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...
Key amendments to Export-Import Policy 1997-2002: Import limits for spares, export provisions for EOU/EPZ units, and SEZ updates per Notification No. 37 (RE-2001).
Attention is invited to Paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002, as amended andParagraphs 7.8 and 7.10 of the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.1, 1997-2002, as amended and also to the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2, 1997-2002, as amended from time to time.
Public Notice No. 44/2001 outlines key amendments to DEPB shipping bills, export documentation, and product group rate lists. Issued by DGFT on 31 October 2001.
In respect of Notification No.32(RE-2001)/1997-2002 dated the 12th October,2001, extending the shipment period for export of onions released vide Notification No. 16(RE-2001)/1997-2002 dated 26th June,2001 and Notification No. 20( RE-2001)/1997-2002 dated 27th July, 2001 upto 15th October,2001, it has been decided to further extend the shipment period for export of the unutilized balance quantity of the onion, if any, out of the 1,00,000 Metric tones released for export vide Notification No.16(RE-2001)/1997-2002 dated the 26th June,2001 and Notification No. 20( RE-2001)/1997-2002 dated 27th July, 2001 upto 31st October, 2001.
Public Notice No. 43 (RE-01)/1997-2002 introduces key amendments to the EXIM Policy Handbook, including DEPB application limits, deemed exports, and updated appendices.
The regional offices of the DGFT are hereby requested to settle all their audit objections requiring the surrender of SIL (which is now defunct) as per the aforesaid decision of the Policy Review Committee. The amount deposited would be through a TR in the authorized branch of the Central Bank of India under the Head of Account.
“Public Notice No. 42 (2001) revises Appendix 28A of the Handbook (Vol 1), removing value caps for DEPB entries under the EXIM Policy 1997-2002.”
On receipt of a request from the EOU/ EOZ units for refund of the excise duty paid by them on procurement of bulk tea from the auction centres, the office of the DGFT issued a Notification No 36 dated 01.12.1999. The said Notification permitted the Development Commissioner of the respective zone to re-imburse the Central Excise Duty paid on bulk tea procured from the licenced auction centres by the EOU/ EPZ units.
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 up to 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 up to 31 August, 1998) and as amended from time to time.
Notification No. 34 (RE-2001) amends Exim Code for copra and crude oil imports, regulating through STC with conditions under the Export and Import Policy (2001).
