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Import Definition in Indian Trade Laws: SEZ-DTA Transactions

DGFT : This article critically examines the legal definitions of Import across various legislations, analyzing their implications for SEZ...

February 18, 2025 354 Views 0 comment Print

RODTEP Annual Return Requirements and Filing

DGFT : Learn about the RODTEP Annual Return, filing guidelines, eligibility, and consequences for non-compliance with the scheme....

February 18, 2025 687 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure of APEDA Registration Cum Membership Certificate for Exporters

DGFT : Learn the step-by-step procedure for APEDA Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) for exporters in India, including requir...

January 10, 2025 975 Views 0 comment Print

New Requirements for Filing of Annual RODTEP Return (ARR)

DGFT : The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced new guidelines under Paragraph 4.94 in Chapter 4 of the Handbook of Pr...

November 18, 2024 10929 Views 0 comment Print

Registration Procedure for Obtaining IEC Code

DGFT : Learn the step-by-step procedure for obtaining an IEC code for import/export in India, including necessary documents and registrat...

August 5, 2024 1659 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Key Trade and Commerce Highlights of India in 2024

DGFT : Review of India’s 2024 trade achievements, including FTAs, export growth, Bharat Mart launch, digital trade platforms, and key s...

December 27, 2024 267 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Implements Faceless Automation for Input Output Norms

DGFT : DGFT modernizes foreign trade by automating ad-hoc Input Output Norms fixation, enhancing ease of business for exporters. Learn ab...

June 22, 2024 648 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Implements Electronic Disbursal of Duty Drawback

DGFT : CBIC introduces electronic disbursal of duty drawback directly to exporter's bank accounts via PFMS, enhancing transparency and ef...

June 5, 2024 837 Views 0 comment Print

Govt allows Export of 99,150 MT Onion to Six Countries amid domestic concerns

DGFT : Government of India has sanctioned export of 99,150 metric tons (MT) of onions to six neighboring countries, namely Bangladesh, UA...

April 28, 2024 441 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Partners with DHL to enable MSMEs to explore international markets

DGFT : Read about the collaboration between DGFT and DHL to boost Indian e-commerce exports. Learn how this MoU signing aims to empower M...

March 14, 2024 486 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No opportunity is being provided to petitioner: Delhi HC directs DGFT to reconsider

DGFT : Writ petitions were filed challenging the minutes of meeting held on 08.11.2024, though which TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota) allotted to ...

January 10, 2025 381 Views 0 comment Print

Classification of product justified once DGFT proceeds to issue MEIS Scrip: Delhi HC

DGFT : Delhi High Court observed that once the DGFT had proceeded to issue the MEIS scrip to the writ petitioners, they would have been j...

December 4, 2024 318 Views 0 comment Print

Denial of MEIS benefit due to technological glitches in DGFT portal not justified: Bombay HC

DGFT : In these shipping bills, the Petitioner, the Petitioner’s Customs brokers inadvertently declared the Petitioner did not intend t...

November 22, 2024 1239 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Grants Extension for Rs. 50 Lakh DGFT Penalty Due to DRI Delay

DGFT : Delhi HC grants Chintamani Sharma & Sons 6 weeks to submit documents for Rs. 50 lakh DGFT penalty, citing DRI's role in delayed su...

September 23, 2024 435 Views 0 comment Print

HC allows Provisional Release of Second-Hand Specialized Equipment on Deposit of Enhanced Duty

DGFT : Madras High Court directed provisional release of Second-hand Highly Specialized Equipment - Digital Multifunction Print, Copying ...

September 20, 2024 192 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


TRQ Application Process for Gold Import Under India-UAE CEPA

DGFT : Guidelines for filing TRQ applications for gold bullion imports under India-UAE CEPA for FY 2025-26. Deadline: 28th Feb 2025....

February 16, 2025 282 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines for Importing Premium Frozen Duck Meat in India

DGFT : India restricts premium frozen duck meat imports to 3-star and above hotels, requiring authorization for distributors. Direct impo...

February 14, 2025 114 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Guidelines for Petroleum Coke Import Allocation 2025-26

DGFT : DGFT invites applications for CPC and RPC import allocation for 2025-26. Submission deadline: Feb 28, 2025. Eligibility and proced...

February 13, 2025 114 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Online Submissions for FTDR Act Compliance

DGFT : DGFT mandates online document submission and fee payments for FTDR Act proceedings, eliminating paper submissions to enhance ease ...

February 13, 2025 333 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Warns Against issue of Manual Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT mandates electronic Certificates of Origin via Trade Connect. Manual certificates issued after deadlines will be invalid and ...

February 11, 2025 381 Views 0 comment Print


Procedure for import of 50k MT of pigeon peas from Malawi under MoU

September 6, 2021 1110 Views 0 comment Print

50,000 MT of tur (pigeon peas) to be imported from Malawi, during the fiscal year 2021-22 is allowed for import, subject to the following conditions: a. Import will be allowed only through the following 5 ports: (i) Mumbai, (ii) Tuticorin, (iii) Chennai, (iv) Kolkata and (v) Hazira

Inclusion of 3 more Ports of Import in continuation to Notification 20/2015-20

September 3, 2021 717 Views 0 comment Print

The ports of Mumbai Sea Port (INBOM1), Tuticorin Sea Port (INTUT1), Vishakhapatnam Sea Port (INVTZ1) have been additionally included for allowing imports as under Notification no. 20/2015-20 dated 24th August 2021. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 3rd September, 2021 Notification No. 23/2015-2020-DGFT Subject […]

DGFT Policy Relaxation Committee (PRC) and Online Procedure

September 3, 2021 8094 Views 0 comment Print

Policy Relaxation Committee (PRC) Policy Relaxation Committee (PRC) is also referred as Exemption from Policy/Procedures (EPP). DGFT may in public interest pass such orders or grant such exemption relaxation or relief, as he may deem fit and proper, on grounds of genuine hardship and adverse impact on trade to any person or class or category […]

Gold in any form includes gold in any form above 22 carats: DGFT

September 2, 2021 1149 Views 0 comment Print

The expression ―Gold in any form includes gold in any form above 22 carats under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy). Such imports can be made only by nominated agencies as notified by RBI (in case of banks) and DGFT (in case of others). MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department […]

RoDTEP Scheme- Exporters In India to Note

September 1, 2021 6516 Views 2 comments Print

Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme This is one such reform, based on the globally accepted principle that taxes and duties should not be exported, and taxes and levies borne on the exported products should be either exempted or remitted to exporters. The government had decided to discontinue MEIS–its largest export […]

Import of aircrafts by Aircraft Leasing Entities in IFSC allowed

August 31, 2021 3201 Views 0 comment Print

Policy Condition no. 1 of Chapter 88 of ITC (HS) 2017, Schedule- I (Import Policy),is revised in part (e) to allow import of aircrafts by Aircraft Leasing Entities in IFSC, located in GIFT city, Gandhinagar, Gujrat in line with the revised Air Transport Circular 02/2017 issued by DGCA. Further, the existing part (e) of Policy […]

Govt allow imports of 12 Lakh MT of crushed & de-oiled GM soya cake

August 24, 2021 1488 Views 1 comment Print

Application of provision as in Condition 6(b) of General Notes Regarding Import Policy Schedule – I (Imports) of the ITC (HS) 2017 is relaxed to allow imports of 12 Lakh Metric ton of crushed and de-oiled GM soya cake (only Non-living organism) under ITC HS codes 23040020 and 23040030 from Nhava Sheva (INNSA1) port and […]

RoDTEP Scheme & Rates: Is It a fit Case for Invoking Writs?

August 23, 2021 2754 Views 1 comment Print

The New Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme and Rates announced by The CBIC on 17th August in place of the MEIS Scheme has not lived up even to minimum expectations of Trade & Industry. The Rates of  Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS) which were being dragged down over the […]

RoDTEP Rates Announced! With few twists…

August 23, 2021 2583 Views 0 comment Print

So finally after almost 8 months, the government on have announced rates of tax refunds under the export promotion scheme RoDTEP for 8,555 products. Now, That’s what we expected? No! Background 1. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister has given its approval on 13th March 2020 for introducing the Scheme for […]

Shift from MEIS to RoDTEP

August 21, 2021 4404 Views 1 comment Print

In a major move aimed at boosting exports and offering relief to exporters, the government on 17th  August  2021 notified Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) (guidelines) as part of the Chapter 4 provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20– Notification No. 19/ 2015-20 dated 17 August 2021 to replace the Merchandise […]

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