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Import Definition in Indian Trade Laws: SEZ-DTA Transactions

DGFT : This article critically examines the legal definitions of Import across various legislations, analyzing their implications for SEZ...

February 18, 2025 246 Views 0 comment Print

RODTEP Annual Return Requirements and Filing

DGFT : Learn about the RODTEP Annual Return, filing guidelines, eligibility, and consequences for non-compliance with the scheme....

February 18, 2025 423 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure of APEDA Registration Cum Membership Certificate for Exporters

DGFT : Learn the step-by-step procedure for APEDA Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) for exporters in India, including requir...

January 10, 2025 975 Views 0 comment Print

New Requirements for Filing of Annual RODTEP Return (ARR)

DGFT : The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced new guidelines under Paragraph 4.94 in Chapter 4 of the Handbook of Pr...

November 18, 2024 10905 Views 0 comment Print

Registration Procedure for Obtaining IEC Code

DGFT : Learn the step-by-step procedure for obtaining an IEC code for import/export in India, including necessary documents and registrat...

August 5, 2024 1656 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Key Trade and Commerce Highlights of India in 2024

DGFT : Review of India’s 2024 trade achievements, including FTAs, export growth, Bharat Mart launch, digital trade platforms, and key s...

December 27, 2024 252 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Implements Faceless Automation for Input Output Norms

DGFT : DGFT modernizes foreign trade by automating ad-hoc Input Output Norms fixation, enhancing ease of business for exporters. Learn ab...

June 22, 2024 648 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Implements Electronic Disbursal of Duty Drawback

DGFT : CBIC introduces electronic disbursal of duty drawback directly to exporter's bank accounts via PFMS, enhancing transparency and ef...

June 5, 2024 837 Views 0 comment Print

Govt allows Export of 99,150 MT Onion to Six Countries amid domestic concerns

DGFT : Government of India has sanctioned export of 99,150 metric tons (MT) of onions to six neighboring countries, namely Bangladesh, UA...

April 28, 2024 441 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Partners with DHL to enable MSMEs to explore international markets

DGFT : Read about the collaboration between DGFT and DHL to boost Indian e-commerce exports. Learn how this MoU signing aims to empower M...

March 14, 2024 486 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No opportunity is being provided to petitioner: Delhi HC directs DGFT to reconsider

DGFT : Writ petitions were filed challenging the minutes of meeting held on 08.11.2024, though which TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota) allotted to ...

January 10, 2025 378 Views 0 comment Print

Classification of product justified once DGFT proceeds to issue MEIS Scrip: Delhi HC

DGFT : Delhi High Court observed that once the DGFT had proceeded to issue the MEIS scrip to the writ petitioners, they would have been j...

December 4, 2024 315 Views 0 comment Print

Denial of MEIS benefit due to technological glitches in DGFT portal not justified: Bombay HC

DGFT : In these shipping bills, the Petitioner, the Petitioner’s Customs brokers inadvertently declared the Petitioner did not intend t...

November 22, 2024 1239 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Grants Extension for Rs. 50 Lakh DGFT Penalty Due to DRI Delay

DGFT : Delhi HC grants Chintamani Sharma & Sons 6 weeks to submit documents for Rs. 50 lakh DGFT penalty, citing DRI's role in delayed su...

September 23, 2024 435 Views 0 comment Print

HC allows Provisional Release of Second-Hand Specialized Equipment on Deposit of Enhanced Duty

DGFT : Madras High Court directed provisional release of Second-hand Highly Specialized Equipment - Digital Multifunction Print, Copying ...

September 20, 2024 192 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


TRQ Application Process for Gold Import Under India-UAE CEPA

DGFT : Guidelines for filing TRQ applications for gold bullion imports under India-UAE CEPA for FY 2025-26. Deadline: 28th Feb 2025....

February 16, 2025 207 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines for Importing Premium Frozen Duck Meat in India

DGFT : India restricts premium frozen duck meat imports to 3-star and above hotels, requiring authorization for distributors. Direct impo...

February 14, 2025 105 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Guidelines for Petroleum Coke Import Allocation 2025-26

DGFT : DGFT invites applications for CPC and RPC import allocation for 2025-26. Submission deadline: Feb 28, 2025. Eligibility and proced...

February 13, 2025 99 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Online Submissions for FTDR Act Compliance

DGFT : DGFT mandates online document submission and fee payments for FTDR Act proceedings, eliminating paper submissions to enhance ease ...

February 13, 2025 321 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Warns Against issue of Manual Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT mandates electronic Certificates of Origin via Trade Connect. Manual certificates issued after deadlines will be invalid and ...

February 11, 2025 363 Views 0 comment Print


Govt permit exports benefits/ fulfilment of Export Obligations for Invoicing, payment and settlement of exports and imports in INR

November 9, 2022 3897 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments under FTP are notified, to permit exports benefits / fulfilment of Export Obligations for Invoicing, payment and settlement of exports and imports in INR, as per RBI’s A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 10 dated 11th July, 2022. This shall come into force with immediate effect. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department […]

Govt permits  Invoicing, payment & settlement of exports and imports in INR for Export Proceeds under EPCG Scheme

November 9, 2022 2379 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment in Para 5.11 of the HBP are notified, to permit the Invoicing, payment and settlement of exports and imports in INR for Export Proceeds under EPCG Scheme, in sync with RBI’s A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 10 dated 11th July, 2022. This shall come into force with immediate effect. Government of India Ministry of […]

Centre allows International Trade Settlements in Indian Rupees

November 9, 2022 1311 Views 0 comment Print

Centre allows International Trade Settlements in Indian Rupees for Export Promotion Schemes under the Foreign Trade Policy  Decision to facilitate and ease international trade transactions in Indian Rupees The Government of India has made suitable amendments in the Foreign Trade Policy and Handbook of Procedures to allow for International Trade Settlement in Indian Rupees (INR) […]

Promissory Estoppel not applicable to a policy decision with respect to additional license which is an incentive: SC

November 7, 2022 813 Views 0 comment Print

Honble Supreme Court held that the doctrine of promissory estoppel shall not be applicable to a policy decision with respect to incentive, when it is well within the right of DGFT/appropriate authority/Union to come out with a new Exim Policy.

Clearance of rice consignments handed over to Customs before Notification No. 31/2015-2020

November 7, 2022 870 Views 0 comment Print

Condition (iii) of Para-2 of Notification No. 31/2015-2020 dt. 08.09.2022 has been amended with immediate effect so as to provide clearance to such rice consignments held up in CFS which had been handed over to the Container Freight Station (CFS) before this Notification.

DGFT amends Policy Condition of ITC (HS), 2022- Implementation of CIMS

November 7, 2022 981 Views 0 comment Print

The importer can apply for registration not earlier than 60th day and not later than 5 days before the expected date of arrival of import consignment.

Public Notice No. 34/2015-2020-DGFT – Related to notification of PSIA

November 3, 2022 1113 Views 0 comment Print

03 Agencies are notified as PSIA, additional areas of operation for 05 existing PSIAs and additional instruments in respect of 03 existing PSIAs have also been notified. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 34/2015-2020-DGFT |Dated : 3rd November, […]

Import of firearms duly permissible under the Arms Act

November 1, 2022 10260 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that import of firearms is not prohibited the Arms Act and also there is no restriction that import is permissible only if the parts cannot be manufactured locally. Accordingly, it was directed to release the goods so imported.

ICEGATE Helpdesk for redressal of RoDTEP related grievances

October 31, 2022 1944 Views 0 comment Print

For resolution/examination of exporter grievances related to scroll out of shipping bills, generation of e-scrips and transfer of e-scrips under RoDTEP Scheme, mechanism of ICEGATE Helpdesk, which is available to the exporters 24*7 is functional.

Restriction on export of sugar extended till 31.10.2023

October 28, 2022 2082 Views 0 comment Print

Restriction on export of Sugar (Raw, Refined and White sugar) is extended beyond 31.10.2022 till 31.10.2023, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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