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 case of blended Textiles, if the fibre content of one type is more than 95%, the DEPB rate of the blended item would be the same as that of the particular fibre. However if no fibre constitutes 95% or more of the blend, the DEPB rate would be the lowest amongst the different fibres ignoring those with less than 5% in the blend. DEPB rates would not be denied to composite items provided the value of the extra material is upto 5% of the total value and a DEPB rate exists for the fibre comprising a value of 95% or more of the composite.
The import of vehicles (as classified under Chapter 87 of ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 1997-2002 ) by Foreign Diplomats and Other Privileged Persons in this category, who are exempt from payment of customs duty,shall be exempt from all the conditions of Notification no. 4(RE-2001)/97-02 dated 31.03.2001. However, such imported vehicles cannot be sold in India except to another diplomat or privileged person and are compulsorily required to be re-exported. This exemption shall be applicable on all imports made subsequent to 31.03.2001.
In respect of Notification No. 20 (RE-2001)/1997-2002 dated the 27th July, 2001, extending the shipment period for export of onions released vide Notification No.16(RE-2001)/1997-2002 dated 26th June,2001 upto 31st August,2001, it has been decided to further extend the shipment period for export of the unutilized balance quantity of onions out of the 50,000 M.T., released vide aforesaid Notification No.16, upto 30th September,2001.
Notification 29 (RE-2001) extends onion export deadline to 30th September 2001 for unutilized quantities from previous release.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION NO. 28 (RE-2001) 1997-2002 NEW DELHI the 10th September, 2001 S.O(E) 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 Paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import […]
Notification 27 (RE-2001) modifies import rules for plants used in perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and more, allowing certain imports without a license.
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002, as notified in the Gazette of India extraordinary, Part-II Section 3, sub Section (ii) vide S.O. No. 283(E) dated 31.3.1997, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following change on the above subject.
Notification 26 (RE-2001) exempts gifts for charitable institutions from BIS registration requirements and customs duty.
Public Notice 35 (RE-2001) updates entries for chemicals & engineering products in the Export & Import Policy.
In respect of direct foreign exchange earnings, we have verified the certified statements from the Banker/ Chartered Accountant of Foreign Exchange Earnings. In respect of indirect forex earnings duly certified by Chartered Accountant such as amount received from Travel agents/Tour Operators, Foreign Airlines for stay of Crew and Catering, UN organizations and Diplomatic Missions and Encashment Certificate from authorized dealers and others in terms of DGFT Policy circular no.60/97-2002 dated 24.12.1998.
