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, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Handbook of Procedures.
In exercise of the powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007 and paragraph 1.1 of Handbook of Procedures (Vol.I), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Handbook of Procedure.
The Government updates import licensing for vehicles under the Export and Import Policy 2002-07 through Notification No. 39 (RE-2003)/2002-07.
In terms of para 2 and 3 of the Public Notice No 40 dated 28.01.2004, exports of certain products for calculation of entitlement as well as imports of certain products were excluded from the purview of the Duty Free Entitlement Certificate for Status Holders. The said provision is hereby inserted in the Exim Policy by correcting Notification No 28 dated 28.01.2004 as under.
It is hereby reiterated that the Policy of duty free imports through the nominated agencies and 15 nominated banks detailed in Chapter 4 of the EXIM Policy and Handbook of Procedures will continue to be operational. Exporters will continue to have the option to import duty free gold and silver for exports through the nominated agencies or directly under the Advance Licensing Scheme.
However, in case of export of blended textile product, if the content of one type of item is more than 95%, the DEPB rate of the blended item would carry the rate of that particular export item. However, where no constituent is 95% or more by weight of the blend, DEPB rate would be of product with the lowest of the rates of the product of the constituent (subject to the provisions contained in General Instruction No. 7 as stated above). For example, in made-ups of blend of cotton/Man Made Filament Yarn, the rate applicable would be that of made ups of the constituent with the lowest rate.
DGFT announces updates to Standard Input Output Norms and product categories under Export and Import Policy 2002-2007.
With effect from 1st April 2004, applications (all categories) submitted online on the DGFT website with digital signatures only shall be given the benefit of 50% reduction in licence fee. However, till the system stabilises a physical copy of the application along with supporting documents shall also be submitted to the Regional Licensing Authorities. Parties filing applications on-line without digital signature will not be entitled to the facility of concessional fees.
We verify that our hotel/ restaurant has passed on the benefit of the duty free credit entitlement to the consumer who has availed of the services in our establishment. The pricing of our products prior and post availment of the duty free credit entitlement for service providers was as under.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act,1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with paragraph 1.1, 2.1, 2.4 and 2.29 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007 (as amended from time to time), the Central Government hereby makes following amendments in the “ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items 2002-2007.
