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...
IEC(Import Export Code) is a mandatory identification document for carrying out any import/export activity in the Country. A business cannot make any import/export supply until and unless IEC has been obtained except under expressly provided exemptions. Earlier after making an application for IEC, a separate identification number used to be issued by the department. But […]
The original duty scrip holder is required to register the duty credit scrip at the Port of Registration with Customs and the ‘transfer’ of scrips from one IEC to another IEC will be as per the negotiated terms & conditions between the buyer and the seller. DGFT/Customs shall not be responsible for any lapse between the transferor or the transferee (old or new owner of the scrips) or any dispute in this regard.
How to Surrender an Import and Export Code? HOW TO SURRENDER AN IMPORT-EXPORT CODE LICENSE? In a rapidly changing world, the potential for export and import of services and goods has increased. No matter if you’re a partnership or a corporation it is possible of profiting from the sale of your top products abroad. The outbreak has forced […]
The name of `Ernakulam Chamber of Commerce’, enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-20, has been amended as ‘Kerala Chamber of Commerce & Industry’ along with the contact details of the Chamber. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan Public Notice No. 02/2015-2020-DGFT New […]
For IEC Code Registration, the following documents are required: -Individual’s or Firm’s or Company’s copy of PAN Card. -Individual’s voter id or Aadhar card or passport copy. -Individuals or companies or firms cancel cheque copies of current bank accounts. -Copy of Rent Agreement or Electricity Bill Copy of the premise. -A self-addressed envelope for delivery […]
DGFT vide Trade Notice no. 38 dated 15th March, 2022 have asked exporters to provide following information to claim benefit under Interest Equalisation Scheme. 1. Export Order Value in INR and USD. 2. Tenure of Loan (In months) and Amount of Loan. 3. Amount of Interest Reimbursement Equalisation Claimed. 4. ITC (HS) Code and Product […]
The date for implementation of Track and Trace system for export of drug formulations with respect to maintaining the Parent-Child relationship in packaging levels and its uploading on Central Portal has been extended upto 31.3.2023 for both SSI and non SSI manufactured drugs. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate […]
Exemption from Integrated Tax and compensation Cess under Advance Authorization under Para 4.14 of FTP 2015 -20, Exemption from Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess under EPCG scheme under Para 5.01 (a) of FTP 2015-20 and Exemption from Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess under EOU scheme under Para 6.01(d)(ii) of FTP 2015-20 is extended upto 30.06.2022. […]
Import of Urea on Government account is allowed through Indian Potash Limited (IPL) subject to Para 2.20 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, till 31.03.2023. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan Notification No. 65/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, Dated: 1 April 2022 Subject: Amendment in import […]
The existing Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 which is valid upto 31.03.2022 is extended upto 30th September, 2022 by DGFT VIDE Notification No. 64/2015-2020 Dated: 31st March, 2022. While we were all eagerly waiting for the release of India’s new Foreign Trade Policy, a Public notice No- 53/2015-20 and a Notification 64/2015-20 got released today, which […]
