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...
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORIDNARY (PART-I, SECTION I) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY PUBLIC NOTICE NO.- 32 (RE-03)/2002-07 NEW DELHI : the 12 November, 2003 In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-07 and paragraph 1.1 of Handbook of Procedures (Vol.I), […]
In continuation of Policy Circular No.16 dated 29.9.2003 whereby it was clarified that Second Hand Personal Computers(PCs)/Laptops are covered under the definition of Second Hand goods, it is further clarified that the second hand Photocopier Machines, Air Conditioners, Diesel Generating Sets, etc., are also covered under the definition of “Second Hand Goods” and their import is governed by the Provisions of Para 2.17 of EXIM Policy, 2002-07.
DGFT has updated the Standard Input Output Norms for chemicals, engineering, and miscellaneous products through Public Notice No. 31/RE-03/2002-2007.
Consequent to the withdrawal of Public Notice No. SC(C)-2(44)/63-II dated 4th January 1965 and Public Notice No. SC (I)-2(44)/63-IV dated 26th March 1971 vide Public Notice No. 1/2003-04 dated 28th October 2003 issued by the Ministry of Steel, the items listed at Serial No 77 to 109 shall stand deleted.
Public Notice No. 30 updates the procedure for importing certain items under the India-Nepal Treaty, including changes to vegetable fats importation.
All the Brand Rate applications starting from (date to be notified later) will be dealt with in the Brand Rate Unit in respective RLAs / DCs, as the case may be. The Brand Rate fixation in respect of applications received up to (date to be notified later) and corrections / amendments to the rate already issued will be dealt with in the DBK Cell in DGFT Hq. The exact date of effect would be notified later.
Representations were received from trade stating that the condition of matching of Allicin content is difficult to befulfilled due to lack of testing facilities for Allicin. Further, it has been reported that there would be deterioration in the content of Allicin, over a period of 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 Foreign Trade hereby deletes Note 11 under the General Notes for All Export Product Groups as containedin the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2, 2002-2007, as amended.
Cases where applications were filed on or after 20.2.1999 with Rubber as one of the inputs or the sole input but Licences have not been issued, or issued after excluding natural rubber as input, would be reviewed and Natural Rubber may be included or fresh Licences may be issued as the case may be after obtaining declaration that no benefit of drawback has been claimed on natural rubber used in export production. If the licence was expired, the same may be revalidated upto 31.12.2003 by the RLA. However, for such revalidation no fee or application in Appx. 10G shall be called. This shall be applicable even in respect of licence where No Bond or EODC has been issued by RLA.
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 amendments in the “ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2002-2007.
