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 Public Notice No. 33 dated 01.10.99 which allows the competent authority to issue EPCG licences to the applicant on the basis of fixation of nexus by Hqrs, EPCG Committee. It has come to the notice of Directorate General of Foreign Trade that the request for all kinds of amendment are made to HQ, EPCG Committee in respect of licenses issued by RLA/ZLA. Many such amendments are or minor nature and referring such cases to Hqrs may result into delay in import or clearance of the capital goods.
In exercise of powers conferred by section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992) read with paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002 (incorporating amendment made upto 31.3.99), the Central Government hereby makes following amendments in Schedule 2, Table-B of the book titled ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Imports items, 1997-2002.
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 Section3- 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.
Modifications to Export and Import Policy 1997-2002 include new product additions in chemicals, engineering, textiles, and miscellaneous goods.
Wherever the prescribed documents includes the submission of original documents, the units affected by the super cyclone may submit duplicate copies of the document duly attested by the Bank/Customs authorities, as the case may be, for claiming any licence and also for discharge of export obligation. No cut, which is normally applicable when an applicant submits the duplicate documents, shall be applicable in such cases.
All Export House, Trading House, Star Trading House and Super Star Trading House, affected by the super cyclone in Orissa, who have been granted recognition during or prior to AM99-2000 and have become eligible for renewal of status during AM2000-AM2001, shall be granted recognition status automatically irrespective of their export performance during 1999-2000 as prescribed under paragraph 12.5 of the Policy.
Notification No. 41(RE-99) updates cotton import policy, requiring registration with Textile Commissioner Mumbai until March 31, 2000.
Public Notice No. 44 (RE-99) corrects product descriptions and DEPB entries for plastics, chemicals, and engineering products under the Export and Import Policy.
Public Notice No. 43 (RE-99) extends application deadlines and revalidation dates to 31st December 1999 and beyond due to disruptions in regional licensing.
The description under Serial number 1 of fish and fish product was amended to specifically include fish meat only under Public Notice No. 55(RE-99) dated 11.11.98, the same shall only cover fish meat w.e.f. 11.11.98 and therefore other variety of meat shall not be eligible for DEPB benefit between 11.11.98 to 7.5.99. From 8.5.99 meat products shall be eligible for DEPB rate under Serial number 15 of food product as given in Appendix 28A.
