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ICEGATE Bill of Entry: Filing Process, Required Documents & Online Status Check

DGFT : Learn what an ICEGATE Bill of Entry is, how to file it, required documents, status tracking, customs clearance process and common ...

July 16, 2026 838 Views 0 comment Print

Great IEC Updation Charade: Burdening Exporters Without Accountability

DGFT : Policy article questions DGFT’s annual IEC updation process, legal basis, data handling, compliance burden and portal practices ...

July 16, 2026 181 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Grants Automatic EPCG Export Obligation Extension up to 31st August 2026

DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...

May 22, 2026 900 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Annual IEC Update: Repeated Compliance Burden on One Million Exporters

DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...

May 11, 2026 3420 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC mandates 72-Hour Rule for RoDTEP & RoSCTL

DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...

April 27, 2026 897 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


DGFT Reforms to Speed Up Advance Authorisation

DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...

April 19, 2026 1283 Views 0 comment Print

Commerce Ministry Launches Integrated Website & Mobile App for Seamless Trade Access

DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...

April 17, 2026 450 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Notifies Extension of RoSCTL Scheme for Apparel and Made-ups Exports

DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...

April 6, 2026 895 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Conducts Special Drive for Expeditious Disposal of EODCs

DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...

April 6, 2026 511 Views 0 comment Print

Download Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes

DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...

October 25, 2025 6082 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Challenging DFIA Scheme as Existing HC Precedents Govern Duty-Free Imports

DGFT : Allahabad High Court held that additional conditions for DFIA imports were contrary to binding judgments and dismissed the PIL....

June 29, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

Popcorn Maize Import Allowed as SION Entry E75 Imposes No Variety Restriction

DGFT : Bombay High Court held that SION Entry E75 permits import of maize without restricting its variety, allowing popcorn maize under t...

June 29, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan HC Dismisses PIL as it Cannot Direct Changes in Foreign Trade Policy

DGFT : The Rajasthan High Court held that policy decisions relating to the Foreign Trade Policy and the Hand Book of Procedure cannot be ...

June 27, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Claims Allowed Despite Omission in Shipping Bills as Waiver Cannot Be Presumed

DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters may apply for RoDTEP benefits even if the claim was not mentioned in the shipping bills...

June 27, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rebate Allowed as Sugar Exports Were Made with Directorate of Sugar Permission

DGFT : The Gujarat High Court held that exporters who exported sugar with the prescribed permission of the Directorate of Sugar were enti...

June 27, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Restricts S-PVC Imports Below USD 0.766 Per Kg for Six Months

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...

July 25, 2026 49 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Notifies India-UK CETA Tariff Rate Quota Procedure

DGFT : DGFT amends HBP 2023 to notify India-UK CETA TRQ procedures, quotas, eligibility, allocation process and import conditions under P...

July 24, 2026 68 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Syncs ITC (HS) Import Policy with Finance Act, 2026

DGFT : DGFT Notification No. 24/2026-27 amends ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule-I to align with the Finance Act, 2026, with immediate effect....

July 22, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Proposes ₹10,000 RCMC Exemption for Low-Value Exports Under FTP 2023

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on a proposal to exempt export consignments up to ₹10,000 FOB value from RCMC requirements under FTP 2...

July 21, 2026 215 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Invites India-UK CETA TRQ Applications for CBU Vehicle Imports for CY 2026

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...

July 21, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print


Delhi HC Orders DGFT to Issue Export Obligation Certificate

January 25, 2024 7053 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of Delhi High Court’s judgment directing DGFT to issue Export Obligation Discharge Certificate in Gold Plus Glass Industry Ltd vs Union of India case. Analysis and implications discussed.

Revised Import Policy for Glufosinate Technical (HS Code 38089390) in ITC (HS) 2022

January 23, 2024 1023 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest amendment in the import policy for Glufosinate Technical (HS Code 38089390) under ITC (HS) 2022. Effective from 25.01.2024, understand the revised conditions and implications.

Import Guidelines for Semi-Manufactured Silver Products by Industries

January 15, 2024 2271 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of DGFT Notification 57/2023 amending the import policy for silver under Chapter 71 of ITC(HS) 2022. Analysis of changes and implications.

Validity of PSIAs in A&ANF Appendix 2G extended until 31.03.2024

January 12, 2024 1224 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice 37/2023-DGFT Validity of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency (PSIAs) as listed in the Appendix 2G of A&ANF, has been extended from 27.12.2023 to 31.03.2024

Import restrictions not apply to Desktop Computers falling under tariff head 8471: DGFT

January 12, 2024 3018 Views 0 comment Print

Get the latest clarification from DGFT regarding the import policy for Laptops, Tablets, All-in-one PCs, and Servers under HSN 8471. Understand the restrictions and authorization requirements for these IT hardware categories.

Delhi HC Sets Aside Norms Committee’s Decision on EOU Wastage Norms

January 12, 2024 1107 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court overturns Norms Committee’s decision on fixing wastage norms for downstream products of Export Oriented Units (EOUs).

How to surrender IEC license online?

January 4, 2024 3249 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to surrender IEC license online effortlessly. Understand the reasons, process, and required documents for IEC surrender. Ensure compliance and avoid future issues.

DGFT Allocates 8606 MTRV Raw Cane Sugar to USA under TRQ Scheme 2024

January 3, 2024 846 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 36/2023- DGFT announces allocation of 8606 MTRV raw cane sugar to USA under TRQ scheme for the US fiscal year 2024. Details on conditions, certification, and implementation.

Amendment in Import Policy for Screws under HS Code 7318

January 3, 2024 14028 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest amendment in the Import Policy for screws under HS Code 7318 by the Government of India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Notification No. 55/2023-DGFT dated 3rd January, 2024.

Import policy of Used IT Assets (laptops, desktops, monitors, Printers) from SEZ to DTA

January 1, 2024 5043 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of Notification No. 56/2023-DGFT dated January 1, 2024, amending Para 2.31 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023. Learn about revised conditions for importing Used IT Assets from SEZ to DTA

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