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. 88 amends export benefits for oleoresins under Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana effective from 1st April 2005.
Attention is invited to Policy Circular No.29 dated 06.10.2005 wherein re-conditioned computer monitors were classified under EXIM Code No.847160. This classification has been done with the intention that such re-conditioned computer monitors are not components of computers and are hence not freely importable. A license will be required for the import of re-conditioned computer monitors in terms of Para 2.17 of the Foreign Trade Policy.
It has therefore been decided to make the system of remitting licence fee through the EFT mode optional till 31.03.2006. The exporter will now have an option to remit licence fee either through the EFT payment gateway of the DGFT designated banks on the DGFT website dgft.gov.in OR submit the licence fee through a Treasury Challan or Demand Draft. However, it may be clarified that the mandatory electronic submission of certain category of applications i.e. Advance Licence (excluding Para 4.7 and DFRC applications), Advance Licence for Annual Requirement, EPCG Licence and DEPB Licence (for EDI shipping bills from notified EDI Ports w.e.f. 01.10.2005) with digital signature on the DGFT website will continue.
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, 2004-2009, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments against entries in Category 0 under Appendix 3 to Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2004-2009 notified vide Notification No.15 dated 15.7.2005.
Attention is invited to Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Ad-hoc Exemption Order No.4/2006-Customs dated 9th February, 2006 and Amendment thereof dated 9.2.2006. As per the said Ad-hoc Exemption Order, import of wheat is allowed at Zero Duty as per all the conditions specified therein.
The industry is, therefore, advised to file their application for import licenses for products containing HCFC – 22 gas. These applications will be considered for issuance of licenses based on the advise of the Ministry of Environment and Forest.
India restricts imports of birds, poultry, and related products from countries with Avian Influenza outbreaks under Notification No. 43 dated 8th February 2006.
Import of Salab misri (Orchis laxiflora) required for the manufacture of Ayurvedic, Unani or any other system of medicine shall be restricted subject to the provisions of Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna & Flora (CITES).
An additional quantity of 2,050 MTs of Raw Sugar out of free sale portion of 2005-2006 season’s production for export to USA for the period from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006 stands allocated. This enhances the preferential Raw Cane Sugar Tariff Rate Quota from 9,050 MTs to 11,100 MTs for export to USA .
DGFT updates product descriptions for engineering and chemicals exports under DEPB scheme on 27th January 2006.
