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...
Export of Onions (all varieties including Bangalore Rose onions and Krishnapuram onions) excluding cut, sliced or broken in powder form was prohibited by Notification No.13(RE-2010)/2009-14 of 22.12.2010. This prohibition on exports was relaxed vide Notification No.19(RE-2010)/2009-14 of 10.2.2011,as per which export of Bangalore Rose onions and Krishnapuram onions were placed in the Restricted category,to be exported under licence subject to Minimum Export Price (MEP) of US $ 1400 per Metric Ton.
Serial No. 3(ii) of Policy Circular No. 20(RE-2010)/2009-14 dated 14.02.2011 had stipulated certain documents to be submitted to concerned RAs for issuance of export licence . To facilitate expeditious issue of export licences, Sl. No. 3(ii) of Policy Circular No. 20(RE-2010)/2009-14 dated 14.02.2011 is amended as under[changes are being made in 3(ii) (b) & 3(ii) (c)]:
Trade and Industry has again represented that in respect of some export shipments prior to 12.01.2010, the benefit is being denied because the export product has been described on the shipping bill as “cotton powerloom-tufted bathmats/cotton powerloom-tufted bathrugs”. The representation says that a powerloom only weaves and cannot ‘tuft’. At the time of custom clearance they had to declare as to whether their export product is manufactured on a handloom or a powerloom. Since these cotton bathmats/bathrugs were not woven but tufted by using a tufting machine similar to table-top type sewing machine, the expression “cotton powerloom tufted” came to be used on the shipping bills. The Trade and Industry has, therefore, requested to issue necessary clarification that benefit of Chapter 3 of FTP may also be granted to such shipments.
Regional Authorities (RAs) of DGFT disburses deemed export drawback and terminal excise duty as per provisions of FTP and HBP Vol. I. In order to facilitate this process and faster disbursal of such claims, it has been now decided that payment of such claims, henceforth, shall be made online. To give effect to this decision, RAs are required to take following actions:-
The government today banned exports of milk powder and its products to boost domestic supplies and check rising prices of milk. Besides, export of casein and its products, a protein derivative of milk, has also been banned by the Commerce Ministry.
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 supercedes Notification No. 13(RE-2010)/2009-14 dated 22.12.2010 read with Notification No. 19(RE-2010)/2009-14 dated 10.02.2011, and issues the following notification relating to export of onions. These will be with immediate effect.
A new entry at Sl. No. 33 B in Chapter 4 relating to “Dairy produce; bird’s eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included”
Effect of inclusion: The entries sr. no. 157 and 163 shall be entitled to Bonus Benefits of 2% under FPS benefits (i.e. total 5%+2% = 7%) for exports made from 1.1.2011 onwards. All other above entries shall be entitled to Bonus Benefits of 2% under FPS benefits (i.e. total 2%+ 2% = 4%) for exports made from 1.1.2011 onwards.
In respect of exporters of handicrafts and handloom products from the State of Jammu & Kashmir, Director, Handicrafts, Government of Jammu & Kashmir is authorized to issue Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC).
To facilitate early issue of licences, it has been decided that intending exporters of Bangalore Rose and Krishnapuram onion may seek such licence from their respective Regional Authorities rather than come to Headquarter office of DGFT at Delhi. The applications in prescribed format (ANF 2D) be made to the Regional Authorities for the purpose subject to MEP of US $ 1400 per Metric Ton as prescribed in Notification No.19(RE-2010)/2009-14 of 10.2.2011.
