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...
Public Notice No. 12 (RE-2006) restricts the enhancement of production capacity for units using plastic waste or scrap, effective from May 25, 2006.
Where the manufacturer exporter has obtained authorisations for manufacture of the same export product both under EPCG or any of the Duty Exemption and Remission Schemes as given in Chapter 4 of the Foreign Trade Policy and physical exports or deemed exports for categories mentioned in paragraph 5.4(iv) of Foreign Trade Policy, made under these schemes shall also be counted towards the discharge of export obligation under EPCG Scheme.
Notification No. 07 (RE-2006) updates the import policy for fish lipid oil, allowing free import subject to specific standards starting May 18, 2006.
It is hereby clarified that the above mentioned condition is applicable only for use as a passenger vehicle. For the limited purpose of carrying out endurance test, evaluation test and for other testing purposes, the vehicle may be registered as provided for in the CMVR Rules.
The existing DEPB rate of 7% with the value cap of Rs. 1120/- per piece notified vide Public Notice No. 37 dated 09.08.2005 for the export product “Hermetically Sealed Compressors for Refrigerators & Commercial Refrigeration Applications using eco friendly gases” appearing at Sr. No. 588 is made effective from 21.03.2005.
However, in case the import of spices is for value addition purpose like crushing/grounding/sterlisation or for manufacture of oils and oleoresins and not for simple cleaning, grading, re-packing etc., the export obligation shall be fulfilled within a period of 120 days.
Public Notice No. 8 (RE-2006) updates Gram Udyog products under the Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana with new export benefits effective from April 2006.
Notification No. 06 (RE-2006) updates lists of DAP and NP/NPK manufacturers, removing some companies and adding new ones, effective from May 9, 2006.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with Para 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy,1st September, 2004 – 31st March, 2004-2009 (as amended from time to time), the Central Government hereby makes following amendments in the Schedule – 2 of the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2004-2009.
Attention is invited to Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Ad-hoc Exemption Order No.18/2006-Customs dated 9.5.2006. As per the said Ad-hoc Exemption Order, import of wheat is allowed at Zero Duty as per all the conditions specified therein.
