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...
Notification No. 34 revises export quantities for stone aggregate to 4,78,000 MT and river sand to 5,32,878 MT under the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009.
It is hereby clarified that the Policy Circular No.32 dated 21.11.2005 is applicable only to the particular branch of the Pre-shipment Inspection Agency mentioned therein. The temporary suspension will not be applicable to other branches / head office of the Agency.
Attention is invited to DGFT Policy Circular No.12 (RE 2005/2004-2009) dated 27.6.2005. Paragraph 3 of this Circular is related to re-export of the material imported from an unregistered source in the event of failure to export the resultant product. As per the said circular, the exporter is required to re-export the imported material to the satisfaction of Customs Authorities. Representations have now been received on the difficulties in operation of this provision and accordingly the trade bodies.
The following agency is added in Appendix 6 of Handbook of Procedures, Vol.1, at Sl. No. 38 under category ‘A’- List of IS/ISO 9000 (Series) Certification Agency and at Sl. No. 4 under Category ‘C’- in list of HACCP Certification Agency.
It has been reported that customs authorities are not permitting the scrips under Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana to be utilized for purpose of imports. It is clarified that duty credits issued under Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana can be utilized for payment of customs duty on import of inputs and goods which are freely importable.
The matter has been considered and it has been decided that the last date for submission of application for claiming benefit under Target Plus Scheme will now be 31st March 2006. It is also clarified that this is the last and final extension of last date and no further request will be entertained in this regard.
The matter has been considered and it has been decided that the last date for submission of application for claiming benefit under DFCE scheme for Status Holders will now be 31st March 2006. It is also clarified that this is the last and final extension of last date and no further request will be entertained in this regard.
In Appendix 37A giving details of list of items eligible for benefits under Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana following corrections/amendments are made in respect of entry at Sl.No.606 (product code: 08.606), Sl.No.609 (product code: 08.609) and Sr.No.618 (product code: 08.618).
Public Notice 73 (RE-2005) corrects the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. 1) by updating Annexure II to Appendix V to include Hodaideh, Yemen.
The matter has been considered. In this connection, attention is drawn to provision contained in para 8.5 of FTP in terms of which deemed export benefits are available both at the input stage as well as terminal stage. The supplies are eligible for deemed export drawback in terms of para 8.3 of the policy on the central excise/customs duty paid on inputs/components and also eligible for refund of terminal excise duty paid on the finished goods provided the recipient of the goods does not avail CENVAT credit/rebate on such goods.
