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Procedure for application of RC for import of Marble & Fresh (green) Areca Nut from Bhutan
DGFT amends policy for import of marble from Bhutan
Where Does Production Linked Incentive stand in INDIA?
Retrospective application of notification issued u/s 5 of FTDR Act, 1992 unjustified
Amendment to FTP can be done only by Central Government & not by DGFT
Comparative analysis of various Export Promotion Schemes
Discontinuation of Tariff Rate Quota for Import of Crude Sunflower Seed Oil
Amendments in Para 4.42 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020
Relaxation from additional fee to cover excess imports affected under EPCG Scheme
Amendment in Import Policy condition of Cashew Kernels (Broken/ whole)
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The DGFT (Directorate General of foreign Trade) is the agency under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India which governs the execution of policies related to import and export in the country. Till 1991 it was known as CCI&E (Chief Controller of Imports & Exports). It plays a very significant role in developing trading relations with several other nations and therefore assists in enhancing not just economic growth but also offers impetus required by the trade industry. To promote exports and imports, DGFT has established several of its regional offices throughout the country.
Some of the important functions of DGFT can be summed up as below:
- DGFT is entrusted with the responsibility to implement several policies on trade, for instance, the Foreign Trade Policy.
- Directorate General of Foreign Trade is the licensing authority for licensing the importers, exporters, and import and export business.
- DGFT could restrict, prohibit and regulate imports and exports.
- DGFT has a significant role in issuing Public Notices, Notifications, Circulars, etc.
- DGFT grants ten digit Importer Exporter Code (IEC) that are the primary requirement for Importing and Exporting activities
- DGFT launches several schemes time to time about trade benefits across the country.
- DGFT has launched the ITC (HS CODE) Schedule-1 for import goods and Schedule-2 for Export goods.
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