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 Paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy 2002-2007, and paragraph 1.1 of the Handbook of Procedures ( Vol 1) , the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Schedule of DEPB Rates.
Representations have been received on various issues to be incorporated in the proposed New Export and Import Policy. Feedback from the trade and industry is invited on the issues listed in the html document on www.nic.in/eximpol. The trade and industry is invited to give clarifications / justifications for inclusion of these points into the new Foreign Trade Policy.
(TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY PART-1-SECTION-1) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PUBLIC NOTICE NO.70 (RE- 03)/ 2002-2007 NEW DELHI : DATED : 29/06/2004. Attention is invited to Paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy 2002-2007, as amended and Paragraphs 4.9 and 4.10 of the […]
Amendment in Public Notice No. 69 regarding import of vegetable fats under the India-Nepal Trade Treaty, specifying STC as the sole importing agency.
Public Notice No. 68 updates the import procedure for vegetable fats from Nepal under the India-Nepal Trade Treaty, extending deadlines and defining STC’s role.
The description of the export item of entry at Sr.No. 353 amended to read as “Table, kitchen and other household articles made of Stainless Steel with or without handle/lid / anti-skid Rubber gasket irrespective of what material the handle/lid may have been made of” and the value cap of this entry revised to Rs.155/- kg.
Clarifies the import classification of Di-Butyl Phthalate and Di-Octyl Phthalate under Exim Code 29.17, not as plasticisers under Exim Code 3812.20.
Reference is invited to Policy Circular No. 25 (RE-2003)/2002-07 dated 28.1.2004 regarding 100% sampling of edible/food products under the PFA Act, the list of High risk food items is as under.
DGFT clarifies renewal procedures for Status Holder Certificates expired on March 31, 2004, allowing benefits for exporters pending renewal applications.
Several representations have been received from members of the trade that import of raw cashewnuts are subject to the requirement of a PHA release order in terms of the PFA Act, 1954. After consultations with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Department of Revenue, it has now been decided to exempt all such imports of raw cashewnuts from the formalities of the PHA release order which are meant for re-processing and export. As such Customs Authorities will release such consignments on Customs Bond for re-processing as provided for in Clause (I) of Section 143 of the Customs Act, 1962.
