DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
DGFT : Stay compliant with the June 2024 Compliance Calendar. Learn key due dates, forms, and filing requirements for DPT-3 and IEC Code ...
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DGFT : Learn everything about the Advance Authorisation Scheme for duty-free inputs in exports. Eligibility, application procedure, duty ...
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DGFT : Unveil why JNCH Customs manipulates CBIC & DGFT rules for ulterior motives. Detailed analysis of circulars, judicial pronouncement...
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DGFT : Government of India has sanctioned export of 99,150 metric tons (MT) of onions to six neighboring countries, namely Bangladesh, UA...
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DGFT : In Embio Limited vs. Director General of Foreign Trade, the Supreme Court sets aside a penalty under Section 11(2) of the Foreign ...
DGFT : Delhi High Court grants MEIS benefits to JSW Steel Limited despite procedural errors in shipping bills. Detailed analysis of the j...
DGFT : Explore the Delhi High Court's judgment on AIDC exemption eligibility for soyabean oil imports under TRQ until 30.06.2023, despite...
DGFT : Explore the Supreme Court ruling in Union of India vs. B.T. Patil & Sons Belgaum, awarding 15% interest on delayed deemed-export d...
DGFT : Read the full text of Delhi High Court's judgment directing DGFT to issue Export Obligation Discharge Certificate in Gold Plus Gla...
DGFT : DGFT amends Para 4.49(b) of Handbook 2023, reducing composition fee for export obligations to 1% from earlier 3% vide Public Notic...
DGFT : Read DGFTs Trade Notice clarifying issues on the Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) extension for export credit. Understand thresh...
DGFT : Explore DGFT Notification No. 19/2024-25 dated 5th July 2024, amending export policy conditions for Basmati and Non-Basmati Rice. ...
DGFT : Explore the latest DGFT notification (No. 20/2024-25) amending import policy conditions for fresh potatoes (ITC HS code 07019000) ...
DGFT : DGFT extends the Interest Equalisation Scheme for MSME exporters till August 31, 2024. Claims of non-MSME exporters not entertaine...
Attention is invited to Ministry of Commerce (Import Trade Control) Public Notice No. 74-ITC(PN)/85-88 dated the 21st February, 1986 on the subject mentioned above. It is hereby informed that in pursuance of the relevant provisions contained in the Indo-USSR deferred payments protocol dated the 30th April, 1981 and 23rd December, 1985 between the Government of India and the erstwhile USSR, the Reserve Bank of India have further revised the Indian Rupee Value of the Special Currency Basket in the manner indicated below.
Whereas the European Commission (EC) has instructed its member countries to introduce checking operations with regard to import of fresh fruits and vegetables at their respective points of entry and, whereas the European Commission shall allow in the normal course the entry of such commodities if the checks have been carried out in the exporting country and, all relevant information is provided to them in this regard, and whereas APEDA has moved the Commission to facilitate putting in place a system of pre-export inspection and certification in India, so that Indian exports on arrival at destination are not denied entry.
Section 69 of Chapter V of the Finance Act, 1994 (as amended by the Finance Act. 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001) pertaining to registration goes as under: “Every person liable to pay the service tax under this chapter or the rules made there under shall, with in such time in such manner and in such form as may be prescribed, make an application for registration to the Superintendent of Central Excise.
Attention is invited to Paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy 2002-2007, as amended and Paragraphs 4.9 and 4.10 of the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.1, 2002-2007, as amended and also to the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2, 2002-2007, as amended from time to time.
The following sentence is added in the “Certificate of Chartered Accountant/ Cost and Works Accountant/ Company Secretary” at S.No (ix) of Appendix 17 pertaining to the “Application for Grant of Export House, Trading House, Star Trading House, Super Star Trading House” and S.No (viii) of Appendix 17 A pertaining to “Application for Grant of Export House, Trading House, Star Trading House, Super Star Trading House for Service Providers” as under.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992) read with paragraph 1.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-07, the Central Government hereby amends/ corrects the Export and Import Policy, 2002-07 as under.
The matter has been considered in consultation with Plantation Division of the Department of Commerce and the DES Division in this office and accordingly, it is clarified that the Policy restricts only duty free imports. DEPB is only a mode of payment of duty instead of payment in cash. Since Natural rubber is otherwise freely importable on payment of prescribed duty, Policy Circular 28 dated 4.3.2002 and earlier ALC Circulars does not prevent payment of Custom duty for import of natural rubber.
If there is any non.resident interest in the firm/company and non resident investment is to be made with repatriation benefits, full particulars thereof with photo copy of RBI approval must be submitted. Investment without repatriation benefits, a simple declaration indicating whether it is held with the general/ specific permission of RBI on the letter head of the firm should be furnished. In case of specific approval, a copy may also be furnished. Indian Companies issuing shares to foreign nationals/ NRIs under automatic route,100% scheme or 24/40% schemes are not required to obtain prior approval of RBI.
Representations/requests seeking clarification on “No Sale Period” have been received from the importers – who have made imports of vehicles in terms of the above mentioned Public Notice and executed the requisite Bonds with concerned Regional Licensing Authorities.
In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 2.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items , 2002-2007 published on 31st March, 2002 as amended from time to time, namely- at the end of Chapter-86 of the said ITC(HS) Classification of Export & Import items, 2002-2007, a new import licensing note shall be inserted as follows.
