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...
They will be return the concession if already claimed from the Government; and furnish certificate from the statutory auditors to the Department of Fertilisers and Customs that the quantity intended to be exported has been imported in the last six months and no concession / subsidy has been claimed.
The amendment to the ITC (HS) policy updates import regulations, quality standards, and licensing for several goods, including textiles and vehicles.
Capital goods, equipments, components, parts and accessories, whether imported or indigenous, except those restricted for export in the ITC(HS) Classification of Export & Import items, 2002-2007, may be sent abroad for repairs, testing, quality improvement of up-gradation or standardization of technology and re-imported without a licence/certificate/permission.
DGFT clarifies agency commission limits for DEPB calculation, allowing up to 12.5% of FOB value. Commissions above this limit will be deducted.
Import of Naptha is free. The provisions as stipulated for import of Naptha for use in the power sector vide Public Notice No.57 (PN)/1997-2002 dated 5th December, 1997 stands withdrawn with immediate effect and the withdrawal will be applicable only prospectively from the date of issue of this Notification. Further, the above change will not alter the position of applicability of the provisions of other statutory provisions relevant to the subject.
In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with paragraph 2.1 and 4.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-07, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2002-07 published on 31st March, 2002 as amended from time to time.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy 2002-2007, as amended, the Director General of ForeignTrade hereby makes the following amendments/deletions/corrections and additions in the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2, 2002-2007, as amended.
Public Notice updates DEPB rates for “Pilfer Proof Caps” and adds new entry for “All Aluminium Alloy Conductor” under the Export and Import Policy, 2002-07.
Attention is invited to Policy Circular No.20(RE-2003)/2002-07 dated 14th November,2003 whereby the guidelines/procedure with regard to certification of nexus under EPCG Scheme were circulated. In Para 3(iv) of the said Circular, the date and year of D.O. letter was erroneously indicated as 17.7.2003. The same is rectified to read as 17.7.2002.
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 and 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the “ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2002-2007” as amended from time to time.
