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...
The export contracts of cotton (Tariff Codes 5201, 5202 & 5203) will now be registered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. Earlier, such registration were with Textile Commissioner, Mumbai.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraphs 2.1, 2.4 and 2.29 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby allocates a total quantity of 8,200 MTs of Raw Sugar, H.S. Code No. 1701 00 00 { in the Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export & Import Items}(at 98 degree Pol) out of non-levy(free sale) quota of 2010-2011(October, 2010 to September,2011).
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the following amendment is being made in Para 2.27 of Handbook of Procedures, Vol. I, 2009-2014(RE 2010) in view of Customs Notification No. 16 dated 27.02.2010.
The export of pulses had been prohibited vide Notification No. 15(RE-2006)/2004-09 dated 27.06.2006 which had initially been imposed for a period of 6 months and is presently extended till 31.03.2011 vide Notification No. 35 /2009-14 dated 30.03.2010.
Permission was also given for export of edible oils, in branded consumer packs of upto 5 Kgs with a ceiling of 10,000 tons through custom EDI Ports upto 31.10.2009. This was first notified on 20.11.2008 and extended from time-to-time. Presently as per Notification No. 09(RE-2010)/2009-14 of 01.11.2010 such export of edible oil in branded consumer packs of upto 5 Kgs is permissible upto 31.10.2011, subject to the limit of 10,000 tons.
It was stated in the DGFT Public Notice No. 57 dated 21.4.2010, that Export of “Cotton yarn including Melange Yarn” appearing at DEPB entry Sl. No. 78 of the Product Group “Textiles” shall not be entitled for DEPB benefit from immediate effect. Thereafter references have been received from Trade and Industry and Regional Authorities of DGFT seeking to know whether export of cotton yarn shall be entitled for DEPB benefit @ 1.5% under DEPB entry Sl. No. 22D of the Misc. Products (Product code 90).
Wires are also permitted as an admissible input to be imported under the condition that such wire must be of larger diameter than the exported end product. There is no change in quantity of input permitted per tonne of export item.
There is a ban on import of second hand computers and computer peripherals now. As per Ministry of Commerce’s Handbook of Procedures Vol. 1 (2009-14), import of second hand computers including personal computers/ laptops and refurbished/reconditioned
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) as amended, read with Para 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the following amendment is made in the Handbook of Procedure Vol. II ( as stated in paragraph 1.1 of Vol. I).
