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...
It is clarified that “pending EO under EPCG Authorization (over and above average, if any)” means the duty saved export obligation which is pending over and above the minimum duty saved export obligation specified to be fulfilled in the prescribed block of years.
The VKGUY benefits on exports of all items included in Table 15 shall be admissible only for ‘Handicraft Products’. The Export Promotion Council for Handicraft (EPCH) shall certify that the exported product is a Handicraft product, if any doubt arises on this issue.
Payments for the services rendered through construction equipments are received in Free Foreign Exchange or in Indian Rupees which are otherwise considered as having being paid for in free foreign exchange by RBI, as per Sub Para (iv) of Para 9.53 of Foreign Trade Policy.
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 read with Para 1.3 and Para 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, the Central Government hereby makes the following addition with immediate effect at the end of Paragraph 2 of Notification No. 33(RE-2007)/2004-2009, dated 08.10.2007.
Attention is invited to para 3.20.3(iv) of Hand Book of Procedures Vol.I (RE 2008). In this regard, references have been received from the Trade and Industry on the issue as to whether a Tracking Report, down loaded from the website of a goods carrier and duly certified by its accredited agent is an acceptable document under para 3.20.3(iv) of HBP Vol. I or not.
Representations have been received seeking a clarification on clearance of import consignments of items where restrictions have been removed vide Notification No.81 dated 16.1.2009. The consignments in question were said to be imported during the period i.e. 21st November, 2008 and 16th January, 2009, when these items were restricted for imports.
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004- 09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Handbook of Procedures.
It is also brought to the notice of all concerned that vide this Notification transitional arrangement available under Para 1.5 of FTP have not been stopped. Thus, the transitional arrangements in respect of items whose import has been prohibited vide the said Notification shall continue. Similarly, where the import shipment has been made prior to the date of issue of this Notification, as per Para 9.11A of HBP- vI, those imports may also be allowed.
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Handbook of Procedures, Vol. I RE2008.
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the amendments in Appendix-5 (List of Inspection and Certification Agencies) of the Handbook of Procedures.
