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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 900 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 897 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 450 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 43 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 297 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


Gold Importers to File Review Against DGFT TRQ Allocation: Delhi HC

March 17, 2025 1485 Views 0 comment Print

Pursuant to the execution of CEPA, a meeting was held at the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) headquarters for consideration of the allocation of the bullion TRQs under the CEPA for the Financial Year 2024-25.

DGFT seek feedback on proposed amendments to Paragraph 10.10 of (HBP) 2023

March 12, 2025 882 Views 0 comment Print

The DGFT invites stakeholder feedback on amendments to export authorization procedures for SCOMET items under the Stock & Sale policy. Submit inputs by March 22, 2025.

All About Annual RoTDEP Return (ARR) – Appendix-4RR

March 10, 2025 4779 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Annual RoDTEP Return (ARR) filing process under Appendix-4RR, eligibility criteria, deadlines, and key requirements for exporters under RODTEP scheme.

DGFT introduces GAER for Simplified Re-Export of Repaired SCOMET Items

March 10, 2025 1758 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments to Para 10.12(D) of HBP 2023 streamline GAER for SCOMET item re-exports. One-time authorization now includes quarterly reporting requirements.

DGFT notifies Certificate of Inspection Requirement for Rice Exports

March 10, 2025 1779 Views 0 comment Print

India amends rice export policy, limiting inspection certificate requirement to specific European nations for six months.

Free import policy of Urad extended upto 31.03.2026

March 10, 2025 1200 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT extends Free import policy for Urad beans (ITC HS 07133110) to March 31, 2026, amending import policy conditions.

Govt Allows Yellow Peas Import Without MIP or Port Restrictions

March 10, 2025 687 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT extends Free import period for Yellow Peas (ITC HS 07131010) to May 31, 2025, with no MIP or port restrictions, subject to online registration.

India Lifts Export Ban on Broken Rice with Effect from 7th March 2025

March 7, 2025 1797 Views 0 comment Print

India amends export policy, allowing free export of broken rice under HS code 1006 40 00. The restriction is lifted with immediate effect.

DGFT Amends Import Policy for Platinum Products from Free to Restricted

March 5, 2025 1608 Views 0 comment Print

India revises import policy for platinum, restricting imports except for platinum alloy with 99% or more purity. Changes effective under DGFT Notification No. 60.

Ubharte Sitaare Fund – How to Apply & Eligibility

March 5, 2025 1566 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Ubharte Sitaare Fund, its objectives, benefits, eligibility criteria, and how small and mid-sized businesses can apply for this scheme.

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