Follow Us:

DGFT

DGFT Article, News  Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade

Latest Articles


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 835 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 897 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 894 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 444 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 138 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 34 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 288 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 206 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


Electronic Submission of Appendix 4H Certificates

October 17, 2024 2664 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT introduces electronic submission of Appendix 4H certificates for exporters and certifying authorities under Advance Authorization and DFIA schemes.

DGFT Amends Import Policy for Lighter Parts Under HS 96139000

October 13, 2024 2448 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT restricts import of parts for gas-fueled pocket lighters, non-refillable or refillable, under HS code 96139000. Notification effective immediately.

DGFT Clarification on NOC for Acetic Anhydride Procurement

October 11, 2024 1227 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT clarifies NOC requirements for Advance Authorization holders procuring Acetic Anhydride from SEZ units in Policy Circular No. 08/2024-25.

DGFT Amendment Expands Items Under Global Authorization for SCOMET Transfer

October 7, 2024 1397 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends Appendix 10M, expanding the list of items under Global Authorization for Intra-Company Transfer (GAICT) of SCOMET items, software, and technology.

DGFT Clarifies Import/Re-import Rules for Exhibits and Samples

October 7, 2024 3564 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT clarifies no import authorization is required for exhibits and samples re-imported for display or exhibition purposes under Para 2.60 of HBP 2023.

Clarification on RCMC Requirement for FTP 2023 Schemes

October 4, 2024 1848 Views 0 comment Print

No RCMC required for RoSCTL, RoDTEP, and Duty Drawback under FTP 2023 post-export remission schemes. Learn about specific requirements for FTP 2023 benefits.

Export Policy Conditions notified for Halal Meat Effective from 16th Oct 2024

October 1, 2024 1431 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Halal certification process for meat exports revised. New conditions under I-CAS for specified countries effective from 16th October, 2024.

Minimum Import Price on Synthetic Knitted Fabrics extended to 31st Dec 2024

October 1, 2024 2877 Views 0 comment Print

India extends the Minimum Import Price on synthetic knitted fabrics to $3.50/kg CIF until December 31, 2024, affecting eight new ITC (HS) codes under revised import policies.

Exemption from Mandatory Testing of Exports Sample of Cough Syrup

October 1, 2024 1455 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT modifies export policy for cough syrup, exempting mandatory testing under specific conditions for exports to countries with approved regulatory standards.

Extension of Interest Equalisation Scheme for Exports up to 31.12.2024

September 30, 2024 2100 Views 0 comment Print

The Government extends the Interest Equalisation Scheme for Rupee Export Credit until December 31, 2024, with revised MSME benefits.

Search Post by Date
July 2026
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031