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...
Notification 40 (RE-99) updates Exim codes for zinc products, including restrictions and licensing conditions for hazardous zinc ash and skimmings.
Notification 38 (RE-99) revises Exim codes for compound alcoholic preparations, including Angostura bitters and other restricted items.
Public Notice 42 (RE-99) details amendments to cotton yarn exports, cotton waste, and spices/cashewnuts in the Export and Import Policy (1997-2002).
Notification 37 (RE-99) outlines onion export limits, allocation to agencies, and MEP for export from 01.12.1999 to 31.01.2000.
Central Excise duty paid on bulk tea procured from licence auction centres by EOU/EPZ units would be re-imbursed by Development Commissioner of concerned zone at all industry rates so long as levy on bulk tea in this regards is in force.
Public Notice No. 41 (RE-99) updates the classification of betel nuts under the Import Policy, removing certain codes and adjusting descriptions.
Notification No. 35(RE-99) restricts the import of betel nut in whole or split forms, requiring licenses or public notice compliance.
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 31.3.1997, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes following amendments in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. 1) (RE-99), 1997-2002.
A clarification has been sought as to whether a Regional Licensing Authority can consider request for clubbing Advance licence/licences issued by it with another licence/licences issued by DGFT, Headquarters subject to satisfying conditions laid down in Paragraph 7.20 of the Handbook of Procedures, Vol. 1, 1997-2002 (RE-99).
In this regard it is further clarified that ‘Pre-mixes’ containing vitamins or pro-vitamins, aminoacids, coccidiostats etc. for use exclusively in animal feed as supplements continue to be classified under the Heading 23.09, as per Explanatory Notes to Harmonized Commodity Description and coding system.
