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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 835 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 138 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 43 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 297 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 209 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


Transition period for Mandatory electronic filing of NP CoO extended till 31.03.2023

August 1, 2022 507 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Relaxation in provision of submission of ‘Bill of Export’

July 27, 2022 1152 Views 0 comment Print

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’

Non-Ferrous Metal Import Monitoring System (NFMIMS) – FAQs

July 27, 2022 10581 Views 0 comment Print

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?

DGFT suspends SION No. C-594, C-791 to C-796 and C-831

July 27, 2022 2091 Views 0 comment Print

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

RoDTEP: Refund Currently Un-refunded

July 27, 2022 5409 Views 0 comment Print

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

206 Crore released to States for promotion of exports under TIES scheme

July 23, 2022 450 Views 0 comment Print

Government is implementing Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) with the objective of assisting Central and State Government agencies in creation of appropriate infrastructure for growth of exports.

Govt Prohibits Import of Human Embryo under ITC (HS) 05119999

July 20, 2022 726 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Human Embryo under ITC (HS) 05119999 is Prohibited in accordance with the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi Notification No. 22/2015-2020 | Dated: 20th July, 2022 Subject: […]

Urban Exim Care Association enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP 2015-­20

July 19, 2022 945 Views 0 comment Print

The name of Urban Exim Care Association, enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015­20, has been amended as ‘Urban Exim Chamber of Commerce & Industry’ and address and contact details have been updated.

Procedure for submission of requests for seeking IMC’s approval for export of Wheat Flour

July 18, 2022 1656 Views 0 comment Print

or getting required NOC from IMC for export of Wheat Flour(Atta), all such exporters will be required to submit their request in ANF 2N application format to be filled only through the online module of DGFT

Import Procedure for Urad, Pigeon Peas & Tur under MoUs with Myanmar, Malawi & Mozambique

July 18, 2022 858 Views 0 comment Print

Online Procedures / modalities for each fiscal years 2022-26 for import under MoUs between India, Myanmar, Malawi & Mozambique

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