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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 555 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 3099 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 669 Views 0 comment Print

ICEGATE Registration: Benefits, Process and Required Documents

DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...

March 16, 2026 1578 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rate Cut 2026: A 72-Hour ERP and Margin Stabilisation Plan for Exporters

DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...

February 27, 2026 2574 Views 1 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 1071 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 285 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 714 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 336 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 5844 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DGFT cannot Blacklist Importer Without Notice: Delhi HC

DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...

May 28, 2026 480 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Quashes DGFT EPCG Penalty Order as Hearing Opportunity Was Denied

DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...

March 12, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Must Consider Importer’s Request Before Insisting on Licence: Madras HC

DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...

March 12, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Unpublished Notification Invalid; MIP Applies Only from Gazette Publication Date: SC

DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...

January 22, 2026 2931 Views 0 comment Print

TRQ Exemption for Crude Soyabean Oil Restored Due to Policy–Notification Mismatch: SC

DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...

January 15, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Authorises PDCCI to Issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...

June 4, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends HBP as India-Oman CEPA added to Certificate of Origin Framework

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...

June 4, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Export Policy Changes After Finance Act 2026 Amendments

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...

June 4, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Expands QCO Exemption for SEZ Imports to All Authorized Operational Goods

DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...

June 4, 2026 489 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Tightens Silver Imports as Valid Import Authorisation Is Now Mandatory

DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...

June 4, 2026 228 Views 0 comment Print


Procedure relating to import of Plastic Waste/Scrap

March 12, 2003 1012 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Public Notice No.392 (PN)/92-97 dated 1.1.1997 according to which import of Plastic Waste/Scrap (except PET Bottle Waste/Scarp) and animal dung or animal excreta shall not, be permitted, except against a license. Applicants while submitting the application as per provisions laid down in para 1(iv) of the said public notice shall adhere to all guidelines / conditions of this public notice. They shall also furnish the following additional information / details while submitting the application to DGFT.

Public Notice No. 69 /2002-07, Dated: 10.03.2003

March 10, 2003 442 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 69/2002-07 revises DEPB rates and value caps for specific engineering and chemical products, effective from 10th March 2003.

Classification of Mefloquine Hcl under ITS HS Classification for export of import items

March 6, 2003 442 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been considered in consultation with Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals and keeping in view the molecular structure of the above mentioned drug it has been decided that the Mefloquine Hcl is classifiable under ITS HS Code No.29333990 and is freely importable as per the policy indicated against the entry.

Public Notice No. 67 /2002-2007, Dated: 04.03.2003

March 4, 2003 430 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to the entry at Code No. 0703(a) regarding Onions ( all varieties other than Bangalore Rose and Krishnapuram Onions) in Table B of Schedule 2 in the book titled ” ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2002 -2007.

Public Notice No. 66 (RE-03)/2002-2007, Dated: 04.03.2003

March 4, 2003 535 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 66 (RE-03)/2002-2007 updates the Export and Import Policy with amendments for chemicals, engineering products, plastics, and sports goods.

Public Notice No. 65 /2002-07, Dated: 28.02.2003

February 28, 2003 385 Views 0 comment Print

Copy of the permission issued to the manufacturer exporter by the competent authority (concerned State Electricity Board or Power Corporation or Regulatory Commission of the concerned State) under Section 44 of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 for the installation of captive power plant based on the specified fuel unless the permission is specifically waived by the State Electricity Board.

Public Notice No. 64 /2002-07, Dated: 19.02.2003

February 19, 2003 379 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 64/2002-07 outlines amendments to the Export and Import Policy, including updates on newcomers, ISO certification agencies, and Certificate of Origin.

Public Notice No. 63 /2002-07, Dated: 17.02.2003

February 17, 2003 358 Views 0 comment Print

In cases where the exporter has not applied for DEPB credit in respect of shipping bills where date of order of Let Export is on or after 1st April, 2002, he can apply for the DEPB with new rates notified by Public Notice No.62 dated 17.2.2003. Such applications shall be filed in the appendix 10C alongwith prescribed documents as per procedure given in Handbook (Vol.1)

Public Notice No. 62 (RE-2002)/2002-2007, Dated: 17.02.2003

February 17, 2003 640 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 62 (RE-2002) outlines updates to the Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme (DEPB), detailing duty credit calculations and product-specific rates.

Policy Circular No.18 (RE-2002)/2002-2007, Dated: 07.02.2003

February 7, 2003 337 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided to allocate a quantity of 8,500 MTs ( Eight thousand five hundred MTs ) of Raw sugar out of free sale portion of 2002-2003 ( October 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003 ) season’s production for export to USA as a Preferential Raw Cane sugar Tariff Rate quota for the fiscal year 2003 (October 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003 ) and place the same at the disposal of M/s Indian Sugar Exim Corporation Ltd., New Delhi.

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