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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


Prohibition on De-Oiled Rice Bran Export Extended Till March 31, 2024

December 8, 2023 1212 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest DGFT Notification 51/2023 dated 8th December, amending the export policy of De-Oiled Rice Bran, extending the prohibition till March 31, 2024.

Yellow Peas Import Policy amended to ‘Free’ till 31st March 2024

December 8, 2023 2067 Views 0 comment Print

Read recent amendments to India’s Yellow Peas import policy under ITC(HS) Code 07131010. Learn about revised conditions, MIP removal, and the impact on trade.

Export policy of onions amended to ‘Prohibited, till 31.03.2024

December 7, 2023 1938 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of DGFT Notification 49/2023 on onion exports. Changes in export policy, conditions, and exemptions discussed. Effective from December 8, 2023

Export of Non-Basmati White Rice to Comoros, Madagascar etc. via NCEL

December 7, 2023 849 Views 0 comment Print

Explore DGFT Notification 48/2023, permitting Non-Basmati White Rice export to Comoros, Madagascar, Equatorial Guinea, Egypt, and Kenya through NCEL. Get insights now

Exemption for Non-Basmati Rice Export to Nepal Earthquake Victims

December 7, 2023 723 Views 0 comment Print

Explore DGFT Notification 47/2023 by the Government of India, granting a one-time exemption for Indian Rice Exporters Federation to export 20 MT of Non-Basmati Rice for Nepal earthquake victims

DGFT Amnesty Scheme: Deadline Extended for Export Obligation Cases

December 5, 2023 2196 Views 0 comment Print

Trade Notice 35-2023: DGFT Amnesty Scheme extension till 31.12.2023. Addressing default cases under Advance Authorisation and EPCG Schemes. Apply now

How to Apply for IEC (Import Export Code) and why it is necessary?

December 3, 2023 5313 Views 0 comment Print

Learn what an IEC (Import Export Code) is and why it’s important when conducting business abroad. Get insight on how to obtain it quickly & easily!

Mandatory Documents Required For Export And Import in India

December 3, 2023 13707 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the streamlined import and export procedures in India with the reduction of mandatory documents to just three for each process. Learn about the positive impact on ‘Ease of Doing Business

Import and Export Procedures in India

December 3, 2023 19522 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the key stages of import and export procedures in India, including the IEC process, legal compliance, licensing, customs clearance, and tax obligations. Get insights for establishing a trading company.

DGFT Trade Notice no. 08/2023 dated 20.06.2023 relating to export of broken rice set aside

December 1, 2023 1227 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that the Trade Notice no. 08/2023 dated 20.06.2023 issued by DGFT setting out the conditions of eligibility and procedure for allocation of quota for export of broken rice set aside. Further, respondent are directed to re-evaluate the criteria for allocation of quota for export of broken rice.

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