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 updates the Handbook of Procedures, Vol. 2 with amendments in Standard Input Output Norms for Chemicals, Engineering, and Miscellaneous Products.
The RLAs shall continue to process such applications and issue advance licences under para 4.7 of the Handbook of Procedures, Vol. 1 (1st April, 2002 – 31st march, 2007) along with the above endorsements and thereafter continue to forward the same to the ALC in the Head office as per the Policy provisions and procedures laid down for this purpose, for finalization of norms.
Public Notice No. 35/2002-07 adds DEPB rate for disposable hypodermic needles at 3% under Engineering Product Group.
A copy of the invoice or a copy of ARE-3( in case of supplies to EOU/ EPZ/ SEZ) duly signed by the unit receiving the material and their jurisdictional excise authorities certifying the item of supply, quantity, value and date of supply.
Notification No. 15/2002-07 extends export obligation period for EPCG licenses in agri export zones to 12 years from issuance date.
Attention is invited to Public Notice No 14 dated 31.05.2002 which introduced a special provision forexemption of Special Additional Duty (SAD) on DEPB’s issued under the Exim Policy 2002-07 where the order of “let export” was prior to 01.04.2002. Para 3 and 7 of the said Public Notice is amended as under.
Public Notice No. 32/2002-07 details amendments to DEPB rates for engineering and chemicals products as per the Export and Import Policy 2002-07.
Service charges to be levied by designated STEs as mentioned at ITC(HS) Code No.0703(b) with respect to export of Bangalore Rose Onion and Krishnapuram Onion shall stand reduced to a maximum of 2% of the invoiced value for issue of any fresh NOC to associate shippers with effect from 28.6.2002 and to a maximum of 1% w.e.f. 1.4.2003. The STEs shall not levy any other charges whatsoever.
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby announces applicability of All Industry Rate of duty drawback of Rs. 850/- per M.T. notified under notification no. 8(RE-2002) dated 20.6.2002 to the supply of furnace oil to domestic companies in Special Economic Zones also.
In Paragraph 2 of Public Notice No. 36 (RE-2000)/1997-2002 dated 4th September 2001, the condition “However, export obligation incurred by the MOU signatories in respect of imports made upto 31/3/2001 shall be fulfilled by them within the stipulated period unless extended by the Government for good & sufficient reasons” also stands withdrawn.
