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Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week Ending 31st May 2026

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive review of significant developments across Income Tax, GST, Customs, DGFT, SEBI, MCA, IBBI, and RBI. The update hig...

June 2, 2026 3219 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 690 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 3240 Views 0 comment Print

Certificate of Origin: Why Indian Exporters Need It

DGFT : This guide explains COO regulations under India’s Foreign Trade Policy and DGFT procedures. Proper compliance ensures duty benef...

February 24, 2026 1311 Views 0 comment Print

Niryat Prothsahan Framework: Interest and Collateral Support Analysis

DGFT : The government introduces a 2.75% interest subvention on rupee export credit under a ₹25,060 crore mission. Benefits are capped ...

February 11, 2026 951 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 1164 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 348 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 393 Views 0 comment Print

CAG Audit Uncovers Customs & DGFT Inefficiencies

CA, CS, CMA : A summary of the CAG's audit report on Customs and DGFT reveals deficiencies in infrastructure, manpower, and compliance, leading ...

August 15, 2025 1608 Views 0 comment Print

All about Retransmission of Shipping Bills to DGFT via ICEGATE

DGFT : Learn how to re-transmit Shipping Bills to DGFT using ICEGATE Portal, track status, and resolve common issues. Step-by-step guide ...

April 29, 2025 3903 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bombay HC Directs Joint Meeting between customs & DGFT authorities to Resolve Exporters’ Issues

DGFT : Bombay High Court resolves Tru-Sprag Freewheels Pvt Ltd vs. Union of India case, directing customs and DGFT to rectify exporters' ...

June 25, 2023 840 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT: Why idiocy remains the hallmark functionally

DGFT : Uncover the challenges exporters face with DGFT in the facilitation process. Explore a case study from Vadodara RA, shedding light...

January 26, 2023 4206 Views 7 comments Print

SC Sustains Imposition of Restrictions on Import of Peas & Pulses

DGFT : Union of India Vs Agricas LLP and Others etc. (Supreme Court) In the instant case, the Writ Petition is filed by challenging the i...

September 14, 2020 1437 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT cannot Restriction Advance Authorisation through Public Notice

DGFT : The issue under consideration is whether the Public notice issued by DGFT for restricting the issuance of Advance Authorisation is...

February 11, 2020 3021 Views 0 comment Print

Review Petition admitted as assessments u/s. 158BC & 158BD were completed by same officer

Income Tax : If the claim of the Revenue that both the assessments were completed by the same officer one under s. 158BC and the other under s....

April 13, 2013 832 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 231 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 582 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 186 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 729 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 642 Views 0 comment Print


Procedure for drawing of samples of Zink Ash/ Skimming in powder & lump form (metallic portion) classifiable under tariff heading 2620-reg

August 1, 2017 1320 Views 0 comment Print

Recently, instances have been noticed wherein samples of Zinc ash/ skimming received by DYCC Lab, JNCH, Nhava Sheva are often in powder form without containing any material in lump form which results in showing lower metallic Zinc content and other restrictive pollutants such as Lead, Cadmium etc. when analyzed by the DYCC.

Amendment in Import Policy of Cigarettes or other Tobacco products

August 1, 2017 1527 Views 0 comment Print

Para 13 of the General Notes Regarding Import Policy of ITC (HS), 2017 – Schedule –1 (Import Policy), has been amended in consonance with Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labeling) Amendment Rules, 2017.

Govt prohibits Import of Red Sanders (Pterocarpus Santalinus)

August 1, 2017 1104 Views 0 comment Print

Import of Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) is Prohibited by amending the import Policy Condition of items under Exim Code 4403 9918 under Chapter 44 of ITC (HS), 2017 – Schedule –1 (Import Policy)

Allocation of quantity for export of sugar to USA under Tariff Rate Quota

July 31, 2017 702 Views 0 comment Print

USDA Foreign Agriculture Service has announced the non-country specific Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for refined sugar to 182000 MTRV (metric tons raw vah te) for exporters from all WTO countries for the US fiscal year 2018 (October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018) which includes

Trade in Border Haats across border between Bangladesh and India

July 31, 2017 777 Views 0 comment Print

It operationalises the arrangements on Border Haats under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated 08/04/2017 between India and Bangladesh.

FTP: Guidelines on monitoring /revalidation of Bank Guarantee-regarding

July 28, 2017 2553 Views 0 comment Print

It appears that BGs are not being properly monitored by the Regional Authorities of DGFT. Foreign Trade Policy and the Foreign Trade Procedures (Vol.I) provide for furnishing of BG.

Clarification on Operational problems faced by EOU in GST regime

July 28, 2017 1467 Views 0 comment Print

EOUs are allowed duty free import of goods under notification No.52/2003- Custom, dated 3 1-3-2003. However, in view of GST, the said notification has been consequently amended by notification No. 59/2017- Customs dated 30-6-2017.

Extending SWIFT in exports with WCCB to all EDI locations WEF 31st July, 2017

July 28, 2017 891 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided by the Board to extend online referral of WCCB to all Customs EDI locations with effect from 31st July, 2017. The mapping of Customs EDI locations to WCCB offices will remain the same as it was for imports.

Detailed guidelines for re-testing of samples – reg.

July 28, 2017 2184 Views 0 comment Print

Customs officers may draw the samples from import consignments for testing, wherever needed. The results of all test reports, adverse or otherwise, is communicated to the importer or his authorized representative/ Customs Broker immediately on its receipt.

Allocation of quantity for export of preferential quota sugar to USA under TRQ quota

July 27, 2017 549 Views 0 comment Print

The quantity of raw sugar i.e. 8424 MTs (Eight thousand four hundred and twenty four metric tons) to be exported to USA under TRQ up to 30.09.2018 has been notified.

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