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DGFT Grants Automatic EPCG Export Obligation Extension up to 31st August 2026

DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...

May 22, 2026 555 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Annual IEC Update: Repeated Compliance Burden on One Million Exporters

DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...

May 11, 2026 3099 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC mandates 72-Hour Rule for RoDTEP & RoSCTL

DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...

April 27, 2026 669 Views 0 comment Print

ICEGATE Registration: Benefits, Process and Required Documents

DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...

March 16, 2026 1578 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rate Cut 2026: A 72-Hour ERP and Margin Stabilisation Plan for Exporters

DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...

February 27, 2026 2574 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


DGFT Reforms to Speed Up Advance Authorisation

DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...

April 19, 2026 1071 Views 0 comment Print

Commerce Ministry Launches Integrated Website & Mobile App for Seamless Trade Access

DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...

April 17, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Notifies Extension of RoSCTL Scheme for Apparel and Made-ups Exports

DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...

April 6, 2026 714 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Conducts Special Drive for Expeditious Disposal of EODCs

DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...

April 6, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

Download Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes

DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...

October 25, 2025 5844 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DGFT cannot Blacklist Importer Without Notice: Delhi HC

DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...

May 28, 2026 480 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Quashes DGFT EPCG Penalty Order as Hearing Opportunity Was Denied

DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...

March 12, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Must Consider Importer’s Request Before Insisting on Licence: Madras HC

DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...

March 12, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Unpublished Notification Invalid; MIP Applies Only from Gazette Publication Date: SC

DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...

January 22, 2026 2931 Views 0 comment Print

TRQ Exemption for Crude Soyabean Oil Restored Due to Policy–Notification Mismatch: SC

DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...

January 15, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Authorises PDCCI to Issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...

June 4, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends HBP as India-Oman CEPA added to Certificate of Origin Framework

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...

June 4, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Export Policy Changes After Finance Act 2026 Amendments

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...

June 4, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Expands QCO Exemption for SEZ Imports to All Authorized Operational Goods

DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...

June 4, 2026 489 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Tightens Silver Imports as Valid Import Authorisation Is Now Mandatory

DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...

June 4, 2026 228 Views 0 comment Print


Public Notice No. 52 (RE-2001)/1997-2002, Dated: 03.12.2001

December 3, 2001 490 Views 0 comment Print

Explore amendments to input-output norms for chemicals, engineering, and textiles under Public Notice No. 52 (2001) by DGFT, India. Key changes detailed here.

Public Notice No. 51 (RE-2001)/1997-2002, Dated: 27.11.2001

November 27, 2001 295 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of exports on an outright purchase in advance as per paragraph 8.59(ii) of the Handbook (Vol 1), the exports have to be completed within a maximum period of 180 days from the date of outright purchase of the precious metal provided the outright purchase was made on or before 11th September, 2001.

Notification No. 39 (RE-01) 1997-2002, Dated: 22.11.2001

November 22, 2001 760 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby announces All Industry rate of duty drawback for the period from 1-6-2000 to 31-3-2001 as under.

Notification No. 38 (RE-2000) 1997-2002, Dated: 16.11.2001

November 16, 2001 535 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act,1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with paragraph 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 following amendments in the “ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items 1997-2002.

Public Notice No. 50 (RE-01)/1997-2002, Dated: 13.11.2001

November 13, 2001 352 Views 0 comment Print

A number of DEPB licences have expired in respect of export of formulations relating to the Product Group – Chemicals and yarn dyed Made ups relating to the Product Group- Textiles, due to differences in interpretation . It has therefore been decided that DEPB relating to S.No 37 and 40 of the Product Group – Chemical (Product Code 62) and S.No 69 and 72 of Product Group – Textiles (Product Code 89) shall be revalidated for a period of 6 months from the date of such endorsement by the licencing authority against submission of a request and TR/ demand draft for Rs 200. However no revalidation shall be granted by the licensing authority in cases where misrepresentation/ fraud has come to the notice of the licensing authority or adjudicating orders have already been passed .

Public Notice No. 49 (RE-2001)/1997-2002, Dated: 13.11.2001

November 13, 2001 343 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 49 extends the shipment deadline for coarse grain and maize exports under previous notices to 31 December 2001. Read key export updates.

Placement of quantity of 10,000 MTs of white sugar under Preferential quota to EEC

November 13, 2001 400 Views 0 comment Print

The Season’s production year mentioned in the para 2 of above Policy Circular may be changed to 2001-2002 instead of the existing 2000-20001. After above modification, the said para 2 shall be read as. It has been decided to allocate a quantity of 10,000 MTs (Ten thousand MTs) of Free Sale sugar out of season’s production (2001-2002) for export to EEC as preferential white sugar quota (2001-2002).

Public Notice No. 48 (RE-01)/1997-2002, Dated: 07.11.2001

November 7, 2001 514 Views 0 comment Print

Exports made from the date of this public notice may be accepted towards discharge of export obligation. Customs may allow provisional clearance of export consignment.However, the exports made in anticipation of grant of extension in EO in terms of this public notice shall be entirely on the risk and responsibility of the exporter.

Public Notice No. 47 (RE-2001)/1997-2002, Dated: 05.11.2001

November 5, 2001 412 Views 0 comment Print

Exporters should submit copy of Legal Procurement Certificate(s) issued by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests of the concerned State showing the procurement and availability of Sandalwood Root Class/Ainchilta Class with the exporter in the format as prescribed at Annexure I to this Public Notice.

Public Notice No. 46 (RE-2001)/1997-2002, Dated: 05.11.2001

November 5, 2001 376 Views 0 comment Print

Exporters should submit copy of Legal Procurement Certificate(s) in their name issued by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests of the concerned State showing the procurement and availability of Sandalwood with the exporter in the format as prescribed at Annexure I to this Public Notice.

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