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All About Annual RoTDEP Return (ARR) – Appendix-4RR

DGFT : Learn about Annual RoDTEP Return (ARR) filing process under Appendix-4RR, eligibility criteria, deadlines, and key requirements fo...

March 10, 2025 1986 Views 0 comment Print

Ubharte Sitaare Fund – How to Apply & Eligibility

DGFT : Learn about the Ubharte Sitaare Fund, its objectives, benefits, eligibility criteria, and how small and mid-sized businesses can a...

March 5, 2025 411 Views 0 comment Print

Import Definition in Indian Trade Laws: SEZ-DTA Transactions

DGFT : This article critically examines the legal definitions of Import across various legislations, analyzing their implications for SEZ...

February 18, 2025 588 Views 0 comment Print

RODTEP Annual Return Requirements and Filing

DGFT : Learn about the RODTEP Annual Return, filing guidelines, eligibility, and consequences for non-compliance with the scheme....

February 18, 2025 2181 Views 1 comment Print

Procedure of APEDA Registration Cum Membership Certificate for Exporters

DGFT : Learn the step-by-step procedure for APEDA Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) for exporters in India, including requir...

January 10, 2025 1080 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Key Trade and Commerce Highlights of India in 2024

DGFT : Review of India’s 2024 trade achievements, including FTAs, export growth, Bharat Mart launch, digital trade platforms, and key s...

December 27, 2024 423 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Implements Faceless Automation for Input Output Norms

DGFT : DGFT modernizes foreign trade by automating ad-hoc Input Output Norms fixation, enhancing ease of business for exporters. Learn ab...

June 22, 2024 675 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Implements Electronic Disbursal of Duty Drawback

DGFT : CBIC introduces electronic disbursal of duty drawback directly to exporter's bank accounts via PFMS, enhancing transparency and ef...

June 5, 2024 879 Views 0 comment Print

Govt allows Export of 99,150 MT Onion to Six Countries amid domestic concerns

DGFT : Government of India has sanctioned export of 99,150 metric tons (MT) of onions to six neighboring countries, namely Bangladesh, UA...

April 28, 2024 474 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Partners with DHL to enable MSMEs to explore international markets

DGFT : Read about the collaboration between DGFT and DHL to boost Indian e-commerce exports. Learn how this MoU signing aims to empower M...

March 14, 2024 501 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Delhi HC Criticizes DGFT for Canceling DEPB License 15 Years After SCN

DGFT : Delhi High Court sets aside DEPB license cancellation 15 years after SCN was issued, citing non-adjudication and violation of natu...

April 2, 2025 93 Views 0 comment Print

Gold Importers to File Review Against DGFT TRQ Allocation: Delhi HC

DGFT : Pursuant to the execution of CEPA, a meeting was held at the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) headquarters for consider...

March 17, 2025 159 Views 0 comment Print

No opportunity is being provided to petitioner: Delhi HC directs DGFT to reconsider

DGFT : Writ petitions were filed challenging the minutes of meeting held on 08.11.2024, though which TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota) allotted to ...

January 10, 2025 507 Views 0 comment Print

Classification of product justified once DGFT proceeds to issue MEIS Scrip: Delhi HC

DGFT : Delhi High Court observed that once the DGFT had proceeded to issue the MEIS scrip to the writ petitioners, they would have been j...

December 4, 2024 390 Views 0 comment Print

Denial of MEIS benefit due to technological glitches in DGFT portal not justified: Bombay HC

DGFT : In these shipping bills, the Petitioner, the Petitioner’s Customs brokers inadvertently declared the Petitioner did not intend t...

November 22, 2024 1317 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Updates List of Banks Authorized to Import Gold/Silver

DGFT : DGFT Public Notice 01/2025-26 updates Appendix 4B, listing RBI-authorized banks for gold and/or silver imports for FY 2025-26....

April 4, 2025 33 Views 0 comment Print

LCS Darranga Added to Schedule-I (Import Policy), ITC (HS), 2022 for Food Imports

DGFT : India adds Darranga Land Custom Station as food import entry point, updating import policy to align with FSSAI regulations....

April 4, 2025 93 Views 0 comment Print

Supply of essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives during 2025-26

DGFT : India authorizes export of essential commodities to Maldives for 2025-26, with quantity limits and specific customs port restricti...

April 2, 2025 120 Views 0 comment Print

Import Policy Update: Roasted Areca Nuts Now Prohibited Below CIF ₹351/Kg

DGFT : India revises areca nut import policy. Roasted areca nuts are now prohibited, with free import allowed above CIF value of ₹351 p...

April 2, 2025 132 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment in ANF-4J for issuance of Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA)

DGFT : DGFT amends ANF-4J for Diamond Imprest Authorisation. New declarations added regarding star status, tax returns, and import condit...

March 28, 2025 114 Views 0 comment Print


Syncing of ITC (HS), 2022- Schedule-1 (Import Policy) with Finance Act 2023

May 29, 2023 2667 Views 0 comment Print

ITC (HS) 2022, (Schedule-I) Import Policy is amended in sync with the Finance Act, 2023 and Foreign Trade Policy, 2023. This shall come into force with immediate effect.

DGFT amends Interest Equalisation Scheme Cap Subvention Amount

May 25, 2023 2283 Views 0 comment Print

Government issued a trade notice announcing an amendment to the Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES). The IES has been extended until March 31, 2024, as per the notification from the Reserve Bank of India. The amendment, which is effective immediately, introduces a cap of Rs. 10 crore per Importer Exporter Code (IEC) on the annual net […]

Export of broken rice allowed to meet food security needs subject to govt permission

May 24, 2023 708 Views 0 comment Print

The export policy of broken rice is prohibited; however, export will be allowed on the basis of permission granted by the Government of India to other countries to meet their food security needs and based on the request of their Government. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) Notifications […]

DGFT amends Export Policy of Cough Syrup

May 22, 2023 1542 Views 0 comment Print

The export of Cough Syrup under ITC (HS) Codes falling under the Heading 3004 shall be permitted subject to the export sample being tested and production of Certificate of Analysis (CoA) issued by any of the laboratories as mentioned in Para-1 above, with effect from 1st June 2023. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of […]

CBIC & DGFT: Pre-import condition validation based on half truths is a big blow to Indian exporters

May 15, 2023 1653 Views 0 comment Print

There is no one in this world who knows all & with all due respect it is true of the Apex court. It is therefore essential that both the sides in litigation are honest & upright in their approach at the very least in those cases where the larger public interest is involved as in this case.

Amnesty Scheme for one-time settlement of default in export obligation by Advance & EPCG authorization holder

May 12, 2023 19890 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the new Amnesty Scheme under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, allowing a one-time settlement for default in export obligations by Advance and EPCG authorization holders. Learn about the covered schemes, key highlights, eligibility, benefits, and the procedure for availing this significant relief provided by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Act now to address defaults and ensure compliance with the latest regulations.

Amendment in import policy condition of Apples under ITC (HS) 08081000

May 8, 2023 1401 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Apples under ITC (HS) 08081000 is ‘Prohibited’ wherever the CIF Import Price is less than equal to Rs. 50/- per kilogram. Minimum Import Price (MIP) conditions shall not be applicable for imports from Bhutan.

FTP Amnesty Scheme – Action call before 30th June 2023

May 7, 2023 2565 Views 1 comment Print

The new FTP also introduces a one-time Amnesty Scheme for exporters to provide relief to the exporters who were unable to fulfil their Export Obligations against the EPCG and Advance Authorizations, in order to regularise the same.

Realignment of RoDTEP Schedule w.e.f 01.05.2023

May 1, 2023 2295 Views 0 comment Print

Consequent to enactment of Finance Bill, 2023, certain changes in RoDTEP Schedule (Appendix 4R) are being made w.e.f 01.05.2023 to align it with First Schedule of Custom Tariff Act.

Exemption of IGST & GST Compensation Cess on import of inputs against Advance Authorization – SC reversed Guj HC Decision & allowed Revenue Appeal

April 29, 2023 6411 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court has reversed the decision of Guj HC Decision & allowed the Revenue Appeal GST/Customs – Section 3(7) and Section (9) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 – Exemption of IGST and GST Compensation Cess on import of inputs against Advance Authorization – Revenue appeal against Gujarat High Court judgment wherein mandatory fulfilment of a ‘pre-import condition’ incorporated in the Foreign Trade Policy of 2015-2020 and Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020 by Notification No. 33/2015-20 and Notification No. 79/2017-Customs, dated 13.10.2017 was held to be arbitrary and unreasonable

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