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...
The words ‘except for Duty Free Credit Entitlement Certificate for Status Holder 2003-04 and Target Plus Scheme applications’ is added at the end of the sentence in the Note below Sr. No 2 ‘Scale of Application fees’ and in Column 4 ‘Amount of Fee’ against Sub-Sr. No. 11 of the Sr. No. 2 ‘Scale of Application fees’ in the Appendix 21 B of the Appendices to the Handbook of Procedures Vol. 1.
Licences for export of items in this List for display or exhibition abroad are subject to a condition of re-import within a period not exceeding six months. Exporters are entitled to apply for an export licence for such items exhibited abroad if the exhibitor intends to offer that item for sale during the exhibition abroad. Such sale shall not take place without a valid licence.
In the Guidelines for Applicants in the ‘Aayaat Niryaat Form’, giving details of the documents to accompany the application for Star Export House Certification, at Serial No 4. IV.
Policy Circular No. 17 (RE-2005)/2004-09 clarifies DFCE eligibility for Status Holders, allowing supplier declarations for growth rate certification instead of direct verification.
Attention is invited to Para 5.1 of Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09 updated as on 31.3.2005 which permits import of second hand capital goods without any age restrictions under EPCG Scheme.It is clarified that second hand capital goods of Indian origin shall not be permitted to be imported under EPCG Scheme.
At the time of issue of permission, the exporters shall produce the Original Legal Procurement Certificate and Certificate of Physical Verification complete in all respects of Sandalwood classes to D.G.F.T., Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi –110011 for verification.
Public Notice 26/2005 adds World Wide Inspection Services (Sarl) to Appendix 5 of the Handbook of Procedures for the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09.
Appendix-37A giving the details of items which qualify for export benefits under Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana and notified vide Public Notice No.4 (RE-2005)/2004-2009 dt.27.4.2005 is re-notified as per Annexure to this Public Notice, to facilitate online filing of applications.
For the words Central Gem Laboratory, Miyagi Building, 5-15-14 Ueno Taito-Ku, Tokyo, Japan , the words Central Gem Laboratory, Miyagi Building, 5-15-14 Ueno Taito-Ku, Tokyo, Japan and American Gem Society Laboratories (AGS Laboratories), 8917 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89117” shall be substituted.
Notification 13/2005 updates import conditions for animal products, requiring a sanitary import permit from the Department of Animal Husbandry for specific goods.
