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...
Validity of the existing Hand Book of Procedures (HBP), 2015-20 is extended upto 30th September, 2022 by DGFT vide Public Notice No. 53/2015-2020 Dated: 31st March, 2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade New Delhi Public Notice No. 53/2015-2020 Dated: 31st March, 2022 F. No. […]
Amendment in Import policy of Urad [Beans of the SPP Vigna Mungo (L.) Hepper] (ITC(HS) 0713 31 10) and Tur/Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan) (ITC(HS) 0713 60 00) under ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule — I (Import Policy)
It has ‘come to notice that the importers/ Custom Brokers have been facing difficulty in filing Bills of Entry relating to IGCR due to the Error code 511 and 512 showing on the Customs Portal as a result of which, late filing penalty is getting imposed on them.
Government has decided to foreclose Revised Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products Scheme to revamp, redesign and refocus it better for better outcomes. As such, the notification dated 9th September 2021 stands withdrawn. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (Department of Commerce) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 25th March, 2022 No. 17/2/2021 -EP (Agr i.IV).— The […]
Under Appendix 2T of FTP, 2015-2020, office address of the Export Promotion Council (EPC) for EOU and SEZ (EPCES) has been updated, with immediate effect. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 52/2015-2020-DGFT New Delhi, Dated : 24 March, […]
India imported 17.44 LMT edible oils from Ukraine and 3.48 LMT edible oils from Russia in 2020-21 In a bid to control the rise in cooking oil prices, the Centre has cut the basic duty on Crude Palm Oil, Crude Soyabean Oil and Crude Sunflower Oil from 2.5% to Nil The basic duty on Refined […]
The import of toys, games, sports equipment from China is showing a declining trend. The imports of these products from China have reduced from 451.71 USD million in 2018-19 to 206.11 USD millions in 2021 (from April 2021 to Jan 2022).
Export Promotion Government is encouraging and promoting Indian exports in international markets and initiate suitable interventions from time to time. The key schemes/interventions taken are: 1. Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme provides assistance to Export Promotion Organizations/Trade Promotion Organizations/National Level Institutions/ Research Institutions/Universities/Laboratories, Exporters etc., for enhancement of exports through accessing new markets or through […]
Export Policy of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) has been revised from ‘Free’ to `Restricted’ category with immediate effect and export Authorisations would be issued based on NOC from MoEF&CC. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification No. 62/2015-2020 New Delhi, Dated: 23rd March, 2022 Subject: Amendment in […]
The timelines for installation and operationalisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners in the designated sea ports has been extended from existing 31.03.2022 to 30.09.2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhavan Public Notice No. 51/(2015-2020) New Delhi: Dated 23rd March, 2022 Subject: […]
