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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


Nomination of 29 Non-Official Members for Board of Trade

July 8, 2022 1461 Views 0 comment Print

Terms of Reference for the Non-official Members of the Board of Trade would be as follows: (i) To provide a platform to State Governments and UTs for articulating State oriented perspectives on Trade Policy.

Amendment in registration time period of Steel Import Monitoring System

July 7, 2022 13299 Views 0 comment Print

The requirement of advance registration of minimum 15 days from the expected date of arrival of import consignment under SIMS has been abolished. Notification No. 19/2015-2020 | Dated: 7th July, 2022 Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade, New Delhi Notification No. 19/2015-2020 | Dated: 7th […]

Syncing of ITC (HS), 2022- Schedule-1 (Import Policy) with Finance Act, 2022

July 7, 2022 2448 Views 0 comment Print

ITC(HS) 2022 Schedule-1 Import Policy is amended in sync with the Finance Act, 2022. This shall come into force with immediate effect.

Amendment in Export Policy of Wheat Flour (atta)

July 6, 2022 3675 Views 0 comment Print

Export Policy of wheat flour (atta) remains ‘Free’, but export shall be subject to recommendation of Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on export of wheat. The Notification will come into effect from 12th of July, 2022. The provisions as under Para 1.05 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 regarding transitional arrangement shall not be applicable under this […]

Applicability of PIMS at the time of import at SEZ/FTWZ/EOU/DTA

July 5, 2022 2076 Views 0 comment Print

PIMS Registration shall be required at the point of import by a Unit in SEZ/FTWZ or at the time of import by an EOU of the items covered under PIMS.

Import of Potatoes without Import License allowed from Bhutan

July 4, 2022 1194 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Potatoes under ITC(HS) Code 0701 90 00, is allowed from Bhutan without Import License up to 30th June 2023 vide Notification No. 17/2015-2020-DGFT.

Exemption of IGST and Compensation Cess under Advance Authorisation, EPCG & EOU scheme

July 1, 2022 17817 Views 0 comment Print

Para 4.14, Para 5.01(a) and Para 6.01(d)(ii) of FTP 2015-20 are amended as above to provide exemption from Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess.

Extension in deadlines for submission of applications under MEIS

July 1, 2022 2292 Views 0 comment Print

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 1st July, 2022 Notification No. 15/2015-2020 Subject: Extension in deadlines for submission of applications under MEIS for exports made in the 4 months period, Sept 2020 to Dec 2020 S.O. 2988(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade […]

Export Oriented Units (EOUs) | Meaning & Complete Process

June 30, 2022 20868 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and their significance in increasing exports, foreign exchange earnings, and employment in India.

Migration of e-BRC Portal/Website to new IT platform – reg.

June 30, 2022 71103 Views 25 comments Print

Existing eBRC module is now being upgraded to a new IT platform and it is proposed to discontinue earlier version (http://dgftebrc.nic.in/) from end of July 2022.

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