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...
In this regard, it is stated that the issue has been examined in consultation with the Ministry of Textiles and in view of the comments made available it is hereby clarified that the imports of the following items of textile are exempted from the condition of production of pre-shipment certificate.
The Government amends Appendix III of ITC (HS) to include new products and their relevant BIS standards for imports, effective from April 7, 2003.
Public Notice No. 5/2002-2007 updates the Indian Rupee value for deferred payment contracts under agreements with the USSR for machinery and equipment deliveries.
Where supplies in respect of contracts, as contained in Para 3(i ) & (ii ) above have already been completed on the date of issue of this Public Notice, such contracts shall not be eligible for grant of Advance licence for deemed export unless such licence had already been applied for prior to effecting the aforesaid supplies.
In continuation of Notification No. 50 (RE-2001)/1997-2002 dated the 22nd March , 2002, and Notification No.7 dated 12th April, 2002 and Public Notice No.8 dated 19th April,2002 releasing thereby the quantity of 2 Lakh MTs. , 1 Lakh MTs. and 6 Lakh MTs. of onion for export up to 31st March,2003 respectively the Director General of Foreign Trade has now decided that unutilised balance quantity of onions released under the above notifications shall be allowed for export upto 30th June, 2003.
Public Notice No. 03/2002-07 introduces amendments, additions, and deletions to Input-Output Norms for engineering, food, and plastic products.
Export of canned meat products shall be subject to preshipment inspection either by the State Directorate of Animal Husbandry or Export Inspection Agency or Directorate of Marketing and Inspection Government of India in accordance with either the standards prevalent in the exporting country or standards prescribed under the Meat Food Products Order, 1973 of Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963 or orders made thereunder.
Import allowed through IOC, subject to para 2.11 of the Exim Policy, except for the companies who have been granted rights for marketing of transportation fuels in terms of Min. of P&NG’s Resolution No.P-23015/1/2001-MKT. Dated 8.3.2002.
Notification No. 01/(RE 2003)/2002-07 announces the Export and Import Policy 2002-07, effective from April 1, 2003, under the Foreign Trade Act, 1992.
On the other hand the amendment in PN 64 dated 19.02.2003 pertains to such established domestic companies who fulfil certain specified criteria like being registered with both the central excise and state sales tax authorities and having paid both the taxes unless exempted and having a minimum investment in plant and machinery of Rs 50 lakhs. The Advance Licence issued to such domestic companies would carry an endorsement that the bond/ BG furnished would be as per the terms and conditions stipulated by the Department of Revenue.
