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...
The Public Notice announces updates to Standard Input Output Norms for engineering and plastic products, with detailed amendments and additions.
The applicant may apply for EPCG license wherein duty saved amount is upto Rs. 50 crores to the Regional Licensing Authority (RLA) on the basis of self-declaration subject to final fixation of nexus by the RLA. The applicant shall give an undertaking that in case the RLA subsequently disallows the Capital Goods including jigs, fixtures, dies, moulds and spares, the license holder shall pay customs duty as applicable together with 15% interest on such goods.
The matter has been deliberated upon and it is clarified that the second hand personal computers (PCs)/Laptops are 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 and not covered under the definition of “capital goods” as defined under Para 9.10 of EXIM Policy and Para 2.33 of Hand Book of Procedures (Vol.I). In view of this, second hand personal computers (PCs)/Laptops can also not to be permitted for import under EPCG scheme under the provisions of para 5.1 of the Exim Policy, even for service providers.
However, in case of Advance Licences for drugs, which have been issued against a specific export order and with pre-import condition the period of fulfillment of export obligation shall commence from the date of import of the first consignment and shall be fulfilled within a period of 6 months.
The export obligation period for the advance licences issued as per Policy Circular No.9 dated 30.6.03 will be fulfilled within a period of six months from the date of import of the first consignment (and not from date of issuance of licence as laid down in Policy Circular No.9 dated 30.6.03). Para 4.22.1 of Handbook of Procedures (Vol I) shall however be applicable for advance licences issued under Policy Circular 9 dated 30.09.2003 for the purpose of extension in export obligation period.
Public Notice No. 24 (RE-03)/2002-07 revises DEPB rates for engineering and chemicals products, including a value cap change and new entries.
Public Notice No. 23 (RE-03)/2002-2007 announces amendments to export policy for chemicals, engineering, plastic, and textile products.
The DGFT clarifies guidelines for importing crude palm stearin, allowing actual users to process it in their plants while maintaining existing conditions from previous notices.
Notification No. 19 (RE-2003)/2002-2007 revises export policy for rare earths and other minerals, making them freely exportable.
Some Export Promotion Councils have opined that it is difficult to collect data from all the exporters exporting a particular product and requested for relaxation of this condition. It is hereby clarified that it is not the intention of the Policy Circular No.8 dt. 20th June, 2003 to call for data from each and every exporter of a particular product and the intention is only in getting representative data. Export Promotion Councils can forward data related to 60-65% of total exports under a particular DEPB entry and also they should get themselves satisfied that the data forwarded is representative.
