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...
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 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.
The matter has been examined in this Directorate. It is evident from paragraph 4.1.13 of Foreign Trade Policy that import of prohibited items or items reserved for imports by State Trading Enterprises (STEs) are not allowed to be imported by the Authorisation holder. Accordingly, it is clarified that restricted items (unless otherwise specifically mentioned) are allowed to be imported for export production under Advance Authorisation Scheme, wherein inputs always remain under actual user condition even after completion of export obligation.
Attention is invited to Policy Circular No. 34(RE-08)/2004-2009 dated 10th October, 2008 and Policy Circular No. 35(RE-08)/2004-2009 dated 10th October, 2008 on the subject mentioned above. Para 2 (II) of both these Policy Circular(s) shall be amended to read as under.
In the statement of Standard Input Output Norms (SION) as contained in the Handbook of Procedure (Vol. 2), 2004-2009, as amended from time to time, amendments/corrections at appropriate place as mentioned in ANNEXURE”A” to this Public Notice are made.
In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in Schedule-I (Imports) to the ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2004-09.
Export of items used for cooking and dining purposes are not ‘Handicraft’ items. Accordingly, all such items including those falling in the ‘Tableware’ / ‘Kitchenware’ category shall not be entitled for VKGUY benefits under Table 15.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09 and Paragraph 1.1 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.I), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments/corrections in the Handbook of Procedures, Vol. 2,2004-2009, as amended from time to time.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy – 2004-09, the Central Government hereby amends Schedule – I (Imports) of the ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items.
Concerned Regional Authority may consider request for grant of first extension in E.O. period on payment of composition fee equal to 2% of proportionate duty saved amount on unfulfilled export obligation or an enhancement in export obligation imposed to the extent of 10% of total export obligation imposed under authorization, as the case may be at the choice of exporter, for each year of extension sought. Such first extension in EO period can be for a maximum period of two years.
India is a party to the Montreal Protocol and Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and committed to phase out Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) in India. As per policy decision taken by the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) in 1997, import of ODS is restricted in India. Accordingly, the Import Policy for the item is ‘restricted’ and subject to condition of Import Licensing Note No.1 mentioned at the end of Chapter 29 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items.
