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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


Clarification: Import of Gold by SEZ Units – DGFT Policy Circular 03/2023-24

July 14, 2023 2346 Views 0 comment Print

Read the clarification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, regarding the import of gold by SEZ units. The policy circular clarifies that import under specific HS codes is exempted from the recent import restrictions.

Proportionate increase in quota for import not entitled as Consent to Operate was issued after fixing total import limit

July 14, 2023 702 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that proportionate increase in quota for import not entitled as Consent to Operate on enhanced production capacity was issued after fixing the total import limit

Condonation of delay in submission of installation certificate under EPCG Scheme

July 13, 2023 6372 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT has issued Public Notice No. 22/2023-DGFT on 13th July, 2023, regarding the condonation of delay in the submission of installation certificates under the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme. Under the EPCG Scheme, authorization holders are required to submit installation certificates confirming the installation of capital goods within the prescribed time period. However, DGFT […]

Skilling and Mentorship Obligation for Status Holders: FTP 2023 Guidelines

July 12, 2023 5544 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT issued Trade Notice No. 14/2023-24 on July 12, 2023 which focuses on curriculum and guidelines for Skilling and Mentorship Obligation for Status Holders as per Para 1.30 of FTP 2023. Program aims to enhance trade ecosystem by providing mentoring and training opportunities in international trade, facilitated by Status Holders.

Amendment in Gold Import Policy: HS Code 71131911, 71131919 & 71141910

July 12, 2023 5496 Views 1 comment Print

Amendment in import policy and policy conditions of gold covered under HS codes 71131911, 71131919, and 71141910 of Chapter 71 vide Notification No. 19/2023-DGFT on July 12, 2023

Amendments to India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement  

July 10, 2023 1257 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT issued Public Notice No. 21/2023 DGFT, dated 10th July 2023, regarding amendments under Para 2.92 and Annexure-V of Appendix-2A of IIBP 2023. These amendments pertain to the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA).

Revision of General Notes under Schedule 1 (Import Policy) ITC (HS), 2022

July 10, 2023 3405 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT issued Notification No. 18/2023 DGFT, dated 10th July 2023, regarding revision of General Notes for Import Policy which includes amendments related to Food Import Entry Points and provides updated details in accordance with FSSAI Notifications.

Quota allocation procedure for Broken Rice Export: DGFT Trade Notice No. 13/2023

July 3, 2023 954 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about revised procedure for allocation of quota for export of broken rice on humanitarian and food security grounds. Find out extended application submission deadline for export licenses to Senegal, Gambia, and Indonesia. Non-compliance consequences and relevant provisions are also highlighted in this DGFT trade notice.

Import Policy Relaxed for Areca Nut Imports from Bhutan via LCS Chamurchi

July 3, 2023 2799 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a notification amending the import policy for Areca nuts under ITC(HS) code 08028010. The revised policy allows the import of 17,000 Metric Tonnes of Fresh(green) Areca nuts without a Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition from Bhutan through LCS Chamurchi (INCHMB). Stay updated with the latest import policy changes.

Import of Potatoes from Bhutan Allowed without License until June 2024

July 3, 2023 693 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT issued a notification amending import policy for Potatoes under ITC(HS) code 07019000. The revised policy allows import of Potatoes from Bhutan without any license until June 2024. Stay updated with latest import policy changes.

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