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. 1(RE-2000), dated 31st March 2000, updates the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1) for the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002, effective from 1st April 2000.
Attention is invited to Paragraph 7.8 of the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002, as amended and Paragraph 7.8 and 7.10 of the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.1, 1997-2002, as amended and also to the Handbook of Procedures, Vol.2, 1997-2002, as amended from time to time.
DGFT Policy Circular No. 57 (24 March 2000) clarifies ITC(HS) codes for products like Orimulsion, smoke detectors, and odor control systems under Export-Import Policy 1997-2002.
The Indian Sugar and General Industry Export Import Corporation Ltd., ( ISGIEIC) shall be sole agency authorized to export sugar/raw sugar to EEC and USA against the preferential Ceiling as indicated above. The export of above quantity of sugar / raw sugar to EEC and USA under the preferential arrangements as indicated above shall also be subject to prescribed pre-shipment certificate by Export Inspection Council.
Various representations have been received from the exporters highlighting the difficulties faced by them in achieving intrinsic value addition as per clarification given under the aforesaid circular when they have already imported the goods from General Currency Area.
Attention is invited to Public Notice no. 39 (RE-99) dated 16.11.99, Public Notice no. 43 dated 15.12.99, and public notice no. 49 dated 27.1.2000 according to which all IEC holders are required to modify/update the IEC, alongwith PAN Number, issued in their favour on the DGFT website itself. Several representations have been received from the exporters as well as chambers of Commerce and Industry highlighting the problems in obtaining PAN numbers.
It has come to notice of this office that the above entry has been interpreted by Customs as an Extension of Entry No.69 and therefore the entry No.72 with description ” All Processed Cotton made-ups including Quilted Cotton made ups and not covered under Sl.No.69″ are being excluded from the scope and coverage of the entry No.69A. With a view to redress the problem of exporters and remove any ambiguity in this regard it is clarified that the entry No.69A is applicable to “100% Cotton Yarn dyed made-ups” covered under both entry No.69 and 72 of Appendix-28A.
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 31.3.97, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1) (RE-99), 1997-2002.
DGFT Notification No. 47 (07 March 2000) revises import policies for chemicals like chloroform and methyl chloroform under the Export-Import Policy 1997-2002.
DGFT extends application deadlines for Export House recognition under Public Notice 53 (01 March 2000). Revised dates include March 15, 22, and 31, 2000.
