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...
Reference is invited to the Policy Circular No. 87 (RE-09)/2004-2009 dated 4.5.2009, on the subject cited above. Clause (a) of the Notification No. SO 1310 (E) dated 31.7.2007, substituted vide Notification No. 473 (E) dated 13.02.2009 of the Department of Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, as mentioned in Policy Circular No. 87 (RE-09)/2004-2009 dated 4.5.2009.
In Public Notice No.165 (RE 2008)/2004-09 dated 27.3.2009, the date of the Public Notice No.65 (RE-2008)/2004-09 referred in the second paragraph which was erroneously mentioned as 19.8.2009 stands corrected to read as 19.8.2008.
For supply of High Speed Diesel / Furnace Oil from Depots of domestic oil Public Sector Undertakings under para 8.2(b) of FTP, Terminal Excise duty shall be refunded on the basis of duty paid certificate issued by concerned domestic oil Public Sector Undertaking in the format given in Annexure I to ANF 8. Duty refund will be allowed for quantity of HSD/Furnace oil procured by EOU/EHTP/STP/BTP, for its production activities, as certified by concerned DC/Bond authorities.
In case the DEPB Entry Serial Number is changed by the Regional Authority, thereby reducing or retaining the DEPB rate at the same level as that endorsed in the shipping bill, the matter need not be brought before DEPB Committee, and such DEPBs will be sent with Flag ‘M’ by DGFT Hqrs and accepted by the Customs authorities.
The matter has been examined in detail. It is clarified that “Agricultural Products covered under Chapter 1 to 24 except 6(a) to 6(f) listed in Policy Circular 10 (Re2008) dated 5.6.2008.”as listed at Sr. No. 6 of Policy Circular 10(RE2008) dated 5.6.2008 and endorsed on the Duty Credit Scrips issued under Target Plus Scheme, are permitted only when nexus with exported products is clearly established.
It is clarified that the condition of ‘nexus with product group exported’ is mandatory in terms of Para 3.2.7.1(vi) read with Para 3.2.6A – II of Handbook of Procedures Vol. 1 (RE2003). All RAs to ensure that this condition is endorsed on Duty Credit Scrips being issued or if and when submitted for revalidation; and Customs to ensure that the condition of ‘nexus with product group exported’ is fulfilled while permitting imports.
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with Para 1.3 and 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Notification No. 27(RE-2008)/2004-09 dated 1st August,2008.
In the statement of Standard Input Output Norms (SION) as contained in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.2), 2004-2009, as amended from time to time, additions/corrections at appropriate places as mentioned in ANNEXURE “A” to this Public Notice are made.
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 read with Section 3(2) of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) and also read with Para 1.3 and Para 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, the Central Government hereby makes following amendments to Notification No. 80 (RE-2008)/2004-09 dated 16th January, 2009.
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 read with Section 3(2) of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) and also read with Para 1.3 and Para 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, the Central Government hereby makes, with immediate effect, following amendments to Notification No.93(RE-2007)/2004-2009 dated 1st April, 2008 as amended from time to time.
