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...
An application in the form given in Appendix- 12B along with the documents prescribed therein, shall be made by the supplier to the Regional Licensing Authority concerned. The recipient may also claim the benefits on production of a suitable disclaimer from the supplier along with non-availment of CENVAT credit certificate from the Jurisdictional Excise Authority in addition to the prescribed documents.
Public Notice No. 18/2004-09 (21.10.2004) revises pre-shipment inspection requirements for metallic waste imports, including detailed certification format.
It is hereby clarified that the Type Approval Certificate is required to be issued as per EEC directive 70/156/EEC by one of the testing agencies notified in Policy Circular No.26 dated 9.2.2004. For the European Union, a certificate from the country of origin need not be insisted upon. However, the certificate must come from a signatory country to the 1958 Agreement under WP 29. A list of such signatories is available at web site: www.unece.org.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 and 2.29 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby make the following amendment in Schedule – 2 of ITC(HS) Classification of Exports and Imports 2004-2009.
Clearance of Capital Goods including second hand in DTA shall be allowed as per the Policy under EPCG Scheme. In other cases, clearance in DTA may be allowed on payment of applicable duty and Import Policy in force on the date of such clearance.
Public Notice No. 16/2004-09, dated 15.10.2004, revises import rules for metallic waste and scrap, including port restrictions and inspection certificate requirements.
This Appendix IV will contain a revised list of countries, which are parties to the “Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the Ozone layer.” This is read with reference to Import Licencing Note of Chapter 29 in ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2004-2009.
It is clarified that import of furniture is allowed to hotels under EPCG Scheme.This issues with the approval of Director General of Foreign Trade.
Provided in case of import of metal scrap originating from a country affected by rebellion or war, the exporter shall furnish the following documents to the Customs at the time of clearance of goods.
Public Notice No. 14/2004-2009, dated 07.10.2004, corrects value caps for DEPB rates in Public Notice 13/2004-2009 for engineering items at Sl. No. 337 and 352.
