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...
Public Notice No. 14(RE-00) updates DEPB rates and value caps for chemicals, including refrigerants and engineering items, with new adjustments for value caps.
The Standard Input Output Norms appearing at Sl. No. C-1503 (under the Engineering Product Group) as amended vide the above Public Notice shall be corrected to read as under.
This rate is applicable only in cases of supplies of furnace oil by domestic oil companies to 100% Export Oriented Units and units in Export Processing Zones which are considered as deemed exports as per chapter 10 of Export-Import Policy 1997-2002.
The committee will also see that the wastage/manufacturing loss on gold/silver/platinum jewellery and articles are within the overall percentage prescribed in paragraph 8.28 of Handbook (Vol.1). In case of higher wastage/manufacturing loss, the Committee should satisfy itself of the reasonableness of the same.
Public Notice No. 12 (RE-2001) updates SION for chemicals and engineering products under the Export & Import Policy 1997-2002.
DGFT updates Export & Import Policy with amendments on license transferability, DEPB rates, and export product classifications.
Attention is invited to paragraph 7.56 of Handbook (Vol.1) (RE-00) which provides that the export shipments under DFRC can be effected from any port mentioned in paragraph 7.19. Since under Customs notification no.48/2000 dated.25.4.2000, ICD Jalandhar is a notified port for exports shipments under DFRC, the shipment made from ICD, Jalandhar may be considered for DFRC facility under paragraph 7.56 of Handbook (Vol.1),
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act,1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with paragraph 1.3 of the Export and Import Policy,1997-2002, ( incorporating amendments made upto 31.3.2000) ,the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002.
epresentations have been received seeking clarifications, whether these imports are permitted through specified ports, whether the grade of Silk is to be verified before clearance by nominated agencies and whether Silk other than Mulberry Silk is also allowed to be imported against surrender of SIL.
Public Notice No. 10(RE-00) updates various corrections and additions in the Export-Import Handbook, including DEPB, SEZ references, and licensing authorities.