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...
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 of Rs.850/- per M.T. for furnance oil supplied by domestic oil companies to EOU/EPZs under deemed export scheme as contained in Chapter 10 of the EXIM Policy for the period ending 31.3.2002.
In continuation of Notification No.20 (RE-2001)/1997-2002 dated the 27th July, 2001 releasing a specified quota of onion for export, the following additions shall be made against the Code No.0703 (1) in Table B of Schedule 2 of the said ITC (HS) relating to “onions (all varieties other than Bangalore Rose onion and Krishnapuram onions)” under the column ‘ nature of restriction.
Clarifications have been sought, whether the condition of registration of import contract on import of katha from Nepal as stipulated in the aforementioned public notice are still applicable. In this regard, it is clarified that since quantitative restrictions on import of katha have already been removed, the public notice no. 45-ITC (PN)/81 dated 05.09.1981 is no more in operation.
Public Notice No. 41 (2001) introduces Agri Export Zones in West Bengal, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand for products like pineapple, gherkins, and lychees.
Government updates Handbook of Procedures with new entries for engineering, textile, and miscellaneous products under Public Notice No. 40 (RE-2001).
Public Notice No. 39 (RE-2001) extends the export deadline for coarse grains and maize until 31st October 2001 under the Export and Import Policy.
Public Notice No. 38 (RE-2001) amends the authorization process for future imports of vegetable oils, now issued annually by the Directorate.
The issue was considered by the Policy Review Committee at its meeting held on 13.08.2001 under the chairmanship of DG. In view of the decision taken therein, it is clarified that the licence holders availing this facility are also required to maintain average export obligation during the extended period till the export obligation is completed in full. For example, if the licence was issued during 1993-94 period.
The Indian Sugar and General Industry Export Import Corporation Ltd., (ISGIEIC Ltd.), now known as Indian Sugar Exim Corporation Ltd., shall be sole agency authorized to export white sugar to EEC against the preferential Quota as indicated above.
The DGFT clarifies exemptions for textiles imported for export production, allowing duty-free import of labels and printed bags for bona fide exporters.
