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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


International Trade Settlement in Indian Rupee (INR)

December 1, 2022 33048 Views 2 comments Print

Learn about the new opportunity for international trade settlement in Indian Rupee (INR) and how it can boost exports and imports from India.

Extension of validity of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency (PSIAs) upto 31.12.2022

November 30, 2022 657 Views 0 comment Print

The validity of recognition of the Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency (PSIAs) included in Appendix 2G of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms (A & ANF) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 which arc completing their original tenure of three years as on 03.12.2022 is extended upto 31.12.2022.

DFGT amends Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule- 2 of ITC (HS)

November 30, 2022 3480 Views 0 comment Print

Annual SCOMET Update – 2022 has been notified to amend Appendix 3 (SCOMET Items) to Schedule-2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018 vide Notification No. 46/2015-2020|Dated: 30th November, 2022 Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan New Delhi Notification No. 46/2015-2020|Dated: […]

Incorporation of new policy condition against Organic Non-Basmati Broken Rice

November 29, 2022 2184 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Organic Non-basmati rice, including Organic Non-basmati broken rice, will be governed as per provisions under Notification No.03/2015-2020 dated 19th April, 2017 – Notification No. 45/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated:  29th November, 2022.  Government of India Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 45/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated:  29th November, 2022 Subject: […]

Export of wheat flour (atta) allowed under Advance Authorization Scheme

November 25, 2022 3558 Views 0 comment Print

The SION-El 10 stands deleted. The export of wheat flour (atta) is allowed under Advance Authorization Scheme. Accordingly, a new SION has been notified and import of ‘Wheat’ is placed under Appendix 4J with pre-import condition. Domestic procurement is not allowed in case of such Advance Authorization. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry […]

Description of export & import item of SION J-222 in Textile Product Group amended

November 25, 2022 1818 Views 0 comment Print

The description of export item and import item of SION J-222 in Textile Product Group stands amended with immediate effect vide Public Notice No. 37/2015-2020-DGFT Dated 25th November, 2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 37/2015-2020-DGFT Dated 25th November, […]

One-time relaxation for submission of hard copy of applications for claiming TMA

November 25, 2022 1491 Views 0 comment Print

One-time relaxation for submission of hard copy of applications for claiming assistance under the erstwhile ‘Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products’ Scheme (foreclosed by Department of Commerce w.e.f. 31.03.2021)

DGFT doesn’t have power to amend FTP policy

November 23, 2022 1713 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that DGFT has powers to only clarify the doubts raised as to the interpretation of Policy and doesnt have powers to amend the FTP policy. Accordingly, 100% EOU eligible for benefits of availing SHIS.

Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme

November 18, 2022 11937 Views 0 comment Print

Enhance Indias international manufacturing competitiveness with the Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme. Learn how this scheme facilitates the import of capital goods and promotes export production quality.

List of product groups showing percentage decline in exports during 2021-22

November 17, 2022 1092 Views 0 comment Print

All Regional Offices are requested to re-fix the Annual average export obligation for EPCG Authorizations for the year 2021-22 Reduction, if ally, in the EO should be appropriately endorsed in the licence file of the Office of RA as also in the amendment sheet to be issued to the EPCG Authorisation holder.

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