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...
As a proof of landing of export consignment in specified market, (i) a self attested copy of import bill of entry filed by importer in specified market or (ii) delivery order issued by port authorities or (iii) arrival notice issued by goods carrier or (iv) tracking report from the goods carrier, evidencing arrival of export cargo to destination Focus Market.
However in such cases where the NC decides adhoc norms based on information available to it and the exporter represents against the decision of the NC, time limit for filing representation, if any, before the Norms Committee shall be four months from the date of communication of decision of the fixation of adhoc norms by NC.
In case of supplies under paragraph 8.2(a), (b) & (c), claim shall be filed against receipt of payment through normal banking channel as in Appendix 22B. Such claims shall be filed within a period of twelve months from end of monthly/quarterly/half yearly period reckoned from the date of payment as per the option of applicant. In cases where payment is received in advance, last date for submission of application may be correlated with date of supply instead of date of receipt of payment. TED claim can be filed ‘Invalidation Letter/ARO wise against individual licences within the time limit as specified above.
Garlic, Peas and all other Vegetables with a Duty of more than 30% under Chapter 7 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items.Coconut, Areca Nut, Oranges, Lemon, Fresh Grapes, Apple and Pears and all other fruits with a Duty of more than 30% under Chapter 8 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09 and Paragraph 1.1 of Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment / addition of the entry in the Book titled “Schedule of DEPB rates” (as amended from time to time) from immediate effect.
Import of rough marble blocks may be permitted to Hotels (on the recommendation of Ministry of Tourism), places of worship among others, against a licence on need basis. These imports will be subject to the condition that the product manufactured after processing of imported goods, shall also not be allowed for sale.
Policy Circular No.9 (RE2005)/2004-09 dated 14.06.2005 has clarified, and it is being made explicit herein, that a shipment shall be taken into account of applicants’ export performance only if export proceeds are received in free foreign exchange by applicant directly from overseas.
The total quantity of import of marble mentioned in Para 2 (III) of Policy Circular No.01 (RE-07)/2004-2009) dated 26.7.2007 shall be amended to read as 1.4 lakh MT for the year 2007-08. This quantity does not include the unallocated quota of the previous year, i.e. 2006-07.
The period for discharge of export obligation against advance authorisations (erstwhile licences) issued for Export of Sugar stands automatically extended for one year (without payment of Composition Fee) w.e.f the date on which their export obligation period expires provided the export obligation period did not expire prior to 19-4-2007.
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following addition in the list of Export Promotion Councils/ Commodity Board given under Appendix-2 of the Hand Book of Procedure.
