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...
Public Notice No. 38 updates import rules for metallic waste and scrap, specifying permitted ports and deleting a previous condition, issued on 27th December 2004.
Import Policy (including Phytosanitary requirements) given in the ITC (HS) Classification of Import and Export Items and on furnishing of Health Protocol from the Ministry of Agriculture , Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying at the time of import.
India updates Foreign Trade Policy, adding Intertek Group Plc, London, to Appendix 28 of the Handbook of Procedures. Public Notice No. 36 issued.
India revises gold loan repayment terms in Foreign Trade Policy, allowing exporters flexibility to fix prices and repay loans within 180 days of export.
Export of meat and meat products will be allowed subject to the exporter furnishing a certificate to the customs at the time of export that the above items have been obtained/sourced from an abattoir/ meat processing plant registered with APEDA.
India updates Foreign Trade Policy (2004-09) to include SGS Lanka Pvt. Ltd. and Alex Stewart International (Australia) in Appendix 28. Public Notice No. 34 issued.
India revises Foreign Trade Policy with changes to Appendix 27 and Paragraph 4.7. Licensing for biotech items requires NOC; Shellac Council updates deferred.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with Paragraphs 1.2, 2.1, 2.4 and 2.9 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in Appendix 3 to Schedule 2 (Export Policy) of the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2004-2009 notified under Notification No.2 dated 31.8.2004.
In case of supplies under paragraph 8.2(d), (e),(f), (g), (h), (i) & (j), the claim shall be filed either on the basis of proof of supplies effected or payment received. The claim may be filed for the payment received/supplies effected during a particular month/quarter/half year as per the option of the applicant either against a particular project or all the projects. Such claims shall be filed within a period of 6 months from the end of monthly/quarterly/half yearly period reckoned from the date of receipt of the supplies by the project authority or from the date of receipt of the payment as per the option of the applicant. Such claims may also be filed where part payments have been received.
In the Handbook of Procedures, Volume 1, 2004-09, as amended, Para 4.7 is amended to read as- “The licensing authority may also issue Advance licences, where SION are not fixed, based on self declaration and an undertaking by the applicant for a final adjustment as per Adhoc/SION fixed by ALC. However, no Advance Licence for import of horn, hoof and other organ of animal, pepper or for any item for which DGFT may so notify, shall be issued under paragraph 4.7 by the licensing authority.
