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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


DGFT notifies Handbook of Procedures, 2023

April 1, 2023 3000 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade New Delhi Public Notice No. 1/2023-DGFT | Dated: 1st April, 2023 F. No. 01/75/171/00016/AM-23/FTP Cell. In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies the […]

All you need to know about Foreign Trade Policy 2023

March 31, 2023 4383 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign trade policy are a set of guidelines  and instructions which are established by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)  related to import and export of goods in India.  This is announced after every 5 years. It creates various expectations for exporters, traders and manufacturers.

Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 applicable from 01.04.2023

March 31, 2023 10791 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government notifies Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 vide Notification No. 1/2023-DGFT | Dated: 31st March, 2023. This Foreign Trade Policy shall come into force with effect from 1st April, 2023. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 1/2023-DGFT | Dated: 31st March, 2023 S.O. 1565(E).In […]

Quantitative Restrictions imposed on import of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)

March 31, 2023 4524 Views 1 comment Print

Based on the final findings of the Authorized Officer i.e., DGTR, vide Notification No. 22/6/2019-DGTR dated 30.09.2021, country-wise Quantitative Restrictions(QR) on import of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) have been notified for a period of one year i.e. 2023-24, effective from 01.04.2023 upto 31.03.2024. The Central Government may, however, review the policy and make any changes at […]

Key Highlights of New Foreign Trade Policy 2023

March 31, 2023 36447 Views 2 comments Print

FTP 2015-20 which was to end on 31.3.2020 was extended due to COVID pandemic and volatile geo-political scenario till 31.03.2023. India has reach record high Export Performance in Merchandise and Services Exports during this period. India’s Merchandise and Services exports is expected to cross record USD 760 Billion in FY2022-23. FTP 2015-20 contributed to this illustrious export performance.

Mandatory electronic filing date of Non-Preferential CoO extended to 31.12.2023

March 28, 2023 1425 Views 0 comment Print

Transition period for mandatory filing of applications for Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin through e-CoO Platform extended till 31.12.2023

Export benefits under RoDTEP extended to 18 textile items

March 25, 2023 2184 Views 0 comment Print

18 tariff lines falling under HS Code 5208 are being added in Appendix 4R under RoDTEP for exports made from 28.03.2023. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No: 63 /2015-2020-DGFT | Dated: 25th March, 2023 Subject: Inclusion of 18 HS Codes under Heading 5208 in […]

Govt allows export of Multi Grain Atta or Fortified Whole Wheat Atta

March 23, 2023 1911 Views 0 comment Print

Note 2: is added in the SION E-136 to allow export of Multi Grain Atta or Fortified Whole Wheat Atta. All other conditions for SION E-136 as mentioned in Public Notice no. 38/2015-20 dated 25.11.2022 will continue to be in force. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New […]

Amendments in Export Policy of Biofuels

March 22, 2023 1773 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 (No. 22 of 1992), as amended, read with Para 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, the Central Government hereby amends Notification No. 29/2015-20 dated 28.08.2018.

Import of Agricultural Urea on Government account allowed through IPL

March 22, 2023 1323 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Urea (Agricultural grade) on Government account is allowed through Indian Potash Limited (IPL) subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015­2020, till 31.03.2024 vide Notification No. 61/2015-2020-DGFT Dated:22 March 2023. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. […]

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