appendix-4J of HBP 2023

March 27, 2025 978 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends Appendix-4J of HBP 2023, removing ‘Walnut in any form’ to streamline trade regulations. Effective from March 27, 2025.

DGFT Seeks Comments on Mandatory GST E-Invoices for FTP

March 25, 2025 1212 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT proposes mandatory GST e-invoices for deemed export benefits. Stakeholders can submit comments by April 2025 for consideration under FTP 2023.

No RoDTEP Scheme Support for Exports from AAs, SEZs & EOUs after 05.02.2025

March 20, 2025 4686 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP support for exports by AAs, SEZs, and EOUs extended until Feb 5, 2025; eligibility ends thereafter. Other categories remain unaffected per prior notification.

DGFT Seeks Review of SIONs for Automobile Tyres

March 20, 2025 1065 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT invites comments on modifying SIONs for automobile tyres. Exporters and stakeholders must submit suggestions with data within 45 days.

Annual RoDTEP Return Extended to June 30, 2025 for FY 2024-25

March 19, 2025 4098 Views 0 comment Print

The last date for filing the Annual RoDTEP Return for FY 2023-24 has been extended to June 30, 2025, with a grace period until September 30, 2025.

DGFT Extends Annual RoDTEP Return Deadline to June 30

March 19, 2025 1323 Views 0 comment Print

The DGFT has extended the deadline for filing the Annual RoDTEP Return for FY 2023-24 from March 31, 2025, to June 30, 2025, with a grace period until September 30.

India Extends Urea Import STE Status for Indian Potash Limited Until 31.03.2026

March 18, 2025 1479 Views 0 comment Print

The government extends Indian Potash Limited’s STE status for Urea imports until March 31, 2026, under revised foreign trade policy conditions.

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