Sponsored
    Follow Us:

DGFT

DGFT Article, News  Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade

Latest Articles


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 366 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 750 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 978 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 10956 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 1668 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 270 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 384 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 438 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 312 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


Substantial benefit under MEIS scheme cannot be denied for inadvertent human error

June 23, 2021 5958 Views 0 comment Print

HC set aside the order rejecting the claim of assessee that disentitled assessee from claiming MEIS Scheme benefits and held that, assessee will be entitled for such benefits and shipping bills reveal a clear intention of the assessee to avail benefit under MEIS Scheme and directs Revenue Department to grant consequential benefits within 8 weeks.

Import Export Code (IEC) – Registration & Requirements

June 23, 2021 5793 Views 0 comment Print

The Import Export Code (IEC) is one of the key business identification numbers which is mandatory for performing Exports or Imports. No person/entity shall proceed with any import or export except it gets an IEC Number issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), unless specifically exempted. Any Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP, Limited Company, Trust, […]

Amendment in Sl No. B VI of Appendix 4B ‘ List of Nominated Agencies

June 17, 2021 639 Views 0 comment Print

Appendix 4B is amended and the above registered office address and branch addresses of M/s Diamond India Limited are included in Appendix 4B.

SC held absolute confiscation of Peas And Pulses but re-export allowed subject to recovery of redemption fine

June 17, 2021 2148 Views 0 comment Print

The Court ordered the absolute Confiscation of Peas and Pulses but if the importer concerned opted for re-export, within another period of two weeks from today, such a prayer for re- export might be granted by the authorities after recovery of the necessary redemption fine and subject to the importer discharging other statutory obligations. If no such option was exercised within prescribed time, the goods should stand confiscated absolutely.

Amended list of goods which cannot be tested in JNCH Laboratory

June 16, 2021 1602 Views 0 comment Print

Kind attention of all the Importers, Exporters, Customs Brokers & other stakeholders is invited to Public Notice No. 96/2019 dated 23/10/2019 on above subject. The amended list of goods which cannot be analysed/tested due to non-availability of facility at DYCC JNCH Laboratory is as under:

Amendment in Export Policy of Injection Remdesivir & Remdesivir API

June 14, 2021 1998 Views 0 comment Print

The export of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) falling under the ITC (HS) Codes specified above or falling under any other HS Code has been put under Restricted category with immediate effect. The export of Remdesivir injections/API against the Advance Authorizations will not require a separate authorisation/ permission.

APEDA designated as agency authorized to issue RCMCs for Cashew Kernel etc.

June 14, 2021 912 Views 0 comment Print

Cashew Export Promotion Council of India’s powers to issue/renew RCMCs for products falling under their jurisdiction arc suspended and APEDA is designated as the agency authorized to issue RCMCs for Cashew Kernels, Cashewnut Shell Liquid and Kardanol, with immediate effect. However, RCMCs already issued by Cashew Export Promotion Council of India shall remain valid for the rest of their validity period

How to Start Export Business | Basic Requirement & Benefits

June 14, 2021 5418 Views 1 comment Print

With the increasing use of technology and liberalisation policy adopted worldwide, now a day whole world is like a business market place subject to that your product/ service meets the customer need/ requirements. There are many examples of this global market place like Alibaba E- Commerce platform is supplying China products globally using the technology. […]

Export of Services- SEIS – Export Incentive to Service Industry

June 12, 2021 19143 Views 4 comments Print

Export of Services- An Insight- Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS)- Export Incentive to Service Industry Executive Summary ♦ SEIS scheme was introduced on 1st April 2015 under the Foreign Trade Policy of India 2015-2020. ♦ The purpose for the SEIS scheme is to make export of Indian services more competitive in international markets. Therefore, […]

Import Export Code (IEC) with FAQs

June 11, 2021 28305 Views 2 comments Print

ABOUT Import Export Code (IEC Number) Meaning of Import Export Code IEC is a 10 digit code number, which is issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).It is required by any person who is into import/export business in the country. Importers \merchant cannot import goods without the Import Export Code and similarly the […]

Sponsored
Sponsored
Search Post by Date
February 2025
M T W T F S S
 12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
2425262728