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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 838 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 144 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 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 300 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 105 Views 0 comment Print


No opportunity is being provided to petitioner: Delhi HC directs DGFT to reconsider

January 10, 2025 1203 Views 0 comment Print

Writ petitions were filed challenging the minutes of meeting held on 08.11.2024, though which TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota) allotted to petitioners by the respondent for import of bullion. Petitioners are dealing in business of import of gold.

DGFT notifies Procedure for export of certified organic products

January 5, 2025 1837 Views 0 comment Print

New procedure for exporting certified organic products under NPOP issued by DGFT, effective 180 days from 5th January 2025. Learn key details here.

Amendment in Import Policy for Synthetic Knitted Fabrics

January 4, 2025 1926 Views 0 comment Print

Government extends Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition on synthetic knitted fabrics under specific ITC(HS) codes till March 31, 2025. Check detailed updates.

Wheat Export of 2,00,000 metric tons to Nepal Approved via NCEL

January 4, 2025 1065 Views 0 comment Print

India allows export of 2,00,000 MTs of wheat to Nepal through National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) under DGFT Notification No. 48/2024-25.

DGFT amends Para 6.06 of HBP 2023 for Parity with Chapter 4 of FTP

January 3, 2025 1434 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT revises timelines in Para 6.06 of Handbook of Procedures (FTP 2023) for tea and spices imports to align with Chapter 4 provisions, easing compliance.

DGFT amends Para 1.07 of Foreign Trade Policy 2023: New Trade Facilitation Measures

January 2, 2025 1599 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends FTP 2023 to allow stakeholder feedback and outlines conditions for consultation and disclosure of reasons for non-incorporation of suggestions.

Stakeholder Consultation Process under Foreign Trade Policy 2023

January 2, 2025 774 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends Handbook of Procedures 2023 to outline the process for seeking feedback from stakeholders on the Foreign Trade Policy provisions.

MEP Imposed on Disodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) Until 30.06.2025

December 30, 2024 1365 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT has imposed a Minimum Import Price (MIP) of Rs. 20,108 per MT on Soda Ash imports till June 2025 under the revised import policy.

MEP on Natural Honey Extended Till 31st December 2025: DGFT

December 30, 2024 2145 Views 0 comment Print

India extends the Minimum Export Price (MEP) for natural honey to $2000/MT FOB until December 31, 2025, to regulate and stabilize exports under the export policy.

SOP for Export Authorisations for Restricted Seeds and Planting Materials

December 30, 2024 1641 Views 0 comment Print

Government issues SOP for export authorizations of restricted seeds and planting materials. Includes affidavits, compliance with biodiversity laws, and labeling norms.

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