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...
despite having specific HS Codes for Technical Textiles, it has been noted that imports/exports have not been booked under correct HS Codes
Condition (g) regarding manufacturer requirement for import of Gold under HS code 7108 under the TRQ of India UAE CEPA has been waived off
Application for AA/EPCG discharge/closure shall be filed online by logging onto the DGFT Website and navigating to Services –> Advance Authorisation/DFIA –> Closure of Advance Authorisation. For EPCG please navigate to Services –> EPCG –> Closure of EPCG.
DGFT extends validity of ANFs & Appendices notified under FTP (201520) till 31st May, 2023 or up to the date on which new ANFs & Appendices are notified
Procedure for filing application/issuance of Registration Certificate (RC) for import of Isopropyl Alcohol [under ITC(HS) Code 29051220] subject to Country-wise Quantitative Restrictions (QR) for the year 202324 have been specified.
Online application for redemption/closure of licence may be submitted by navigating to DGFT website –> Services –> AA / EPCG –> Closure of Advance Authorisation / Closure of EPCG.
Policy conditions for Halal Certification Process for Meat and Meat Products is notified vide Notification No. 03/2023-DGFT | Dated: 06th April, 2023 for Streamlining of Halal Certification Process for Meat and Meat Products. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 03/2023-DGFT […]
This article is aimed at giving a comparative analysis of the new HBP provisions with the old provisions. In the new HBP 2023, the clarifications and instructions given under various occasions were summed up and provided for. Some of the provisions need further clarifications in due course of time.
Handbook of Procedures 2023 (w.e.f 1 st April, 2023) contains 11 chapters namely Legal Framework and Trade Facilitation, General Provisions Regarding Imports and Exports, Developing Districts as Export Hubs, Duty Exemption / Remission Schemes, Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTPs), Software Technology Parks (STPs) and Bio-Technology Parks […]
The FTP 2015-20 was extended till 31.03.2023 and a new FTP 2023 without any end date has been announced effective 01.04.2023. In this article only Chapter 6 of the Policy is being compared and comments were given wherever the changes were proposed
