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...
It has been decided to allow export of 25,000MT of Wheat by M/S Karnataka State Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd., ( KSCMF) Bangalore to Bangladesh @US$162Per MT C&F Gede for Darsana by Rail and /or C&F Sonamasjid/Hilli by truck and place it at the disposal of APEDA for issue of RCACs in favour of M/S Karnataka State Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd., (KSCMF ) Bangalore.
Similarly, in respect of turn key civil construction projects, deemed export benefits will be available only for supply of goods as was already clarified under Policy Circular No. 32 dated 20th August, 1998 provided the goods are manufactured in India and these benefits will be available only to the Manufacturer Exporter who manufacture and supply the goods. Policy Circular No. 32 had clearly stated.
Notification No. 35 (RE-98) adds import guidelines for prime steel items with minimum c.i.f. values under the ITC(HS) Classification, 1997-2002.
DGFT allows inclusion of foreign buyer commissions in FOB value for calculating DEPB entitlement, ensuring consistent treatment with drawback entitlements.
In exercise of powers conferred under section 5 of the of Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 read with paragraph 1.3 and 4.1 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the Policy, 1997-2002 (incorporating amendment made upto 13.4.98) and ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import) item , 1997-2002 published on 31st March, 1997 and as amended from time to time, namely.
Public Notice No. 57 (RE-98)/97-02 revises rules on metallic waste and scrap imports, excluding hazardous materials from specific restrictions.
The Policy amendment announced vide Notification No. 17 dated 1.9.1998 regarding calculation of average export obligation under EPCG Scheme by excluding the exports effected towards fulfilment of export obligation against any EPCG licence shall be applicable in respect of any EPCG licence redeemed / to be redeemed on or after 1.9.1998.
Such Export House/Trading House/ Star Trading House/ Super Star Trading House shall be entitled to such benefits as specified in Chapter 12 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1). However, the entitlement of SIL under Chapter 12 shall be calculated on the basis of payments received in free foreign exchange instead of FOB value of exports.
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY PART-II, SECTION-3, SUB SECTION (ii) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE NOTIFICATION NO. 33 (RE-98) 1997-2002 NEW DELHI: 26.11.1998 In exercise of powers conferred by section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992) read with paragraph 1.3 of the […]
The matter has been examined and it has been decided to finalise the cases for grant of credit under Passbook Scheme by 31.12.98. The Designated Authority and the Commissioner of Customs are once again advised to finalise all admissible cases positively by 31.12.98.
