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. 23 (RE-2005) revises marble import policies, with new restrictions and conditions based on CIF values for certain marble products.
The eligible applicants may file an application in the form given in ‘Aayaat Niryaat Form’ together with all relevant documents. All applications will be forwarded through the Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council (CAPEXIL) who will certify the turnover of the applicant before sending it to DGFT (HQrs).
For the purpose of import of fuel under Actual User AdvanceLicence, the applicant shall indicate the name of the specific fuel sought for import in their application. Import of fuel however shall not be permitted against DFRC or under Para 4.7 of Handbook of Procedure or against Ad hoc Norms.Note:2. Stock register is to be maintained as per Appendix 23 of the Foreign Trade Policy (as amended from time to time) which will be subject to verification by customs.Note:3. The fuel obtained duty free will not be used for the manufacture ofthe items other than exported ones.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with paragraph 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, as amended, the Central Government hereby amends Para-3 of Notification No. 9 (RE-2005)/2004-2009 dated 21st June, 2005 to read as This will have retrospective effect from 01.09.2004
Public Notice No. 43 (RE-2005) adds Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, to the Handbook of Procedures for pharmaceuticals under the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09.
The issue has been examined afresh based upon the representations received and it is clarified that Golf Course Resorts which may not have residencies but have catering facilities shall also be entitled to use the duty credit entitlement scrip issued under Served From India Scheme for import of food items and alcoholic beverages. However, such imports would continue to be subject to excise and tourism laws, as applicable.
Units situated in Madras Special Economic Zone and approved EOU/SEZs located in Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Union Territory of Pondicherry, excluding Mahe and Yanam.
Public Notice No. 41 (RE-2005) deletes Paragraph 2.9.5 from the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09, issued on 18th August 2005, in public interest.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the above mentioned Policy Circular No.11 dated 27.6.2005 and to say that the entries in the Annexure-A & Annexure-B of the said Circular may be corrected to read as indicated against each of them.
The condition No.16 of Chapter IA (General Notes to Import Policy) as amended by Notification No.19(RE-2005)/2004-09 dated 11.8.2005, the Sl.No.(vi) may be corrected to read as ive pig and pig meat products instead of five pig and pig meat products.
