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...
Representations have been received from various entities indicating that certain firms have entered into purchase contract prior to 11.02.2022 for import of Moong (ITC(HS) Code 0713 31 90) with either (i) advance payment, or (ii) partial advance payment and remaining amount payable against Documents (CAD).
In view of the current international situation, Department of Commerce and DGFT have undertaken to monitor the status and related difficulties being faced by stakeholders on Russia/Ukraine trade related issues. Department of Commerce/DGFT has operationalised a Helpdesk to support and seek suitable resolutions to issues related to India’s International Trade in this regard with immediate effect.
Mandatory filing/issuance of Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC)/ Registration Certificate (RC) through the DGFT common digital platform from 01.04.2022
Import policy of ITC (HS) 8524 and ITC (HS) 8525 89 00 is revised from ‘Restricted’ to ‘Free’ with immediate effect. Notification No. 55 /2015-2020 Dated: 24th February, 2022
The export policy of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Amphotericin – B injections, Enoxaparin (Formulation and API) and Intra-Venous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) (Formulation and API) falling under HS code as mentioned above or falling under any other HS code has been made ‘Free’ with immediate effect.
Essar Shipping Limited Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) By instituting this writ petition, petitioner seeks to challenge Policy Circular No. 25 of 2007 dated 1st January, 2008 issued by DGFT, the second respondent. According to the petitioner, in the garb of purported clarification, the DGFT has curtailed benefits available to service providers, such […]
Replenishment Authorisation for applications submitted before 21.02.2022 through legacy system (http://dgftcom.nic.in/eComapplications.html) will continue to be processed through legacy system by RAs.
Central Government hereby revises Import policy for Moong from Free to Restricted with immediate effect. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 11th February, 2022 S.O. 624(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by section 3 read with section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (22 of 1992), […]
The procedure for allocation of quota for import of (i) Calcined Pet Coke for use in Aluminum Industry; and (ii) Raw Pet Coke for CPC manufacturing industry for the year 2022-2023 is notified. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade New Delhi, Dated: 10th February, 2022 […]
EPCG stands for Export Promotion Capital Goods. The objective of this scheme is to facilitate the import of capital goods with the purpose of producing quality goods and services to enhance India’s export competitiveness. EPCG scheme allows import of capital goods for pre-production, production and post-production at zero customs duty.
