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...
Validity of Status Holder Certificates issued in the FY 2015-16 and 2016-17 under provisions of FTP 2015-20 has been extended upto 30.09.2022
The requirement for BIS certification for import of ‘Hexane, Food Grade’ is removed, with immediate effect vide Notification No. 24/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated: 4th August 2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 24/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated: 4th August 2022 Subject: Amendment […]
Smarte Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) The Hon’ble High Court, Bombay in the matter of M/s Smarte Solutions Pvt. Ltd v. Union of India [Writ Petition no. 503/2021 dated July 27, 2022] directed the department to consider the application for Services Export from India Scheme (“SEIS”) benefits on the ground […]
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), Mumbai is enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-20 for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential).
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 1st August, 2022 Notification No. 23/2015-2020-DGFT Subject: Amendment in import policy condition of HS Code 29335200 under Chapter 29 of ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy) S.O. 3578(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section […]
Transition period for mandatory filing of applications for Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin through the e-CoO Platform has been further extended till 31st March 2023.
For discharge of export obligation under EPCG Authorizations, in case of supplies made to SEZ units prior to 01.04.2015, exporters can submit corroborative evidence in lieu of ‘Bill of Exports’
Whether imports through air mode are exempted from registration under NFMIMS? Whether multiple consignments against a NFMIMS registration can be imported within validity period of NFMIMS Registration?
SION appearing under C-594, C-791 to C-796 and C-831 are suspended with immediate effect vide Public Notice No. 19/2015-2020
In the current indirect tax regime, GST we already have a system whereby prior stage indirect taxes are taken into account and credit is given for taxes on inputs, and under the IGST Act exports are zero-rated
