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 paragraph 5 of Policy circular no.28(RE-98) dated 28.7.98 regarding exemption from pre-shipment inspection from Central Silk board in respect of export of silk garments under DEPB scheme. Consequent upon notification of DEPB rate for Silk madeups and Silk fabrics, it is clarified that pre-shipment inspection by Central Silk Board is not required for exports of silk madeups and Silk fabrics under DEPB scheme.
Attention is invited to Paragraph 7.8 of the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002, as amended and Paragraphs 7.8, 7.9 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.
Public Notice No. 6 (RE-99)/1997-2002 outlines corrections to the Handbook of Procedures related to export obligations, licenses, and DEPB schemes.
For Certificate involving the export of Medical devices covered under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, the application will be transmitted to Ministry of Health for endorsement. Ministry of Health may require the documents such as GMP licence etc. to be annexed to the application by the applicant.
Public Notice No. 5 (RE-99) details amendments in export obligations, DEPB schemes, and customs duties for various sectors under the Export and Import Policy.
The request of the firm will be examined and necessary certificate Will be issued in respect of items not covered under Drugs and Cosmetics Act provided the items are not prohibited for export. iii ) For Certificate involving the export of Medical devices covered under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, the application will be transmitted to Ministry of Health for endorsement. Ministry of Health may require the documents such as GMP licence etc. to be annexed to the application by the applicant.
It has been brought to the notice of this office that all the shipments containing export of bulk drugs were necessarily being sent to Drug Controller officers stationed at customs houses for attestation etc. These attestations by Drug Controller officers were insisted by the Customs authorities in all shipments involving export of drugs. Because of this procedure, shipments at those ports, where Drug Controller Officers are not stationed, are getting invariably delayed.
Notification No. 4 (RE-99) 1997-2002 updates import conditions for specific items under Special Import License (SIL) with a C.I.F. value of US $20 or more.
Notification No. 3 (RE-99) 1997-2002 updates import conditions for specific items under Special Import License (SIL) based on C.I.F. value.
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 the following amendment in Appendix – 28A under heading “ProductGroup: Electronics” ” Product Code: 83″ in the Handbook of Procedures.
