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...
India updates Foreign Trade Policy, adding SEZs like Santacruz, Kandla, Kochi, and others as specified ports for imports and exports.
The condition stipulated at Sl.No.16 of Chapter I A (General Notes to Import Policy) to Schedule –I of the ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import items 2004-2009 shall remain in force for a further period of six months from the date of publication of this notification or till such time it is modified or withdrawn, whichever is earlier.
Notification No. 21 updates the revised quantities for Stone Aggregate and River Sand imports under the Foreign Trade Policy, issued on 10th February 2005.
The ECOM password-based system will be abolished on March 31, 2005, extending the original end date of January 31, 2005, per government circular.
Public Notice No. 51 updates procedures for metal scrap imports, providing options for pre-shipment inspection or physical examination, issued on 31st January 2005.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with Paragraph 2.1 and 2.29 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009 as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import items, 2004-2009.
DTA sale of finished products in terms of para 6.8(a) of FTP (ii) Participation in exhibition (iii) Personal carriage of Gems & Jewellery for export promotion tours subject to fulfillment of conditions of para 6.24 of Handbook.
DGFT announces changes to RCMC application process and updates the list of Export Promotion Councils in Public Notice No. 49 /2004-09, effective from January 2005.
An Advance Licence holder, holder of advance licence for annual requirement, holder of Diamond Imprest Licence and holder of DFRC may, instead of applying for an Advance Release Order, avail of the facility of Back-to-Back Inland Letter of Credit in accordance with the procedure specified in Handbook (Vol.1).
India updates certification list in Foreign Trade Policy, adding companies and correcting contact details for Gulf Inspection International Co. on Jan 19, 2005.
