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DGFT: Abject Failure to comply with Parliament mandate is killing the nation

DGFT : Explore the dire consequences of DGFTs inefficiency in issuing SCOMET licenses. Learn how delays are harming exporters and undermi...

April 8, 2024 342 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Extends RoDTEP Benefits to AA, EOU & SEZ Units

DGFT : Foreign Trade Policy update: DGFT extends RoDTEP benefits to AA, EOU, and SEZ units vide Notification No. 70/2023, dated March 8, ...

March 9, 2024 1242 Views 0 comment Print

Advance Authorization for import without BIS ISI certificate

DGFT : Explore how manufacturers can import goods for export production without a BIS certificate through Advance Authorization, ensuring...

March 8, 2024 1161 Views 0 comment Print

Standard Input Output Norms (SION) for Customs under DGFT

DGFT : Explore Standard Input Output Norms (SION) by DGFT for customs, their purpose, components, and how to access them. Learn about Nor...

March 6, 2024 759 Views 0 comment Print

Impact of Non-Tariff Barriers on Utilisation of Foreign Trade Agreements

DGFT : Explore the challenges posed by non-tariff barriers on Indian exporters, including compliance costs, administrative burdens, and c...

January 31, 2024 405 Views 0 comment Print


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DGFT Partners with DHL to enable MSMEs to explore international markets

DGFT : Read about the collaboration between DGFT and DHL to boost Indian e-commerce exports. Learn how this MoU signing aims to empower M...

March 14, 2024 255 Views 0 comment Print

Revamped eBRC System of DGFT

DGFT : Explore the enhanced eBRC system by DGFT, revolutionizing export processes. Self-certification, paperless generation, and benefits...

February 28, 2024 1179 Views 0 comment Print

Handbook on India’s Strategic Trade Control System January 2024

DGFT : Explore India strategic trade controls, SCOMET list, and international commitments. Learn how the nation balances security and inn...

February 28, 2024 225 Views 0 comment Print

E-Commerce Exports Handbook for MSMEs

DGFT : Explore the E-Commerce Exports Handbook for MSMEs leveraging DGFT Initiatives. Learn about strategies, regulations and opportuniti...

December 30, 2023 963 Views 0 comment Print

Year End Review 2023: Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s Foreign Trade Policy 2023

DGFT : Explore the highlights of Ministry of Commerce & Industry's Year End Review 2023, including the launch of Foreign Trade Policy 202...

December 20, 2023 360 Views 0 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 414 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 3621 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 1086 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 2514 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 565 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Government Ends Safeguard Measures on Isopropyl Alcohol Imports

DGFT : Learn about the discontinuation of safeguard measures on Isopropyl Alcohol imports by the Government of India. Details in Trade No...

April 18, 2024 39 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Essential Commodities to Maldives Restricted to Four Customs Stations

DGFT : Discover the latest DGFT notification imposing port restrictions on exporting essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives fo...

April 16, 2024 306 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Onions (under HS code 0703 10 19) to Sri Lanka and UAE

DGFT : Learn about Indias onion export expansion to Sri Lanka & UAE under HS code 0703 10 19, its implications, and market insights....

April 15, 2024 159 Views 0 comment Print

AA Export Obligation Clarification: Physical Exports vs. Domestic Supplies

DGFT : Get clarity on fulfilling export obligations of Advance Authorisation (AA) by physical exports or domestic supplies. Read the poli...

April 13, 2024 582 Views 0 comment Print

Implementation of Melon Seeds Import Monitoring System (MS-IMS)

DGFT : Stay compliant with Melon Seeds Import Monitoring System (MS-IMS) procedures. Learn how to register online and ensure smooth impor...

April 10, 2024 135 Views 0 comment Print


DGFT enlisted Western U.P. Chamber of Commerce & Industry to issue CoO (Non-Preferential)

December 8, 2022 672 Views 0 comment Print

Western U.P. Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Meerut is enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-20 for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential).

Amendment in Para 2.61 of Hand Book of Procedure (HBP) 2015-20

December 8, 2022 738 Views 0 comment Print

Para 2.61 of the Hand Book of Procedure (HBP) 2015-20 has been amended with respect to DGFT Public Notice No. 40/2015-20 dated 08.12.2022. Subsequent to de-notifying 4 Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) i.e., MMTC, The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. (STC), PEC Limited and STCL Limited as STE under FTP -2015-20, the aforementioned entities are not eligible for allocation of quota.

DGFT amends Appendix -2J – List of State Trading Enterprises for FTP purpose

December 8, 2022 1611 Views 0 comment Print

Revised / updated Appendix — 2J – List of State Trading Enterprises (STEs) for FTP purpose and eligible STEs for allocation of quota for import under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ), is notified. Through this Public Notice, some of the existing entities have been de­listed as STE and some new entities have been included as STE for FTP purpose.

Inclusion of additional export items in Appendix 4R with effect from 15.12.2022

December 7, 2022 744 Views 0 comment Print

Additional export sectors/items in Chapter 28, 29, 30 & 73 are being added in Appendix 4R under RoDTEP for exports made from 15.12.2022 and shall be applicable till 30.09.2023.

Extension of validity of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency (PSIAs) upto 31.12.2022

November 30, 2022 462 Views 0 comment Print

The validity of recognition of the Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency (PSIAs) included in Appendix 2G of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms (A & ANF) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 which arc completing their original tenure of three years as on 03.12.2022 is extended upto 31.12.2022.

DFGT amends Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule- 2 of ITC (HS)

November 30, 2022 2766 Views 0 comment Print

Annual SCOMET Update – 2022 has been notified to amend Appendix 3 (SCOMET Items) to Schedule-2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018 vide Notification No. 46/2015-2020|Dated: 30th November, 2022 Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan New Delhi Notification No. 46/2015-2020|Dated: […]

Incorporation of new policy condition against Organic Non-Basmati Broken Rice

November 29, 2022 1578 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Organic Non-basmati rice, including Organic Non-basmati broken rice, will be governed as per provisions under Notification No.03/2015-2020 dated 19th April, 2017 – Notification No. 45/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated:  29th November, 2022.  Government of India Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Notification No. 45/2015-2020-DGFT | Dated:  29th November, 2022 Subject: […]

Export of wheat flour (atta) allowed under Advance Authorization Scheme

November 25, 2022 1980 Views 0 comment Print

The SION-El 10 stands deleted. The export of wheat flour (atta) is allowed under Advance Authorization Scheme. Accordingly, a new SION has been notified and import of ‘Wheat’ is placed under Appendix 4J with pre-import condition. Domestic procurement is not allowed in case of such Advance Authorization. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry […]

Description of export & import item of SION J-222 in Textile Product Group amended

November 25, 2022 1257 Views 0 comment Print

The description of export item and import item of SION J-222 in Textile Product Group stands amended with immediate effect vide Public Notice No. 37/2015-2020-DGFT Dated 25th November, 2022. Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi Public Notice No. 37/2015-2020-DGFT Dated 25th November, […]

One-time relaxation for submission of hard copy of applications for claiming TMA

November 25, 2022 1152 Views 0 comment Print

One-time relaxation for submission of hard copy of applications for claiming assistance under the erstwhile ‘Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products’ Scheme (foreclosed by Department of Commerce w.e.f. 31.03.2021)