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...
Existing fee for issuance of Certificate of Origin (Preferential) is Rs. 150/- (Rupees One Hundred and Fifty only). This fee is enhanced to Rs. 350/- (Rupees Three Hundred and Fifty only) from 1st April, 2011.
The export of cotton yarn (Tariff Codes 5205, 5206 & 5207) was allowed under licence. Now, issue of export licences for cotton yarn will be subject to a limit of 720 million Kgs during the fiscal year 2010-11 (i.e. upto 31.03.2011).
All conditions in policy circular no 15 of 1st February 2011 will continue to apply, except the specification about dates and the calendar given in Annexure 2 thereof since the allocation is being made today (10th March 2011 and not on 10th February 2011). Special attention be paid to para 3(iv) & (v).
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. I) (2009-14), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies a new SION bearing number J-374 in respect of the export product “Woollen blended Worsted Yarn”. This will appear at Page number J46 of the Textile Product Group below the existing entry No. J373 in the Hand Book of Procedures.
Validity of Bank Guarantee is being harmonized with provisions of Customs Circular No.58/2004 dated 21.10.2004 as amended from time to time. In addition, specific contact details like E-mail ID, Phone Number/FAX Number of the exporter and the Bank are to be provided.
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 makes the following amendment in Notification No 29(RE – 2010)/2009-2014 dated 01.03.2011 read with Notification No 24(RE – 2010)/2009-2014 dated 18.02.2011. This will be with immediate effect.
In exercise of the powers conferred by Para 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Public Notice No. 36 (RE-2010)/2009-2014 dated 01.03.2011 relating to procedure for export of 1,50,000 MTs of Non Basmati Rice( Sona Masuri, Ponni Samba & Matta rice varieties). Notification No. 21(RE-2010)/2009-2014 dated 10th February 2011 had permitted export of these 3 varieties of rice with respective quantity ceilings.
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 makes the following amendment in Notification No 29(RE – 2010)/2009-2014 dated 01.03.2011 read with Notification No 24(RE – 2010)/2009-2014 dated 18.02.2011. This will be with immediate effect.
Export of Sandalwood De-oiled Spent Dust shall be permitted only through the ports of Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta and Chennai after physical verification of consignments by the concerned Regional Wildlife Warden of the Ministry of Environment & Forests.
The phrase “Minimum Export Price(MEP) of US$ 600 per Metric Ton or as notified by DGFT from time-to-time” as appearing in the Column “Nature of Restrictions against Serial Number 44.01 in Notification No 24(RE – 2010)/2009-2014 dated 18.02.2011 is replaced by the phrase “Minimum Export Price(MEP) of US$ 450 per Metric Ton F.O.B. or as notified by DGFT from time-to-time.
