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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 354 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 687 Views 0 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 975 Views 0 comment Print

New Requirements for Filing of Annual RODTEP Return (ARR)

DGFT : The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced new guidelines under Paragraph 4.94 in Chapter 4 of the Handbook of Pr...

November 18, 2024 10929 Views 0 comment Print

Registration Procedure for Obtaining IEC Code

DGFT : Learn the step-by-step procedure for obtaining an IEC code for import/export in India, including necessary documents and registrat...

August 5, 2024 1659 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 267 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 648 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 837 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 441 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 486 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 381 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 318 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 1239 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Grants Extension for Rs. 50 Lakh DGFT Penalty Due to DRI Delay

DGFT : Delhi HC grants Chintamani Sharma & Sons 6 weeks to submit documents for Rs. 50 lakh DGFT penalty, citing DRI's role in delayed su...

September 23, 2024 435 Views 0 comment Print

HC allows Provisional Release of Second-Hand Specialized Equipment on Deposit of Enhanced Duty

DGFT : Madras High Court directed provisional release of Second-hand Highly Specialized Equipment - Digital Multifunction Print, Copying ...

September 20, 2024 192 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


TRQ Application Process for Gold Import Under India-UAE CEPA

DGFT : Guidelines for filing TRQ applications for gold bullion imports under India-UAE CEPA for FY 2025-26. Deadline: 28th Feb 2025....

February 16, 2025 282 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines for Importing Premium Frozen Duck Meat in India

DGFT : India restricts premium frozen duck meat imports to 3-star and above hotels, requiring authorization for distributors. Direct impo...

February 14, 2025 114 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Guidelines for Petroleum Coke Import Allocation 2025-26

DGFT : DGFT invites applications for CPC and RPC import allocation for 2025-26. Submission deadline: Feb 28, 2025. Eligibility and proced...

February 13, 2025 114 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Online Submissions for FTDR Act Compliance

DGFT : DGFT mandates online document submission and fee payments for FTDR Act proceedings, eliminating paper submissions to enhance ease ...

February 13, 2025 333 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Warns Against issue of Manual Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT mandates electronic Certificates of Origin via Trade Connect. Manual certificates issued after deadlines will be invalid and ...

February 11, 2025 381 Views 0 comment Print


Where Does Production Linked Incentive stand in INDIA?

March 12, 2023 1317 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the current status of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) in India and its impact on private sector investment towards achieving the $5 trillion GDP goal.

Retrospective application of notification issued u/s 5 of FTDR Act, 1992 unjustified

March 4, 2023 1398 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 empower Government to make amendments with retrospective effect.

Amendment to FTP can be done only by Central Government & not by DGFT

March 2, 2023 2199 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court held that amendment to Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) can be done only by the Central Government and not by DGFT. Whereas, amendment to the procedure can be done by DGFT.

Comparative analysis of various Export Promotion Schemes

March 1, 2023 7317 Views 2 comments Print

In order to boost exports from India, the Government of India has come up with different Export Promotion Schemes which are concerned with the development and regulation of foreign trade by facilitating imports into and augmenting exports from India.

Discontinuation of Tariff Rate Quota for Import of Crude Sunflower Seed Oil

March 1, 2023 1080 Views 0 comment Print

Last date of Import of Crude Sunflower Seed Oil (ITC (HS) 15121110) under TRQ has been revised to 31.03.2023. Further, no TRQs shall be allocated for import of Crude Sunflower Seed Oil in Financial Year 2023-24. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Public Notice No. 60/2015-20-DGFT Dated: […]

Amendments in Para 4.42 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020

February 28, 2023 1632 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Simplifies process of levying Composition Fee for Export Obligation Extension to include more cases under Advance Authorization Scheme

Relaxation from additional fee to cover excess imports affected under EPCG Scheme

February 24, 2023 1773 Views 0 comment Print

One time relaxation is granted in submission of additional fee to cover excess duty utilised in EPCG authorisations issued under Foreign Trade Policy (2009-14) (extended upto 31.03.2015). MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) Public Notice No. 58/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated: 24th February, 2023 Subject:- One time relaxation for furnishing […]

Amendment in Import Policy condition of Cashew Kernels (Broken/ whole)

February 21, 2023 1518 Views 0 comment Print

Minimum Import Price (MIP) on Cashew kernel (broken / whole) will not be applicable for imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZs subject to the condition that the imported Cashew Kernels are not sold into Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).

Processing of MEIS/SEIS applications pending at RAs

February 20, 2023 2907 Views 0 comment Print

MEIS and SEIS scheme have now been discontinued w.e.f. 01.01.2021 and 01.04.2020 respectively, and are on the verge of final closure, therefore, transfer/migration of files at this moment from one RA to another, might not be feasible, as it will leads to fresh examination of the case and will take time.

ChatGPT fails miserably – Credit to DGFT to even confuse Open AI

February 18, 2023 2853 Views 0 comment Print

ChatGPT failed miserably – credit to the DGFTs confusing foreign trade and export promotion policy. Learn more about the appeal procedure!

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