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...
Cases where EPCG Committees took a decision to grant second hand EPCG licences before 31-3-1999 but licence could not be issued. In such cases, applicants shall have the option of converting their EPCG applications into restricted import licence applications and for that they may submit only a revised application in Appendix 8 of the Handbook of Procedures.
In exercise of the 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 in the Public Notice No.18 (RE:99)/1997-2002 dated 1st July, 1999.
Complaints have been received by this office that products normally classifiable under Chapter 29 of ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items 1997-2002 relating to organic chemicals are being imported by classifying the same under EXIM Code 23099003.10.
Importers will be required to register their Import contracts/letter of Credit with NAFED, who shall also monitor actual imports. NAFED shall register such contracts /Letter of Credit based on recommendations from Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
Exporters have pointed out that while claiming Duty Drawback as above, they are required to submit original EP copy of the Shipping Bills to the Custom Authorities, which they are not in a position to do as the same have already been submitted to the Regional Licensing Authority while claiming DEPB. This issue has been considered in consultation with Deptt. of Revenue.
Supplies made by an Indian sub-contractor of an Indian or foreign main contractor, shall also be eligible for deemed export benefits provided the name of the sub-contractor is indicated either originally or subsequently in the contract, and payment certificate is issued by the Project Authority in the name of the sub-contractor in the form given in Appendix 14-B.
Associate Shippers may undertake exports directly or may register qualified exporters to whom permits may be granted for undertaking exports. Associate Shippers will be allocated export quota based on their past export performance. A quota of 5000 MTs of Niger seed should be allocated to The Karnataka State Agricultural Produce Processing and Export Corporation Ltd (KAPPEC Ltd).
Public Notice No. 23 (RE-99) amends the Export-Import Policy, adding new entries for engineering, plastic, and textile products in the Handbook of Procedures.
Attention is invited to Public Notice No. 55 dated 11.11.98 wherein the DEPB rate for S.No.3 of Fish and Fish product was increased from 8% to 10%. Various representations had been received wherein the exporters including various associations had pointed out that it was not possible to give changed description of the export product in respect of shipments effected prior to Public Notice No. 55 dated 11.11.98.
Notification No. 20 (RE-99) amends export policy for Niger seeds, allowing exports through TRIFED as per DGFT guidelines.
