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...
Notification No. 13 (RE-2003) removes items from ITC (HS) import list, following the rescission of DIPP orders dated 24.04.89 and 24.02.93.
The meeting of the Policy Review Committee on 18th August, 1999 had decided that in the case of a bonding of an EPCG licence holder under the Export Oriented Unit (EOU) scheme wherein the EPCG licence was issued on or after 5th June, 1995 , the Bank Guarantee ( BG) executed under the EPCG scheme would be redeemed only if the EPCG licence holder executed an Legal Undertaking (LUT) with the Development Commissioner of the EOU and there was no liability under the EPCG scheme under the blockwise period criteria of export obligation fulfilment.
Consequently the last sentence thereof, namely , “Therefore in all such cases where exports of “MS Galvanized Sheets/Strips” have been cleared for DEPB benefit under the entry at Sl.No. 91 or the DEPB benefit has been granted against the entry at Sl.No. 91 consequent remedial action should be initiated immediately, shall be deleted.
Public Notice updates DEPB rates and product details, including steel hinges, automobile locks, and more, effective from 1st April 2003.
Notice updates import procedure for vegetable fats under the India-Nepal Treaty, adding STC as an eligible importer alongside CWC.
We further declare that in case of non realisation of export proceeds or lesser realisation of export proceeds in free foreign exchange, we shall pay, in cash, an amount equivalent to the DEPB entitlement already obtained on the non realised or lesser realised value of export proceeds together with 15% interest reckoned from the date of duty free imports effected under DEPB to the date of payment.
The above norms for fuel are applicable to units having spinning, weaving and processing activities or only weaving and processing activities as the case may be. Also the said units should have facilities for captive power generation using Naphtha/ SKO/ Furnace Oil / HSD / Coal.
In respect of exporters who have exported in each of the preceding three licensing years and exporters falling in category (c) above, the 25% BG condition shall be imposed on the CIF value of advance licence(s) provided the CIF value does not exceed 200% of the FOB/FOR value of exports/supplies made in the preceding licensing year. Licence beyond 200% entitlement shall be subject to 100% BG on the value exceeding 200% entitlement. However, the entitlement may be re-credited on production of documentary evidence showing fulfilment of export obligation and realisation of foreign exchange.
A non DDA holder is also permitted to supply cut and polished diamonds to DDA holder, receive payment in dollars and convert same into rupees within the period of 7 days and the cut and polished diamonds and coloured gemstones so supplied by non-DDA holder will also be counted towards the discharge of his export obligation and/or entitled him to replenishment licence as the case may be.
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.
