DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
DGFT : Learn what an ICEGATE Bill of Entry is, how to file it, required documents, status tracking, customs clearance process and common ...
DGFT : Policy article questions DGFT’s annual IEC updation process, legal basis, data handling, compliance burden and portal practices ...
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 : 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 : Allahabad High Court held that additional conditions for DFIA imports were contrary to binding judgments and dismissed the PIL....
DGFT : Bombay High Court held that SION Entry E75 permits import of maize without restricting its variety, allowing popcorn maize under t...
DGFT : The Rajasthan High Court held that policy decisions relating to the Foreign Trade Policy and the Hand Book of Procedure cannot be ...
DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters may apply for RoDTEP benefits even if the claim was not mentioned in the shipping bills...
DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters who exported sugar with the prescribed permission of the Directorate of Sugar were enti...
DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 25/2026-27 restricts S-PVC imports at or below USD 0.766/kg for six months, with exemptions for EOUs, SEZs a...
DGFT : DGFT amends HBP 2023 to notify India-UK CETA TRQ procedures, quotas, eligibility, allocation process and import conditions under P...
DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 24/2026-27 amends ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule-I to align with the Finance Act, 2026, with immediate effect....
DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on a proposal to exempt export consignments up to ₹10,000 FOB value from RCMC requirements under FTP 2...
DGFT : DGFT Public Notice 22/2026-27 invites India-UK CETA TRQ applications for specified CBU vehicle imports from 21 July to 04 August 2...
Attention is invited to ALC Circular No. 16/95 dated 1.8.1995 wherein it was clarified that as far as Special Rupee Escrow Accounts in the names of Russian entities were concerned,Advance Licence shall be permitted, subject to the condition that the export order has been placed and the L/C has been opened by the A/c holder directly in favour of the Indian exporter and payment is also received by the Indian exporter directly from the Account holder.
Capital goods including jigs, fixture, dies and moulds may be imported at a concessional rate of Customs duty subject to export obligation to be fulfilled over a period of time as per table given below. In addition, spares upto 20% of the CIF value of the capital goods may also be imported under the scheme.
In supersession of Public Notice No. 31 dated 12.8.1997 it has been decided that the Roller Flour Mills can freely import wheat under Actual User condition directly or through State Trading Corporation of India Limited (STC), Projects Equipments Corporation (P.E.C.) and Minerals & Metals Trading Corporation of India Limited (M.M.T.C.), to meet their own requirements for milling purposes only.
Attention is invited to Public Notice No. 7 (RE-98) 1997- 2002 dated 24.4.98 wherein one time extension upto 30th September, 1998 in export obligation period for Quantity Based Advance Licences was provided,subject to the terms and conditions indicated therein.
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 following amendment in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1) (RE : 98), 1997-2002.
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.
