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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 841 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 901 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 451 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 512 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 6085 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 145 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 235 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 139 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 49 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 303 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 215 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 109 Views 0 comment Print


Constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee to redress/resolve problems/issues of exporters-Constitution reg

October 30, 2009 427 Views 0 comment Print

In particular moification of Circular No.7, dated 16.09.09 regarding the constitution of above mentioned Committee, it has been decided that a representative from the Department of Financial Services will also be a member of the said Committee.

Operationalisation of provisions of Para 5.11.2 of Hand Book of Procedure Vol.-1 (2009-14)

October 27, 2009 652 Views 0 comment Print

File No.1/36/218/18/AM-10/Policy-5/EPCG-I Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi (EPCG-I Section)  Policy Circular N0. 13 (RE-2009) 2009-14 Dated 27-10-2009 Subject:- Operationalisation of provisions of Para 5.11.2 of Hand Book of Procedure Vol.-1 (2009-14) Reference is invited to Para 5.11.2 of the Hand Book of Procedure […]

Notification No. 17/2009-2014, Date: 27.10.2009

October 27, 2009 568 Views 0 comment Print

All items, materials equipment, goods and technology including as set out in lists in documents S/2006/814, S/2006/815 (including S/2009/205), S/2009/364 and S/2006/853 (United Nations Security Council Documents) INFCIRC/254/Rev.9/Part1a and INFCIRC/254/Rev.7/Part 2a (IAEA documents) which could contribute to DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

Public Notice No. 15/2009-14, Dated: 27.10.2009

October 27, 2009 658 Views 0 comment Print

Wherever, the exports are prior to 27.8.09, enhancement of CIF/ FOB value shall be subject to a minimum Value addition of 15% or the V.A. declared in the original Advance Authorization application, whichever is lower.

Import licences for Rough Marble Blocks/Slabs – Issue of balance quota for the year 2009-10 as per New Policy

October 23, 2009 448 Views 0 comment Print

The inter-se allocation of quota shall be computed based on the full quota for the year 2009-10 as per the Policy notified vide Notification No. 15/2009-2014 dated 15th October, 2009 (and as amended by Notification No. 16 dated 23rd October, 2009). The quantities to eligible applicants shall be pro-rated for the balance quota of this year (after the said computation for the whole year).

Notification No. 16/2009-2014, Dated: 23.10.2009

October 23, 2009 529 Views 0 comment Print

Units who have installed marble gang saw machine (except 100% EOUs and units in SEZ). However, the marble gang saw machine shall be in the name of the applicant only. No gang saw on Lease Basis shall be considered for the purpose of allocation of import entitlement.

Policy for issue of import licences of Rough Marble Blocks/Slabs, w.e.f. 01.102009

October 15, 2009 934 Views 0 comment Print

The eligible applicants may file an application (after the applications are so invited for the said licensing year) in the form given in ‘Aayaat Niryaat Form’ together with all relevant documents, to the concerned Regional Authority of DGFT. The eligibility of the applicants with respect to para 2(I) above shall be decided based on verification/certificate from the concerned State Government. RA concerned would forward the applications of eligible applicants to DGFT, HQ for further consideration.

Import policy of “Mobile Handsets”

October 14, 2009 943 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5, read with Section 3(2) of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, also read with paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy – 2009-2014, the Central Government hereby amends Schedule-I of the ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items.

Import Policy of wild animals (including their parts and products)

October 14, 2009 1096 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under section 5, read along with Section 3 (2) of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, also read with paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items.

Public Notice No. 14/2009-2014, Dated: 13.10.2009

October 13, 2009 403 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-2014 and Paragraph 1.1 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.I), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following additions/amendments in the Schedule of DEPB Rates (as amended from time to time) with immediate effect.

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