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. 18(RE-2005)/2004-2009 removes “Shell or Nut Charcoal” from Export Policy Sl. No. 145 under H.S. Code 4402 00 10 in Schedule-2.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 read with Paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, the Central Government in partial modification of this Department’s Notification No.12/(2004-2009) dated 21.12.2004 and Notification No.24/(2004-2009) dated 21.02.2005 hereby notifies that the provisions contained therein shall come into effect from 1st October, 2005.
Public Notice No. 35(RE-2005)/2004-09 adds Worldwide Logistic, Survey & Inspection (WLSI) details to Appendix 5 of the Handbook of Procedures.
DGFT confirms VKUY benefits for cashew exports made from Jan 4 to April 26, 2005, providing clarity for exporters under specific ITC(HS) Codes.
Notwithstanding the above, SEZ units/SEZ developers shall, on production of a suitable disclaimer from the DTA supplier, be eligible for obtaining the entitlement of drawback or DEPB in lieu or drawback as per the procedure prescribed in sub-para 4.43B of Handbook.
Notification No. 16 (RE-2005)/2004-09 revises the import policy for certain items, including fruit seeds and other items, subject to conditions at Licensing Note (4).
Public Notice No. 32 (RE-2005)/2004-09 updates the Standard Input Output Norms, adding new entries and correcting export-import quantities, including chemicals and engineering products.
Public Notice 33/2005 updates the Handbook of Procedures with additions of Humber Inspection and Interglobe Marine Consultants, along with a correction to Para 2.32.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade ( Development and Regulation ) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, the Central Government hereby amends the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2004-09 as under.
Public Notice No. 31 (RE-2005)/2004-09 updates jewellery export value addition criteria, including changes for studded, plain, and mechanized jewellery exports.
