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 clarifies export obligation period for Advance Licences issued between April-August 2004.
We further declare that export documents are in conformity with requirement prescribed in Para 3.2.5 (I) of Handbook of Procedures Vol. I 2004-09, applicable for the exports during 2005-06 (i.e. updated on 31.03.2005 and amended from time to time). Where goods are procured from a manufacturer, the shipping bill contains the name of the exporter as well as the supporting manufacturer and no other party.
Quantity of fuel for re-heating furnace (in K.Cal.) corresponds to a fuel having unit heat value 8700 K.Cal/kg. for which, 30 Kg. of the said fuel may be allowed. Import of any other fuel of higher/lower unit heat value (as long as it is relevant to the re-heating furnace installed in the unit) may be permitted, quantity of which (in Kgs./ Cubic Meters/ K. Liters) may be worked out by dividing the K.Cal. figures in the SION by the actual unit heat value of the imported fuel.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with Paragraph 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Foreign Trade Policy
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Served From India Scheme of Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, as amended from time to time.
The vehicles imported under this scheme shall be registered either as a tourist vehicle or shall have an appropriate registration specific to a particular state enabling the vehicle to be used for tourist purpose. A copy of the Registration certificate should be submitted to the concerned Licensing Authority as a confirmation of the vehicle having been imported and capital good installed.
India updates import policy for generator sets, aligning with air and noise emission standards under Environment Protection Rules, 1986.
Notification No. 09 (RE-2006) introduces entitlement for EDI shipments through Customs-enabled ports under the Foreign Trade Policy.
Attention is invited to Notification No. 4(RE-2006)/2004-09 dated 4.5.2006 by which Condition No 18 of Chapter 1A of the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and import items, 2004-09 as notified vide Notification No.2(RE-2006)/2004-09 dated 7.4.2006 was kept in abeyance. It is hereby clarified that in case of imports where Bill of Lading is 6th July.
Imports of Goat Skins, Sheep Skins and Yak Tails, Goats, Sheep, Yak Hair and Horses will be subject to the provisions of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Imports and exports will be subject to any other law for the time being in force.
