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...
Representations have been received that some of the licensing and Customs authorities are not covering handbags under madeups.The issue has been examined and it is clarified that handbags shall be covered under “Madeups” and they may be classified in relevant serial number of the DEPB rate list for product group “Textile” depending upon the material of which they are made.
Notification No. 32 (RE-98) restricts the import of various plastic waste and scrap items in India, including polyethylene, polystyrene, and more.
Public Notice No. 56 (RE-98) deletes “plastic wastes/scrap” from Para 5.3(b) in the Handbook of Procedures, 1997-2002.
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 amendmendts made upto 13.4.98.
Attention is also invited to Policy Circular No. 25(RE-98)/98-99 , dt. 24.7.98 and also to Policy Circular No. 43 dt. 13.10.98 releasing a ceiling of one lakh MT of Coarse-grains inclusive of 25,000 MT of the export ceiling of Coarse grain already released. The bifurcation of the balance ceiling of 75,000 MT shall be as 18,750 MT for PSUs and 56,750 MT for Private exporters.
The DEPB rate for export product as given in Appendix 28A at S.No. 3 of Fish & Fish products may be amended to read as 10%. The enhancement in the above DEPB rate shall be effective from 15.4.98 and shall cover exports of such products made on or after 15.4.98.
Notification No. 30 (RE-98) 1997-02 updates import policy for off-highway dumpers, now classified as free for import under specified conditions.
Indian Rupee Value of the special currency Basket for the purposes of deferred payments contracts entered into under the Deferred payments protocol dated the 30th April, 1981 for the period l.l.81 to 31.12.85 and the Deferred payments protocol dated 23rd December, 1985.
Public Notice 53(RE-98) updates DGFT procedures, including export obligations for software units, EPCG license procedures, and Special Import License requirements.
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.
