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...
DGFT amends export-import norms for White Sugar in Public Notice 50(RE-02)/2002-07, allowing import of Raw Sugar before export.
The Department of Revenue had issued a Circular No 62/2002 dated 26.09.2002 on the aforesaid subject wherein the Central Board of Excise and Customs had re-examined the issue afresh. The Board had concluded that the service providers who actually require items like carpets, crockery, marble, chandeliers etc under the EPCG Scheme shall be given the same.
Public Notice No. 49/2002-07 updates DEPB rates for various engineering products and introduces new export product categories with specific value caps.
Notification No. 19/2002-2007 adds BIS standards for clinical thermometers in the ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2002-2007.
Attention is invited to Chapter 10 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2002-2007, wherein the policy for import of Barley other than seed quality” as classified under the entry no. 10030090 in the ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2002-2007 is shown as “STE through FCI only. In view of Notification No.2 dated 31st March’2000, the policy for Barley against the aforesaid Serial Number should be read as free
Public Notice No. 48/2002-07 amends export licensing processes, contact details, ISO certification agencies, and adds new procedures for Certificate of Origin issuance.
Notification No. 18/2002-2007 introduces amendments in the ITC(HS) Classification for imports, including used casks and barrels under Chapter 44.
In continuation of Public Notice No.19 dated 11th June,2001 and Public Notice No.25 dated 2nd July,2001 and in exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 and 2.29 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby designates following Inspection and Certification Agencies accredited by APEDA for the purpose of export of Agriculture Products as “ Organic Product.” An Agriculture product shall be allowed to be exported as “ Organic Product” if it is produced, processed or packed under a valid Organic Certificate issued by any of the undermentioned Inspection and Certification Agency. The Inspection and Certification Agencies as specified in Column 1 below shall be authorized for a period of time as may be allowed in their cases by the Accrediting Agency as specified in Column 2 below.
The last sentence of Para 6.16 (b) provides for destruction of goods with the permission of Customs authorities. In order to clarify that all kinds of obsolete goods could be destroyed, it is proposed to substitute 6.16 (b) as under on the lines of provisions contained in Customs Notification.
Government of India updates the Standard Input Output Norms for food, plastic, and sports goods in Public Notice No. 46 (RE-02)/2002-2007, dated 06/11/2002.
