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...
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 the Handbook of Procedure.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09 (Updated as on 7TH April, 2006) and Paragraph 1.1 of Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1), (Updated as on 7th April, 2006), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Book titled “Schedule of DEPB rates.
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following additions in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. I) 2004-2009.
In the statement of Standard Input Output Norms as contained in the Handbook of Procedures, (Vol.2) 2004-2009, the amendments/ deletions/ corrections/ additions are made at appropriate places as mentioned in Annexure “A” to this Public Notice.
This refers to HS Code No.1701 00 00 in the Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export & Import, Item 2004-2009 under which M/s. Indian Sugar Exim Corporation Ltd., New Delhi is the designated agency for export of sugar to EU under preferential quota.
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 correction in the Sl. No. A of Appendix 37D notified vide Public Notice No.13/ (Re-2004)/2004-2009, dated the 25th May 2006.
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 15 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (22 of 1992), the Central Government hereby authorises the officers specified in the column (3) of the Table below to function as Appellate Authority against the orders passed by the Adjudicating Authorities authorized by the Central Government under Section 13 of the said Act and specified in column (2) of the said Table, and makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Commerce No. S.O. 1059 (E), dated the 31st December, 1993.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 13 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (22 of 1992), the Central Government hereby authorises the officers specified in the column (2) of the Table below for the purposes of exercising powers under section 13 read with section 11, subject to the limits specified against such officers in the corresponding entry in column (3) of the said Table and makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Commerce.
In addition, the agencies authorized to issue Preferential Certificate of Origin as per Para 2.21.1 of Handbook of Procedures, (Volume-I) are also authorized to issue Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin.
An application fee equivalent to 2% of the entitlement in respect of lost Shipping Bills. However, no fee shall be charged when the Shipping Bill is lost by the Government agencies and a documentary proof to this effect is submitted.
