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...
Only projects having a minimum investment of Rs. 1 Crore in Plant & Machinery shall be considered for establishment as EOUs under the scheme. This shall, however, not apply to existing units and units in EHTP/STP/BTP, Handicrafts/ Agriculture/ Floriculture/ Aquaculture/ Animal Husbandry /Information Technology, Services.
However in respect of the following inputs, the exporter shall be required to give declaration with regard to technical characteristics, quality and specifications in the application for advance licence for annual requirement and in the shipping bills. The licensing authority while issuing the licence shall mention the technical characteristics, quality and specifications in respect of such inputs.
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 Appendix 5 of the Handbook of Procedures.
After the item at Sl.No.113 of Appendix-37A notified vides Public Notice No.25 (RE-2005)/2004-09 dated 11.7.2005, new items as per Annexure to this Pubic Notice are added.
Notification No. 26 (RE-2005) updates import policies for stone products under ITC (HS) classifications, setting conditions for free imports with specific CIF value limits.
Public Notice No. 46 (RE-2005) revises the jurisdiction of the KASEZ Development Commissioner, covering Kutch, Kandla, Surat SEZs, and Gujarat-based EOUs.
Segregation Activities are not covered under the definition of “Manufacture” w.e.f. 1.4.2002. This activity will, however be allowed to continue in respect of units set up prior to 1.4.2002 for a period of 5 years from the date of commencement of commercial production. The necessary inputs would also be allowed with exemption benefits as per the existing policy. However, the facility of DTA sale under para 6.8 or 6.9 of Foreign Trade Policy shall not be allowed.
Representations have been received seeking clarification on admissibility of Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana benefits to Export Oriented Units (EOUs). It is clarified that EOUs are eligible for benefits under Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana for physical exports made by them at par with such exports made by DTA units, in respect of items appearing in Appendix – 37A of Handbook of Procedures 2004-09.
Only projects having a minimum investment of Rs.1 crore in plant and machinery shall be considered for establishment as EOUs under the Scheme. This shall, however, not apply to existing units in EHTP/STP/BTP, Handicrafts/Agriculture/ Floriculture/Aquaculture/Animal Husbandry/ Information Technology, Services, Brass Hardware and Handmade jewellery sectors.
EOU/EHTP/STP/BTP units may sell finished products except Pepper & Pepper products and Marble, which are freely importable under he Policy in the DTA under intimation to the Development Commissioner against payment of full duties provided they have achieved the positive NFE.
