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...
Attention is invited to Notification No. 2 (RE-2000)/97-02 dated 31.03.2000, according to which import of PCB’s classified under Exim Code Nos. 851790 00.10 and 853400 00.20 was made free. Attention is also invited to Notification No. 15 (RE-2000)/97-02 dated 10.05.2000, according to which licensing note no.2 at the end of chapters 84,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96 and 98 was deleted and public Notice No. 290(PN) dated 30.04.95 was withdrawn.
Public Notice updates export policy for Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine with new documentation requirements, including a No Objection Certificate from the Narcotics Commissioner.
Regarding the erstwhile zero duty EPCG Scheme, it is clarified that , no enhancement in the CIF value of the licence shall be considered by the Licencing Authorities In respect of licences issued under the scheme. Any change in the import items , incorporation of new item , deletion of any old item etc. may , however, be allowed in respect of zero duty EPCG licences , provided the CIF value of such licences is not exceeded.
Notification allows import of unused postage stamps for participants of Indepex Asiana 2000, with required permission from the Department of Post.
Some representations have been received from exporters wherein they have claimed that the Customs are interpreting the value caps as imposed on Bulk Drugs, to be applicable on the chemical formulations consisting of such bulk drugs. In this connection it is clarified that the value caps, as imposed on bulk drugs, shall not be applicable to chemical formulations consisting of such bulk drugs.
Attention is invited to paragraph 4.7 of Handbook (Vol. I), incorporating amendments made up to 31st March, 2000 read with Paragraph 15.4 Ibid which lays down the procedure for issue of fresh/modified IEC in favour of Exporters/Importers. Attention is also invited to Public Notice No.39, 43, 49, 55, 8, 17 dated respectively 16.11.99, 15.12.99, 27.1.2000, 16.3.2000, 28.4.2000, 30.6.2000 according to which all IEC holders were required to modify/update the IEC along with PAN issued in their favour by 30th June, 2000 only on the basis of Appendices 1A, 2A and copy of PAN without any other documents like photograph fee etc. The last date has since expired. It is hereby clarified that modification/issuance of IEC is on going process and will continue even after 30.6.2000.
Public Notice No. 20 (RE-2000) revises export conditions for bone and horn products to the EU, requiring certifications from CAPEXIL and health approvals.
DGFT Notification No. 22(RE-2000) extends the export deadline for onions (excluding certain varieties) to July 31, 2000.
Public Notice No. 19 (RE-2001)/1997-2002 announces amendments to input-output norms for chemicals, engineering products, and miscellaneous products.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE UDYOG BHAWAN, NEW DELHI Policy Circular No.14 (RE-99)/97-2002 Dated : 30.06.2000 To, (1) ALL LICENSING AUTHORITIES. (By Name) (2) ALL CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES. (3) ALL EPCs/COMMODITY BOARDS. (4) ALL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES/ASSOCIATIONS. Subject:-Classification of various Products under ITC(HS) Classifications of Exports & Imports […]
