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...
Exportable products at S.No. 266, 267, 268, 269, 270 and 316 of Product Group:Engineering (Product Code-61) exported in the form of incomplete CKD/SKD Kit, but consisting of (i) Engine (ii) Chasis (iii) Gear Box (iv) Transmission Assembly System (v)Axle (Front & Rear) and (vi) Suspension System or Body/Cab or both shall be treated at par with complete CKD/SKD Kit for the purpose of relevant DEPB benefits.
Summary of import guidelines for pneumatic tool components, including Rammers and Clay Diggers, with net-to-net accountability requirements.
DGFT clarifies that in addition to listed items, normal trade of all commodities is permitted at the Indo-Myanmar border, subject to applicable customs duties.
The Andhra Pradesh Marketing Federation (AP MARK FED) is allowed to export 10000 MTs of all varieties of onion each either directly or through registered exporters ensuring that all applicants are receiving a fair and equal treatment.
Keeping in view the problems faced by the exporters primarily due to the recent Port and Dock Workers’ strike, it has been decided to allow an extension in period of shipments of export of all varieties of Onion till 15th February, 2000 against the NOCs issued by the canalising agencies on or before 31.1.2000.
Import details for pneumatic tools (drills, scabblers) and textile products with net-to-net accountability requirements.
In the light of above facts, it is clarified that the minimum value addition of 33% for export of goods against payment in Indian Rupee under Paragraph 11.7 of the Exim Policy may be achieved by effecting an increase in intrinsic value of the export product as explained in paragraph 2 above.
Attention is invited to Public Notice no. 39 (RE-99) dated 16.11.99 read with Public Notice no. 43 dated 15.12.99 according to which all IEC holders are required to modify/update the IEC issued in their favour on the DGFT website itself. Several representations have been received to the effect that many IEC holders have not been successful in updating the data because of some technical problems.
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 amendments/corrections in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1) (RE-99),1997-2002.
DGFT Policy Circular No. 49 clarifies ITC(HS) codes for various products like ginger, golf umbrellas, gas heaters, and more under the 1997-2002 policy.
