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ICEGATE Bill of Entry: Filing Process, Required Documents & Online Status Check

DGFT : Learn what an ICEGATE Bill of Entry is, how to file it, required documents, status tracking, customs clearance process and common ...

July 16, 2026 835 Views 0 comment Print

Great IEC Updation Charade: Burdening Exporters Without Accountability

DGFT : Policy article questions DGFT’s annual IEC updation process, legal basis, data handling, compliance burden and portal practices ...

July 16, 2026 181 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Grants Automatic EPCG Export Obligation Extension up to 31st August 2026

DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...

May 22, 2026 900 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Annual IEC Update: Repeated Compliance Burden on One Million Exporters

DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...

May 11, 2026 3420 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC mandates 72-Hour Rule for RoDTEP & RoSCTL

DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...

April 27, 2026 897 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


DGFT Reforms to Speed Up Advance Authorisation

DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...

April 19, 2026 1283 Views 0 comment Print

Commerce Ministry Launches Integrated Website & Mobile App for Seamless Trade Access

DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...

April 17, 2026 450 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Notifies Extension of RoSCTL Scheme for Apparel and Made-ups Exports

DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...

April 6, 2026 895 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Conducts Special Drive for Expeditious Disposal of EODCs

DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...

April 6, 2026 511 Views 0 comment Print

Download Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes

DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...

October 25, 2025 6082 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Challenging DFIA Scheme as Existing HC Precedents Govern Duty-Free Imports

DGFT : Allahabad High Court held that additional conditions for DFIA imports were contrary to binding judgments and dismissed the PIL....

June 29, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

Popcorn Maize Import Allowed as SION Entry E75 Imposes No Variety Restriction

DGFT : Bombay High Court held that SION Entry E75 permits import of maize without restricting its variety, allowing popcorn maize under t...

June 29, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL as it Cannot Direct Changes in Foreign Trade Policy

DGFT : The Rajasthan High Court held that policy decisions relating to the Foreign Trade Policy and the Hand Book of Procedure cannot be ...

June 27, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Claims Allowed Despite Omission in Shipping Bills as Waiver Cannot Be Presumed

DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters may apply for RoDTEP benefits even if the claim was not mentioned in the shipping bills...

June 27, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rebate Allowed as Sugar Exports Were Made with Directorate of Sugar Permission

DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters who exported sugar with the prescribed permission of the Directorate of Sugar were enti...

June 27, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Restricts S-PVC Imports Below USD 0.766 Per Kg for Six Months

DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 25/2026-27 restricts S-PVC imports at or below USD 0.766/kg for six months, with exemptions for EOUs, SEZs a...

July 25, 2026 43 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Notifies India-UK CETA Tariff Rate Quota Procedure

DGFT : DGFT amends HBP 2023 to notify India-UK CETA TRQ procedures, quotas, eligibility, allocation process and import conditions under P...

July 24, 2026 68 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Syncs ITC (HS) Import Policy with Finance Act, 2026

DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 24/2026-27 amends ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule-I to align with the Finance Act, 2026, with immediate effect....

July 22, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Proposes ₹10,000 RCMC Exemption for Low-Value Exports Under FTP 2023

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on a proposal to exempt export consignments up to ₹10,000 FOB value from RCMC requirements under FTP 2...

July 21, 2026 209 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Invites India-UK CETA TRQ Applications for CBU Vehicle Imports for CY 2026

DGFT : DGFT Public Notice 22/2026-27 invites India-UK CETA TRQ applications for specified CBU vehicle imports from 21 July to 04 August 2...

July 21, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print


Corrigendum on SION E-124 for Refined Sunflower Oil Export

April 29, 2024 621 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the correction to Public Notice No.01/2024 regarding SION E-124 for Refined Sunflower Oil export. Read about the amendment by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Govt allows Export of 99,150 MT Onion to Six Countries amid domestic concerns

April 28, 2024 861 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India has sanctioned export of 99,150 metric tons (MT) of onions to six neighboring countries, namely Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka.

Export of 2,000 MT of White Onion under HS Code 0703 10 19 Approved

April 25, 2024 1011 Views 0 comment Print

Get the latest DGFT notification allowing export of 2,000 MT of white onion under HS Code 0703 10 19 from India. Find policy conditions, port details, and certification requirements.

How To Apply the APEDA RCMC

April 24, 2024 2656 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to apply for APEDA Registration and obtain RCMC (Registration-cum-Membership Certificate) for exporting scheduled food products. Simplified process and benefits explained.

Government Extends Halal Certification Process Deadline

April 23, 2024 825 Views 0 comment Print

Notification 08/2023 by DGFT extends Halal Certification Bodies accreditation and export units registration deadline to July 4, 2024. Details here.

CBIC & DGFT: Manipulative Interpretation by JNCH Customs – Part 1  

April 21, 2024 7185 Views 1 comment Print

Explore how the JNCH Customs exploit loopholes to hinder exporters despite CBIC & DGFT reforms. Learn about selective interpretations, legal precedents, and the quest for fairness.

Government Ends Safeguard Measures on Isopropyl Alcohol Imports

April 18, 2024 798 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the discontinuation of safeguard measures on Isopropyl Alcohol imports by the Government of India. Details in Trade Notice No.02/2024-25-DGFT.

Export of Essential Commodities to Maldives Restricted to Four Customs Stations

April 15, 2024 1140 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the latest DGFT notification imposing port restrictions on exporting essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives for 2024-25. Learn more.

Export of Onions (under HS code 0703 10 19) to Sri Lanka and UAE

April 15, 2024 825 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Indias onion export expansion to Sri Lanka & UAE under HS code 0703 10 19, its implications, and market insights.

AA Export Obligation Clarification: Physical Exports vs. Domestic Supplies

April 12, 2024 2268 Views 0 comment Print

Get clarity on fulfilling export obligations of Advance Authorisation (AA) by physical exports or domestic supplies. Read the policy circular for detailed guidelines.

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