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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 838 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 144 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 49 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 300 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 215 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


Export of Wheat Flour (Atta) allowed against Advance Authorization

October 9, 2022 987 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 1101 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 1935 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 3699 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 1611 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 […]

Foreign Trade Policy extended for six months i.e. upto 31st March, 2023

September 29, 2022 2457 Views 0 comment Print

Validity of the existing Hand Book of Procedures, 2015-20 is extended upto 31st March, 2023 vide Public Notice No. 26/2015-2020 |Dated: 29th September, 2022. The government has received requests from Export Promotion Councils and leading exporters that we should continue with current Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20), which had been extended from time to time. In recent […]

Procedure for Registration Certificate for Import of Fresh (green) Areca Nut from Bhutan

September 28, 2022 2307 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for application/Issuance of Registration Certificate for Import of Fresh (green) Areca Nut under ITC(HS) 0802 80 10 without Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition from Bhutan have been notified. Public Notice No. 25/2015-20 Dated 28th September, 2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Public Notice No. […]

Amendment in Import Policy of Fresh (green) Areca Nut from Bhutan

September 28, 2022 3273 Views 0 comment Print

Import of 17,000 MTs of Fresh (green) Areca Nut without Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition shall he allowed from Bhutan every year through LCS Jaigaon (INJIG13), subject to valid Registration Certificate issued by DGFT.

Implementation of Notification regarding Export of Broken Rice

September 28, 2022 1113 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is invited to DGFT Notification No. 31/2015-20 dated 08.09.2022 wherein export of broken rice been placed under Prohibited category

Extension for the period of exports of broken rice

September 27, 2022 678 Views 0 comment Print

Extension for the period of exports of broken rice (HS code 1006 40 00) from 30th September, 2022 till 15th October, 2022 as mentioned in Notification No. 34 dt. 20.09.2022 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi Notification No. 35/2015-2020 | Dated the 27th September, 2022 Subject […]

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