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 by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy – 2004-09, the Central Government hereby amends Schedule – I (Imports) of the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2004-09.
Notification No. 03 (RE-2006) announces the export limit for stone aggregate (270,000 MT) and river sand (300,000 MT) for the financial year 2006-2007.
Public Notice No. 06 (RE-2006) updates rules for export units in agriculture, horticulture, and aquaculture, requiring bank guarantees for units under two years.
he undersigned is directed to refer to the above mentioned Policy Circular No. 29(RE-2005)/2004-09 dated 06.10.2005 and to say that last sentence of para 8 of Policy Circular may be corrected to read.
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 August, 2006 and 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.
Public Notice No. 04 (RE-2006) updates jurisdiction details for Kandla SEZ authorities, including units in Kandla, Surat SEZs, and approved EOUs in Gujarat.
In the statement of Standard Input Output Norms as contained in the Handbook of Procedures, (Vol.2) 2004-2009, as amended, amendments/ deletions/ corrections/ additions at appropriate places as mentioned in Annexure “A” to this Public Notice are made.
To facilitate clearance of second hand capital goods under free category, a declaration by the importer at the time of clearance that the capital goods imported are second hand capital goods and do not fall under the category of remanufactured capital goods may be accepted by the customs authorities.
In case of third party exports in case of DEPB claims based on EDI DEPB shipping bills, the applications will also need to be filed through the ECOM mode only on the DGFT website and no manual DEPB applications will be allowed. Regional Licensing Authority will however need to check on the admissibility of the third party claims from the documents submitted by the third party claimants in this behalf before passing such claims.
An additional quantity of 781 MTs of white sugar against short delivery of preferential EU quota in 2004-2005 is allocated for export to EU for the period from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006. This enhances the preferential quota of white sugar from 10,000 MTs to 10,781 MTs.
