This notice highlights how incomplete documents lead to repeated queries and slower assessments. It mandates comprehensive uploading and linking of all required records to ensure faster clearance and reduced dwell time.
Raigad CGST Commissionerate issued SOPs for taxpayer grievance redressal, introducing open house meetings, local seminars, and escalation procedures for timely issue resolution.
DGFT Public Notice 31/2025-26 revises the India-UAE CEPA Gold TRQ procedure (HS 7108). Applicants must now have BIS hallmarking and GST registration. TRQ allocation will shift to a competitive online bidding/tender process.
DGFT amends Appendix 2B of FTP 2023 to include agencies authorized to issue Certificates of Origin under the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).
DGFT amends the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023 to include the India-EFTA TEPA. Exporters can now use self-declaration for the Certificate of Origin (CoO), in addition to authorized agency issuance.
DGFT Public Notice amends the Handbook of Procedures, removing the gold replenishment clause under Advance Authorisation and confirming the 120/180-day Export Obligation period.
DGFT reinstated and amended SION C676 for Hot Dipped Galvanised Tension Bar/Rods export, specifying input-output norms for steel and zinc.
DGFT Public Notice renumbers procedures for Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) scheme, mandating 10% value addition, specific diamond export size, and 18-month obligation.
Chennai Customs Public Notice mandates complete document submission (PO, Licenses, Compliance) in e-Sanchit for Faceless Assessment to cut queries and expedite import clearance.
DGFT issued a Corrigendum on October 10, 2025, removing Circular from the SION C888 export description for stainless steel washers, effective immediately.
