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...
Where the applicant of Special Import Licence has given any option for currency in which value on the licence is to be indicated, value of licence is to be indicated in such currency as opted by the applicant. However, in cases where no option has been given by the applicant of Special Import Licence, value of licence is to be indicated in US $ along with Indian Rupees.
Food-stuffs, medicines, clothing and blankets received by any charitable organisation, registered with Ministry of Welfare and Ministry of Home Affairs under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, as a gift from any philanthropic organisation or person abroad, for free distribution either by itself or other charitable organisations to the poor and needy without any distinction of caste, creed or colour.
Export allowed subject to the condition that exporter shall notify the National Authority, Chemical Weapons Convention, Cabinet Secretariat, Ministry of External Affairs ( D&ISA ), Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade of such exports in prescribed format ( Appendix 18 B, as reproduced in the Handbook of Procedures, 1997-2002 ) along with the End use Certificate within 30 days of the actual export.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 4.11 of the Export & Import Policy,1997-2002,the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Schedule 2 Appendix 1 Of the book titled “ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import Items 1997-2002.
Notification No. 40 (RE-98) withdraws earlier regulations on plastic waste imports, reinstating conditions from Public Notice No. 392 of 1997.
In this connection, it is hereby clarified that import of all plant materials, including Onions and Soyabean in split and cracked form, are subject to quarantine restrictions in accordance with Plants, Fruits and Seeds (Regulation of Import into India) Order,1989 issued under Destructive Insects and Pests Act,1914, notwithstanding the fact that the condition of “quarantine restriction” in respect of import of Onions and Soyabean in split and cracked form, has not been specifically mentioned in Notification No. 25(RE-98)/97-02 dated 15.10.98.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade ( Development & Regulation ) Act, 1992 ( No. 22 of 1992 ) read with Paragraph 1.3 of Export and Import Policy 1997-2002 (incorporating amendments made upto 13.4.98 ) the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002 ( incorporating amendments made upto 13.4.98).
Notification No. 38 (RE-98) amends Import Licensing Notes in ITC(HS) Classification for specific steel products under the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002.
Attention is invited to Public Notice No. 7 (RE-98) 1997-2002 dated 24.04.1998 and Public Notice No. 44 (RE-98) 1997-2002 dated 28.09.1998 wherein one time extension up to 31.03.1999 in export obligation period for Quantity Based Advance Licenses was provided in respect of Advance Licenses under the Duty Exemption Scheme issued up to 31.03.1996, subject to the terms and conditions indicated therein.
F.No.01/80/40/1541/AM97/DES-IV/ GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE UDYOG BHAVAN; NEW DELHI SALC CIRCULAR NO. 5/98-99 Date: 21.01.1999 To, (i) All Customs Authorities (ii) All Licensing Authorities Subject: Advance licence issued for Import of Vitamin Mixes on Export of Frozen Headon/Headless Shrimps Sir, All the licensing authorities are aware that prior […]
