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ICEGATE Bill of Entry: Filing Process, Required Documents & Online Status Check

DGFT : Learn what an ICEGATE Bill of Entry is, how to file it, required documents, status tracking, customs clearance process and common ...

July 16, 2026 835 Views 0 comment Print

Great IEC Updation Charade: Burdening Exporters Without Accountability

DGFT : Policy article questions DGFT’s annual IEC updation process, legal basis, data handling, compliance burden and portal practices ...

July 16, 2026 181 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Grants Automatic EPCG Export Obligation Extension up to 31st August 2026

DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...

May 22, 2026 897 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Annual IEC Update: Repeated Compliance Burden on One Million Exporters

DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...

May 11, 2026 3420 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC mandates 72-Hour Rule for RoDTEP & RoSCTL

DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...

April 27, 2026 894 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


DGFT Reforms to Speed Up Advance Authorisation

DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...

April 19, 2026 1283 Views 0 comment Print

Commerce Ministry Launches Integrated Website & Mobile App for Seamless Trade Access

DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...

April 17, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Notifies Extension of RoSCTL Scheme for Apparel and Made-ups Exports

DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...

April 6, 2026 895 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Conducts Special Drive for Expeditious Disposal of EODCs

DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...

April 6, 2026 511 Views 0 comment Print

Download Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes

DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...

October 25, 2025 6082 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Challenging DFIA Scheme as Existing HC Precedents Govern Duty-Free Imports

DGFT : Allahabad High Court held that additional conditions for DFIA imports were contrary to binding judgments and dismissed the PIL....

June 29, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

Popcorn Maize Import Allowed as SION Entry E75 Imposes No Variety Restriction

DGFT : Bombay High Court held that SION Entry E75 permits import of maize without restricting its variety, allowing popcorn maize under t...

June 29, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL as it Cannot Direct Changes in Foreign Trade Policy

DGFT : The Rajasthan High Court held that policy decisions relating to the Foreign Trade Policy and the Hand Book of Procedure cannot be ...

June 27, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Claims Allowed Despite Omission in Shipping Bills as Waiver Cannot Be Presumed

DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters may apply for RoDTEP benefits even if the claim was not mentioned in the shipping bills...

June 27, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rebate Allowed as Sugar Exports Were Made with Directorate of Sugar Permission

DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters who exported sugar with the prescribed permission of the Directorate of Sugar were enti...

June 27, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Restricts S-PVC Imports Below USD 0.766 Per Kg for Six Months

DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 25/2026-27 restricts S-PVC imports at or below USD 0.766/kg for six months, with exemptions for EOUs, SEZs a...

July 25, 2026 40 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Notifies India-UK CETA Tariff Rate Quota Procedure

DGFT : DGFT amends HBP 2023 to notify India-UK CETA TRQ procedures, quotas, eligibility, allocation process and import conditions under P...

July 24, 2026 68 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Syncs ITC (HS) Import Policy with Finance Act, 2026

DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 24/2026-27 amends ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule-I to align with the Finance Act, 2026, with immediate effect....

July 22, 2026 294 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Proposes ₹10,000 RCMC Exemption for Low-Value Exports Under FTP 2023

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on a proposal to exempt export consignments up to ₹10,000 FOB value from RCMC requirements under FTP 2...

July 21, 2026 209 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Invites India-UK CETA TRQ Applications for CBU Vehicle Imports for CY 2026

DGFT : DGFT Public Notice 22/2026-27 invites India-UK CETA TRQ applications for specified CBU vehicle imports from 21 July to 04 August 2...

July 21, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print


CBIC & DGFT: Why JNCH Customs indulge in manipulative interpretation- Part 3

May 19, 2024 1188 Views 0 comment Print

Explore pervasive corruption within JNCH Customs, its impact on exporters, and urgent need for comprehensive reforms to restore integrity in Customs Department.

Section 11(2) of FT Act: No Penalty if no allegation of contravention of export or import provisions: SC

May 17, 2024 1357 Views 0 comment Print

In Embio Limited vs. Director General of Foreign Trade, the Supreme Court sets aside a penalty under Section 11(2) of the Foreign Trade Act, ruling in favor of the appellant.

DGFT Notification No. 71/2023: Implications & Clarifications

May 10, 2024 4353 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of DGFT Notification No. 71/2023 on Advance Authorizations issued prior to its enactment. Get insights and clarifications on applicability and amendments.

Amendment in FTP: Import Provisions for Quality Control Orders

May 10, 2024 1458 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the latest amendment enabling import of QCO subjected inputs by Advance Authorisation holders, EOU, and SEZ. Details in Public Notice No. 04/2024-25-DGFT.

Yellow Pea Imports Free from MIP & Port Restrictions till October 31, 2024

May 8, 2024 1185 Views 0 comment Print

Get details on the extension of import period for Yellow Peas under ITC (HS) Code 07131010 by the Government of India. Read Notification No.12/2024-25-DGFT here.

Government permits Export of 14,000 MT Non-Basmati White Rice to Mauritius via NCEL

May 6, 2024 648 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest DGFT notification permitting the export of 14,000 MT of Non-Basmati White Rice to Mauritius through National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL).

Export Policy for Onions Shifts from ‘Prohibited’ to ‘Free’ with USD 550/MT MEP

May 4, 2024 1860 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, DGFT, amends onion export policy to ‘free’ with a Minimum Export Price (MEP) of USD 550 per MT.

DGFT Suspends SIONs Inoperative for Last 5 Years

May 3, 2024 1575 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed about the suspension of inoperative Standard Input-Output Norms (SIONs) by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce, India.

DGFT Clarifies 3% Non-Achievement Value Addition Applicability

May 3, 2024 1086 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the latest DGFT policy circular on payment clarification for non-achievement of Value Addition. Learn about the implications and exemptions.

CBIC & DGFT: Manipulative Interpretation by JNCH Customs – Part 2  

April 30, 2024 1176 Views 0 comment Print

Unveil why JNCH Customs manipulates CBIC & DGFT rules for ulterior motives. Detailed analysis of circulars, judicial pronouncements, and bureaucratic hurdles. Part 2.

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