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 Para 2.4 of Export and Import Policy,2002-2007,the DGFT makes the following corrections in para 2.60 of the Handbook of Procedures.
Applications for DFRC/DEPB which are covered in category (a) above but have already been disposed of can be reconsidered by the concerned licensing authority on application. In such cases, a supplementary DFRC / DEPB, as the case may be, will be issued to the applicant.
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.I) the Director General of Foreign Trade, hereby makes the following addition/correction/amendment in the book titled “Schedule of DEPB rates.
In case of export of drugs and pharmaceuticals interalia including intermediaries, herbal, ayurvedic, unani and homeopathic medicines; biotech and biological products; diagnostics, surgicals,nutraceuticals, pharma industry related services, collaborative research, contract manufacturing, providing base for clinical trials and consultancy, the RCMC can be obtained from the Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council.
Details the procedure for importing goods under the Tariff Rate Quota Scheme with concessional duties, including eligible entities and application deadlines.
Public Notice No. 62 (RE-03)/2002-2007 updates Standard Input Output Norms for chemicals, engineering products, textiles, and more.
Notification No. 42 (RE-2003)/2002-2007 removes specific BIS standards for imports, dated 6th May 2004.
In continuation of Policy Circular No. 9(RE-2004)/2002-2007 dated 30.6.2003 and No.15(RE-2004)/2002-2007 dated 17.9.2003. whereby import of approved and unapproved drugs were allowed without the requirements of registration procedure under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.etc., it is further clarified that the import of bulk drugs in terms of Para 4.2.7 of the EXIM Policy,2002-07 is allowed without the requirement of manufacturing site registration and import licence as required under Ministry of Health Notification No.GSR 604(E) dt. 24.8.2001.
: India permits new vehicle imports via select ports as per Notification No. 41 (RE-2003)/2002-07, dated April 26, 2004.
Attention is invited to Notification No 38 (RE-2003)/ 2002-2007 dt. 21.04.04. Below the words “Director General of Foreign Trade” in the Notification No 38 dated 21.04.04, the following words should be added.
