DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...
DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...
DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...
DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...
DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...
DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...
DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...
DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...
DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...
DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...
DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...
DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...
DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...
DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...
DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...
DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...
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...
DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...
DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...
DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...
Export Policy of items [Wheat or Meslin Flour (Atta), Maida, Samolina (Rava / Sirgi), Wholemeal atta & resultant atta] is amended from ‘Free’ to ‘Prohibited’
Wheat or Meslin Flour under HS Code 1101 is no longer exempted from export restrictions / ban. The status of other 9 items in Notification No.31 (RE-2012)/2009-2014 dated 4th February, 2013 remains unchanged.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the the proposal for amendment of policy of exemption for Wheat or Meslin Flour (HS Code 1101) from export restrictions/ ban. Impact: The approval will now allow to put a restriction on the export of Wheat Flour which will ensure […]
The import policy of artemia cyst under ITC (HS) 05119140 is revised from ‘Restricted’ to ‘Free’ vide Notification No. 28/2015-2020 | Dated 25th August, 2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade New Delhi Notification No. 28/2015-2020 | Dated 25th August, 2022 Subject: – Amendment in Import […]
Panipat Exporters Association (PEA), Panipat is enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-20 for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential). Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 22/2015-2020 | Dated: 23rd August, 2022 Subject: Enlistment of an Agency under […]
The Notification No. 61/2015-20 dated 23.03.2022 is amended to the extent that export of Rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati) to EU member states and other European Countries namely United kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland only will require Certificate of Inspection from EIA/EIC. Export to remaining European countries (except United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) […]
procedure of processing drawback claims under section 74 of the Customs Act, 1962, including drawback claims for export of goods imported and cleared under RMS.
he use of similar uniform jacket with equipment for Customs has been examined. It is felt that to begin with, this should be prescribed for use by the Boarding Officers at this port on pilot basis.
The requirement of advance registration of minimum 5 days from the expected date of arrival of import consignment under NFMIMS has been abolished/made zero. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade, New Delhi Notification No. 26/2015-2020 | Dated: 10th August, 2022 Subject: Amendment in minimum registration […]
Export Policy of items [Wheat Flour (Atta), Maida, Samolina (Rava / Sirgi), Wholemeal atta and resultant atta] under HS Code 1101 remains ‘Free’,