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...
It is clarified that the benefit of duty credit under Served from India Scheme will be available only to those remittances which are received as service charges and fee levied for the specific services rendered by the applicant. For example for the financial services sector the following indicative list of foreign exchange remittance would not be counted for entitlement under the Scheme.
It is hereby reiterated that an exporter desiring to obtain RCMC shall apply to the Export Promotion Council that relates to his main line of business as per Appendix 27 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol 1). However, the exporter has the option to take the membership of any other Export Promotion Council in addition.
Public Notice No. 13/2004-2009 dated 06.10.2004 updates the DEPB rates schedule with amendments, additions, and corrections under the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009.
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the following amendments in Public Notice No. 9/2002-07 dated 30.04.2002 and Public Notice No. 30/2002-07 dated 23.10.2003 prescribing the procedure for import of certain items under the Indo-Nepal Treaty of Trade signed on 2.3.2002.
Public Notice No. 11/2004-09 dated 01.10.2004 introduces amendments, deletions, corrections, and additions to the Handbook of Procedures, Vol. 2, 2002-2007.
The existing DEPB rates of 5% of Entry at Sl. No.2 of the “Fish and Fish Products (Product Code: 66)” was given retrospective effect from 3rd May 2003 vide Public Notice No.67 (RE: 03/2002-2007) dated 21st June 2004. Subsequently, vide Public Notice No.76 (RE: 03/2002-2007) dated 12th August 2004, this decision was kept in abeyance till further orders.
In exercise of the powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009 and Paragraph 1.1 of Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1) , the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following corrections in the DEPB rates modified/amended /corrected vide Public Notice No. 7/2004-2009 dated 23.9.2004.
The Export Obligation period shall be reckoned from the date of clearance of Penicillins and its salts or 6-APA only and not from the date of clearance of other input items mentioned in the licence. For example if the material is imported in 12th month the Export Obligation shall have to be fulfilled in 12+6 = 18 months time.
DGFT keeps sea shell export policy in abeyance for six months via Notification No. 4 (RE-2004). Previous rules prior to 30.08.2004 to remain applicable temporarily.
Wherever, import of Penicillin and its salts (ITC HS Code No.29411010) or import of 6-APA (ITC HS Code No.29411050) is allowed as an input item under Duty Exemption Scheme, the export obligation period for such licences shall be restricted to six months from the date of clearance of first import consignment. The licensing authority shall make an endorsement in the Advance Licence to this effect. No further extension in export obligation period shall be allowed in these licences.
