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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 835 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 138 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 43 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 297 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 209 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


Amendment In Import-Export Code (IEC) Provisions

January 19, 2023 11559 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment In Import-Export Code (IEC) Provisions: Discover the Post Amendment to the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 under Ch.1 & Ch.2. Know procedure to obtain e-IEC from DGFT.gov.in.

DGFT simplifies Composition Fee for Export Obligation Extension under Advance Authorization Scheme

January 18, 2023 3231 Views 0 comment Print

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) simplifies Composition Fee for Export Obligation Extension under Advance Authorization Scheme in a Move to boost trade facilitation and ease of doing business The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the amended rules for calculation of Composition Fee for extending Export Obligation under Advance Authorization Scheme by […]

Streamlining of Halal Certification Process for Meat and Meat Products

January 17, 2023 1350 Views 0 comment Print

With the aim of streamlining the Halal certification process for export of meat and meat products from India, the draft guidelines on Halal certification for export of meat and its products are proposed.

DGFT revises existing ‘Stock and Sale’ policy of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20

January 17, 2023 4299 Views 0 comment Print

The existing ‘Stock and Sale’ policy under Paragraph 2.79A of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 has been amended to revise the applicability of the policy for export from the Indian subsidiary of foreign company (applicant exporter) to its foreign parent/another subsidiary of foreign parent company and allow repeat […]

MEIS Benefit cannot be denied for mere non- marking of ‘Y’ against reward column

January 15, 2023 1401 Views 0 comment Print

Petitioner’s intended to take benefit of MEIS scheme. Thus, error of not marking ‘Y’ against reward column is clearly an inadvertent error.

EODC Online Monitoring System for Advance/EPCG Authorisations

January 12, 2023 8095 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Dated: 12.01.2023 Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Trade Notice No. 24/2022-23 To, 1. All Regional Authorities of DGFT 2. All Export Promotion Councils 3. All Advance/EPCG Authorisations holders Subject: EODC Online Monitoring System for Advance/EPCG Authorisations – reg Attention of […]

Discontinuation of Tariff Rate Quota for Import of Crude Soya bean Oil w.e.f. 01.04.2023

January 11, 2023 942 Views 0 comment Print

Last date of Import of Crude Soya Bean Oil under TRQ has been revised to 31.03.2023. Further, no allocation of TRQs for import of Crude Soya bean Oil shall be made for Financial Year 2023-24.

Implementation of RoDTEP Committee report in relation to Anomalies etc

January 9, 2023 1755 Views 0 comment Print

The revised Appendix 4R, after incorporating changes recommended by the RoDTEP Committee in relation to apparent errors and anomalies in 432 HS Codes in the earlier notified RoDTEP rates/caps, is being notified and will be applicable for exports made from 16.01.2023 to 30.09.2023.

Implementation of RoDTEP Committee report in relation to Anomalies etc

January 9, 2023 1233 Views 0 comment Print

The revised Appendix 4R, after incorporating changes recommended by the RoDTEP Committee in relation to apparent errors and anomalies in 432 HS Codes in the earlier notified RoDTEP rates/caps, is being notified and will be applicable for exports made from 16.01.2023 to 30.09.2023.

DGFT includes MEDEPC in Appendix 2T of FTP 2015-2020 for issuing RCMC

January 9, 2023 660 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT issued a public notice amending Appendix 2T of FTP 2015-2020. MEDEPC has been included for issuing RCMC for specific items.

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