DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
DGFT : Learn what an ICEGATE Bill of Entry is, how to file it, required documents, status tracking, customs clearance process and common ...
DGFT : Policy article questions DGFT’s annual IEC updation process, legal basis, data handling, compliance burden and portal practices ...
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 : 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 : Allahabad High Court held that additional conditions for DFIA imports were contrary to binding judgments and dismissed the PIL....
DGFT : Bombay High Court held that SION Entry E75 permits import of maize without restricting its variety, allowing popcorn maize under t...
DGFT : The Rajasthan High Court held that policy decisions relating to the Foreign Trade Policy and the Hand Book of Procedure cannot be ...
DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters may apply for RoDTEP benefits even if the claim was not mentioned in the shipping bills...
DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters who exported sugar with the prescribed permission of the Directorate of Sugar were enti...
DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 25/2026-27 restricts S-PVC imports at or below USD 0.766/kg for six months, with exemptions for EOUs, SEZs a...
DGFT : DGFT amends HBP 2023 to notify India-UK CETA TRQ procedures, quotas, eligibility, allocation process and import conditions under P...
DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 24/2026-27 amends ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule-I to align with the Finance Act, 2026, with immediate effect....
DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on a proposal to exempt export consignments up to ₹10,000 FOB value from RCMC requirements under FTP 2...
DGFT : DGFT Public Notice 22/2026-27 invites India-UK CETA TRQ applications for specified CBU vehicle imports from 21 July to 04 August 2...
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.
Clarification has been sought whether the Duty Free Entitlement Certificate for Status holders and Target Plus Scheme are admissible to DTA Units supplying goods to SEZ Units. It is clarified that supplies from DTA to SEZ are eligible for benefits under DFEC and Target Plus Scheme subject to the conditions specified in para 7.1 (b) of Foreign Trade Policy provided the payments are realized in free foreign exchange.
For the financial year 2005-06, the last date for submission of application forms alongwith the required / prescribed documents has been extended to 12th December, 2005.
It is hereby clarified that the policy of Air conditioners containing HCFC – 22 only is under review. Air Conditioners which do not contain ODS substances will be allowed to be imported freely both under EPCG Scheme and under normal imports.
With regard to eligibility criteria as laid down in para 2(1) of the aforesaid Policy Circular it is clarified that manufacturing / processing units should have been set up during the years when marble was under SIL List or before. Hence documentary evidence showing establishment of manufacturing / processing units during that period should be produced.
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 the Handbook of Procedures.
