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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 552 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 3096 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 660 Views 0 comment Print

ICEGATE Registration: Benefits, Process and Required Documents

DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...

March 16, 2026 1551 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rate Cut 2026: A 72-Hour ERP and Margin Stabilisation Plan for Exporters

DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...

February 27, 2026 2574 Views 1 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 1068 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 285 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 711 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 336 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 5841 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DGFT cannot Blacklist Importer Without Notice: Delhi HC

DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...

May 28, 2026 465 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Quashes DGFT EPCG Penalty Order as Hearing Opportunity Was Denied

DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...

March 12, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Must Consider Importer’s Request Before Insisting on Licence: Madras HC

DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...

March 12, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Unpublished Notification Invalid; MIP Applies Only from Gazette Publication Date: SC

DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...

January 22, 2026 2931 Views 0 comment Print

TRQ Exemption for Crude Soyabean Oil Restored Due to Policy–Notification Mismatch: SC

DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...

January 15, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Authorises PDCCI to Issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...

June 4, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends HBP as India-Oman CEPA added to Certificate of Origin Framework

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...

June 4, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Export Policy Changes After Finance Act 2026 Amendments

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...

June 4, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Expands QCO Exemption for SEZ Imports to All Authorized Operational Goods

DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...

June 4, 2026 465 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Tightens Silver Imports as Valid Import Authorisation Is Now Mandatory

DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...

June 4, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print


Procedure to apply for Permission for Export of broken rice under quota

October 14, 2022 2430 Views 0 comment Print

Export of broken rice under HS Code 1006 40 00 of Chapter 10 of ITC (HS), 2018, Schedule — II (Export Policy) will be allowed for the period up to 31st March, 2023, for the year 2022-23.

Revised procedure for General Authorisation for Export after Repair in India

October 14, 2022 1872 Views 0 comment Print

Inclusion of Paragraph 2.79C (D) in the Handbook of Procedures of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 to notify the procedure for General Authorisation for Export after Repair in India (GAER)

Extension of Validity of Export of Raw Sugar to USA under TRQ to 31.12.2022

October 12, 2022 366 Views 0 comment Print

Extension of Validity regarding Export of Raw Sugar to USA under Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for the Fiscal Year 2022 from 30.09.2022 to 31.12.2022

Export quota of only broken rice (HS code 1006 40 00) for year 2022-23

October 12, 2022 1278 Views 0 comment Print

Quota of 3,97,267 MT of only broken rice under HS Code 1006 40 00, applicable only to LCs opened before the Notification No.31/2015-2020 dated 8th September, 2022 and the message exchange date between the Indian and foreign bank / swift date also prior to 8th September, 2022, to be exported during year 2022-23, is notified. […]

DGFT suspends 11 SION related to Chemical & Allied Products

October 12, 2022 1212 Views 0 comment Print

Standard Input Output Norms (SION) appearing at A254, A257, A282, A1939, A1973, A2061, A2331, A2539, A2818, A3056 and A3486 are suspended with immediate effect. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Public Notice No. 30/2015-20|Dated: 12th October, 2022 Subject: Amendment in Standard Input Output Norms (SION) of […]

Export of Wheat Flour (Atta) allowed against Advance Authorization

October 9, 2022 957 Views 0 comment Print

The Notification No. 30/2015-20 dated 27.08.2022 is amended to the extent that Export of Wheat Flour (Atta) will be allowed against Advance Authorization, and by Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in SEZs, to be produced from imported wheat and without procurement of domestic wheat and subject to conditions as specified. Government of India Ministry […]

Last date for applications for TRQs under tariff head 7108 extended

October 6, 2022 1074 Views 0 comment Print

Last date for applications for TRQs under tariff head 7108 for the 3rd Quarter of the FY 2022-23 is extended till 10.10.2022. TRQ issued under tariff head 7108 for the import in lst and 2nd Quarter of the FY 2022-23 shall be revalidated till 30.11.2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of […]

Issues related to Export Policy of Rice

October 4, 2022 1905 Views 0 comment Print

It is clarified in respect of normal rice that -Rice (5% and 25%) is already exempted as it is not broken rice but normal rice with permissible limits of broken rice as per standards. However, it will carry 20% duty as per notification

Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 extended upto 31st March, 2023

September 29, 2022 3618 Views 0 comment Print

Existing Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 which is valid up to 30th September, 2022 is extended upto 31st March, 2023 vide Notification No. 37/2015-2020 | Dated: 29th September, 2022.

Date for filing of annual returns under Para 5.15 of HBP 2015-20 extended

September 29, 2022 1593 Views 0 comment Print

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Public Notice No. 27/2015-2020 | Dated: 29th September, 2022 Subject : Amendment in para 5.15 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-20, related to Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme – reg. F. No. 18/79/AM-21/P-5.—In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of […]

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