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...
The matter has been examined by the Ministry of Environment & Forests who have clarified that as per rule 12 of the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, importers of ompressors have to be registered with the competent authority for import of Compressors using Ozone Depleting Substances. Registration requirement will not be applicable for importing Compressors using non-Ozone Depleting Substances.
Import of products, equipments containing Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) will be subject to Rule 10 of the Ozone Depleting Substances Rules, 2000. In terms of this Rule no person shall import or cause to import any product specified in Column (2) of Schedule VII which was made with or contain Ozone Depleting Substances specified in Column (3), unless he obtains a license issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
Notification No. 1 (RE-2006) incorporates the 2006 Annual Supplement to the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09, effective from April 1, 2006.
DGFT Policy Circular No. 1 (RE-2006) sets a 5,000 cubic meter annual limit on sandalwood imports under Exim Code 44039922, requiring a license and compliance with guidelines.
Public Notice No. 01 (RE-2006) updates the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. I) for 2004-09, effective April 1, 2006, detailing trade policies and procedures.
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 and Paragraph 1.1 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1) the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Book titled “Schedule of DEPB rates.
Notification No. 58 mandates labeling of export cartons for meat with product name, country of origin, APEDA registration, and exporter details from March 31, 2006.
Notification No. 57 abolishes the Target Plus Scheme for exports starting April 1, 2006, with the relevant Foreign Trade Policy provisions deleted.
Notification No. 56 restricts worn clothing imports under Exim Code 63090000, allowing SEZ units to sell 15% of previous year’s imports in the domestic market.
Manufacturer Exporters should submit a copy of Legal Procurement Certificate(s)/Certificate of Origin issued in their name by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests of the concerned State stating that Exporter/s himself / themselves have purchased Sandalwood (Oil Classes i.e. Root Classes & Ainchilta) in the auction conducted by the State Government in the format as prescribed at Annexure I to this Public Notice.
