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...
The description of export product at S.No. 59 of textile product as given in Annexure to Public Notice No. 6(RE-98) shall be amended to read as Cotton fabric Dyed and /or printed and/or bleached.
Certain representations have been received seeking clarification as to how to obtain Gold/Silver/Platinum from nominated agencies where Bank certificate or custom attested invoice or shipping bill has been lost. This issue has been examined and it is clarified that procedure prescribed under Paragraph 8.10 of the Handbook of Procedures(Vol.1),1997-2002 will also be applicable for taking Gold/silver/platinum from the nominated agencies.
The 1998 notification revises export recognition rules, exempting growth criteria and recognizing large manufacturers as Star Trading Houses.
The exempt material which remain unutilised after the expiry of export obligation period, shall be liable for payment of Customs duty together with 24% interest per annum and surrender of SIL equivalent to 5 times the CIF value of such excess imports, if the imported inputs is under the negative list of imports.
Public Notice No. 40 amends the Export and Import Policy, detailing provisions for DEPB credits, Advance Licenses, and Software Technology Park imports.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 4.11 of the Export & Import Policy, 1997-2002, the Director General of Foreidgn Trade hereby makes the following amendments in Schedule 2 Appendix 1 of the Book Titled, ” ITC(HS) Classification of Export & Import Items 1997-2002.
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, as amended, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment in the Handbook of procedures, Vol.2, 1997-2002.
Machine tools, parts and accessories thereof; automotive components and accessories; bicycle parts and accessories; hand tools, cutting and small tools; castings and forgings (ferrous and non ferrous) all sorts; pumps, electric motors and parts thereof, fastners, all types (ferrous and non-ferrous); bright bars and shafting; scientific and surgical instruments.
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.
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Section 5 of the Foreign Trade ( Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 ( No.22 of 1992) read with Paragraph 1.3 of the Export & Import Policy 1997-2002, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the Export & Import Policy, 1997-2002.
