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...
For items falling under the Drug & Cosmetics Act,1940, application for issue of Free Sale & Commerce Certificate may be made to the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi-110011.
Every advance licence holder shall maintain a true and proper account of consumption and utilization of duty free imported / domestically procured goods against advance licence as per the format given in Appendix 23. These records are required to be sent to the relevant licensing authority(s) at the beginning of each licensing year for all those licences, which have been redeemed in the previous licensing year. However these records in the said format are required to be submitted for licences issued on or after 13.05.2005. Such records should be preserved for a period of at least three years from the date of redemption.
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Handbook of Procedures.
Representations have been received from the trade and industry that a doubt has arisen in the field formations of customs on the issue of allowing alternative inputs as per SION under DFRC scheme even if exactly the same input, in the product value added chain, has not been utilized in the manufacture of the exported product.
Policy Circular No. 29 clarifies product classifications under ITC(HS) 2004-09, addressing queries on imports, standards, and licensing requirements.
Para 4.40 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol 1) allows certain notified ports to be treated as a single port for the purposes of imports and exports. However, the present distributed architecture of the Customs electronic system does not allow import clearances from all the notified ports in the same city. Therefore, the Regional Licensing Authorities will issue DEPBs (and other licences also) for a single notified Port only along with the unique six digit Location Code of the Customs ‘Port of Registration’ to facilitate speedy clearances against the licences issued.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, as amended, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the Notification No.28(RE-2004)/2004-2009 dated 7th March, 2005.
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraphs 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, in partial modification to Notification No. 20/2004-09 dated 17-8-2005 the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby announces that the Rate of Duty Drawback of Rs. 1025/- per M.T. for HSD, shall be applicable to supplies by domestic oil companies under various schemes under Chapters 4, 6, 7 & 8 of the Foreign Trade Policy.
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraphs 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, in partial modification to Notification No. 29/2004-09 dated 9-3-2005 the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby announces that the Rate of Duty Drawback of Rs. 1300/- per M.T. for Furnace Oil, shall be applicable to supplies by domestic oil companies under various schemes under Chapters 4, 6, 7 & 8 of the Foreign Trade Policy, until further orders.
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, as amended, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment in the Public Notice No. 58 (RE-2004)/2002-2007, dated 7th March, 2005.
