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...
Notification No. 6/2002-2007 amends import licensing for films, including those on video tape, CD, and DVD, following Public Notice No. 64/1997-2002.
However, since exemption from SAD in respect of exports made under the DEPB scheme prior to 1.4.2002 is available under Customs notification 34/97 dated 7.4.97 read with relevant provisions of the Exim Policy, 1997-2002 and Handbook of Procedure (Vol.1), 1997-2002, DEPBs would be required to be issued under the above referred Policy and Handbook of Procedure (Vol.1) 1997-2002. As the DEPB software has already been modified in line with the changes in the Exim Policy, 2002-2007 and Handbook of Procedure (Vol.1), 2002-07, the following decisions have been taken.
As regards to Special Certification requirement for special preferential raw cane sugar under European Commission Regulation No. 2513/2001, the following endorsements may be made in respect of preferential sugar export to EU from India.
In exercise of the powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy 2002-2007, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following additions in the handbook of Procedures, Vol-2, 2002-2007 as amended.
Notification No. 5/2002-2007 exempts Digital Satellite News Gathering Vans and OB Vans from certain import conditions, with specific requirements for steering.
Notification No. 4/2002-2007 amends import licensing for radio communication equipment, continuing restrictions under previous classification.
However in the case of loss of DEPB not involving either the Customs or the Licencing Authorities, the duplicate DEPB issued would have a validity equivalent to the balance period of validity of the original DEPB on the date of application for the duplicate DEPB.
Public Notice No. 11/2002-07 updates DEPB rates, adds new entries, and corrects existing ones for various chemical and plastic products.
In the statement of Standard Input Output Norms as contained in the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2, 2002-2007, as amended, amendments/ corrections/ deletions at appropriate places as mentioned in Annexure “A” to this Public Notice shall be made.
Notification No. 3/2002-07 updates key provisions of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-07, effective 1st May 2002.
