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 Public Notice No.12/2004-09 dated 4.10.2004 whereby the annual quota of 100,000MTs of Vegetable Fats (Vanaspati) for thefinancial year 2004-2005 from Nepal was permitted for import from 6.12.2004 to 5.3.2005. It has now been decided to extend the validity period for TRQ vanaspati imports from Nepal into India in respect of the current financial year 2004-05 upto 5.6.2005.
A similar matter was considered by the PRC during its meeting held on 14-01-05. On the basis of the decision taken therein, it is here by clarified that in case of E-Commerce application, the date on which E-Commerce application is submitted and E-Commerce file number is generated would be considered as the date of filing of application. However the hard copy of the application must be submitted to the concerned RLA within 15 days of filing E-Commerce application. Suitable amendment would also be carried out in the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.l.
Public Notice 59/2004-09 details updates to Appendix-28 in the Foreign Trade Handbook, adding new entities for testing services and correcting existing entries.
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.1 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09 the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby announces All Industry Rate of Duty Drawback of Rs. 1300/- per MT for furnace oil supplied by domestic oil companies to EOU/SEZ units under various schemes as contained in Chapters 6, 7 and 8 of the Foreign Trade Policy until further orders.
One time exemption will be applicable for a period of 6 months from the date of issue of Notification No. 28, dated 07.03.05 and the exporter shall surrender the unshipped quantity to the Chief Wildlife Wardens of the respective State after expiry of this period.
The condition stipulated in Column 5 against S. Nos. 39 & 40 of Chapter 5 to Schedule 2 of the “ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items 1st September, 2004 –31st March, 2009” shall be relaxed for a period of six months from the date of Publication of this Notification to allow export of Shavings of Shed Antlers of Chital and Sambhar and Manufactured Articles of Shavings of Shed Antlers of Chital and Sambhar.
Since second hand photocopiers, air conditioners and diesel generating sets (below 10 KVA) etc. are covered under the definition of ‘second hand goods’, therefore their import shall be governed by the provisions of Para 2.17 of Policy and shall not be permitted to be imported under Para 5.1 of Policy.
Transfer of any duty free material imported or procured against advance licence from one unit of the company to another unit of the same company for manufacturing purpose shall be done with the permission of the jurisdictional Excise Authorities with a clear understanding that no benefit of CENVAT shall be claimed on such transferred inputs. However to avail the facility, all such units should be available in the IEC certificate.
Notification No. 27 (RE-2004)/2004-09 updates the Target Plus scheme in the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, regarding precious metals and jewelry, issued in public interest.
Public Notice No. 56 (2004-2009) corrects an entry in the DEPB schedule for engineering products, specifically for stainless steel castings, issued in public interest.
