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...
In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with Paragraph 1.3 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Foreign Trade Policy.
Representations have been received regarding availability of DFRC on supplies made to SEZ units. The issue has been examined and it is hereby clarified that since all supplies to SEZs is treated as physical exports with effect from 1st September 2004, such supplies will be entitled to the benefit of DFRC under the Foreign Trade Policy.
Incase of deemed exports, a copy of the invoice duly signed by the unit receiving the material and their jurisdictional excise authorities certifying the item of supply, its quantity, value and date of such supply. However, incase of supply of items, which are non-excisable product(s), a project authority certificate (PAC) certifying quantity, value and date of such supply would be acceptable in lieu of excise certification. Not withstanding the above, in respect of supplies to EOU, a copy of ARE-3 duly signed by the jurisdictional excise authorities certifying the item of supply, its quantity, value and date of such supply shall be furnished.
However, the facility of extension of export obligation period shall not be allowed in case of advance licence wherein import of penicillin and its salts (ITC(HS) Code No. 29411 010) and 6 – APA (ITC(HS) Code No. 29411 050) have been allowed as an input. The licensing authority shall make an endorsement in the advance licence to this effect.
The matter was examined again and accordingly it is decided to withdraw the Policy Circular No. 7 dated 4.11.04 with immediate effect. It is also reiterated that any advance licence issued with three months export obligation period as per the policy Circular No. 7 dated 4.11.04 stands automatically extended to six months in accordance with the Public Notice No. 6 and the Policy Circular No. 1 both dated 17.09.04.
It is further clarified that in respect of supplies made on or after 15.12.2004 to projects covered under para 8.6.1, the six months period allowed for claiming deemed export benefits as per the revised criteria will be counted from the last date of the month/quarter/half year in which the last payment is received or supplies made as per the option exercised by the supplier. It is also clarified that the facility of claiming benefits after the expiry of the last date for submission of applications with a late cut as per para 9.3 of Handbook will also be available.
FOB actually realized and date of realization of export proceeds are to be given in all cases except where consignment has been sent against confirmed irrevocable letter of credit or exports made against the Government of India/EXIM Bank Line of Credit or exports made under Deferred Payment/Suppliers Line of Credit Contract backed by ECGC Cover. An endorsement to that effect need to be endorsed in BRC.
In respect of supplies under paragraph 8.2(b) of the Policy, except Advance Licence for deemed exports and DFRC, the deemed export benefits may be claimed from the Development Commissioner or the Licensing Authority concerned.
India announces amendments to Standard Input Output Norms, adding new items and correcting export-import guidelines in various sectors on January 12, 2005.
The Government of India amends the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09, removing restrictions on importing edible oils through STC and MMTC, as per Notification No. 17.
