DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
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DGFT : Writ petitions were filed challenging the minutes of meeting held on 08.11.2024, though which TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota) allotted to ...
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DGFT : DGFT Public Notice 01/2025-26 updates Appendix 4B, listing RBI-authorized banks for gold and/or silver imports for FY 2025-26....
DGFT : India adds Darranga Land Custom Station as food import entry point, updating import policy to align with FSSAI regulations....
DGFT : India revises areca nut import policy. Roasted areca nuts are now prohibited, with free import allowed above CIF value of ₹351 p...
DGFT : India authorizes export of essential commodities to Maldives for 2025-26, with quantity limits and specific customs port restricti...
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Learn about revised procedure for allocation of quota for export of broken rice on humanitarian and food security grounds. Find out extended application submission deadline for export licenses to Senegal, Gambia, and Indonesia. Non-compliance consequences and relevant provisions are also highlighted in this DGFT trade notice.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a notification amending the import policy for Areca nuts under ITC(HS) code 08028010. The revised policy allows the import of 17,000 Metric Tonnes of Fresh(green) Areca nuts without a Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition from Bhutan through LCS Chamurchi (INCHMB). Stay updated with the latest import policy changes.
DGFT issued a notification amending import policy for Potatoes under ITC(HS) code 07019000. The revised policy allows import of Potatoes from Bhutan without any license until June 2024. Stay updated with latest import policy changes.
Stay updated with the DGFT’s recent changes in the procedure for the allocation of quota for export of broken rice based on humanitarian and food security grounds.
DGFT issued a public notice No: 20/2023 regarding amnesty scheme for one-time settlement of default in export obligations. This notice amends the previous amnesty scheme and extends the deadline for application and payment.
DGFT has issued a notification amending the import policy for cigarette lighters. The notification prohibits the import of gas-fueled pocket lighters, both non-refillable and refillable, under certain HS codes. However, import is allowed if the CIF value per lighter is Rs. 20/- or above. This article provides an introduction to the notification, analysis of the revised import policy, and concludes with the impact of the amendment.
DGFT has liberalized and simplified the policy for exporting drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from India for civilian end uses. This decision aligns with the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 and aims to promote the export of high-tech items like drones. Learn more about the policy changes and their implications.
Bombay High Court resolves Tru-Sprag Freewheels Pvt Ltd vs. Union of India case, directing customs and DGFT to rectify exporters’ procedural errors, ensuring EPCG Scheme benefits. The court’s intervention leads to systemic improvements and the petitioner’s issue resolution.
Explore the implications of the Supreme Court’s judgment in the Cosmos Films case on the pre-import condition and its impact on exporters benefiting from the Advance Authorization scheme. The article analyzes Circular No.16/2023-Cus issued by the CBIC, aiming to provide clarity on recrediting/refunding taxes due to the judgment. Delve into the background of the Foreign Trade Policy amendments, the Gujarat High Court’s intervention, and the subsequent Supreme Court ruling.
DGFT Notification No. 14/2023, has introduced amendments to Category 5B of Appendix 3 (SCOMET Items) to Schedule 2 of the ITCHS classification. The amendments simplify and liberalize the SCOMET policy for the export of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The notification provides details on the revised categories, including exemptions and conditions for General Authorization for Export of Drones (GAED). Read more for a comprehensive analysis of the amendments and their impact.
