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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 552 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 3096 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 663 Views 0 comment Print

ICEGATE Registration: Benefits, Process and Required Documents

DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...

March 16, 2026 1554 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rate Cut 2026: A 72-Hour ERP and Margin Stabilisation Plan for Exporters

DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...

February 27, 2026 2574 Views 1 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 1071 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 285 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 711 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 336 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 5841 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DGFT cannot Blacklist Importer Without Notice: Delhi HC

DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...

May 28, 2026 465 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Quashes DGFT EPCG Penalty Order as Hearing Opportunity Was Denied

DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...

March 12, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Must Consider Importer’s Request Before Insisting on Licence: Madras HC

DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...

March 12, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Unpublished Notification Invalid; MIP Applies Only from Gazette Publication Date: SC

DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...

January 22, 2026 2931 Views 0 comment Print

TRQ Exemption for Crude Soyabean Oil Restored Due to Policy–Notification Mismatch: SC

DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...

January 15, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Authorises PDCCI to Issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...

June 4, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends HBP as India-Oman CEPA added to Certificate of Origin Framework

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...

June 4, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Export Policy Changes After Finance Act 2026 Amendments

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...

June 4, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Expands QCO Exemption for SEZ Imports to All Authorized Operational Goods

DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...

June 4, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Tightens Silver Imports as Valid Import Authorisation Is Now Mandatory

DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...

June 4, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print


High Demanding Product Export From India to USA

June 3, 2022 15198 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the high-demanding product export from India to the USA. Learn about the growing trade and investment between the two nations.

DGFT notifies new RoDTEP schedule (Appendix 4R) wef 01.05.2022

June 1, 2022 5658 Views 0 comment Print

Consequent to Finance Act, 2022, certain changes in the Customs Tariff Schedule shall take effect from 01.05.2022. Accordingly, after alignment, a new RoDTEP schedule (Appendix 4R) is being notified for implementation with effect from 01.05.2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 12/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated: 01st June […]

Upload e-BRC by 15.07.2022 for shipping bills on which RoSCTL scrip been availed

May 30, 2022 2283 Views 0 comment Print

As per RBI guidelines, it is expected that all shipping bills upto 31.12.2020 would have their export proceeds realized by now. Accordingly, all exporting firms, who have been issued scrips under RoSCTL for exports / shipping bills upto 31.12.2020, are requested to get the relevant e-BRCs uploaded in the DGFT server by their AD banks latest by 15.07.2022 failing which action as per para 4.96 of HBP, as notified vide PN 58 dated 29.01.2020 would be initiated by the jurisdictional RAs.

Export of Wheat- RAs will do physical verification of all LCs

May 30, 2022 684 Views 0 comment Print

Henceforth all RC applications found eligible for approval after physical verification of the LCs by the RAs, would be sent to a 2 member committee of Addl DGFTs constituted in DGFT (Hqrs) for further checking and approval.

Import Export Code Online

May 27, 2022 12342 Views 1 comment Print

Obtain your Import Export Code online with ease. Learn how to apply for IEC certificate and the process involved in getting your IEC number.

Amendment in import policy of Paper

May 25, 2022 8967 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Paper brought under Compulsory Registration from 1st October Import policy of Specific tariff lines under Chapter 48 of ITC(HS) 2022 as given at Annexure -I to this Notification is revised from ‘Free’ to ‘Free subject to compulsory registration under Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS)’. Move addresses dumping concerns of domestic paper industry and […]

Allocation of TRQ for Import of Crude Soya bean/Sunflower Oil

May 24, 2022 2673 Views 0 comment Print

Provisions for allocation of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for 20 Lakh MT of Crude Soya bean oil and 20 Lakh MTs of Crude Sunflower oil for FY 2022-23 and 2023-24 has been notified. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE) New Delhi, the 24th May, 2022 Public Notice No. […]

Amendment in Export Policy of sugar

May 24, 2022 3795 Views 2 comments Print

Export of Sugar (Raw, Refined and White sugar) is placed under ‘Restricted’ category from 1st June, 2022 onwards (except fixed quantity of sugar being exported under CXL and TRQ quota to EU and USA). Export after 01.06.2022 will be allowed on production of specific permission (as per the procedure to be notified separately by DFPD) […]

Standard Operating Procedure for Export of Wheat

May 24, 2022 1209 Views 0 comment Print

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS-II), MUMBAI ZONE-II, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SFIEVA, TALUKA: URAN, DISTRICT: RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA-400707. email: apmainexp&jawaharcustoms.gov.in Phone:(022)-27242700 F. No. S/12-Gen-misc-12/2022-23/ AM (X) Date: 24.05.2022 STANDING ORDER NO. 03 /2022 Subject: Standard Operating Procedure for Export of Wheat as per para 1.05 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 — reg. […]

Prohibition on export of wheat – RAs to manually sign Registration Certificate

May 24, 2022 744 Views 0 comment Print

In order to prevent any misuse of the digitally signed copies of the Registration Certificate manually signed and stamped physical copies of the Registration Certificate. Such RCs will be presented to concerned Customs authorities for facilitating exports of Wheat as mentioned in it.

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