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...
If there is any non.resident interest in the firm/company and non resident investment is to be made with repatriation benefits, full particulars thereof with photo copy of RBI approval must be submitted. Investment without repatriation benefits, a simple declaration indicating whether it is held with the general/ specific permission of RBI on the letter head of the firm should be furnished. In case of specific approval, a copy may also be furnished. Indian Companies issuing shares to foreign nationals/ NRIs under automatic route,100% scheme or 24/40% schemes are not required to obtain prior approval of RBI.
Representations/requests seeking clarification on “No Sale Period” have been received from the importers – who have made imports of vehicles in terms of the above mentioned Public Notice and executed the requisite Bonds with concerned Regional Licensing Authorities.
Notification No. 10/2002-07 updates import licensing for second-hand marine containers under ITC(HS) Code No. 86090000.
A declaration from the 3rd party(s) in a stamp paper, duly certified by an independent CA, declaring that the products exported for fulfillment of EO by them on behalf of the licence holder as per details given in the statement of exports, were manufactured by the licence holder.
The restrictions shown at Column 4 in respect of item at Code No. 5003 have been deleted. ‘Mulbery Silk waste not carded or combed’ is free for exports without any restrictions in so far as ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import is concerned.
Public Notice No. 23/2002-07 updates DEPB rates for various engineering, chemicals, plastic, electronics, and miscellaneous products.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Para 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007, the Director General of Foreign Trade has decided to make following amendments in conditions for export of onions released as mentioned below.
Export of finished good directly from the job worker’s premises may be permitted provided the job worker’s premises is registered with the Central Excise authorities. However, export of such products from the job worker’s premises shall not be allowed through third parties as provided under paragraph 6.10 of the Policy.
Public Notice No. 20 (RE-03)/2002-2007 updates norms for textiles and plastic products under India’s export-import policy.
NAFED and other State Trading Enterprises are permitted to export onions under quota released and notified by Director General of Foreign Trade from time to time. The designated STEs can also issue NOCs to their Associate shippers. The STEs are presently allowed to levy service charges for issue of NOC etc. @ 3.5% of the invoiced value of export of onions. This charge shall stand reduced to a maximum of 2% for issue of any fresh NOC to Associate shippers with immediate effect and to a maximum of 1% w.e.f. 1.4.2003.
