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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


DGFT increases fees fee per certificate from Rs.100 to Rs. 200

April 30, 2021 1023 Views 0 comment Print

The fee per certificate enhanced from Rs.100/- to Rs.200/- by amending Para 2.108 (c) (iv) of Handbook of Procedure, 2015-20. Amendment is notified by Public Notice No. 3/2015-2020 Dated the 30th April, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice […]

Indian Red Cross Society imports of relief materials related to COVID-19 pandemic

April 28, 2021 801 Views 0 comment Print

All permissions / licenses / authorizations required from other Government Departments / Agencies prior to the clearance of goods, if any, are deemed to have been given in respect of such imports in terms of this Instruction. In other words, these cases would not need to be referred to those agencies or the requirement may be suitably waived. This point must be implemented without exception.

Service Providers rendering services to Telecom Service Providers eligible SEIS benefit

April 27, 2021 2064 Views 0 comment Print

Service Providers in Telecom Sector” meant and included only the Telecom Service Providers of services mentioned therein. The ambit and scope of such exclusion was not of Service Providers who render services to such Telecom Service Providers. Though, a similar list was not appended to FTP or HBPv1, there was no reason for a different interpretation to be placed to FTP 2015-20. Clearly, what was made ineligible for availing benefit of SEIS in terms of paragraph 3.09(2)(i) were the Telecom Service Providers and not the Service Providers who provide services to such Telecom Sector.

Contactless Customs Processing during COVID-19 pandemic

April 27, 2021 696 Views 0 comment Print

it is decided that the requests relating to various items of work shall be received only through online by way of email to the concerned Deputy Commissioner / Assistant Commissioner along with a copy to the Additional Commissioner / Joint Commissioner, who will be the Nodal Officer.

Operationalisation of DGFT ‘COVID-19 Helpdesk’ for International Trade related Issues

April 26, 2021 426 Views 0 comment Print

The Department of Commerce, Government of India and DGFT have undertaken to monitor the status of export and imports and difficulties being faced by trade stakeholders in view of the surge of COVID-19 cases. DGFT has accordingly operationalised a ‘COVID-19 Helpdesk’ to support and seek suitable resolutions to issues arising in respect of International Trade.

Govt revises import policy of Melon Seeds to ‘Restricted’

April 26, 2021 3105 Views 0 comment Print

Import policy of Melon Seeds falling under HS Code 12077090 has been revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’ subject to the revised policy condition vide Notification No. 3/2015-2020 Dated: 26th April, 2021. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE New Delhi, the 26th April, 2021 Notification No. 3/2015-2020 Subject: Amendment […]

Import policy of mosquito killer racket revised to ‘Prohibited’

April 26, 2021 3471 Views 0 comment Print

Import policy of mosquito killer racket under HS Codes 85167920 and 85167990 is revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Prohibited’ if C.I.F value is below Rs121/per racket vide Notification No. 2/2015-2020 Dated: 26th April, 2021. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the Notification No. 2/2015-2020 Dated: 26th April, […]

DGFT updates Address details of Bharat Chamber of Commerce

April 26, 2021 612 Views 0 comment Print

Address details of Bharat Chamber of Commerce under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020 is updated vide Public Notice No. 2/2015-2020 dated 26th April, 2021. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) Public Notice No. 2/2015-2020 New Delhi, the 26th April, 2021 Subject:—Amendment in Appendix 2E (List of agencies to […]

Nodal Officer for facilitating Customs Clearance of COVID or Medical goods

April 23, 2021 1332 Views 0 comment Print

Nodal Officer for facilitating Customs clearance of COVID or Medical related goods including raw materials, packaging materials, medicines, medical machinery, their parts, etc – reg.

JNCH: Submission of documents for specified items of work through e-mail

April 20, 2021 1389 Views 0 comment Print

OFFICE OF THE PR. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS– I), APPRAISING MAIN (IMPORT) JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, SHEVA, TAL- URAN, DISTRICT- RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA-400707 (email : appraisingmain@gmail.com Telephone No: 022-27244979) फा सं/FN. S/22-Gen-20/2020-21/AM (I)/JNCH Dated: 20.04.2021 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. – 35/2021 DIN- 20210478NW000061186E Subject: Submission of documents for specified items of work through e-mail- a measure to minimize human […]

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