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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 900 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 897 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 450 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 43 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 297 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 209 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


DGFT Extends Abeyance of Wastage Norms for Gold, Platinum & Silver Content Until 15 Sept

August 29, 2024 525 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT extends abeyance of Public Notice No. 05/2024 on wastage norms for gold, platinum, and silver content in exports until 15th September 2024 for further review.

DGFT Announces Amendments to Appendix-4J of Handbook of Procedures, 2023

August 29, 2024 1182 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT updates Appendix-4J in Handbook of Procedures, revising export obligation periods for various import items to streamline processes and improve business efficiency.

Abeyance of Public Notice No. 05/2024: Wastage Norms for Gold, Platinum & Silver

August 29, 2024 1005 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT suspends Public Notice No. 05/2024 on wastage norms for gold, platinum, and silver jewelry until September 15, 2024, and invites feedback.

Draft Modalities for Pilot Launch of E-Commerce Export Hubs (ECEH)

August 22, 2024 1107 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT announces draft modalities for E-Commerce Export Hubs (ECEH) pilot, outlining operational procedures and submission guidelines for stakeholders.

DGFT Simplifies Re-export Rules for Un-utilized Drugs, No Need to Return to re-export to Supplier

August 22, 2024 957 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT’s new amendments simplify the Handbook of Procedures, easing compliance and export obligations for unused drugs under Advance Authorisation.

India Permits Export of Non-Basmati White Rice to Malaysia through NCEL

August 19, 2024 609 Views 0 comment Print

India allows the export of 2,00,000 MTs of Non-Basmati White Rice to Malaysia through National Cooperative Exports Limited under new DGFT notification.

Launch of Revamped Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System

August 16, 2024 1140 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT introduces eCoO 2.0 for Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. New features include multi-user access, e-signature options, and an integrated dashboard.

Amendment in Export Policy of Dc-Oiled Rice Bran

August 16, 2024 927 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT updates export policy; De-oiled rice bran export prohibited until January 31, 2025. Notification No. 23/2024-25 issued on August 16, 2024.

DGFT Introduces eBRC Bulk Upload & API Integration

August 14, 2024 3201 Views 0 comment Print

DGFTs Trade Notice 12/2024-25 introduces bulk upload and API integration for eBRC self-certification, streamlining export processes from August 20, 2024.

Amendments to Para 10.06(III) HBP 2023 on SCOMET Approvals

August 14, 2024 675 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends Para 10.06 of Handbook of Procedures 2023 to update delegation of powers for SCOMET authorizations. Learn about the changes in Public Notice No. 17/2024.

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