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...
Attention is invited to Para 2.46 of the Foreign Trade Policy regarding regularization of EO default and settlement of customs duty and interest through the Settlement Commission in the Central Board of Excise & Customs. It has been decided that the decisions of the Settlement Commission, in so far as customs duty and interest thereon are concerned, may be complied with by the Licensing Authority in cases of EO default under intimation to the Adjudicating Authority for regularization purposes.
Chennai, 2. Cochin, 3. Ennore, 4. JNPT, 5. Kandla, 6. Mormugao, 7. Mumbai, 8. New Mangalore, 9. Paradip, 10. Tuticorin, 11. Vishakhapatnam, 12. ICD Tughlakabad, 13. Pipava, 14.Mundra, 15. Kolkata, 16. ICD Ludhiana, 17. ICD Dadri, Greater Noida and 18. ICD Nagpur, 19. ICD Jodhpur, 20. ICD Jaipur and 21. ICD Udaipur.
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment in Public Notice No. 9/2002-07 dated 30.04.2002 prescribing the procedure for import of certain items under the Indo-Nepal Treaty of Trade signed on 2.3.2002.
Public Notice No. 63/2004-09 amends Para 4.7 of Handbook of Procedures, restricting Advance Licences for specific agricultural and biotechnology items.
Attention is invited to Para 3.2 of Handbook of Procedures Vol.I 2004-09, wherein the last date for filing of application for grant of Star Status Certificate has been prescribed as 1st of March. A number of representations have been received in Hqrs as well as by Regional Licensing Authorities requesting for extending the last date for submission of such applications for obtaining the Status Certificate for the period 2004-05.
This entry is valid for 6 months w.e.f date of issue of this Public Notice or the date of withdrawal of DEPB scheme (in case the scheme is withdrawn), whichever is earlier. Further the entry is valid for the exports effected by M/s. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Mumbai only.
NOTIFICATION NO. 30 (RE-2004)/2004-2009 Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Notification No.21/( 2004-2009) dated 10.2.2005 :-
The deadline for filing Duty Free Credit Entitlement applications for Status Holders has been extended to three months after Appendix-17D is issued.
An exporter desiring to obtain a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) shall declare his main line of business in the application, which shall be made to the Export Promotion Council (EPC) relating to that line of business. However, a status holder has the option to obtain RCMC from Federation of Indian Exporters Organization (FIEO).
Attention is invited to Sl. No. 44 of Chapter 7 of Schedule – 2 of the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import items 2004-09 wherein the Export Policy and the conditions thereof for export of Onion has been stipulated. This office has received a representation seeking clarification whether the provisions of Export Instruction No. 3/92 dated 1.4.1992 is still valid for Export of Onions.
