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...
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), the Central Government hereby makes the under mentioned items freely importable into India if imported from SAARC countries namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka or Pakistan subject to the condition that the listed items/goods are in new/ prime condition and are of origin of the countries stated above in accordance with the Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of goods under the Agreement on SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement)
At the time of issue of authorisation, the exporter shall produce the original Certificate(s) of the Origin/Legal Procurement Certificate(s) with all the nine columns duly filled in of Sandalwood Root/Ainchilta class to DGFT, New delhi for an endorsement to the effect that against the said Legal Procurement certificate(s)/Certificate(s) of Origin, an authorisation for export of the quantity of Sandalwood Oil as specified on the said authorisation has been issued.
DGFT allows the export of 32,700 MT of sugar from the free sale quota to EEC and USA for 1997-98 and 1998-99 under specific conditions.
As this is only a one time relaxation which is being allowed, all documentary and other formalities shall be completed by the concerned Regional Licensing Authorities of the DGFT as also by the Customs Authorities on top priority basis so that the cases covered by this Public Notice can be closed within the time prescribed and there is no occasion for the exporters to complain about any delay and seek further time for closure of these cases.
In the statement of Standard Input-Output Norms as contained in the Handbook of Procedure, Vol.2, amendments/ corrections at appropriate places as mentioned in Annexure “A” to this Public Notice shall be made. 3. In the statement of Standard Input-Output Norms, following additions shall be made at appropriate places as mentioned below.
In exercise of the powers conferred under paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002 , the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the credit rates under DEPB scheme in respect of items as given in the Annexure to this Public Notice. The Annexure will form part of Appendix-28A of Handbook of Procedures (Vol .1) RE-98, 1997-2002 and it replaces the rates notified earlier under the DEPB scheme.
Public Notice No. 4 (RE-98) announces credit rates for DEPB Scheme items for 1997-2002, effective for April-March 1998 shipments.
Public Notice No. 27 revises the Indian Rupee value for USSR-related deferred payment contracts, effective from August 25, 1998, to 50.2750 INR.
Plant and Plant portions, derivatives and extracts (including value added herbal formulations) of the cultivated varieties of the above species (excluding Sl. No. 16) will be allowed for export subject to production of a Certificate of Cultivation from the Regional Deputy Director (Wildlife), or Chief Conservator of Forests or Divisional Forest Officers of the State concerned from where these plants and plant portions have been procured. However in respect of the cultivated varieties of the species as covered by Appendix 1 (Sl. No. 1 to 6 of Paragraph 2 above) and Appendix 2 (Sl. No. 7 to 18 of Paragraph 2 above) of CITES, a CITES Permit for export will also be required.
Attention is invited to the Public Notice No. 26/1997-2002, dated 14th July 1997, wherein the conditions and procedures to be followed in respect of export of sandalwood in the form of heartwood chips, mixed chips, flakes of the sandalwood classes mentioned in Annexure I to the said Public Notice, Sapwood chips/powder and sandalwood dust obtained as waste after the manufacturing process have been specified. Attention is also invited to the Public Notice No. 59/1997-2002 dated 11th December 1997.
