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...
DGFT lowers floor prices for crude and rough marble imports to $325/MT while maintaining $500/MT for slabs, amending guidelines for 2007-08.
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Handbook of Procedures.
In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in Schedule-I (Imports) to the ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2004-09.
DGFT sets guidelines for marble block/slab imports in 2007-08, requiring licenses with floor prices and import quotas. Application deadline is August 6, 2007.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with Para 1.3 and 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009 , the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments against entries at Sl.No.78, Chapter 26 of Schedule 2 of ITC(HS).
The certificate that are valid on date of issue of this Public Notice, shall have an extended validity for a further period of 12 months from the issue of this Public Notice, without requirement of endorsement of extended validity on the certificate from the concerned regional authority.
The certificate that are valid on date of issue of this Public Notice, shall have an extended validity for a further period of 12 months from the issue of this Public Notice, without requirement of endorsement of extended validity on the certificate from concerned regional authority.
Where the file number could not be endorsed on the DFIA shipping bills, in such cases the Regional Authority shall make a specific endorsement in EODC or the transferability letter so that the customs authorities at the Port of Registration can verify the details of the shipping bills from their records before allowing imports against such DFIAs.
Which have already been imported under Actual User DFIA and are sought to be transferred after fulfillment of E.O. DFIA holder shall deposit additional customs duty / excise duty alongwith applicable interest as per Customs Notification in relevant Head of Account of Customs Revenue i.e., “Major Head 0037 – Customs and Minor Head 001 – Import Duties” in prescribed T.R. Challan and furnish a documentary evidence to RA alongwith the application for endorsement of transferability.
In exercise of powers 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 19-A – Subtitled ‘Form of Application for Registration Cum Membership (RCMC) with Export Promotion Councils.
