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 updates Standard Input Output Norms (SION) for engineering, food, and chemical products under Public Notice No. 32 (RE-2006)/2004-2009.
The last date for filing applications for import under TRQ as per para 2.61 of the Handbook of Procedures for the financial year 2006-07 has been extended upto 31st July 2006 for the following three items only.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 1.3 and paragraph 3.7.8 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 (updated as on 31.03.2005), the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the Target Plus Scheme, for the exports effected during 01.04.2005 to 31.3.2006.
The new system of import from registered sources will come into effect from 1st April, 2006. However, in cases where Bill of Lading is dated 1st November, 2006 or before, imports will be allowed on the basis of Pre-Shipment Inspection regime in terms of Para 2.32 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1), notified vide Public Notice No. 1 dated 8th April, 2005 and as amended from time to time, till the new system of import from registered sources comes into effect.
Export of pulses against Letters of Credit opened after 22.6.2006 not allowed under transitional arrangements of Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009.
The above amendment shall remain in force till the end of the current financial year (i.e. 31.3.2007). Further the transitional arrangements notified under para 1.5 of the Foreign Trade Policy ,2006 shall not be applicable for export of sugar against irrevocable Letters of Credit opened on or after 22.6.2006 as the decision of the Government prohibiting the export of sugar was announced and got widely publicised on 22.6.2006 in the electronic and print media.
The matter was re-examined and it has been decided that in all such cases where the Settlement Commission has given a decision prior to 1.4.2005, the same should also be dealt by the Regional Authorities concerned at par with the cases relating to the period on or after 1.4.2005.
Consolidated statement or individual statements (bank/authorised dealer wise) of services rendered as given in sub section XV duly certified by a Chartered Accountant as per format given in Appendix 26A and bank/authorised dealer evidencing foreign exchange earning received through normal banking channel.
Export Products, covered under Standard Input Output Norms and for which no specific DEEB rates have been notified, packed in any packaging material.
Government extends the effect of Notification No. 15/2006 under Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009 until 31 March 2007, replacing earlier six-month validity.
