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 exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with Paragraphs 2.1 and 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007 , the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import items, 2002-2007 and as amended from time to time.
The matter has been considered in consultation with the Gems & Jewellery Division, Department of Commerce and Central Board of Excise & Custom, Department of Revenue. Accordingly, it is clarified that for the purpose of Paragraph 4.4.5(b) of Exim Policy, the calculation of the quantum of silver shall be done excluding the weight of studding.
Public Notice No. 30/2002-07 details amendments in DEPB rates for engineering, chemical, textile, and miscellaneous products under the Export Policy 2002-07.
Public Notice No. 29/2002-07 revises the Indian Rupee value of the special currency basket for deferred payment contracts with the USSR.
Whereas the European Commission (EC) has instructed its member countries to introduce checking operations with regard to import of fresh fruits and vegetables at their respective points of entry and, whereas the European Commission shall allow in the normal course the entry of such commodities if the checks have been carried out in the exporting country and, all relevant information is provided to them in this regard, and whereas APEDA has moved the Commission to facilitate putting in place a system of pre-export inspection and certification in India, so that Indian exports on arrival at destination are not denied entry.
Section 69 of Chapter V of the Finance Act, 1994 (as amended by the Finance Act. 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001) pertaining to registration goes as under: “Every person liable to pay the service tax under this chapter or the rules made there under shall, with in such time in such manner and in such form as may be prescribed, make an application for registration to the Superintendent of Central Excise.
Public Notice No. 27 (RE-03)/ 2002-2007 updates Standard Input Output Norms for chemicals and allied products under the Export and Import Policy 2002-2007.
The following sentence is added in the “Certificate of Chartered Accountant/ Cost and Works Accountant/ Company Secretary” at S.No (ix) of Appendix 17 pertaining to the “Application for Grant of Export House, Trading House, Star Trading House, Super Star Trading House” and S.No (viii) of Appendix 17 A pertaining to “Application for Grant of Export House, Trading House, Star Trading House, Super Star Trading House for Service Providers” as under.
Notification No. 11/2002-07 amends the Export and Import Policy 2002-07, covering export contracts, export performance levels, and silver jewellery classification.
The matter has been considered in consultation with Plantation Division of the Department of Commerce and the DES Division in this office and accordingly, it is clarified that the Policy restricts only duty free imports. DEPB is only a mode of payment of duty instead of payment in cash. Since Natural rubber is otherwise freely importable on payment of prescribed duty, Policy Circular 28 dated 4.3.2002 and earlier ALC Circulars does not prevent payment of Custom duty for import of natural rubber.
