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...
However the said notification mandates the production of a certificate from the Joint Director General of Foreign Trade in the Department of Commerce certifying the FOB value of exports made during the preceding licensing year along with the value and quantity of goods imported under Notification 10/2002 during the current licensing year.
Placement of quantity of 8500 MTs of Raw Sugar from the Freesale Quota of 2000-2002 Season (October 1, 2001 to September, 30, 2002) for export of Preferential Raw Sugar Tariff Rate Quota for the fiscal year 2002 (October 1, 2001 to September, 30, 2002) to USA.
It has been decided to allocate a quantity of 10,000 MTs of sugar out of freesale portion of 2001-2002 season’s production for export to Maldives under Articles VIII and IX of the Trade Agreement between Government of India and the Government of Maldives for the year 2002 and place it at the disposal of M/s Indian Sugar Exim Corporation Ltd., New Delhi for export to Maldives.
The matter has been considered and it is clarified that the port restrictions as per the aforementioned notification shall be applicable on import of natural rubber made by EOUs and units in EPZ. However, these restrictions shall not be applicable on import of natural rubber made by units in SEZ.
General Circular No. 4/2002 circulates Notification GSR 77(E), amending Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2002. Issued on 11th February 2002.
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with Paragraphs 1.3 and 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002 (incorporating amendments made upto 31.3.2001), The Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import items, 1997-2002 (incorporating amendments made upto 31st August, 1998 ) and as amended from time to time.
References have been received from port offices to clarify whether Policy Circular No. 23 dated 22.10.97 is applicable to VABALs issued prior to 1.4.1993. The issue was discussed by Policy Review Committee (PRC) in its meeting held on 24.12.2001 under the chairmanship of DGFT. It is clarified that the intention of the said Policy Circular No.23 dated 22.10.97 being to cover all VABALs issued from 01.04.1992 onwards.
DGFT defers NFE monitoring for EOU, EPZ, EHTP, STP, and SEZ units for 2001-2002. Public Notice No. 70 (RE-01)/1997-2002 issued on 8th February 2002.
Details of amendments to DGFT Handbook 1997-2002, including changes to DEPB rate lists, licensing authorities, Spices Board offices, and export councils.
DGFT updates Agri Export Zones for cut flowers in Tamil Nadu and grapes in Maharashtra. Amendments to AEZs for pineapple and lychees are also notified.
