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...
The exporters may apply for the export of above items within 15 days of issue of this circular to this office in prescribed form as given in Appendix 18A along with their profile in Form 1A of the Handbook of Procedure 1997-2002 ( as amended upto 31.3.2000) ( One exporter is entitled to one application only).
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation ) Act, 1992 ( No. 22 of 1992 ) read with Paragraph 1.3 and 4.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002(incorporating amendment made upto 31.3.2000), the Central Government hereby makes the following further amendments in the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import items, 1997-2002 published on 31st March, 1997- ( RE-98) as amended from time to time.
Attention is invited to Para 4.19 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002 (RE-2000), which stipulates that wherever any duty free import is allowed or where otherwise specifically stated, the importer shall execute a Legal Undertaking (LUT)/ Bank Guarantee (BG) with the Customs Authority before clearance of goods through the Customs, in the manner as may be prescribed by them. Attention is also invited to para 4.24 of Handbook of Procedures.
Attention is invited to the entry at Code No. 1001 of Schedule 2 Table B and S.No. 12 of Appendix-1 to Schedule 2 in the book titled “ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items 1997-2002” specifying the terms and conditions for export of items indicated therein.
For units inside the Zone, the powers under the Industrial Disputes Act and other related Acts would be delegated to the Development Commissioner or to an officer of the State Government posted exclusively for the Zone and the Zone will be declared as a public utility service under Industrial Disputes Act.
Representations have also been received seeking clarification whether provisions of the Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 1977, are applicable to only 131 products, listed in Notification No. 44, on which quality standards have been applied. In this context, it is clarified that, provision regarding applicability of Indian Quality Standards on 131 product is an independent provision. The conditions regarding compliance of the provisions of the Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 1977.
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, Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.I) (RE-2000), 1997-2002.
In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 1.3 and 4.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Export and Import Policy , 1997-2002( incorporating amendments made upto 31.03.2000 ) namely.
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade ( Development & Regulation ) Act, 1992 ( No. 22 of 1992 ) read with Paragraph 1.3 and 4.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002(incorporating amendment made upto 31.3.2000), the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import items, 1997-2002 published on 31st March, 1997- ( RE-98) as amended from time to time.
Import consignments of above mentioned seconds/defectives of steel items shall be accompanied by a pre shipment certificate regarding description of material, material quality, chemical analysis of the material, visual inspection, thickness and width of material and the ITC (HS) Code No. from any of the inspection agency as specified in Appendix 32A of the Hand Book of Procedures, Vol..I ,1997-2002, as amended from time to time .
