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...
Amendment to Handbook of Procedures via Public Notice No. 07/2005: SEZ units must export jewellery made from loaned precious metals within 90 days of release.
Since Appendix 17D for DFCE under Exim Policy 2003-04 is being revisited, in view of representations from the trade and industry, it is clarified that the last date of submission of applications for claiming benefits under above scheme shall be 90 days from the date the said revised Appendix 17D is notified afresh.
Details of Public Notice No. 06/2005 adding six entities to Appendix 5 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. I), covering India, Mexico, Ghana, Togo, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Summary of amendments in Public Notice No. 05/2005 updating trade norms in the Handbook of Procedures, Vol. 2 (2002-2007) for chemicals and plastic products.
India revises export benefit items under Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana via Public Notice No. 4 (RE-2005)/2004-2009, amending FTP Handbook Appendix 37A.
The above provisions have also been incorporated in para 4.7 of Handbook of Procedures, Vol-1 as updated and published vide Public Notice No.1 dated 08.04.05. Now it is clarified that the licensing authorities should not allow any enhancement in the CIF value of the licences issued prior to 28.3.05 for any additional exports effected on or after 28.3.05.
After Sl.No.4 of the list of documents to be annexed to the application for obtaining Importer Exporter Code Number under the heading “Guidelines for applicants”, i.e. para 4.I of ‘AayaatNiryaat Form’ the following is added
The licence holders, desiring to avail the benefit of extension in the validity period, as indicated above, may present their licenses to the concerned licensing authorities for getting an endorsement made on the body of the licence to that effect.
The merits of these representations are under study and shortly the revised appendices shall be notified. Accordingly all RLAs are advised not to accept any application for grant of DFCE under EXIM Policy (2003-04) and Target Plus Scheme under Foreign Trade Policy (2004-05) benefits till fresh notifications as mentioned above are issued. Applications already received, if any, may be kept in abeyance
A supplementary application is submitted late, but within six months of the last prescribed date, a 20% cut shall be applied on the entitlement which shall include 10% cut as per Para 9.3 and another 10% as per Para 9.4 of the Handbook of Procedures Vol.I. Supplementary claims filed outside the purview of Para 9.3 of Handbook of Procedures (i.e. after six months of the last prescribed date) shall not be entertained.
