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...
Application has to be filed for claiming interest if Terminal Excise Duty (TED)/ Duty Drawback/ Central Sales Tax (CST) due to a claimant is not paid within a period of one month from the date of final approval of claim by the Regional Authority (RA)/ Development Commissioner (DC), Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
In FTP (RE2006), the scheme was renamed as VKGUY. For VKGUY Scrips issued for exports made during 2006-07, import allowed is governed by Para 3.8.3 read with Para 3.8.3.1 of FTP (RE2006). All freely importable items covered under ITC HS book, except for a few items listed in Appendix 37B of the Handbook of Procedures Vol. I, are allowed. Further all freely importable capital goods are also allowed, except a few capital goods.
Attention is invited to the Public Notice No. 130 dated 27.3.2008 (as amended from time to time), PN No. 137 dated 3.4.2008 wherein DEPB Benefits were withdrawn against export of primary steel items, Cement and Rice with immediate effect. Representations have now been received from Trade and Industry and the Regional Authorities of DGFT.
In terms of the above provision, it is, once again, clarified that where export is under DEPB Scheme, for claim of DEPB only for Packing Material, exporters are entitled to VKGUY Scheme benefits @ 5% of Fob Value of Exports.
Consequently, for exports w.e.f 17.4.2008, export of Milk and value added Milk Products (covered under ITC HS codes 0401 to 0406, 19011001, 19011010 & 2105) shall not be entitled to VKGUY scheme benefits.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2004-2009, as amended, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in FTP 2004-2009, Updated as on 11.4.2008.
In exercise of power conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment in Appendix 17 of the Handbook of Procedure.
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, as notified in the Gazette of India extraordinary Part II, Section 3, Sub section (ii) as amended from time to time and in supersession of Public Notice No. 69 (RE- 2006) dated 21.11.2006 and Public Notice No. 13 (RE-2007) dated 02.07.2007.
In exercise of power conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment in Appendix 4-C (List of agencies authorized to issue Certificate of Origin Non-Preferential ) of the Handbook of Procedure.
Export of Skimmed Milk Product (SMP), Casein and any other Milk Product shall not be entitled for the benefit of VKGUY Scheme and Focus Market scheme with immediate effect.
