FTP Notifications

AA/EPCG/DFIA to be Migrated to New DGFT Online Environment from 1 Dec 2020

·   Amendments of any Advance Authorisation, EPCG or DFIA Licences will be temporarily suspended from 12:00 PM on 20 to 30 Nov 2020

35-TN/12.11.2020

DGFT Invites Suggestions and Inputs for New Five Year Foreign Trade Policy thru Google Form

No more long representations, views only on online mode

34-TN/12.11.2020

Export of Milk and Milk Products (Quality Control, Inspection and Monitoring) Rules, 2020

The Current Rules 2020 supersedes Export of Milk Products (Quality Control, Inspection and Monitoring) Rules, 2000.

Min of Commerce Notification S.O. 4032(E) dated 9 November 2020

Potatoes Import from Bhutan Allowed without License till 31 Jan 2021, Others Restricted

·    Phytosanitary Barriers will Remain?

44-Ntfn/30.10.2020

DGFT Bans Export of Onion Seeds

43-Ntfn/29.10.2020

Email Ids to be Registered in DGFT, IEC to be Updated in Revamped DGFT Online Environment

33-TN/28.10.2020

RoDTEP Committee Asks for Data in Ch 86, 88 and 89

32-TN/28.10.2020

Export of Nitrile/NBR Gloves Quota Fixed at One crore pairs for the month of Oct and Nov 2020

31-TN/27.10.2020

Nitrile/NBR Gloves Exports Shifted Downwards to Restricted from Prohibited List

42-Ntfn/22.10.2020

Air Conditioners Import with Refrigerants are Prohibited

41-Ntfn/15.10.2020

Hand Sanitizers in Container with Dispenser Pumps Freely Exportable

·   Relief to Covid-19 Industry with Free Exportability

40-Ntfn/15.10.2020

Four More FTAs Added under Electronic Platform for Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO)

30-TN/13.10.2020

Procedure and Criteria for Submission and Approval of Applications for Export of Diagnostic Kits

29-TN/13.10.2020

Krishnapuram and Bangalore Rose Onions 10,000 MT each Quota Opened for Export for Shipment till 31 March 2021

·   Shipment Allowed through Chennai Port only

·   Ban Continues on Regular Onions

39-Ntfn/09.10.2020

Duty Free Tyres Import under DFIA Scheme Withdrawn

38-Ntfn/06.10.2020

RoSL Incentive will be on Scrip Mode on the Lines of MEIS

37-Ntfn/06.10.2020

Face Mask Export Bans Lifted

·    N95/FFP2 Masks are Freely Exportable Now

36-Ntfn/06.10.2010

Steel Supplied through Market Chain Eligible for DBK, Invoicing Must be Advance Authorisation Holder

35-Ntfn/01.10.2020

Existing LCs for Banned Onion Exports will not give right to Onion Exports, DGFT Yet to decide on Export

·    Para 1.05 for Transitional Arrangements Protect Prior Commitments before Policy Change Facing New Interpretation

28-TN/30.09.2020

SOP for Endorsement of KP Certificates

34-Ntfn/28.09.2020

Import of All Steel Items (Ch 72, 73) and some Railway (Ch 86) must Register in SIMS from 16 Oct 2020

33-Ntfn/28.09.2020
19-PN/28.09.2020

LED Imports subject to Random Customs Inspection for Adherence to BIS Standards

·   New Check in Addition to BIS CRO Certificate under 2017 Standards, Double Restriction on Imports?

32-Ntfn/17.09.2020

Onion Exports Banned without Protection to Past Contracts, Essential Commodities Act Promise of Free Movement Violated

31-Ntfn/14.09.2020

Advance Authorisation and EPCG Licence with Unit Quantity Code Not Compatible with Customs Code to be Revised, Only Standard UQC to be used after 1 Nov 2020

26-TN/14.09.2020

RoSCTL for Garment and Made-ups for 2020-21 Exports Functional

DGFT website

MEIS Cut to only with Ceiling of Rs. 2 crs per IEC

·   Further Cuts may be in Store Since Budget for All MEIS Set at Rs. 5,000 crs

·   IEC with Zero Export in Last One year not Eligible

·   MEIS Final Sunset on year end 31 Dec 2020

30-Ntfn/01.09.2020

No Revalidation of SCOMET Tech Transfer Cases in Future

26-TN/31.08.2020

Three Day Window for Export of 1 Crore Masks Opened for Aug-Sept Period

25-TN/31.08.2020

DGFT Removes Curbs on Export of Surgical Masks, Medical Coveralls

·    Restricted exports of N-95/FFP2 masks to be allowed; monthly export quota fixed at 50 lakh units

29-Ntfn/25.08.2020

All Woven Fabrics including 25-70 GSM Freely Exportable Now, Only Melt Blow Fabrics under Prohibition

28-Ntfn/18.08.2020

Seven Essential Food Items Including Rice, Wheat Flour, Eggs and Potatoes Freely Allowed for Exports to Maldives for 2020-21

·   River Sand and Stone Aggregates Exports Quota under Bilateral Trade Agreement through CAPEXIL Notified

·   Quota Restrictions to Apply

27-Ntfn/11.08.2020

CFC Import Policy Amended

·   HCFC-141B Prohibited, Reporting to MoEF thru Bill of Entry Condition Inserted

·   Importers of chemicals specified at S.Nos. 1 to 15 needs to submit a copy of the Bill of Entry within 30 days to the Ozone Cell. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi.

·   For S.No. 4, Import of HCFC-141b is prohibited except for feedstock application.

·   For S.Nos. 16 to 18, Import of pre-blended polyol containing Group VI substances, including HCFC-141B, is not permitted as per Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Amendment Rules, 2014.

26-Ntfn/10.08.2020

No Advance Authorisation for ‘Gold Medallions and Coins’ or ‘Gold Jewellery/Articles Manufactured by Mechanical Process’

25-Ntfn/10.08.2020

More Time for Rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati) Exports to EU under Compulsory Certification from EIA

·   EIC/EIA Requires to EU Member States such as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland with immediate effect

·   EIC/EIA Mandatory to Other European Countries from 1st Jan 2021

24-Ntfn/10.08.2020

Last Date for Filing Online Applications for PPE Medical Coverall Exports Extended to 8 Aug 2020

·    DGFT Server Breaks down so 5 Aug Missed

24-TN/06.08.2020

Export Ban Lifted on All Ventilators as Supply Far Exceeds Demand

23-Ntfn/04.08.2020

New Tea Marketing Registration Form Introduced

MoC&I Notification dated 31.07.2020

e-CoO Platform Live from 1 Aug for COO (Country of Origin) Applications for Export to Thailand under ASEAN-India FTA

23-TN/31.07.2020

2/3 Ply Surgical Masks Exports – Online submission in Three Day Window Opening from 5 Aug to 8 Aug for Export Authorisation

22-TN/30.07.2020

Medical Goggles Export – Procedure for Export authorisation for 20 lakh Units per month

·   Three Day Window will Open from 5 Aug to 8 Aug only

21-TN/30.07.2020

Application Procedure for Diagnostic Kits Exports

·   Only Manufacturer Exporters Allowed to Apply Online for Export Authorisation through DGFT’s ECOM System

·   Already Filed Online application Need not Apply again

·   Three Day window will Open from 5 Aug to 8 Aug only

20-TN/30.07.2020

Indira Gandhi Resurrects. TV Sets Import Licensing Returns

·   Move to give Boost to 'Make in India'

·   Govt Puts Import Restrictions on Colour Television

·   High Customs Duty of 20 percent and 18/28 percent IGST

·   Big Demand for Negative List Licences for Stock and Sale Expected

22-Ntfn/30.07.2020

Surgical Masks, Medical Goggles Shifted to Restricted from Prohibited List with Monthly Export Quota

·   Face Shields are Freely Exportable

21-Ntfn/28.07.2020

Single Window System to be Set Up soon for Industrial Clearances and Approvals

·     Government is working on Creating a Land Bank, for which Six States have already given their Consent

MoC&I Press Release/ 27.07.2020

Export of Samples of PPE Medical Coveralls for Covid-19 Allowed

·   Exporters to Apply Online for Export Licence

·   50 Units of PPE Medical Coveralls Samples Allowed per IEC per Country

19-TN/21.07.2020

Surgical Drapes, Isolation Aprons, Surgical Wraps and X-ray Gowns Export Open

·   All Surgical Masks, PPE and Other Covid Equipments under Prohibited List

20-Ntfn/21.07.2020

DGFT Invites Fresh Applications for Export of PPE Medical Coveralls for Covid-19

·   Applications Received from Exporters on 1 to 3 July, None Found Eligible for Allocation of Export Quota

·   Procedure Revised to Clear Improve Attraction

18-TN/20.07.2020

Power Tillers from China under Attack

·   Imports of Power Tillers and its Components, namely, Engine, Transmission, Chassis and Rotavator Virtually Prohibited

·   (Rs. 58 crs per year) Imports from will be Affected

·   Indian Farmers to Lose Access to Low Value Imports Market for Rs. 33K per piece

·   Licence to be issued for only 10% of Imports subject to Impossible Conditions (Importer must be both Manufacturer and Trader!)

19-Ntfn/15.07.2020

Light Weight Non-woven Fabrics (25-70 gms) and Melt Blown Non -woven Fabric (other than 25-70 gsm) Export Prohibited

·    End Use based Restrictions for Masks and Coveralls Removed

18-Ntfn/13.07.2020

BIS Standards for Retro Reflective Devices for Bicycles Notified

MoC&I Order dated 7 July 2020

Cut Flowers (Rose, Orchids, Carnations etc) Now Import Only through Chennai Airport

Notification No. 17/2015-2020 dated 9 July 2020

Plain Copier Paper under Compulsory BIS Standards

MoC&I ORDER dated 5 June 2020

Export of PPE Medical Coveralls for Covid-19 subject to a Monthly Quota of 50 lakh PPE Prohibited Policy replaced by “Restricted” Policy

·    No Relief for Parts of PPE Kits which Remain in Prohibited List

16-Ntfn/29.06.2020

Applications Procedure for Export of PPE Medical Coveralls for Covid-19

17-TN/29.06.2020

DGFT Go-Live on 13 July for IEC relates Services

·     IEC Operations to be Suspended from 10 July to 13 July for Changeover

16-TN/25.06.2020

All Surgical Masks, PPE and other Covid Equipment Banned, Non-Surgical Masks Open

14-Ntfn/22.06.2020

Only Online Application for COO for Exports to Asean from 22 June

15-TN/21.06.2020

HCQ is Freely Exportable Now, Ban Lifted

13-Ntfn/18.06.2020

Radial Tyres Shifted to Restricted from Free List

·    Motor Cars, Buses and Lorries, Motor Cycles even Bicycles Tyres Covered

·    DGFT Negative List Licence required

·    No More 5 percent FTA Free Import from ASEAN

·    BIS Standard Must also be Met by Import

·    Retreaded Tyres Import is Free subject to MIP

12-Ntfn/12.06.2020

Export of Human Embryos/ Gametes/ Gonad Tissues Free subjected to NOC from ICMR

11-Ntfn/12.06.2020

DGFT Notifies Updated SCOMET Items

10-Ntfn/11.06.2020

Fake Email IDs for GST Refund and Issue of IEC

14-TN/11.06.2020

DGFT Restricts 12 More Diagnostic and Lab Reagents Exports Related to Covid-19

09-Ntfn/10.06.2020

Import of Two Lakh MT Pigeon Peas and Other Pulses from Mozambique under MOU Allowed in 2020-21

13-TN/01.06.2020

Hand Sanitizers in Containers with Dispenser Pumps Exports Prohibited

·    Hand Sanitizers in any Form or Packaging Freely Exportable

08-Ntfn/01.06.2020

DGFT Withdraws Restriction on Paracetamol Exports – Now Freely Exportable

07-Ntfn/28.05.2020

No Digital CoO Now for Thai and Vietnam Exports, Manual Certs Must

12-TN/22.05.2020

Non-Surgical Masks Exports Opened

06-Ntfn/16.05.2020

Interest Equalisation Scheme for Pre and Post-shipment Rupee Export Credit Extended for One More Year to 31 Mar 2021

11-TN/14.05.2020

Silver Powder and Semi Manufacturing Import Allowed for Export under Advance Authorisation or Supply by Foreign Buyer Route

05-Ntfn/13.05.2020

Urad Additional Import Quota of 2.5 lakh MT Extended to 31 May 2020

10-TN/13.05.2020

Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizers Export Prohibited

04-Ntfn/06.05.2020

DGFT Instructs Customs Authority to Accept Scanned Copies of the PSIC of Metal Scrap and Waste Imports for Customs Clearance

09-TN/06.05.2020

DGFT Clarifies Definition of Paper Stock Lot

08-TN/04.05.2020

Free Sale and Commerce Certificate for Drugs and Cosmetics and other Goods under Restriction to be issued on Email by Regional Officers of DGFT

07-TN/28.04.2020

Paracetamol Formulations Export Shifted to Free List, Paracetamol as such Remains Restricted

DGFT Notification No. 03 dated 17th April 2020

Urad Additional Import Quota of 2.5 lakh MT Extended by 15 Days to 15 May 2020

DGFT Trade Notice No. 04 dated 16th April 2020

DGFT Clarifies that MEIS will be Available for Another Nine Months, i.e., 31 Dec 2020

·    RoDTEP to Replace MEIS with Simultaneous Removal from MEIS

·    RoDTEP Scheme to be Notified Separately in Consultation with DoR

03-TN/15.04.2020

RPO Import Tightened, Pre Purchase Agreement Required

·   Licence Validity Cut to Six Months from 18 Months

·   No More New Licenses if Old Licence Expire

·   Strict Control on Diversion of Malaysia Oil through Nepal or Bangladesh

02-TN/13.04.2020

DGFT Lifts Ban on Export of 24 API and Formulations thereof

·   Paracetamol and its Formulations Continue under Restricted List

02-Ntfn/06.04.2020

Certificate of Origin for Exports to ASEAN, Nepal, SAPTA and SAFTA, Sri Lanka, Japan and China (APTA) only through DGFT Website from 7 April 2020 Today

·      Only Electronic Issue Now, Hard Copy after Lifting of COVID-19 Lockdown

·      Digital Signature must for Electronic Verification

01-TN/07.04.2020

Export of Hydroxychloroquine and Formulations made from Hydroxychloroquine (Medicine for Corona Virus Affected) from SEZ/EOUs also Prohibited

·    No Protection for SEZ, Advance Authorisation Exports

·    MEA Recco to Open Exports on 25 March Overruled

01-Ntfn/04.04.2020

Export of Diagnostic or Lab Reagents Restricted, Transitional Arrangement to Protect Past Contracts not to Apply

59-Ntfn/04.04.2020

Digitally Signed Copies of Certificate of Origin for Export Allowed

·    India Ready to Reciprocate for Imports as Well

62-TN/06.04.2020

Registered Exporters (REX) under EU GSP

DGFT Instructs Local Users would Accept Scanned Copies of the Pre-registration Application for REG issue by 17 Local Admins Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

61-TN/02.04.2020

Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) – Automatic Registration Number Generated Till 31 March 2020 for 60 More Days Extended

58-Ntfn/31.03.2020

Foreign Trade Policy Amendments

57-Ntfn/31.03.2020

RCMC Expired before 31 March 2020 will be Honoured till 30 Sept 2020

60-TN/31.03.2020

Allocate Red Sanders Export Quota by Dec 2020 end

56-Ntfn/30.03.2020

Animal By-Products – No Production Process Certificate Required

·    Health Certificate by Export Inspection Council only

55-Ntfn/30.03.2020

India will Issue Late Certificate of Origin for FTA Exports, Retrospective Effect Due Covid 19 Lockdown

·   Foreign Government will Issue Corresponding Notice on Reciprocal Basis to Continue FTA Concessions on its Exports to India

59-TN/28.03.2020

Hydroxychloroquine and Formulations made from Hydroxychloroquine Export Shifted to Prohibited from Free List

·    SEZ, Advance Authorisation Protected

·    Transitional Arrangements under Para 1.05 for LC cases also Protected

·    MEA Recco to Open Export Accepted

54-Ntfn-25.03.2020

Ventilators, Sanitizers, Oxygen Therapy  and Apparatus also Shifted to Prohibited from Free List

·         No Protection of Prior Commitments under Para 1.05 of FTP

53-Ntfn/24.03.2020

Last Date for Online Applications for 4 Lakh MT Urad Quota Extended to 15 April 2020

58-TN/23.03.2020

Export of Surgical Masks Prohibited again in less than One month

·      Ventilators join the list along with Raw Materials for Masks and Coveralls

·      Transitional Arrangements under para 1.05 protecting past contract and goods in transit not applicable

·      Ex-out Code used by DGFT for the first time listing items partially covered by HS Codes

52-Ntfn/19.03.2020

Urad Quota of 4 Lakh Tonnes for May-March 2020-21 Released

·      Only Millers and Refiners Eligible

56-TN/19.03.2020

Online Applications to be Received in 14 Days Window

57-TN/19.03.2020

Light Naphtha, Heavy Naphtha, Full Range Naphtha and Flying Clubs Import Shifted to Free from STE List

·   Zinc Dross Import Shifted to Free subject to AU condition from Restricted List

51-Ntfn/18.03.2020

Steps Taken by Dept of Financial Services to Disruption on Account of Corona Virus

55-TN/12.03.2020

Additional Quota of 2.5 lakh tonnes of Urad Import released on 19 Dec 2019 to be Completed by 30 April 2020

54-TN/03.03.2020

26 Drug Formulations Export Shifted from Free to Restricted List

50-Ntfn/03.03.2020

DGFT Withdraws both Bangalore Rose and Krishnapuram Varieties Onion Export Ban w.e.f. from 15 March 2020

·    MEP of US$850 fob per MT also Goes

49-Ntfn/02.03.2020

Online Issue of CoO under Indo-Korea CEPA for Export to Korea from India w.e.f. 6 March 2020

53-TN/02.03.2020

DGFT Clarifies Exportability of Medical Equipments War on Coronavirus – Eight More items Inserted in Free List

48-Ntfn/25.02.2020

Physical Copies of TMA Application may be Submitted to Overcome Software Response Error; One Time Relaxation Allowed

51-TN/21.02.2020

MIP on Cashew Kernels not Apply to EOUs and SEZs

50-TN/14.02.2020

REX Exporters under EU-GSP Allowed Self Certification by Authorised Agencies Listed in Appendix 2C not Required

·   Fortnightly Statement in Format on Statement of Origin Must

·   DGFT Threatens Amendments of REX Number  if Statement not submitted or verification requested by EU not responded to within time limit

·  FAQ list of 20 Q&A Released

49-TN/11.02.2020

DGFT Lifts Ban on Export of Surgical/Disposable Masks and All Gloves

·   Ban Remains on N95 Masks, NBR Gloves, Surgical Clothing

47-Ntfn/08.02.2020

Krishnapuram Onions 10,000 MT Quota Opened for Export for Shipment Till 31 March, 2020

46-Ntfn/06.02.2020

Import of Stock Lot Coated Paper in Heading 4810 Prohibited

45-Ntfn/31.01.2020

TMA Assistance for Agro Products – Deficient Application Allowed to be Corrected by 20 Feb 2020

48-TN/04.02.2020

Export of Personal Protection Equipments including Clothing and Masks Prohibited

44-Ntfn/31.01.2020

DGFT Notifies Additional 2% Ad Hoc MEIS to Mobiles for Three Months (1 Jan to 31 Mar 2020)

·   Old Rate of 4% Restored in 2% + 2%

43-Ntfn/29.01.2020

DGFT Wants Breakup of “Others” in HS Codes for Classification Reform

47-TN/29.01.2020

DGFT Calls for Suggestion on Including Entries under ‘Others’ Category in HS

46-TN/17.01.2020

Rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati) Exports to EU

·    Certificate of Inspection from EIC/EIA Requires to EU Member States such as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland

·    Certificate of Inspection from EIC/EIA Mandatory to Other European Countries from 1st July, 2020

41-Ntfn/09.01.2020

Desiccated Coconut below Rs 150 per kg Prohibited. Free Policy for Others Continues

40-Ntfn/08.01.2020

RBD Palm Oil and Palmolein Import Shifted from Free to Restricted List

39-Ntfn/08.01.2020

Import Policy Changes in ITC (HS) Schedule-I to Align with Finance (No.2) Act, 2019 Implemented w.e.f. 1 Jan 2020

38-Ntfn/01.01.2020

Additional Quota of 2.5 Lakh tonnes for Urad Import Released

·    Corrigendum to Trade Notice 44/2019-2020 dated 26.12.2019 – The word "millers/ traders" is rectified as "millers/ refiners"

45-TN/27.12.2019

Additional Quota of 2.5 Lakh tonnes for Urad Import Released

·   Corrigendum to Trade Notice 42/2019-2020 dated 19.12.2019 – HS Code Corrected to 0713 31 10 from 0713 31 90

44-TN/26.12.2019

Additional Quota of 2.5 Lakh tonnes for Urad Import Released

·   Online Applications will be received between 20.12.2019 to 31.12.2019

·   Successful Applicants will have to Ensure that the Import Consignments of Urad Reaches the Indian Ports on or before 31.03.2020

43-TN/19.12.2019

Commerce Ministry Invites Online Applications from Millers and Refiners for Urad Import Quota Allocation

42-TN/19.12.2019

Minister Imposes Complete Ban on Peas Import

·   MIP of Rs. 200 per kg Slapped with Port Restriction to Only Kolkata

·   Trade says Landed Price will be in Range of Pistachios after 50% Duty

·   Goods in Transit Backed by LC will be protected through Transition Provision of Para 1.05 of FTP, Others cannot cleared even by Fine and Penalty

37-Ntfn/18.12.2019

Commerce Takes Over Gold Import Policy from RBI whose Monopoly Over Currency is Diluted

36-Ntfn/18.12.2019

DGFT Tightens Gifts Import Policy

35-Ntfn/12.12.2019

Issue of CoO for India­ Nepal FTAs under SAFTA and SAPTA to start from 18 Dec 2019

41-TN/12.12.2019

Import Policy Changes in ITC(HS) Schedule I to Align with Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019 – Effect of the Changes will be Notified Later

·   Implementation Date of Finance Act Fifth Schedule Amendments not yet Notified by the Dept of Revenue

34-Ntfn/06.12.2019

Toy Imports will be Cleared by Customs but Market Sales not Allowed till Successful Test at NABL Lab

33-Ntfn/02.12.2019

DGFT Asks Customs to Speedily Clear Imported Onions

40-TN/02.12.2019

DGFT Weeds Out 31,246 Incorrect Import Export Code and Multiple IEC with Same PAN

·    IEC Holders in Black List Asked to Make Written Submissions to Correct Mistakes

·    15 Dec 2019 Last Date for Correction

39-TN/19.11.2019

Implementation Date of SIMS Registration Extended by Three Weeks to 21.11.2019

32-Ntfn/13.11.2019

Import Policy Amended in ITC (HS) Schedule I to Align with the Finance (No.2) Act, 2019

·    Implementation date of Finance Act Amendments to the Schedule not yet Notified, File under Process in Dept of Revenue

31-Ntfn/13.11.2019

Nine Categories of Drones Listed for Type Approval from DoT and DGFT Licence under DGCA Policy

30-Ntfn/08.11.2019

Last Date for Toor Dal Quota Import Extended to 15 Nov’ 2019

·    No Extension of Deadline for Urad and Moong Quota Import beyond 31 Oct 2019

38-TN/05.11.2019

Certificate of Inspection from EIC/EIA Requires for Rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati) Exports to EU

29-Ntfn/04.11.2019

Deemed Exports – Drawback of Duty Paid on Inputs also Allowed on All Industry Rate

28-Ntfn/31.10.2019

Bangalore Rose Onions Export upto 9000 MT Allowed till 30 Nov 2019

·   Export only through Chennai Port

·   Horticulture Commissioner Karnataka Certificate Required

·   Certificate Must Registered with Addl DGFT Bangalore

27-Ntfn/28.10.2019

PET Flakes made from Used PET Bottles Import Prohibited

26-Ntfn/24.10.2019

DGFT Threatens Mis-declaration cases under FTDR Law on Wrongful HS Classification Code under "Others" in Both Import and Export Customs Documents

37-TN/22.10.2019

Customs Duty Foregone on Export Obligation in NCLT Cases to be Included in Dues of Official Duties – Policy Para 2.15A Inserted

25-Ntfn/18.10.2019

Only Indian National Flag Code Specification Ship Allowed for Import

24-Ntfn/11.10.2019

RCF Designated as STE for Urea Import

·    Free Import of Urea allowed for Non-agriculture/Industrial User/NPK Manufacturing

·    AU Condition Removed

23-Ntfn/11.10.2019

DGFT Clarification on Regularisation of Higher Late Cut on Shipping Bills Reactivated in Ecom Module – First Shipping Bill Date in Online Ignored by the System for MEIS

36-TN/09.10.2019

DGFT Rejects Requests for Last Date Extension for Toor Dal Quota Import

·   Allocation of Toor Dal – Imports must Completed by 31 Oct 2019

35-TN/30.09.2019

Export of E-Cigarette Devices and their Parts Banned

22-Ntfn/30.09.2019

Onion Exports Prohibited “Till Further Orders”

·   Ban has only Salutary effect since Export Variety is Very Different Compared to Domestic Variety

·   No Order on Goods in Transit and LC backed Pending Contracts

21-Ntfn/29.09.2019

E-Cigarettes Import Prohibited

20-Ntfn/26.09.2019

Preferential Certificates of Origin now on DGFT Digital Platform

·   Electronic Paperless, Contactless Platform for the CoO Application Process

·   IEC Embedded Digital Signature Required

·   Auto-populated from the DGFT IEC database

·   Platform is now live for registration

·   Department is in dialog with the FTA/PTA partner countries for accepting the new format of CoO issued

·   Issue of CoO for India­ Chile PTA to start from 25th September 2019

34-TN/19.09.2019

MMTC and NAFED Get 2 lakh MT Each Maize Import Quota at 15% Duty

33-TN/19.09.2019

MEP on Onions Back to $850 per MT as Domestic Prices Rise, LC is must now

19-Ntfn/13.09.2019

Allocation for Toor, Moong, Urad and Peas - Imports to be Completed by 31 Oct 2019

32-TN/11.09.2019

DGFT Reorganises Regional Offices

31-TN/06.09.2019

Chlorotrifluoroethene (CTFE) Import Shifted to Free from Restricted

18-Ntfn/05.09.2019

Steel in Chapters 72 & 73 subjected to Compulsory Registration under SIMS (Steel Import Monitoring System)

DGFT has issued a notification dated 05.09.2019 to notify some 284 items covering Basic steel (Chapter 72), Steel products (Chapter 73) and Chapter 86 – Railway rolling stock in order to control imports.

17-Ntfn/05.09.2019

DGFT Invites Applications for PSIA Recognition from All Including those whose Validity is upto June 2020  - Last Date 30 Sept 2019

30-TN/04.09.2019

Gold Replenishment for Exports to Follow Customs Notification 57/2000– Gold and Silver Jewellery and Articles Export against Supply by Nominated Agencies

·   References to Establish Excise and GST Dropped

16-Ntfn/02.09.2019

Agarbatti and other Odoriferous Preparations Import Shifted to Restricted from Free List – Negative List Licence Required for Import

15-Ntfn/31.08.2019

Registration of Vehicles Imported by Manufactures or through Authorised Agencies to Comply with Standard Operating Procedure Issued under Central Motor Vehicles Rules 2018

14-Ntfn/28.08.2019

Polymethyl Methacrylate Import Shifted to Prohibited from Free List with effect from 1 Sept 2019

13-Ntfn/28.08.2019

Exporters can Now File TMA (Transport and Marketing Assistance) Applications Online @DGFT Website

29-TN/08.08.2019

Procedure for Supplementary Claims for MEIS Allowed in Retrospective Effect Cases

28-TN/05.08.2019

Allocate Red Sanders Export Quota by Dec End, DGFT Requests

12-Ntfn/29.07.2019

Mistake in Urad and Moong Code in Trade Notice for Quota Allocation Corrected

26-TN/24.07.2019

Council for Trade Development and Promotion (CTDP) Merged with Board of Trade (BOT)

·    Liaison with States as Major Objective but No Reps of States in New BOT!

11-Ntfn/17.07.2019

Sri Sudipta Bhattacharya Appointed as Statistics Officer

10-Ntfn/16.07.2019

DGFT Tightens Procedure for Recovery of Penalty on FTDR Violation Cases

ECA Circular No. 26/2015-20 dated 12 July 2019

Maize Import Quota for 4 lakh MT Released

25-TN/09.07.2019

Toor Import Quota Applications Invited, Last Date 15 July

Small Quantity for each importer as quota to be divided pro rata among applicants, many allottees may find import non viable due to low quantity.

24-TN/05.07.2019

Additional Quota of 2 lakh Tonnes for Toor Import Released

23-TN/05.07.2019

DGFT Invites Suggestions on Foreign Trade Policy Review

21-TN/28.06.2019

No More Multiple Deficiency Letters, Orders DGFT, All Deficiencies should be Pointed Out in One Go

20-TN/26.06.2019

New Minister Removes Restriction on Seeds of Peas, Only Plant Quarantine Order to be Followed

09-Ntfn/25.06.2019

No Review of Pulses Quota Allocation, Deficient Applications are not Eligible

19-TN/21.06.2019

One Lakh MT of Maize (Feed Grade) under TRQ Distributed Amongst MMTC and NAFED Equally

18-TN/14.06.2019

Cashew Kernel Broken or Whole Import Prohibited if CIF Value is below Rs. 680 per kg (Broken) and Rs. 720 per kg (Kernel Whole)

·    MIP of Cashew Kernel (Broken/Whole) Enhanced

08-Ntfn/12.06.2019

River Sand and Stone Aggregates Exports Quota to Maldives under Bilateral Trade Agreement through CAPEXIL Notified

DGFT Notification No 07/2015-2020 dated 7 June 2019

Draft ITC(HS) Based Export Policy 2019 Released

DGFT Draft Circular dated 24.05.2019

Biofuels Import Condition for Non-Fuel Purpose Lifted, Authorisation from DGFT Still Required

06-Ntfn/24.05.2019

DGFT Discontinues Submission of Physical Copy of RCMCs from 1 July 2019

·    Services RCMC not Required if Goods RCMC Available

17-TN/23.05.2019

Imports and Exports from Democratic People’s Rep Korea – HS Codes for UNSC Resolutions 2270 and 2321 Notified

·    HS Codes for Sectoral Bans on Exports to DPRK Listed

16-TN/16.05.2019

DGFT Issues Trade Notice for Rupee Payment from Sanction Countries in OFAC

·    e-BRC has been generated in INR and payment

·    MEIS Online E- Com module

·    OFAC Shipments

·    Shipments to OFAC countries

·    No physical/paper copy of the MEIS scrips will be issued for EDI ports

·    Shipping bills with Let Export date on or after 16.05.2019, usual late cut would be applied by the system and RAs shall not change it

15-TN/16.05.2019

DGFT Receives 57028 for 724 HS Codes Shipping Bills with HS Codes from Customs for MEIS Claims to Cover Cases of Missing HS Codes

14-TN/16.05.2019

Last Date for Maize (Feed Grade) under TRQ Extended till 31 May 2019

13-TN/14.05.2019

DGFT Discontinues Submission of Physical Copy of RCMCs from 1 July 2019

12-TN/13.05.2019

Bill of Lading Date is Recognised as Shipment Date for Peas Import in Transition Period

·    Registration of Contracts Date to be Revised Accordingly

11-TN/09.05.2019

Self-Ratification Scheme for Advance Authorization for Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs)

·    DGFT Requests AEOs who use Duty Exemption Scheme to take Advantage of this Facility to Reduce Transaction Costs and Time

10-TN/09.05.2019

Second Hand Electronics Goods under CRO Will Require Import Licence from DGFT

·    Covers 49 Items including Mobiles and Laptops

05-Ntfn/07.05.2019

Seven Essential Food Items Including Rice and Potatoes Freely Allowed for Exports to Maldives for 2019-20

·    Quota Restrictions to Apply

04-Ntfn/07.05.2019

More Than 6000 Applications for Pulses Import Licence Received- Results to be Announced on 10 June 2019

09-TN/07.05.2019

Online Module Upgraded for Indian Entities who can File and Track Complaints against Foreign Entities

·   Online Application Form

·   Upload documents

·   Jurisdictional Regional Authority

·   Jurisdictional Indian Mission

·   Unique Reference Number (URN) starting with ‘Q’ will be generated

·   A link ‘View Status’

·   Concerned Regional Authority

·   Indian Mission

·   Economic Diplomacy Division

08-TN/26.04.2019

SCOMET Appendix 3 to Schedule 2 Amended

03-Ntfn/24.04.2019

SCOMET Controls on Exports to Government Liberalised Partially, Post Export Authorisation Allowed

02-Ntfn/24.04.2019

Import of 175K MT Pigeon Peas (Chana) and other Pulses from Mozambique under MoU Allowed in 2019-20

07-TN/23.04.2019

Ban on Milk and Milk Products Import from China Extended Until the Capacity of Laboratories at Ports of Entry Suitably Upgraded for Testing Melamine

01-Ntfn/23.04.2019

DGFT Invites Online Applications from Millers and Refiners for Pulses Import Quota Allocation

·    Tur/Arhar, Urad, Moong and Matar Covered

06-TN/16.04.2019

Only Address Proof and Cancelled Cheque Required for IEC

·    Five percent Applications subject to Checking by Regional DGFT

·    15 Days’ Time to Rectify Deficiencies

05-TN/15.04.2019

DGFT Discontinues Issue of Physical Copy of MEIS/SEIS Scrips from 10 April 2019

03-TN/03.04.2019

One Lakh MT of Maize (Feed Grade) under TRQ Allowed at 15% Duty for Actual Users

02-TN/03.04.2019

Import Quota for Pulses from 1 April 2019 Released

·         Moong (Split and Non Split) 1.5 lakh MT

·         Peas (Split and Non Split) 1.5 lakh MT, New Restriction Imposed

·         Urad (Split and Non Split) 1.5 lakh MT

·         Pigeon Peas (Tur/Arhar) 2 lakh MT

·         Consumer Price to Rise, Applicants Quantity for 10 times Quota Available, Allocation only to Processors

Trade Notice No. 52/2018-19 dated 1 April 2019

Online Filing Based Approval of MEIS Applications of SEZ Shipping Bills

51-Trade Notice/2018-19 dated 29.03.2019

DGFT Notifies New Provision for RoSCTL

Notification No. 59/2015-2019 dated 29.03.2019

DGFT Notifies New Chapter 7A for Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Productions

Notification 58/2015-2020 dated 29.03.2019

On-line Applications Compulsory for Export of Restricted Non-SCOMET Items from 19 March 2019

50-TN/18.03.2019

AA/EPCG/EOU Schemes IGST Exemptions Extended upto 31 March 2020

57-Ntfn/20.03.2019

On-line Applications Compulsory for Restricted Items Import from 18 March 2019

·         Only One Port of Registration for Licence Allowed for Import of Restricted Items

·         Revised Application Format ANF-2M Notified

·         Mandatory Requirements Listed

49-TN-15.03.2019

Gold Dore Import upto One tonne Allowed to Obtain BIS Licence

48-TN/13.03.2019

Red Sanders Wood Obtained from Private Land Allowed against Licence in Raw Form

·   Value Added Products Export List Expanded to Allow from Stocks Derived from Private Land

DGFT Notification No. 56/2015-2020 dated 18 February 2018

Trade Disputes Complaints to be Filed Online from 11 Feb 2019

47-TN/11.02.2019

E-com Module for Applying for MEIS for Courier or Postal Shipments

ANF 3D Application Format Revised

46-TN/06.02.2019

Interest Equalisation Scheme

·      Merchant Exporters to Get Interest Equalisation of Three Percent

·      MSMEs Continue to Get 5% Subvention

·     Manufacturing Exporters Get 3% Subvention

45-TN/01.02.2019

Bio-Diesel Exports from Imported Feedstock Allowed to SEZ and EOU Units

·    Public Notice No.29 dated 28.08.2018 Restriction not Applicable

44-TN/31.01.2019

Applicants Advised to Fill-up Case Summary Column 15 in ANF-2D in Policy Relaxation Committee Cases

43-TN/30.01.2019

NoC from Narcotics Commissioner not Required before Import of Nicotinic Acid & Nocitinamide

DGFT Notification No. 55 dated 15th January 2019

207 Technical Textiles Items Notified

DGFT Notification No. 54 dated 15th January 2019

IGST and Compensation Cess Exemption Allowed in DFIA Cases under AA – DGFT Notification

·    AAL and Deemed Exports Covered

·    Alternatively Utilization in Factory with CA Certificate Must

·    IGST and CC to be Paid if Goods Sold in Market

·    Facility Expires on 31 March 2019

DGFT Notification No. 53/2015-20 dated 10 January 2019

Transfer of MEIS Allowed only through DGFT Computer, Manual Transfer not Allowed

·    Scrips issued from 14 Jan 2019 Covered

·    Physical Issue of Scrips too will Go in Future

42-TN/11.01.2019

Aviation Gasoline under 27101219 on Free with AU Import through IOC (Policy Condition 5) – Flying Clubs Exempted

51-Ntfn/08.01.2019

CRO must be satisfied for IT Goods like Mobiles

·    No CRO to Result in Destruction of Goods at Import Point

50-Ntfn/08.01.2019

All Restricted Fertilisers Freed Subject to Universal Condition of NoC from Dept of Fert must for Export of Fertilisers

49-Ntfn/07.01.2019

Export Obligation Discharge under ANF 5B to Declare No of Non EDI Shipping Bills, Regional Authority to Audit 5% of EDI Shipping Bills, Full Audit only of Non EDI Shipping Bills if Present in Shipment

41-TN/04.01.2019

Red Sanders Wood Export Quota – Karnataka Govt to Finalise Modalities and Allocation of Balance Quantity by 30 April 2019

DGFT Notification No. 48 /2015-2020 dated 3 January 2018

Krishnapatnam Port Notified for Export of Sawn Timber made Exclusively Out of Imported Wood Logs

DGFT Notification No. 47 dated 31st December 2018

Peas (Mattar Daal) Import Restriction Extended by Three Months, 1 Jan to 31 Mar 2019

DGFT Trade Notice No. 40 dated 31st December 2018

Ban on Milk and Milk Products from China Extended for Four Months Till 23 April 2019

46-Ntfn/24.12.2018

IEC is to be Issued Only in the Name of Firm and Not in the Name of the Partner or Proprietor

·    Details will be Verified against the ID of the Partner/Proprietor

39-TN/12.12.2018

Speed Post Despatch Details Included in MEIS Module

38-TN/03.12.2018

Gold Dore Imports Curbed, Imports Restricted

·    Refining Units will need DGFT Licence

·    Gold Prices may Rise along with Informal Trade

DGFT Notification No. 45/2015-2020 dated 30 November 2018

Gold Idols included in Jewellery Export List

·    Facility Allowed only to Manufacturers

·    No Weight Restrictions, Pure Gold upto 24 Carats Allowed

DGFT Notification No. 44/2015-2020 dated 30 November 2018

Gold Findings Export Recognised in Jewellery Export Policy

DGFT Notification No. 43/2015-2020 dated 5 November 2018

EPCs should Shift Online Mode for RCMC Issue by 31 Dec without exceptions

·    Must Upload All RCMCs on DGFT Server

37-TN/02.11.2018

DGFT Issues Caution Notice against MSRL Group, Floria USA/Milestone Resourcing (Vaneet Singh Kalsi)

DGFT Trade Notice No. 36/2018 dated 30 October 2018

DGFT Notifies Online Procedure for Export of Restricted Items under ANF-2N with Contract Copy and Application Fee

·    30-45 Days Process and Stipulated

·    Offline Manual Mode Option also Available with Application at Headquarter

DGFT Trade Notice No. 35/2018 dated 25 October 2018

Free Import Allowed to Pet Coke for Aluminium Industries

·   Import of 0.5 MT per annum of Pet Coke for anode making by the Aluminium Industry and 1.4 MT per annum for producing calcined pet coke by the Calcined Pet Coke Manufacturing units is allowed with Actual User Condition

DGFT Notification No. 42/2015-2020 dated 23 October 2018

SEIS Applications on Online Mode only from 8 Oct 2018 in New Format ANF 3B

DGFT Trade Notice No. 34/2018 dated 4 October 2018

Indian Potash Limited (IPL), Chennai Delisted as State Trading Enterprises for Urea Import

Free Import of Urea for “Industrial/Non-Agricultural/Technical Grade” Subject to AU Condition Continues

41-Ntfn/05.10.2018

More Time for Red Sanders Export Quota

40-Ntfn/03.10.2018

No Objection Certificate (NOC) Required from Narcotic Commissioner, Gwalior for 34 Chemicals

39-Ntfn/03.10.2018

Petcoke Free Import Allowed for Graphic Electrode Industry

38-Ntfn/28.09.2018

Restricted Policy on Peas Import Extended by Three More Months till 31 Dec.’ 2018

37-Ntfn/28.09.2018

Low Value Limit for Export to Post, only Courier Exports Limit is at Rs. 5 Lakhs

36-Ntfn/27.09.2019

Supporting Companies in Anti-dumping Applications to Provide Data

DGTR Trade Notice No. 13/2018 dated 27 September 2018

IGST Exemption to Advance Authorisation and EPCG Scheme Extended Till 31 March 2019 – FTP Amended

35-Ntfn/26.09.2018

Remnant of Chemicals Export Allowed under SCOMET Items Category 1A in Appendix 3

34-Ntfn/25.09.2018

Online Mode for SEIS Applications only After 3 Oct 2018 in New Format ANF 3B

DGFT Trade Notice No. 33/2018 dated 18/20 September 2018

DGTR Issues Proforma for Change of Name of Producers/Exporters in Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigation

DGTR Trade Notice No. 12/2018 dated 17 September 2018

Long Pepper Import below Rs. 500 per kg Shifted to Free from Prohibited List

33-Ntfn/17.09.2018

Registered Exporters System (REX) Registration under EU GSP Scheme is Free – Approved Agencies not to Charge Fee from Exporters

·    Exporters under “DEL” too should be Registered

DGFT Trade Notice No. 32/2018-19 dated 14 September 2018

DGFT Creates Google Spread Sheet for “To do List for SCOMET Policy’ for Feedback from Industry

DGFT Trade Notice No. 31/2018 dated 13 September 2018

E-com module for MEIS

·    Other MEIS Applications are on Non-Auto Mode, Only Project Exports in Auto Mode As of Now

DGFT Trade Notice No. 30/2018-19 dated 11 September, 2018

DGTR Streamlines Registration of Interested Parties in Investigation Process

DGTR Trade Notice No. 11/2018 dated 10 September 2018

Anti-dumping Investigation – Disclosure of Information in Confidential Version of Responses Filed by Domestic Industry

DGTR Trade Notice No. 10/2018 dated 7 September 2018

Notifications to Amend FTP Issued by DGFT are Approved by the Central Government and have Full Legal Backing, Clarifies DGFT

·    Public Notices to Amend Handbook Issued by DGFT Only and do not Require Central Government (Dept of Commerce) Approval

DGFT Trade Notice 29/2015-2020 dated 30 August 2018

Peas Shifted to Restricted List again till 30 Sept to Overcome Effect of Chennai High Court Judgement

·      Central Government Issues Notification to Overcome Infirmity of DGFT Lack of Powers

32-Ntfn/30.08.2018

Peas Restriction Till 30 Sept 2018 Withdrawn Following Court Stay

Restriction Returns w.e.f. 30 August

31-Ntfn/29.08.2018

Petroleum Bitumen (2713 20 00) and Other Residues of Petroleum Bituminous Minerals (2713 90 00) Shifted to Free List

30-Ntfn/28.08.2018

Bio-Fuel Export Shifted to Restricted List; Only Export for Non-Fuel Allowed Against Licence

29-Ntfn/28.08.2018

Status Holders Allowed to Export without Realisation upto 2% of Export in Previous Years Average

28-Ntfn/27.08.2018

SEIS Applications on Online Mode only After 20 Sept 2018 in New Format ANF 3B

28-TN/29.08.2018

Photo Not Required in IE Code Online Application, PAN Card Photo is Sufficient

·      IE Code is not an ID, Clarifies DGFT

27-TN/28.08.2018

Application Status of Applications for Restricted Items Licences can be Reviewed on DGFT Website

26-TN/27.08.2018

Biofuels Import Shifted to Restricted List; Only Non Fuel Import Allowed

27-Ntfn/21.08.2018

Beach Sand Exports Canalized through Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL)

26-Ntfn/21.08.2018

Pet Coke Import for Fuel Prohibited

·    Free Import Allowed only for Cement, Lime, Calcium Carbide and Gassification on AU Condition

·    Domestic Lobby Prevails

·    WTO Free Importability Violated

25-Ntfn/17.08.2018

DGFT Allows 125 MT of Peas Import per Contract Irrespective of Advance Payment Made Before 25 April 2018

25-TN/17.08.2018

Self Declaration Cases Application Status in AA Available Online

24-TN/16.08.2018

Digital Signature not Required for IEC, PAN Copy Sufficient

·    Address Proof and Cancelled Cheque Enough for Application

23-TN/08.08.2018

IEC Must for Services Exports Involving Chapter 3 Rewards

24-Ntfn/08.08.2018

SEIS Applications Only on Online Mode from 1 Sept 2018 in New Format ANF 3B

Trade Notice No. 22/2018 dated 30 July 2018

Free Import of Urea Allowed for “Industrial/Non-Agricultural/Technical Grade” Subject to AU Condition

·    Wordings Ambiguous, Restriction Applies to User or Product? [Ed.]

·    Actual User Condition Returns after Last Liberalisation by 26/09.09.2016

23-Ntfn/27.07.2018

E-Commerce Exports Liberalised, Value Limit Raised to Rs. 5 Lakhs per consignment for MEIS (Previous: Rs. 25,000)

DGFT Notification No. 22/2015-2020 dated 26 July 2018

Pepper Policy Liberalised for Export Production of Oleoresin

21-Ntfn/25.07.2018

Import of Areca Nuts below CIF Value Rs. 251 per kg Prohibited

·    Import thru Licence or Fine/Penalty is not Possible

·    Over Invoicing and Payment thru Hawala to Get a Boost

20-Ntfn/25.07.2018

Oxytocin Import Prohibited

19-Ntfn/12.07.2018

Vishakhapatnam (AP) Seaport Notified for Import of New Vehicles

18-Ntfn/12.07.2018

Trimmings and Embellishments Duty Free Entitlement for Leather Footwear Raised to 5% from 3%

Corrigendum dated 9th July 2018

All Peas other than Yellow Peas imported before Clarification of 16 May are Freely Importable

·    The Restriction to Apply only after 15 May

21-TN/06.07.2018

Export Authorisations for SCOMET Items to be issued by SCOMET Cell, DGFT (Hqrs) under Signature of FTDO (SCOMETL DDG (Export)

20-TN/06.07.2018

Peas Import Restriction – DGFT Allows Part Advance Payment under Past Commitments

19-TN/05.07.2018

SCOMET Items List Amended

17-Ntfn/03.07.2018

Ginger Import from Nepal Shifted to Free List

16-Ntfn/02.07.2018

Restricted Policy on Peas Import Extended by Three More Months till 30 Sept. 2018

15-Ntfn/02.07.2018

India Extends Ban on Milk and Milk Products from China for Six Months Till 23 Dec 2018

14-Ntfn/22.06.2018

No Physical Copy of Negative List Licences to Head Quarters Required, Applications only thru Email

18-TN/20.06.2018

Only Single DFIA Application for All EDI Ports

·    Non-EDI Ports, however, Require Separate Application for Each Port

13-Ntfn/20.06.2018

Maldives Quota for Food in 2018-19 without Export Restrictions for Whole Year Released

12-Ntfn/20.06.2018

Port Restrictions Lifted for Natural Rubber Imports under Advance Authorization

11-Ntfn/12.06.2018

Sale into DTA for Job Work as well as Waste Recovery in Movements to DTA from EOU not covered under 50% quota, Full movement allowed, Only GST to be Paid under para 6.08(a) of FTP

10-Ntfn/07.06.2018

DGFT Loses Case on MEIS under Heading 8481, MEIS to be Paid in all Goods in Heading, Whole Heading and not only Parts of Bicycles

16-TN/07.06.2018

DGFT to Hold Export Obligation Discharge Fortnight in EPCG and AA cases, Special Camp in Nine Locations to Give on the Spot Clearance

17-TN/07.06.2018

Sugar Price Control Order Released

·    No Sale of Sugar below Rs. 29/kg at Factory Gate Allowed

·    Stock Level to be Determined by Government

·    Search and Seizure powers under Criminal Procedure Code to Government Officers

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Press Release dated 07.06.2018

Online Payment thru e-MPS, No Need for Digital Signature

Login in e-MPS using with PAN

DGFT Trade Notice No. 15/2018 dated 04.06.2018

DGFT Releases Procedure for Grand of MEIS in Project Exports under Chapter 98 of ITC(HS)

14-TN/30.05.2018

Samples, Trimmings and Embellishments Duty Free Quota Raised for Handlooms and Handicrafts, Leather and Marine Sectors

·    EPCH Allowed to Import for Members

·    Features of 2009-14, 1B of FTP Revived

DGFT Notification No 9 /2015-2020 dated 28 May 2018

Individual and Proprietors Eligibility for SEIS Broadened to Set US$10,000 Earnings in any Order

DGFT Notification No 8/2015-2020 dated 24 May 2018

Non Utilisation of Quota in Indo-Sri Lanka FTA will Result in Black Listing for 3 Years

13-TN/22.05.2018

Peas Import Restrictions – DGFT Clarification on Advance Payment in Transitional Arrangement means Full Payment – Part Payment Cases of Advance is not Covered under Past Commitments

Trade Notice No. 12/2018 dated 18 May 2018

Mandatory Digital Payment through e-MPS Extended to 1 June 2018 to where Digital Signature not Available

DGFT Trade Notice No. 11/2018 dated 18 May 2018

Peas (Pisum Sativum) Import Restrictions is Effective from 25 April 2018 Only

·    No registration with DGFT is required for shipments with Bill of Lading prior to 25th April, 2018

10-TN/16.05.2018

Import of 150K MT Pigeon Peas (Chana) from Mozambique under MoU Allowed in 2018-19

09-TN/16.05.2018

Validity Period of Duty Credit Scrips Issued under Chapter 3 Raised to 24 Months Applies to All Scrips under Ch.3 of FTP Irrespective of the FTP Period

08-TN/15.05.2018

Fixation of Ad-hoc Norms for Chemical under Advance Authorisation Application on Self-Declaration Basis

·    Technical Details and Data Sheet for Advance Authorisation Application on Self Declaration under paras 4.04& 4.07 of HBP Must

DGFT Trade Notice No. 07/2018019 dated 14.05.2018

DGFT Invites Applications from Dal Millers for Quota Allocation of Toor, Arhar, Urad and Moong

·    Last Date for Application 25 May, Quota to be Released on 1 June, Imports to be Completed by 31 August

06-TN/11.05.2018

DGFT Asks for Data on Pending Contracts to Determine Peas Quota Available in 1LT Limit

05-TN/09.05.2018

Used Oil and Mining Equipment on Wheels Allowed Free Import Subject to Re-export or Scrapping

07-Ntfn/08.05.2018

Urad and Moong Dal Import Restricted subject to Annual Quota of 3 Lakh MT

·    HS Codes Covering 0713 31 00, 0713 90 10 and 0713 90 90

06-Ntfn/04.05.2018

Only Services Categories Notified in Appendix 3D Allowed for SEIS Claim

·    IT Enabled Services are not Eligible for SEIS

04-TN/25.04.2018

Revalidation of AA Issued under 2009 Policy Allowed with Old Conditions

03-TN/25.04.2018

Transitional Arrangements Liberalised, Shipping Bills and Bills of Lading Issued before the Policy Change will be Honoured

·    LC Commitments regardless of Date of Export or Import will also be Honoured

05-Ntfn/25.04.2018

Peas Import Restricted for Three Months

04-Ntfn/25.04.2018

AERB Clearance Must for Import of X-Ray Machines, Tubes and Valves, Radiation Generation and Beam Units

03-Ntfn/16.04.2018

Kabuli Chana, Bengal Gram and Other Pulses in 0713 20 in Free List after Amending for Code Changes in Customs Notification

02-Ntfn/16.04.2018

Edible Oils except Mustard Oil Freed from Export Licensing

·    MEP of $900/MT on Consumer Pack Mustard Oil

01-Ntfn/06.04.2018

IEC Status is OK only if ICEGATE at Customs too Accepts it!

·    IEC data though transmitted by DGFT to ICEGATE (Customs) is not accepted by ICEGATE (Customs) due to some transmission errors

·    Facility has been created to check the current status of IEC application and status of IEC transmission to ICEGATE. The status query is based on PAN used in IEC application made to DGFT.

·    IEC successfully registered at DGFT and accepted by ICEGATE - IEC ready for use

·    If status at Sl no 4 is not indicated, the applicant is requested to check the status of IEC at ICEGATE 3 days after the transmission to ICEGATE at the following link https://www.icegate.gov.in/EnqMod/ and report the problem to Contact@DGFT, if required.

02-TN/11.04.2018

Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) Monitoring System for Advance Authorisation and EPCG Goes Online

Trade Notice No- 1/2018-19 dated 4.4.2018

Seal Skin Import Prohibited

59-Ntfn /28.03.2018

Repairs of Defectives on Re-export Must Follow Hazardous Wastes Rules

·    Import for Re-export Follows the Hazardous Waste Rules. This is for duty exemption cases of temporary import

58-Ntfn /28.03.2018

While Sugar Export Opened under DFIA Route by SION E52 Till 30 Sept. 2018

57-Ntfn/28.03.2018

Directives for Processing of Application for MEIS Claims under FTP 2015-20

26-TN/23.03.2018

Port Restrictions for Import of Apples Removed

56-Ntfn/27.03.2018

IGST and Compensation Cess Exemptions under EOU Scheme Extended Till 1 Oct 2018

55-Ntfn/22.03.2018

IGST and Compensation Cess Exemptions under AA Scheme and EPCG Extended Till 1 Oct 2018

54-Ntfn/22.03.2018

Minimum Import Price (MIP) of Below Rs. 500 per kg for Pepper Imports Prohibited – CIF of Above Rs. 500 per kg for Pepper Imports Free

·    No MIP in Re-export Cases of Pepper Imports under Advance Authorisation Scheme (AAS)

53-Ntfn/21.03.2018

Transaction wise Import Data will be Supplied by DGCIS in Anti-dumping and Safeguard Cases

·    Format for Declaration for Procurement of Transaction wise Import Data

Trade Notice: 07/2018 dated 15 March 2018 - No. 4/08/2018-DGAD

DGFT Launches Online Payment Facility for Miscellaneous Applications

25-TN/14.03.2018

Imports and Exports from Democratic People’s Rep Korea Tightened

52-Ntfn/07.03.2018

All Varieties of Onions Export Permitted without any MEP of LC w.e.f 2 Feb 2018 – DGFT Clarifies

Policy Circular No. 04/ 2015-20 dated 26 February 2018

MEIS Amendments in Shipping Bills for Mistakes in Reward Column with Correct Intend in Description – Cases with LEO from 01.10.2015 to 31.03.2016 – Request for Information

24-TN/21.02.2018

FTDR Rules Apply to DGSD, Security Exempted, Entry Added to Defence

51-Ntfn/20.02.2018

DGFT Suggestions for Shipping Bill Upload on DGFT Server from ICEGATE for MEIS Release

Trade Notice No. 23 dated 06 February 2018

No MIP in Re-export Cases of Pepper Imports under Advance Authorisation

Notification No. 50/2015-2020 dated 05.02.2018

Self Life of Food Products Import under FSSAI 2017 will be earlier of 60% of Remaining Life or Three Months

Notification No. 49/2015-2020 dated 5 February 2018

MEP ($700) Removed on Onion Exports

Notification No. 48/2015-2020 dated 02.02.2018

Another Two Months to NFL for Urea Import Till 26 Feb 2018

Notification No. 46/2015-2020 dated 24 January 2018

MEP on Onions Cut to $700/MT FOB from $850/MT

·    Measure Extended for One More Month Till 20 Feb 2018

45-Ntfn/19.01.2018

Seconds/Defectives Import of Steel Items thru Nhava Sheva (JNPT) and ICD-Tughlakabad Allowed

44-Ntfn/18.01.2018

Onion Export Extended by Three Weeks to 20 January 2018

43-Ntfn/29.12.2017

Payment of Application Must for Restricted Item Licence

22-TN/11.12.2017

Minimum Import Price (MIP) of Rs.500/Kg for Pepper Imports

42-Ntfn-06.12.2017

Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 Mid Term Review Announced on 5 December

Key Highlights

Ø Highlights of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 Mid Term Review (Dec 2017)

Ø Foreign Trade Policy Statement Mid Term Review (Dec 2017)

Ø Foreign Trade Policy [1st April, 2015 – 31st March, 2020] Mid Term Review (Updated as on 5 Dec 2017)

Ø Handbook of Procedures [1st April, 2015 – 31st March, 2020] Mid Term Review (Updated as on 5 Dec 2017)

41-Ntfn(RE)/05.12.2017

43-PN(RE)/05.12.2017

DGFT Releases Red Sanders Wood Export Quota of 186.588 MTs for Karnataka

Notification No. 40/2015-2020 dated 27 November 2017

Onion Export Restriction Return, Export Allowed only on LC subject to MEP of $850 per MT Introduced till 31 Dec 2017

39-Ntfn/23.11.2017

All Pulses Freed from Export Licensing

·    Pre-registration with DGFT Must for Export thru Land Customs

Notification No. 38 /2015-2020 dated 22 November 2017

Import of 85K MT Pigeon Peas (Chana) from Mozambique under MoU Allowed in 2017-18

DGFT Trade Notice No. 21/2915-2020 dated 17 November 2017

Raw Sugar Import under TRQ at 25% Duty

Trade Notice No. 20/2015-2020 dated 15 November 2017

Lanolin Export to EU subject to Health Certificate from CAPEXIL and Dept. of Animal Husbandary

37-Ntfn/25.10.2017

Contract Registration Date for Moong/Urad Dal Import in Prior Payment Cases Extended to 31 Oct 2017

19-TN/25.10.2017

Mandatory Requirement of Sanitary Permits to be followed by the Exporters and Importers Countries Strictly Adhered

Trade Notice No. 18/2018 Dated 23 October, 2017

Krishnapatnam (AP) Seaport Notified for Import of New Vehicles

Notification No. 36/2015-2020 dated 20 October 2017

Imports and Exports from Democratic People’s Rep Korea Tightened

Notification 35/2015-2020 dated 18 October 2017

Gold Import for Trading by 4, 5 Star Export Houses Banned thru Nominated Agencies Window

34-Ntfn/18.10.2017

IGST Exemptions in Export Production

·    Advance Authorisation

·    EPCG

·    EOU/EHTP/STP/BTP

33-Ntfn/13.10.2017

Health Certificate from Spices Board Must for Spices Export to EU

·    Spices Board to Issue Certificate within 48 to 72 Hours

32-Ntfn/04.10.2017

Guar Gum Exports to EU – Export Inspection Agency (EIA) Lab, Chennai Allowed Testing of Penta Chlorophenol (PCP) in Addition to Vimta Labs

31-Ntfn/29.09.2017

RCF and NFL Allowed Urea Import for Three Months

30-Ntfn/26.09.2017

Moong, Toor Dal and Urad Export Ban Lifted

28-Ntfn/15.09.2017

Renuka Sugar, EID Parry Get Bulk of Raw Sugar Concessional Duty Quota from South India

DGFT Minutes of the Meeting dated 13.09.2017

Import of Three lakh MT of Raw Sugar through Southern Ports of India at 25% Duty Allowed

27-Ntfn/07.09.2017

DGFT Activates Single Point Contact Service at Contact@DGFT for Resolving All Foreign Trade Issues

17-TN/06.09.2017

Algeria Suspends Direct Debit for Food, Industrial Equipments, Marble, Plastics and Carpets

·    Pre Authorised Direct Debit Instructions Required

16-TN/01.09.2017

All Items of Gold and Silver Import from South Korea Restricted

·    New Trend of Country wise Import Restrictions going beyond MFN Rules of WTO

25-Ntfn/25.08.2017

Gold or Silver Importation and Exportation Removed from WTO Rules under Para 2.07 of FTP – Import and Export now under Currency Category which is Outside WTO Frame

24-Ntfn/25.08.2017

GST Related to Foreign Trade Policy Help Desk in DGFT Headquarters

10-TN/14.06.2017

Poultry and Poultry Products Import under Livestock Importation Act, 1898

09-Ntfn/08.06.2017

DGFT Substitutes 10 Digit Numeric IEC with PAN Based IEC in GST Regime

09-TN/12.06.2017

Three Member GST Facilitation Cell in DGFT

08-TN/08.06.2017

More Time for Red Sanders Export Quota

08-Ntfn/23.05.2017

Manufactures of SSP, DAP, NP/NPK List Revised

07-Ntfn/16.05.2017

DGFT Amends Policy Retrospectively with 11 Years Back Effect

·    Honours SC Judgement which Holds Retrospective Amendment Bad in Law

·    Rs. 2700 crs Revenue Loss Estimated with Back dated Target Plus Scheme Licences to be Issued

·    Arun Jetley Honours Commitments in Last Months of NDA Rule in 2004 in Second Innings

·    Reliance Petro Exports Major Beneficiary

·    Similar Action on DFCE Scheme of NDA Thwarted by Alert Actions of DGFT Officials

06-Ntfn/08.05.2017

06-TN/08.05.2017

07-TN/08.05.2017

Raw Sugar TRQ – DGFT Issues Details of TRQ Applications and Quota Allocations

DGFT Website

Raw Sugar TRQ Clarifications Issued, Import thru SEZs not Allowed

05-TN/27.04.2017

SCOMET Policy Rationalised

·    DGFT to Issue Authorisation to Distinguish between Non-SCOMET and SCOMET Items

·    Revised Policy Running into 230 Pages Released

·    Decision within 30 Days of Application

·    SCOMET Records to be Maintained for Five Years

04-PN and 05-Ntfn/ 24.04.2017

Utilisation of Duty Credit Scrips for Payment of Customs Duties in Case of EO Default – Policy Corrected

04-Ntfn/21.04.2017

Ceiling on Export of Organic Pulses & Lentils Enhanced to 50k MTs from 10k MTs per Annum

·    Export Allowed only from Customs EDI Ports Subject to APEDA Registration

03-Ntfn/19.04.2017

Gold Dore Import – Licence to be Granted only to a Valid BIS Licence Holders of Refinery

04-TN/21.04.2017

Clarification on Registered Exporter System Certification of Origin of Goods under EU Generalised System of Preferences (GSP)

·    List of Important URLs to REX Issued

03-TN/17.04.2017

Zone Wise Sugar Import Quota Prescribed

·    Three More Ports, i.e., Karaikal, Vizag and Gangavaram (AP) Included

02-Ntfn/13.04.2017

US Sugar Quota Open, DGFT Exhorts Exporters to Avail Opportunity

02-TN/13.04.2017

DGFT Asks EPCs to Issue RCMC Online

·    RCMC Helpdesk to Discipline Errant EPCs Required

01-TN/07.04.2017

Raw Sugar TRQ of Five Lakh MTs at Nil Duty Notified, Measure Expires on 13 June 2017

·    DGFT Notifies Release of TRQ of Raw Sugar to Actual Users

·    Last Date for Application 24 April 2017

·    Only Nine Ports Permitted

Ntfn 12/05.04.2017
04-Ntfn/05.04.2017

ICD can Handle Clearance of Un-shredded Metal Scrap Provided the Scrap Passes thru any Designated Sea Ports

·    DGFT Backtracks on Metal Scrap from ICDs

19-TN/30.03.2017

Groundnut Oil, Sesame Oil, Soyabean Oil and Maize Oil Export Allowed

43-Ntfn/27.03.2017

Corrections in Ch.4 of FTP Provisions

42-Ntfn/21.03.2017

Imports and Exports from Democratic Peoples Rep Korea Tightened

41-Ntfn/21.03.2017

Actual User Condition Imposed on Duty Free Import of Gold where CENVAT in Availed

40-Ntfn/23.02.2017

Authorised Labs Allowed to Export Diamonds for Testing

39-Ntfn/22.02.2017

Corrigendum to Notification No. 40/2015-2020 dated 23.02.2017

DGFT Corrigendum dated 2nd March 2016

NOC Not Required from Defence Production for “Soft Skinned Vehicles” Exports

38-Ntfn/17.02.2017

Sandalwood Handicraft Export Policy Liberalised

·    CITIES Condition Removed

37-Ntfn/27.01.2017

DGFT Notifies ITC (HS) 2017

36-Ntfn/17.01.2017

MEP on Areca Nuts Enhanced to Rs. 251/kg from Rs. 162/kg

35-Ntfn/17.01.2017

Dec Exports Up 5.72%

·    Gold Imports Crash by 55% over Nov, Smuggling Continues

·    Iron Ore, Engg Goods Export Rise as Steel Price Lookup

ABS News Service/16.01.2017

Furskins of Reptiles, Mink, Fox Shifted to Prohibited

·    Fur of Chinchilla also Prohibited

33-Ntfn/03.01.2017

MEP on Potatoes Withdrawn

DGFT Notification No. 32 dated 27th December 2016

MIP Extended by Two Months till 4 Feb 2017

·    19 Flat Rolled Products of Steel Items Covered

·    List Cut to 19 from 66

31-Ntfn/03.12.2016

Two Month Extension of MIP on 66 Iron and Steel Items till 4 Dec 2016

30-Ntfn/04.10.2016

DGFT Notice on Handling Double Benefit Cases

18-TN/23.09.2016

No Refund of Terminal Excise Duty under Deemed Exports in Exemption Cases

17-TN/22.09.2016

Marble and Granite Import Shifted to Free List from License Control

·    MIP of $200 for Rough Marble and Travertine

·    Granite Slab MIP Cut to $50 from $80 per sqm

·    Finished Marble Slabs MIP Cut to $40 from $60 per sqm

·    Import Licence to Marble Units Dispensed with

·    Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal to Gain Duty Preferential of 20% on Finished Goods under FTA

DGFT Ntfn 27 to 29 dated 17.09.2016

Guidelines for Issuance of Duty Credit Scrips under IEIS for Quarterly Period (1 Jan to 31 March 2013)

16-TN/14.09.2016

Industrial Urea and Technical Grade Urea Free from Licensing Restriction, Actual User Condition Dropped

26-Ntfn/09.09.2016

DGFT Releases Red Sanders Wood Export Quota of 383.132 MTs (83.40 MTs for Maharashtra and 299.732 MTs for Tamil Nadu)

25-Ntfn/02.09.2016

DGFT Says only Prior Import of Relevant Fabric for Export under SAA 4.04A Para

15-TN/31.08.2016

DGFT Finally Releases Red Sanders Wood Export Quota of 9698.095 MTs (8498 for AP + 1200 for DRI)

·    More Time to AP Govt to use Export Quota upto 30 April 2017

·    DGFT Violates its Own Undertaking to Madras High Court in 2007 No Further Export will be Allowed in Log form, Only Value Add Handicrafts Allowed

·    Conservation of Bio Resources Abandoned for China Exports

·    20 Wood Cutters Killed in Forest Dept Encounter Last Year, Smuggling Alleged

·    Annual World Demand in China and Japan only 2000 tonnes

24-Ntfn/29.08.2016

DGFT Constitutes Grievance Redressal Committee with EPCs

14-TN/24.08.2016

In-bond Procedure for Movement of Goods EOUs Substituted with Procurement Certificate Based Movement

23-Ntfn/13.08.2016

Import of Consumer Electronic Items for Personal Use thru Post Enhanced to Rs. 50,000 from 20,000 – DGFT Amends FT(D&R) Act, 1992

22-Ntfn/12.08.2016

Duty Free Import of Fabrics under Special Advance Authorisation for Apparel and Clothing Accessories Exports Notified

21-Ntfn/11.08.2016

Imported Container Value Included Export Value for VKGUY Benefit

13-TN/04.08.2016

DGFT Extends Minimum Import Price on 66 Steel Products for Two Months

·    List Cut to 66 from 173

·    Sheets, Plates and Coils Omitted, to be Covered Anti-dumping and Safeguards Notifications under Issue

20-Ntfn/04.08.2016

Human Bio Samples for Research Purposes Allowed Subject to WHO/MoEF Norms

19-Ntfn/04.08.2016

Basmati Rice Exports Permitted thru Non-EDI LCS on Indo-Bangladesh and Indo-Nepal Border Subject to DGFT Quota Registration

·    DA (Documents against Acceptance) Export not Allowed from 1 Oct 2016, Guarantee from ECGC or Bank must

18-Ntfn/01.08.2016

Laghu Udyog Bharti Included in BOT

12-TN/01.08.2016

Poppy Seeds Import – DGFT Delegates Power to DoR to Frame Detailed Guidelines for Registration of Contracts with Narcotics Commissioner, Gwalior

17-Ntfn/29.07.2016

Unmanned Aircraft, Aerial Vehicles and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Drones Imports Restricted

·    DGCA Clearance Required

16-Ntfn/27.07.2016

MEP of $360/MT on Potatoes Re-introduced

·   85-Ntfn(RE)/26.06.2014 – Inserted

·   112-Ntfn(RE)/20.02.2015 - Deleted

15-Ntfn/26.07.2016

Hotels Not to Include Tax in Forex Earnings for Claiming SEIS/SFIS Reward

11-TN/21.07.2016

Supplies to SEZ to Paid in Forex from 01.04.2016, Rupee Payment Ok before Date

10-TN/20.07.2016

New Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules 2016 Recognized by DGFT

14-Ntfn/14.07.2016

DGFT Lifts Partial Ban on Iran Trade

·   UN Resolutions to Apply

13-Ntfn/29.06.2016

India Extends Ban on Milk and Milk Products from China for One More Year

12-Ntfn/24.06.2016

Additional Quota of 25% of Rough Marble Allowed to Authorisation Holders but Import before 30 Sept 2016 Must

11-Ntfn/21.06.2016

DGFT Releases Additional 2 Lakh MT of Marble Quota

·    Classic Marble and RK Marble get 10000 MT Plus Quota

09-TN/21.06.2016

Civil Aviation Min to Give Air Transport Services Permission and Not DGCA

10-Ntfn/20.06.2016

Both Malleable or Non Malleable of ‘Other Cast Articles of Iron or Steel’ under ITC(HS) Code 7325 Eligible for FTP Benefits

08-TN/09.06.2016

Newsprint Policy – RNI Registration Holders can Import Newsprint by Filing BE for Home Consumption or Warehousing

09-Ntfn/03.06.2016

Twelve Parties Allocated Pepper Quota for Duty Free Import from Sri Lanka under FTA

07-TN/27.05.2016

DGFT Clarifies Applications Digitally Signed by Power of Attorney Holders to be Entertained

·  PAN Change will be Allowed with Transfer of Liability to New Entity

06-TN/23.05.2016

DGFT Clarifies Rice Bran Oil Export is Open for Export without Pack Size Limitation

08-Ntfn/18.05.2016

Ferro-Silico Manganese and Silico Manganese is One Item under HS Code 7202 30 00

·  FPS Benefits Eligible under SNo. 249 and SNo. 282

05-TN/10.05.2016

Incremental Export Incentive Scheme Revived

·  25% Cap on 2013 Incentive Removed Following Court Judgement

·  Exporters Gets Windfall Gain of Incentive on Sudden Rupee Devaluation

04-TN/05.05.2016

Radio Remote Control Apparatus Import Shifted to Free List Subject to WPC Licence

07-Ntfn/09.05.2016

Rupee Terms Counted towards Discharge of EO under EPCG Scheme – New Appendix 5D Notified

06-Ntfn/03.05.2016

SCOMET List Updated

05-Ntfn/29.04.2016

Export House Recognition Criteria Diluted – Another Year Export Added for Calculation of Performance Requirement

04-Ntfn/29.04.2016

DGFT Allows 70 More Days Time to Importers to File LCs to Protect Past Contracts Hit by Steel MIP Crackdown of 5 Feb 2016

03-TN/21.04.2016

Commercial Dogs Import for Breeding is not Permitted

03-Ntfn/25.04.2016

No MEIS Benefits on Tamarind Kernel Powder as Item is Classifiable under HS Code 1302 32 90

02-TN/19.04.2016

DGFT Introduces E-commerce Definition for the Purpose of MEIS

02-Ntfn/11.04.2016

Export of Betel Leaves to EU Allowed Subject to APEDA Registration

01-Ntfn/08.04.2016

No FMS Benefits for “Liquid Glucose” Classified as “Sugar”

01-TN/07.04.2016

DGFT Relents on Paperless Office Circular of 12/2015

   Open House Every Wed for One Hour (2.30 to 3.30 PM)

   Officers below Jt DGFT are Open to Meeting if Senior not on Seat

22-TN/31.03.2016

Board of Trade (BoT) Reconstituted under Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020

21-TN/23.03.2016

DGFT Moves Forward to Online Processing System from Online Filing on SCOMET Exports

20-TN/19.02.2016

Omeprazole and Lansoprazole are Two Separate Bulk Drugs – FPS Benefits Allowed to Each of the Two under Sl No. 503 of Table I

19-TN/17.02.2016

DGFT Instruction on IEC Application Online Format

·  Pending Manual Applications will be Accepted under the Old Norms

18-TN/12.02.2016

DGFT Clarifications on MIP on Steel

·     Import CIF Price must be above Minimum Remittance should be as per Invoice

·     Goods Shipped on DA Payment before Crucial Date of 5 Feb not Hit by Ntfn 38/2016

·     LC before Crucial Date Honored, Register with RLA

17-TN/10.02.2016

Rupee Payment for Supplies to SEZ OK under Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14

16-TN/10.02.2016

Sesame Seeds Export to EU Subject to IOPEPC Certification will Come into Effect from 10 March 2016

39-Ntfn/11.02.2016

DGFT Notifies Minimum Import Price (MIP) on 173 Iron and Steel Items under Chapter 72 for Six Months

·     Advance Authorisation and Steel for Oil and Gas Sector Exempted

·     Raw Material: $341 - $362 per tonne

·     Intermediate: $445

·     Advanced: $500 - $752

38-Ntfn/05.02.2016

Sesame Seeds Allowed for Export to EU Subject to IOPEPC Certification

37-Ntfn/03.02.2016

Euro-III Compliant Motorcycles Allowed for Another Year only Till 31 March 2017, Euro-IV Must Thereafter

36-Ntfn/02.02.2016

DGFT Clarifies EPCG Restriction on Power Plants for Captive Consumption

35-Ntfn/29.01.2016

Only Online Applications thru Digital Photo and Digital Signature for IEC from 1 April 2016

·     Three Documents are Required for IEC Applications

34-Ntfn/29.01.2016

DGFT Instructs All Departments Strictly Follow the Three Mandatory Documents for Import and Export

·  Deviations to be Reported to the Officer through Trade Associations

15-TN/21.01.2016

Natural Rubber Imports Squeezed to Protect Domestic Industry

·     No Imports of Rubber Allowed under Advance Authorization for 70 Days in 21 Jan-31 March Period against Licenses Issued in this Period

33-Ntfn/21.01.2016

Natural Rubber Imports Restricted only to Chennai and Nhava Sheva Ports

·     Rubber Prices Fall to Rs. 85 per kg in World Market

·     Stiff Duty of 25% on Natural Rubber and High Domestic Price of Rs. 95/kg Fails to Please Producers

·     Tyre Manufacturers Hurt, Demand Protection from Import

32-Ntfn/20.01.2016

Roasted Chana Exports in 1 kg Consumer Packs Allowed

31-Ntfn/20.01.2016

DGFT Moves Towards Paperless and Personal Contact Free Environment

·     Move Named as “Trade Facilitation” for “Absolute Integrity” and “Transparency”

·     No “Outside” Persons Allowed Inside

·     All Contact Only thru Email and Speed Post

·     Only Jt. DGFT and Above Officers Allowed to Meet Visitors

14-TN/19.01.2016

DGFT Requests Services Sector to Obtain Importer Exporter Code

·  More Paperwork and Control under FEMA in the Offing

·  Banks have All the Data Since Payment and Receipts are Accounted for, RBI Releases Data

·  Why should DGCIS be the Fifth Wheel in the Chariot

13-TN/15.01.2016

DGFT to Maintain “Watch List” of Officers with “Dubious” Reputation, Intolerance Campaign against Corruption

·  “Touts” and “Middlemen” to be Declared Persona Non Grata

12-TN/13.01.2016

Apple Import – Port List Opened with Addition of Major Sea Ports, Airports of Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai and Cochin

·  Sole Monopoly of Nhava Sheva Removed

·  Inland Port and Airport at Delhi Included

·  India’s Land Borders Allowed

·  No Change in 50% Duty with NTB of Phytosanitary Certificate

30-Ntfn/12.01.2016

MEP ($400/MT) Removed on Onions Export

29-Ntfn/24.12.2015

HRD Diamond Institute, Mumbai Notified for Certificate/Grading of Diamond of 0.25 Carats and above

28-Ntfn(RE)/16.12.2015

DGCA Recommendation Not Required for Import of Reconditioned or Second Hand Parts of Aircrafts

27-Ntfn(RE)/16.12.2015

MEP on Onions including Bangalore Rose Cut to $400/MT from $700/MT

26-Ntfn/11.12.2015

FPS Benefits Not Eligible for Industrial Valves Exports

Only Bicycle Parts under SNo. 269, the FPS Benefits Allowed

11-TN/14.12.2015

Indian Kabuli Chana (Chickpeas) Eligible for FPS Benefits – DGFT Clarification

10-TN/10.12.2015

Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit w.e.f 1 April 2015

09-TN/08.12.2015

Manual Process for Past Claims of FPS in 01.03.2014 to 31.08.2014 Allowed

08-TN/03.11.2015

Human Embryo Imports Prohibited

25-Ntfn/26.10.2015

Aircraft and Helicopters Free Importability Policy Updated, Dead Organisations Deleted

24-Ntfn/09.10.2015

Seed Quality Rice Export under Licence, Dealer Registration under Seed Act Required

·   Paddy and Rough Rice Export under Restricted List

·   Free of Milled Basmati and Non Basmati Rice Continues

23-Ntfn/07.10.2015

ITC (HS) Code of 1-Phenyl-2-Propanone Corrected as 29143100 under Export Policy

22-Ntfn/06.10.2015

DGFT Online Certificate Program in Export Import Business

First Session Begins from First Week of Oct

Certified Exporter in 20 Days for Rs. 25k

05-TN/10.09.2015

Apple Imports only through Nhava Sheva Port

21-Ntfn/14.09.2015

Sugar Exports – Registration of Quantity with DGFT Not Required, APEDA Registration Continue

20-Ntfn/07.09.2015

Azo Dyes Testing Exempted for EU, China, Serbia, Poland and Denmark

19-Ntfn/04.09.2015
32-PN/04.09.2015

MEP on Onions Including Bangalore Rose Hiked by 66% to $700/MT or Rs. 42 per kg from $425/MT

18-Ntfn/24.08.2015

Rice Bran Oil Export in Bulk Permitted

Ceiling (10,000MT) on Export of Organic Edible Oil Removed – Contract Registration with APEDA Required

Notification No 17 /2015-20 Dated 6 August, 2015

DGFT Allows Exports of Sawn Timber Made from Imported Logs to Nepal through Raxaul Border

16-Ntfn(RE)/28.07.2015

Narcotics Commissioner Gwalior NOC Required for 22 Items

15-Ntfn(RE)/21.07.2015

Al Qaida Trade Prohibited under UNSC Resolution

14-Ntfn(RE)/30.06.2015

DGFT Launches Mobile App and Revamped Website

06-TN/29.06.2015

MEP on Onions Raised to $425/MTs from $250/MTs

13-Ntfn(RE)/26.06.2015

India Extends Ban on Milk and Milk Products from China for One More Year

12-Ntfn(RE)/24.06.2015

DGFT Releases Online ANF 3A, No Physical Docs Necessary for MEIS Claim

05-TN/16.06.2015

Addl DGFT Mumbai Constitutes Ten Member Committee for Disputes between Buyers and Sellers

01-TN/01.06.2015

DGFT Permits Diamond SNZ as per CBEC Procedure

11-Ntfn(RE)/15.06.2015

Preferential Treatment for Status Holders – e-Applications of Advance Authorisation in 1-2 Working Days Promised

04-TN/08.06.2015

Supari Minimum Price Hiked to Rs. 162/kg from Rs. 110/kg

10-Ntfn(RE)/08.06.2015

Export Houses Limited to Only Rs. 10 lakh Export without FC Realisation

09-Ntfn(RE)/04.06.2015

LR, RR and Postal Receipt Recognized as Transport Documents Equivalent by DGFT

·   No Incentives for Traded Goods in Hard Currency under para 2.46

·   DGFT Clarifies Capital Goods Import can be paid against Reward Scrip

·   No Reward Scrip for Restricted Items Export

·   MEIS to prevail in case of conflict between MEIS List and Other Lists

·   Services Export to SEZ to get SEIS Benefit

·   Restricted Export Obligation period for Sensitive Inputs under Advance Authorization as per Appendix 4-J

·   Service Consumer of Other Countries in India Eligible for Service Supply from India

08-Ntfn(RE)/04.06.2015

Only Online EPCG Applications from 1 July

Form ANF 5A for CA Certificate to go Online

03-TN/01.06.2015

Online IEC Profile Updation by 15 June 2015

02-TN/26.05.2015

High Speed Diesel and Light Diesel Oil Import Allowed Free for Ship Breaking

07-Ntfn(RE)/20.05.2015

Govt Gives More Time to Complete Modalities for Red Sanders Export Quota upto 30 April 2016

06-Ntfn(RE)/06.05.2015

Raw Sugar Import under Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) Not Allowed

05-Ntfn(RE)/01.05.2015

Non Agri Urea Import Freed from Canalisation

04-Ntfn(RE)/28.04.2015

Meetings Hours 3 to 5 PM at DGFT Headquarters for Non Officials/ Members of Trade

01-TN/20.04.2015

Quota Sugar Export to EU and USA on Free List Subject to APEDA Control and Ceiling

03-Ntfn(RE)/20.04.2015

MEP on Onions Cut to US$250/MTs from US$300/MTs

Notification No. 2 /2015-2020 dated 7 April 2015

Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 Announced on 1 April

DINDEX Editor on CNBC-TV18 immediately after FTP Announcement

FTP is not “Old Wine in New Bottle” it is “Less Wine in New Bottle”. Scope FPS Curtailed in Guise of “Rationalisation”.

·   Highlights of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020

·   Foreign Trade Policy Statement

·   Foreign Trade Policy [1st April, 2015 – 31st March, 2020]

·   Handbook of Procedures [1st April, 2015 – 31st March, 2020]

·   Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 [1st April, 2015 – 31st March, 2020]

01-Ntfn(RE)/01.04.2015

01-PN(RE)/01.04.2015

Agri-Infrastructure Incentive Scrip Half Yearly from October'2013 to March' 2014 – Deficiencies in Applications should be Rectified by 27 March

02-TN/02.03.2015

Kattupalli (Chennai 20) and APM Terminals, Pipavav Sea Ports Notified for Import of New Vehicles

117-Ntfn(RE)/13.03.2015

40 More New Items Included in SCOMET List

116-Ntfn(RE)/13.03.2015

List of Military Stores Require NOC from Dept. of Defence Production for Export Notified

115-Ntfn(RE)/13.03.2015

DGFT says only Three Documents Mandatory for Exports and Imports

114-Ntfn(RE)/12.03.2015

Institute of Diamond Grading Surat Notified for Certificate/Grading of Diamonds of 0.25 carats and above

113-Ntfn(RE)/02.03.2015

Potato Export Shifted to Free List, MEP Withdrawn

112-Ntfn(RE)/20.02.2015

Shark Fins Import Prohibited

111-Ntfn(RE)/06.02.2015

Shark Fins Export Banned

110-Ntfn(RE)/06.02.2015

MEP of Rs. 500 per kg on Cardamoms Notified

109-Ntfn(RE)/06.02.2015

Consumer Pack Edible Oil MEP Cut by $200 to $900/MT

108-Ntfn(RE)/06.02.2015

Rough Marble Blocks Quota Allocation – Monthly Returns by Importers Must

DGFT Issues 472 Marble Quota Allottees List

12-TN/08.01.2015

GSM and CDMA Mobile Handsets with Duplicate or Fake IMEI Import Prohibited

107-Ntfn(RE)/16.01.2015

Insecticide Import for Non Insecticide use Subject to DAC Import Permit and Conditions

Insecticide for Insecticide use Required Registration from DAC

106-Ntfn(RE)/01.01.2015

GPS Import only with IMEI Number

105-Ntfn(RE)/01.01.2015

Export of Buffalo Tallow from Meat Plants Allowed under APEDA Supervision

104-Ntfn(RE)/31.12.2014

Cotton and Cotton Yarn Export Contract Registration with DGFT Dropped

DGFT Notification 102(RE-2013)/ 2009-14 dated 08 December 2014

DGFT Notification 103(RE-2013)/ 2009-14 dated 08 December 2014

ADG Order Appeals Lie with DGFT

DGFT Notification 101(RE-2013)/ 2009-14 dated 05 December 2014

Polished Marble above 20mm Thickness not allowed for Import

100-Ntfn (RE-2013)/2009-2014 dated 5 December 2014

Marble Quota for Eight Lakh MT for FY 2014-15 Announced Allocation on Turnover and Number of Gang Saws

99-Ntfn(RE)/20.11.2014

Importer of Scheduled Chemicals under SCOMET List must Notify within 30 days of Imports to DGFT or NACWC

98-Ntfn(RE)/19.11.2014

Natural Sands Import Permitted Subject to PQ Order

97-Ntfn(RE)/07.11.2014

Govt Gives More Time to Complete Modalities for Red Sanders Export Quota upto 30 April 2015

96-Ntfn(RE)/05.11.2014

Dried Silk Worm Pupae to EU Allowed Subject to Health Certificate and Plant Approval thru CAPEXIL

95-Ntfn(RE)/22.10.2014

Currency Paper Import only thru Security Press NOC

94-Ntfn(RE)/29.09.2014

Only Rice and Wheat Import Restricted, other Cereal including Maize, Barley, Oats and Sorghum Freed

High Duty of 50% Plus Continues

93-Ntfn(RE)/29.09.2014

Traders Allowed to Export Kudremukh Iron Ore Pellets

92-Ntfn(RE)/26.09.2014

MEP on Onions Return to US$300 per MT from $500 per MT

91-Ntfn(RE)/21.08.2014

Nexus Condition between Advance Licence Import and Export Tightened – Flexibility of Exporters Curtailed

90-Ntfn(RE)/21.08.2014

DGFT to Review Oxalic Acid, Soda Ash, Glass Vials and Glass Mosaics Input Output Norms

11-TN/07.08.2014

Export Incentives Allowed for All Rupee Exports to Iran

89-Ntfn(RE)/06.08.2014

Restriction of 10,000 tonnes per Year on Organic Sugar Export Removed

88-Ntfn(RE)/04.07.2014

Foie Gras Fatty Liver Import Prohibited

87-Ntfn(RE)/03.07.2014

Onions MEP Raised to US$500/MT from US$300/MT

86-Ntfn(RE)/02.07.2014

Industry Ministry Notifies Negative List of Defence Goods Requiring Industrial Licence

DIPP Press Note No. 03 dated 26th June 2014

MEP of $450/MT on Potatoes Notified – Neighbouring Countries Affected

85-Ntfn(RE)/26.06.2014

India Extends Ban on Milk and Milk Products from China for One More Year

84-Ntfn(RE)/23.06.2014

Export of Bristles and Hair of Pig to EU Subjected to Health Certificate from CAPEXIL

83-Ntfn(RE)/20.06.2014

MEP on Onions Back at US$300 per MT

82-Ntfn(RE)/17.06.2014

Export of Milk Powder, Wheat, Edible Oil, Pulses and Basmati Rice to Bhutan Permitted without any Qty Restrictions

81-Ntfn(RE)/13.06.2014

DGFT Establishes Online Complaint Resolution System for EDI Problems

25-TN/04.06.2014

Consumer Pack Edible Oil MEP Cut by $300 to $1100/MT from $1400/MT

80-Ntfn(RE)/30.04.2014

Rupee Shipment to Iran against Dollar Imports Allowed with 15% Value Add

79-Ntfn(RE)/30.04.2014

IEC Holders Must give Complete Mob Numbers and Email ids by 30 June 2014, says Mumbai DGFT

01-TN/10.04.2014

Pulses Export Prohibition Extended beyond 31 March 2014

78-Ntfn(RE)/31.03.2014

Pulses Export Quota of 290.77 MT to Maldives for Three Years Notified

77-Ntfn(RE)/27.03.2014

Stone Aggregate Exports Quota to Maldives for Three Years through CAPEXIL Allowed

76-Ntfn(RE)/27.03.2014

River Sand Exports Quota of 7.5 MTs to Maldives for Three Years thru CAPEXIL Notified

75-Ntfn(RE)/27.03.2014

ILAC Certification for Steel for BIS Exemption to Mega Projects Must

74-Ntfn(RE)/13.03.2014

Onion Export Thru NAFED Decanalised, Free Export without MEP

73-Ntfn(RE)/12.03.2014

DGFT Invites Feedback on Revised VKGUY, FPS Products with New ITC HS Codes to ‘Align and Harmonize’ Incentive with Code

09-TN/07.03.2014

MEP on Onion Export Lifted

72-Ntfn(RE)/04.03.2014

MLFPS Benefit in Table 3 will be Additional to Benefits in Table 1 and 2

71-Ntfn(RE)/27.02.2014

Additional 3 More Years Allowed for EO Fulfillment under Corporate Debt Restructuring Mechanism

70-Ntfn(RE)/20.02.2014

FTP 2009-2014 to Continue beyond 31 March, 2014 Till Further Orders

69-Ntfn(RE)/19.02.2014

Export of Arms and Related Materials to Iraq Permitted Subject to NOC from Dept of Defence Production

68-Ntfn(RE)/12.02.2014

67-Ntfn(RE)/12.02.2014

DGFT Restores Incremental Export Incentive to Cotton Yarn Exports

66-Ntfn(RE)/23.01.2014

EOU Procedural Reforms Notified – Import Permission from Administrative Agency Continues!

Office Memorandum dated 2nd January 2014

No Type Approval for Racing Cars

65-Ntfn(RE)/08.01.2014

Use of Ch 4 Reward Scrips for Export Obligation Shortfall Duty Not Allowed

64-Ntfn(RE)/06.01.2014

Online Contract Registration for Controlled Commodities Streamlined – No Hard Copy of Supports after Registration Required

63-Ntfn(RE)/03.01.2014

Export of Stone Aggregates to Maldives Permitted again After the Ban in Feb 2013

62-Ntfn(RE)/01.01.2014

Manual Procedure for Inputs in Shipping Bill in Special Cases

Additional DGFT Mumbai Trade Notice No. 04 dated 27th December 2013

Only Scrutinized Applications for IEC Please, says Mumbai ZDGFT

Additional DGFT Mumbai Trade Notice No. 03 dated 18th December 2013

MEP on Onions Cut to US$150 from US$350/MTs

Great Fall from $900 on 14 Aug 2013

61-Ntfn(RE)/26.12.2013

Wood Charcoal Exports to Bhutan Permitted

60-Ntfn(RE)/23.12.2013

DGFT Invites Comments on Modified Online IEC Application Process with only Rs. 250 for Online Application

·      Only PAN Number and Bank Certificate Required

·      Mobile and Email Ids to be Confirmed

DGFT Website

MEP on Onions Cut to US$350/MTs from US$800/MTs

59-Ntfn(RE)/19.12.2013

Group Company Definition Widened

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) Included in the Definition

58-Ntfn(RE)/18.12.2013

DGFT to Reconsider Ban on Captive Power Plants under EPCG – Invites Views from Trade

08-TN/17.12.2013

MEP on Onion Cut to US$800/MT from US$1150/MT

57-Ntfn(RE)/16.12.2013

Dimethylamine Hydrochloride, Sodium Cyanide and Sodium Fluoride Export Restricted

56-Ntfn(RE)/12.12.2013

10 Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Export Permitted Subject to NOC from Narcotics Commissioner

55-Ntfn(RE)/03.12.2013

Value Added Products of Red Sanders Wood Chips, Powder, Furniture, Toys, Dolls and Handicrafts Export Restricted

54-Ntfn(RE)/03.12.2013

MEP of Rs. 288/kg on Broken Cashew Kernel and Rs. 400/kg on Cashew Kernel Whole Notified

53-Ntfn(RE)/02.12.2013

Human Embryo Import Allowed Freely Subject to NOC from Indian Council of Medical Research

52-Ntfn(RE)/02.12.2013

One Time Facility for Regularization of Export Obligation Default Cases

02-TN/27.11.2013

Sub-contracting by Very Large SEZs Units in DTA Units Allowed for Three Years

SEZ Instruction No. 78 dated 11.10.2013

Rent a Cab and SEZ Online Services Supply to SEZs in List of 58 for Automatic Service Tax Exemption

SEZ Instruction No. 79 dated 19.11.2013

Window Opens for Pulses and Vegetable Oil under Advance Authorization with No Sale Condition – Policy

51-Ntfn(RE)/14.11.2013

Kerosene and LPG Exports to Nepal and Bhutan Free of Petro Min Control

50-Ntfn(RE)/11.11.2013

MEP on Onions Raised to US$1150/MT from US$900/MT

49-Ntfn(RE)/01.11.2013

One to One Nexus in Advance Authorisation Input-Output Extended to SEZ and Deemed Export Supplies

48-Ntfn(RE)/30.10.2013

Red Sanders Wood Export Quota of 9784.1363 MTs Released

47-Ntfn(RE)/24.10.2013

LCS Petrapole/Benapole and Agartala Port Notified for Import of New Motorcycles

46-Ntfn(RE)/23.10.2013

Consumer Pack Edible Oil MEP Cut by $100

45-Ntfn(RE)/09.10.2013

DGFT Clamps Down on Incremental Export Scheme Following Rupee Devaluation

·      Only Dollar Growth to Get Incentive this Year

·      Value Limits of Rs. 10 crore Set

44-Ntfn(RE)/25.09.2013

No FMS for Cotton, Cotton Yarn

No Incentive for Export of Restricted Goods

43-Ntfn(RE)/25.09.2013

Jaikant Singh, Addl DGFT Designated as Authorised Officer for Safeguard Measures (QRs)

42-Ntfn(RE)/25.09.2013

Rough Marble Blocks Quota Allocation – Monthly Returns by Importers Must DGFT Issues 539 Marble Quota Allottees List

07-TN/19.09.2013

MEP on Onions Raised to US$900/MT from US$650/MT

41-Ntfn(RE)/19.09.2013

Gold Import can Succeed Export as Replenishment

40-Ntfn(RE)/06.09.2013

Suspension of IEC Number – Addl DGFT and Jt DGFT Appointed as Designated Authority

39-Ntfn(RE)/29.08.2013

Floor Value of $80 per sqm Imposed on Granite Import

38-Ntfn(RE)/26.08.2013

Marble Quota for 6 Lakh tonnes for FY 2013-14 Announced, Allocation on Turnover and Number of Gang Saws

37-Ntfn(RE)/26.08.2013

Marble Quota of 1 Lakh tonnes for Indian Companies Mining Abroad

36-Ntfn(RE)/26.08.2013

MEP on Onions Back at US$650 per MT

35-Ntfn(RE)/14.08.2013

Ammonium Nitrate Import only Against Explosive Licence

34-Ntfn(RE)/14.08.2013

DGFT Lifts Steel BIS Barriers for Mega Projects, Frees Import

33-Ntfn(RE)/07.08.2013

Cotton Export Registration Procedure Relaxed for Public Sector Cotton Corp

32-Ntfn(RE)/02.08.2013

No Flexibility in Import under DFIA for EO Redemption, Specific Descriptions in Export and Import must Match

31-Ntfn(RE)/01.08.2013

No AU Condition on SFIS Imports after One Year

30-Ntfn(RE)/01.08.2013

Sudden Rise of 25% in Exports Triggers Alarm on Possible Misuse of Incremental Export Incentive Scheme

06-TN/31.07.2013

Human Hair Exempted from Sanitary Import Permit

Only Animal Origin Materials under HS 2309 Need Sanitary Import Permit

29-Ntfn(RE)/24.07.2013

No Authorisation Required for SEZ Scrap Sale into DTA

28-Ntfn(RE)/24.07.2013

DGFT to Hold Personal Hearing on 2nd Tuesday at 3 pm under Grievance Redressal Mechanism

05-TN/19.07.2013

Electrical Energy Import Free –Authorization Requirement Lifted

27-Ntfn(RE)/05.07.2013

Online Registration Must for Non Basmati Rice and Wheat Export through LCS on Bangladesh and Nepal Borders

04-TN/02.07.2013

Engineering Goods List for Export Control under SCOMET Enlarged and Widened

26-Ntfn(RE)/03.07.2013

Certification Size for Cut and Polished Diamonds Reduced to 0.10 Carat from 0.25 Carat

25-Ntfn(RE)/03.07.2013

DGFT Mumbai will Accept More than Three Files from Exporters

DGFT Mumbai Trade Notice No. 01 dated 13th May 2013

No Mandatory Re-export of Parts for Testing and Evaluation in Previous Export of Parts Found Defective

24-Ntfn(RE)/19.06.2013

India Extends Ban on Milk and Milk Products from China for One More Year

23-Ntfn(RE)/18.06.2013

Coconut Oil Exports Permitted through All LCS on Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Pak Borders in Addition to All EDI Ports

22-Ntfn(RE)/18.06.2013

Appellate Authority in DGFT Notified

21-Ntfn(RE)/13.06.2013

Adjudication Powers of DGFT/Development Commissioner Defined

20-Ntfn(RE)/13.06.2013

Gemological Institute in Antwerp and Hong Kong Recognised for Diamond Grading

19-Ntfn(RE)/12.06.2013

Sanitary Import Permit for Livestock Included in ITC (HS) Book

18-Ntfn(RE)/11.06.2013

Iran Notified as First Country for Rupee Payment Export Trading with 15% VA against Dollar Import

17-Ntfn(RE)/10.06.2013

Rupee Payment for Export of Import Traded Goods Allowed with 15% Value Add

Countries to be Notified, Iran Expected in First List

16-Ntfn(RE)/06.06.2013

Sugar Directorate Release Order Not Required for Sugar Export under Advance Authorisation

15-Ntfn(RE)/05.06.2013

India Bans Luxury Goods Trade with North Korea, Updates Trade Restrictions

14-Ntfn(RE)/31.05.2013

RC Submission for Export of Cotton, Rice, Wheat and Sugar Online Mandatory from 1 July 2013

03-TN/28.05.2013

Second Task Force on Transaction Cost under DGFT Pujari

Trade Notice 02/20.05.2013

DGFT Notifies EPCH as Certifying Agency for Wood Procurement from Legal Sources

13-Ntfn(RE)/14.05.2013

Supari Minimum Price Hiked to Rs. 110 from Rs. 75 per kg

12-Ntfn(RE)/13.05.2013

Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosaphexaenoic Acid (DHA) Content in Refined Fish Body Oil Standard Revised to not Less than 5% by Weight

11-Ntfn(RE)/22.04.2013

Retreaded Tyres Policy Streamlined

10-Ntfn(RE)/22.04.2013

Nine Tariff Lines Import Restricted as Ozone Depleting Substances

09-Ntfn(RE)/22.04.2013

DGFT Gets Personal Hearing Powers as Last Stage Resort Authority to Redress Grievances in Move to Clear Bottlenecks

08-Ntfn(RE)/22.04.2013

No Capital Goods Import under Zero Duty EPCG for Power Sector

07-Ntfn(RE)/18.04.2013

DGFT Invites Suggestions on ITC (HS) Coding from Stakeholders on Draft VKGUY, FPS and MLFPS

01-TN/18.04.2013

ICD Faridabad and Ennore Port Notified for Import of New Vehicles

06-Ntfn(RE)/18.04.2013

Cars Manufactured Prior to 1st Jan 1950 can be Imported Free Subject to Actual User Condition

05-Ntfn(RE)/18.04.2013

No TED Refund under Deemed Exports when ab initio Exemption Available

04-Ntfn(RE)/18.04.2013

Incremental Exports Incentivisation Scheme (IEIS) for 2013-14

Amendments in Duty Credit Scrips to Chapter 3 of FTP

03-Ntfn(RE)/18.04.2013

Anti-dumping and Safeguard Duty Exemption to Advance Licence (DFIA) Available only Actual Users, No Exemption After Transfer

No Advance Authorizations for Energy Import

02-Ntfn(RE)/18.04.2013

DGFT Issues New Chapter for Zero Duty EPCG under FTP 2013-14 - Provisions

01-Ntfn(RE)/18.04.2013

Counter Timings for Submission of Applications at Addl. DGFT Mumbai

20-TN/18.03.2013

10,000 MTs of Organic Edible Oils Export Permitted

39-Ntfn(RE)/25.03.2013

Prohibition on Export of Pulses (Except Kabuli Chana) Extended by One More Year to 31 March 2014

38-Ntfn(RE)/25.03.2013

Amendments in SCOMET List

37-Ntfn(RE)/14.03.2013

Used Rails Import Allowed subject to Pre Inspection Condition

36-Ntfn(RE)/28.02.2013

Second Hand Capital Goods and Second Hand Goods Policy Clarified

35-Ntfn(RE)/28.02.2013

Stone Aggregates to Maldives Stopped as India Retaliates in GMR Airport Case

34-Ntfn(RE)/08.02.2013

Scope of Post Export EPCG Duty Credit Curtailed to only Basic Duty

·      CVD Covered only by CENVAT

·      Exemption of CVD only in Normal Pre Export EPCG Cases

·      Corresponding Customs Notification in Post Export EPCG Scheme Awaited

33-Ntfn(RE)/08.02.2013

Exemptions on Edible Oils Export

·      Castor Oil

·      Coconut Oil

·      DTA to EOU/SEZ

·      Minor Forest Produce

·      Peanut Butter

32-Ntfn(RE)/05.02.2013

Free Export of Processed and Value Added Agricultural Products where Primary Product is Restricted

31-Ntfn(RE)/04.02.2013

DGFT Delhi Office Sets Deadlines for Users to Clear Deficiencies Letters

02-TN/21.01.2013

DGFT Reintroduces Facility for Setting up of Pvt/Public Bonded Warehouses in SEZ/DTA for Diamonds, Gems and Precious Stones Following Return of Duty Regime

30-Ntfn(RE)/31.01.2013

Addl. DGFT Mumbai Issues Check List for Application of EPCG Authorisation

19-TN/11.01.2013

No DGFT Registration for Pharma Grade and Specialty Sugar Exports

29-Ntfn(RE)/11.01.2013

Export of Grapes, Groundnuts and their Products Requires APEDA Registration

28-Ntfn(RE)/03.01.2013

DGFT Releases Detail of 2% IEIS (Incremental Exports Incentivisation Scheme)

·      2% FPS Freely Transferable Duty Credit Scrip on Incremental Exports in First Quarter of 2013 Compared to First Quarter of 2012

·      Benefit Over and Above FPS/FMS/Drawback

·      Commodities and Sensitive Goods excluded along with Exports to Singapore/UAE/Hong Kong)

·      Scheme only on Exports to EU, USA and Asian Countries (Proof of landing necessary)

·      Disbursal only after Payment Realisation

27-Ntfn(RE)/28.12.2012

Cotton Exports Contract Registration Raised to 30,000 Bales

·      Ludhiana, Rajkot and Vizag RAs Allowed for RCs

·      Applying Multiple RCs Allowed

26-Ntfn(RE)/30.11.2012

Addl. DGFT Mumbai Organises Meeting with Consul General of China on 17 December 2012 in Mumbai

Addl. DGFT Mumbai Circular No. 01 dated 12th November 2012

Concentrated Milk/SMP Exports in 0402 Freed

25-Ntfn(RE)/22.11.2012

Addl. DGFT Mumbai Issues Suggestions for Filing IEC Applications Online without Deficiencies

18-TN/01.11.2012

Edible Oil Export Ban Extended Indefinitely

DGFT Notification No 24 (RE – 2012)/2009-2014 dated 19 October 2012

Addl. DGFT Mumbai Issues Check List for DFIA Redemption Case

17-TN/04.10.2012

Check List for Clubbing and Redemption of Advance Authorisation

16-TN/04.10.2012

NRAI given Self Certification Powers for Arms and Ammunitions Imports by Sports Persons

23-Ntfn(RE)/16.10.2012

New ITC(HS) Book Updated for Amendments Already Issued

22-Ntfn(RE)/11.10.2012

ITC(HS) Amendments to Come into Retrospective Effect from 17 March 2012

21-Ntfn(RE)/11.10.2012

One Lakh MT Marble Quota Allocation for Indian Companies Investing in Mining Abroad

20-Ntfn(RE)/09.10.2012

Poppy Seeds Imports Allowed from 6 More Countries

No Certificate from International Narcotics Control Bureau Required

19-Ntfn(RE)/05.10.2012

Assam Comilla Cotton Exempted from Export Restriction upto 5000 Bales

RC will be Valid for 30 Days

18-Ntfn(RE)/01.10.2012

Cotton Exports Registration Continued in New Notification w.e.f. 1 October 2012

17-Ntfn(RE)/01.10.2012

Marble Import under ISFTA from All EDI Ports Allowed

16-Ntfn(RE)/26.09.2012

Addl DGFT Mumbai Issues Check List for Revalidation of Advance Authorisation

15-TN/20.09.2012

Check List for Invalidation/ARO of Advance Authorisation

14-TN/18.09.2012

Check List for Bond Redemption/Export Obligation of Advance Authorisation

13-TN/18.09.2012

Four Firms under Scrutiny on Marble Quota Allocation

RA will not Issue Import Licences Until Clearance from DGFT

05-TN/17.09.2012

Rough Marble Quota Allocation – Deficient Applications Rejected

DGFT Issues 449 Marble quota Allottees List

DGFT Trade Notice No. 04/2012, dated 14 September 2012

Night Vision Binoculars and Passive Night Vision Devices Import Restricted, Import Authorization Required

15-Ntfn(RE)/29.08.2012

Silk Garments, Made ups Fabrics and Accessories Export Ban in DA Basis Withdrawn

Handicraft Items Export Ban on DA will be Effective from 1 Jan ‘13

14-Ntfn(RE)/28.08.2012

EU Treated as Single Market for Vehicle Import Manufacturer Declaration

13-Ntfn(RE)/28.08.2012

Quota Raised to 6 lakh tonnes in Marble Policy 2012-13

12-Ntfn(RE)/22.08.2012

Five More Laboratories Notified for Certification/Grading of Diamonds of 0.25 Carats and Above

11-Ntfn(RE)/22.08.2012

Check List for Modification of Details in Existing IEC Number (Partnership Firm)

12-TN/26.07.2012

Check List for Modification of Details in Existing IEC Number

11-TN/26.07.2012

Check List for Modification of Details in Existing IEC Number (Companies)

10-TN/26.07.2012

Check List for Modification of Details in Existing IEC Number (Proprietorship Firm)

09-TN/26.07.2012

Checklist for Application of DFIA

08-TN/26.07.2012

Checklist for Application of Advance Authorisation

07-TN/26.07.2012

Areca Nuts Minimum Import Price Enhanced to Rs. 75/- from Rs. 35/-

10-Ntfn(RE)/14.08.2012

Consumer Packs of Branded Oil Export Prohibited, 10,000 tons Window Closed

09-Ntfn(RE/01.08.2012

Amendments in EPCG Scheme Provisions

·         Catalyst Import under EPCG Curtailed

·         Post Export EPCG Duty Payment Only in Cash

08-Ntfn(RE)/26.07.2012

Amendments in ITC (HS) 2012 Import Schedule to Incorporate Finance Bill, 2012 Changes

07-Ntfn(RE)/23.07.2012

MEP Dropped on Basmati Export

06-Ntfn(RE)/04.07.2012

Export of Handmade Woolen Carpets, Handicraft and Silk Items under DA Basis Banned Except against ECGC Cover or BG

05-Ntfn(RE)/02.07.2012

India Extends Ban on Milk and Milk Products from China Till 23.06.2013

04-Ntfn(RE)/02.07.2012

MEP on Onion Export Lifted

03-Ntfn(RE)/29.06.2012

DGFT Focuses on SMP Exports – Free Exports and Grants 5 percent VKGUY

DGFT Notification No 2 (RE – 2012)/2009-2014 dated 8 June 2012

Annual Supplement FTP 2009-2014 of 5 June 2012–Policy

DGFT Notification No. 1 (RE-2012)/ 2009-2014 dated 5 June 2012

Maldives Pulses Quota of 73MTs Released

Notification No. 118 (RE-2010)/2009-2014 dated 30 May 2012

Cotton Export to be Controlled on Actual Weight in Kg, with 170 kg Standard

03-TN/24.05.2012

Sugar Export Authorisation by Sugar Directorate Dropped, only DGFT Registration Required

117-Ntfn(RE)/14.05.2012

Payment Detail of LC or FIRC Must for Cotton RC Applications

02-TN/10.05.2012

Email Procedure for Cotton RCs

01-TN/08.05.2012

Onions Export Allowed without MEP for Two Months

116-Ntfn(RE)/08.05.2012

EOUs Cannot Supply Marble in DTA under Para 6.9 of FTP

115-Ntfn(RE)/07.05.2012

Quota Limits not to Apply on Cotton Exports by Cotton Corporation

114-Ntfn(RE)/04.05.2012

DGFT Reopens Cotton Export with Contract Registration, Suspension of Old RCs Revoked

113-Ntfn(RE)/04.05.2012

Casein and Casein Products Export Permitted under Licence

112-Ntfn(RE)/01.05.2012

ITC(HS) 2012 Notified on 18 April, HS2012 Incorporated, Format and Layout Revised

111-Ntfn(RE)/18.04.2012

Export Period for Wheat Flour Quota Extended to 31 March 2013

110-Ntfn(RE)/02.04.2012

Pulses Export Ban Extended for One More Year

109-Ntfn(RE)/27.03.2012

Port of Registration for Duty Credit Scrips

08-TN/27.03.2012

Check List for Application of Advance Authorisation

09-TN/28.03.2012

Online Filing of Application for SCOMET Licence will be Mandatory from 1 July 2012

25-TN/29.03.2012

Export of 5,000 Bales of Assam Comilla Cotton Exempted from Cotton Restriction

108-Ntfn(RE)/22.03.2012

No Deemed Export Benefit to Non Mega Power Project

107-Ntfn(RE)/21.03.2012

Corrigendum to Trade Notice No. 6/AM12 dated 19.03.2012

07-TN/21.03.2012

Cotton Export Permitted only after Revalidation of RCs

24-TN/20.03.2012

Addl. DGFT, Mumbai Receives 68 Applications for Revalidation of RC for Cotton Export

06-TN/19.03.2012

Mumbai Addl. DGFT Notifies New Timings for Submission and Delivery of Applications

05-TN/06.03.2012

Cotton Export Ban Withdrawn, Exports Limited to Contracts Already Registered – New Registration Suspended to Support Domestic Industry

106-Ntfn(RE)/12.03.2012

Rupee Exports in UCO Bank Escrow Account to Iran to Get Export Incentives

105-Ntfn(RE)/05.03.2012

Calendar Year Accounting for Restriction Free Export Quota to Bhutan

104-Ntfn(RE)/05.03.2012

Corrections in DGFT Notification 99(RE)/23 February 2012

103-Ntfn(RE)/05.03.2012

India Slam Brakes on Cotton Exports

102-Ntfn(RE)/05.03.2012

Corrections in DGFT Notification 98(RE)/23 February 2012

101-Ntfn(RE)/02.03.2012

Ten Outside Indian Laboratories Authorised for Diamond Certification for Re-import after Grading

100-Ntfn(RE)/28.02.2012

Wheat Export through Non-EDI Land Customs Stations on Bangladesh and Nepal Border Allowed with DGFT Registration

99-Ntfn(RE)/23.02.2012

Non Basmati Rice Export through Non-EDI Land Customs Stations on Bangladesh and Nepal Border Allowed with DGFT Registration

98-Ntfn(RE)/23.02.2012

Basmati Rice MEP Slashed to US$700/MT from US$900/MT

97-Ntfn(RE)/21.02.2012

MEP of Onions Cut by $25 to $125/MT

96-Ntfn(RE)/15.02.2012

Air Guns and Air Pistols Import Free for Registered Shooters

95-Ntfn(RE)/09.02.2012

Mumbai Zonal DGFT Asks Exporters to Update Email Address of the Authorised Signatory

04-TN/30.01.2012

MEP of Onions Cut by $100/MT

94-Ntfn(RE)/11.01.2012

Export Permission not Required for Supply of SCOMET Items from DTA to SEZ

93-Ntfn(RE)/06.01.2012

Supplies to Non Mega Power Projects Eligible for Advance Authorisation or DFIA only under Para 8.3(a) of FTP

92-Ntfn(RE)/28.12.2011

India Extends Ban on Milk and Milk Products from China by Six Months

91-Ntfn(RE)/26.12.2011

Empty Gelatin Capsules Freely Exportable to EU Subject to Shipment Clearance Certificate and Health Certificate

90-Ntfn(RE)/15.12.2011

Six More Months for Compulsory Meat Acquisition from APEDA Registered Abattoir, Provision to come into Effect from 15 June 2012

89-Ntfn(RE)/15.12.2011

Non Basmati Rice Quota of 10,000 tonnes from FCI Stock to Kenya, Somalia and Djibouti Allowed to Private Trade

88-Ntfn(RE)/12.12.2011

Annual Bhutan Quota for Milk Powder, Wheat, Rice, Pulses and Edible Oil

87-Ntfn(RE)/05.12.2011

MEP of Onions Cut by $100 to $250/MT

86-Ntfn(RE)/28.11.2011

DGFT Removes 48 Cotton Exporters Names from Defaulter List

22-TN/22.11.2011

Surrender Additional IECs issued against Single PAN, says Zonal DGFT, Mumbai

02-TN/16.11.2011

Procedure for Surrender of Additional Importer Exporter Code in Amalgamation and Merger Cases

06-ZPRU Cir./16.11.2011

Last Date for Online Updation of RCMC Data on DGFT Server by Export Promotion Councils Extended upto 30 November 2011

23-TN/23.11.2011

MEP of Onions Cut by $50 to $350/MT

85-Ntfn(RE)/18.11.2011

Status Holders Eligible for SHIC on Exports Made During 2012-2013

84-Ntfn(RE)/31.10.2011

Casein and Casein Export Quota of 1053.625 MTs Permitted

83-Ntfn(RE)/31.10.2011

Meat Export Policy Amended

82-Ntfn(RE)/31.10.2011

DGFT Permits Six Companies to Export Casein and Casein Products

21-TN/31.10.2011

Allocation of Balance 5 Lakh MTs Rough Marble Blocks Imports Procedure

81-Ntfn(RE)/21.10.2011

Free Imports of Radioimmunoassay Kits Subject to AERB Permission

80-Ntfn(RE)/17.10.2011

One Percent Additional Duty Credit Scrip for New Entries in FMS and FPS

79-Ntfn(RE)/13.10.2011

Cotton Waste Exports Free – Registration of Contracts not Required

78-Ntfn(RE)/10.10.2011

Edible Oils Export Ban Extended for One Year

77-Ntfn(RE)/28.09.2011

Food Aid Exports of Non Basmati by PSUs Allowed

76-Ntfn(RE)/23.09.2011

DGFT Invites Suggestion for Modification in Appendix 37D of Handbook Policy

F.No. 01/91/180/754/AM 12/PC3

DGFT Removes Export Ban on Onions subject to MEP of US$475/MTs

75-Ntfn(RE)/20.09.2011

DGFT Allows Exporters can File Online Application for DEPB for Cotton and Cotton Yarn Exports made from 4 August 2011

20-TN/16.09.2011

Cotton Export Policy Liberalised – No Bank Guarantee Required

74-Ntfn(RE)/12.09.2011

DGFT Bans Onion Exports

73-Ntfn(RE)/09.09.2011

DGFT Removes Export Ban on Wheat – Exports only through Customs EDI Ports

72-Ntfn(RE)/09.09.2011

DGFT Removes Export Ban on Non Basmati Rice – Monitoring through Customs EDI

71-Ntfn(RE)/09.09.2011

MEP of Bangalore Onions Raised to US$ 475/MT

70-Ntfn(RE)/07.09.2011

No Verification for Harassment of User, says Mumbai DGFT Office

03-ZPRU Cir./09.09.2011

Marble Quota from Bhutan Raised to 5882 MTs

69-Ntfn(RE)/01.09.2011

Cotton Exporters Can Obtain More than One RC for Export of Cotton upto 30 September 2011

67-Ntfn(RE)/18.08.2011

MEP of Bangalore Rose Onions and Other Onions Raised by US$50/MT

66-Ntfn(RE)/12.08.2011

Cotton Yarn Exporters can Pay Penalty of Rs. 10K + 1% of Shortfall to Regularise Default

19-TN/30.08.2011

Rough Marble Blocks Quota Allocation – Late Applications and Deficient Applications Rejected

16-TN/17.08.2011

DGFT Issues Cotton Export Defaulter List of 117

15-TN/10.08.2011

Polished Marble Import Value Limit Raised to US$60 per sq.mt from US$50 per sq.mt

65-Ntfn(RE)/04.08.2011

Marble Policy for 2011-12

64-Ntfn(RE)/04.08.2011

Procedure for Registration Certificate for Cotton Exports

63-Ntfn(RE)/04.08.2011

Cap of 65 Lakh Bales of Cotton Exports Removed

62-Ntfn(RE)/02.08.2011

High Court Stays Non-Basmati Rice Quota Allocation

14-TN/29.07.2011

Non Basmati Rice Quota Allocation

13-TN/27.07.2011

Export Period for Wheat Flour Quota of 6.50 Lakh MTs – Extended to 31 March 2012

61-Ntfn(RE)/20.07.2011

10 Lakh MT of Non Basmati Rice Exports with $400 MEP Permitted on Private Account Subject to Registration of Contracts with DGFT

60-Ntfn(RE)/19.07.2011

MEP of Onions Raised to US$ 230/MT from US$ 200/MT

59-Ntfn(RE)/15.07.2011

New Cotton Quota Allocation Following High Court Orders

12-TN/06.07.2011

Cap of 10 Lakh Bales is not Applicable to Cotton Waste Exports

58-Ntfn(RE)/01.07.2011

DGFT Issues Defaulters List of Cotton Quota Exporters for Debarment to further Quotas

11-TN/29.06.2011

Cap on Cotton Exports Raised to 65 Lakh Bales from 55 Lakh Bales for Current Season

57-Ntfn(RE)/09.06.2011

MEP on Onions Raised to US$200/MT from US$170/MT

56-Ntfn(RE)/08.06.2011

River Sand Exports Quota of 1.18 mn MT to Maldives for the Year 2011-12

55-Ntfn(RE)/07.06.2011

Stone Aggregate Exports Quota of 5 Lakh MT to Maldives for Three Years Notified

54-Ntfn(RE)/07.06.2011

Wheat Flour Quota of 35K MT and 38K MT for the Year 2012 and 2013 for Maldives through MMTC

53-Ntfn(RE)/07.06.2011

Deemed Export Policy Review Committee Extended Receiving g Comments from Trade for 15 Days

10-TN/13.06.2011

Organic Sugar Export of 10,000 MTs Released

52-Ntfn(RE)/03.06.2011

Organic Pulses Export Quota of 10,000 MTs Released

51-Ntfn(RE)/03.06.2011

Organic Edible Oils Export Quota of 10,000 MTs Released

50-Ntfn(RE)/03.06.2011

Guar Gum Exports to EU – Penta Chlorophenol Content upto 0.01 mg/kg Allowed

49-Ntfn(RE)/26.05.2011

Municipal Corporation of Delhi Notified as Pre-shipment Inspection Agency of Canned Meat Products Exports

48-Ntfn(RE)/18.05.2011

Gaur Gum Containing Penta Chlorophenol not Allowed for Export to EU

47-Ntfn(RE)/18.05.2011

MEP on Bangalore Rose and Krishnapuram Onions Reduced to US$350/MT FOB from US$600/MT FOB

46-Ntfn(RE)/16.05.2011

DGFT Reviews Deemed Export Policy, Invites Suggestion from Trade

09-TN/13.05.2011

Exporters can Now Take Trade Samples in Baggage

45-Ntfn(RE)/03.05.2011

Wheat Quota of 2.50 Lac MTs for Afghanistan through FCI

44-Ntfn(RE)/02.05.2011

Wheat Flour Quota of 32K MT for Maldives through MMTC

43-Ntfn(RE)/20.04.2011

Nuclear Related Trade with Iran Banned

42-Ntfn(RE)/31.03.2011

MEP on Onions Cut to US $170/MT

41-Ntfn(RE)/31.03.2011

Cotton Yarn Export Freed, Quota System Dropped

40-Ntfn(RE)/31.03.2011

Diplomats can Transfer Duty Free Vehicles to Non Diplomats

39-Ntfn(RE)/31.03.2011

New SCOMET List Notified

38-Ntfn(RE)/31.03.2011

DGFT Clamps Down on Deemed Export Incentives

PIC Meeting No. 10/15.03.2011

Export Allowed for Milk Powders and Casein Products Handed to Customs before 18 February 2011

37-Ntfn(RE)/24.03.2011

MEP on Bangalore Rose Onion Slash to US $600/MT

36-Ntfn(RE)/23.03.2011

Pulses Export Ban Extended upto 31 March 2012

35-Ntfn(RE)/23.03.2011

MEP on Onions cut to US $275/MT FOB from US $350/MT

34-Ntfn(RE)/16.03.2011

Deemed Exports under DGFT Review

08-TN/16.03.2011

25% Brocken Rice Quota of 25,000 MT to Nepal through MMTC allowed for the year 2010-11

33-Ntfn(RE)/15.03.2011

Cotton Export Capped at 55 lakh Bales for Current Season

32-Ntfn(RE)/14.03.2011

Cotton Yarn Export Quota of 720 mn kgs Notified

31-Ntfn(RE)/10.03.2011

Allocation of Cotton Yarn Exports Quantities

07-TN/10.03.2011

MEP on Onions Reduced to US $350/MT FOB from US $450/MT

30-Ntfn(RE)/08.03.2011

MEP of Onions Reduced to US $450/MT FOB for US $600/MT

29-Ntfn(RE)/01.03.2011

Declaration Required for Claiming TED and Drawback Refund

28-Ntfn(RE)/01.03.2011

Wheat Quota of 1 Lakh MTs to Afghanistan for FCI

27-Ntfn(RE)/28.02.2011

Indian Origin Natural Honey Export to EU Allowed

26-Ntfn(RE)/28.02.2011

Transitional Arrangements is not Applicable for Export Ban of Milk Powder and Casein

25-Ntfn(RE)/24.02.2011

Onion Export Restrictions Return, MEP of $600 per Tonne Introduced

24-Ntfn(RE)/18.02.2011

Ban Export of Milk Powder and Casein

23-Ntfn(RE)/18.02.2011

Advance Authorization for Pharma Products under Non-Infringing (NI) Process – II

22-Ntfn(RE)/14.02.2011

Non Basmati Varieties of Sona Masuri, Ponni Samba and Matta Export Quota Released

21-Ntfn(RE)/10.02.2011

Conditions of Rice Quota of 3 Lakh for Bangladesh through STC and PEC

20-Ntfn(RE)/10.02.2011

Export Ban Relaxed on Bangalore Rose Onions and Krishnapuram Onions

19-Ntfn(RE)/10.02.2011

Procedure for Re-credit of 4% SAD in DEPB, VKGUY etc

06-ZPRU Cir./07.02.2011

Chapter 28 and 29 under Basic Chemicals for Status Holder Benefits – DGFT Clarifies

05-ZPRU Cir./07.02.2011

Export Restriction on Cotton Yarn Relaxed on Imported Cotton Based Manufacturers – Excise Certification Necessary

18-Ntfn(RE)/24.01.2011

Re-credit of 4% SAD in DEPB, VKGUY

04-ZPRU Cir./05.01.2011

SFIS for Earning in Current Year Only, Threshhold Dropped to Rs 5 Lakhs

17-Ntfn(RE)/18.01.2011

Procedure for Obtaining RC for Cotton Export from Jt. DGFT Offices Chennai, CLA Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai

04-TN/14.01.2011

Procedure for Grant of Quotas to Black Listed Cotton Importers

03-TN/11.01.2011

Procedure for Allocation of Quantities of Cotton Exports

02-TN/10.01.2011

Allocation of Quantities of Cotton Exports

01-TN/10.01.2011

India Extends Ban on Milk and Milk Products from China by Another One Year

16-Ntfn(RE)/03.01.2011

Cotton Yarn Exports – DGFT Clarifies that Textile Commission RC Obtained on 1 Dec can Export

15-Ntfn(RE)/29.12.2010

Panda Committee Seeks Suggestions on Revamping of EOU Scheme

MoC&I No. 1/10/2010-EOU dated 28 December 2010

Cotton Yarn Exports Shifted to Restricted from Free List

14-Ntfn(RE)/22.12.2010

Onion Exports Prohibited

13-Ntfn(RE)/22.12.2010

No More Export Registration on Cotton Yarn after 720 mn Kgs Ceiling

Press Release/01.12.2010

Pulses Quota of 60 MTs to Maldives for MMTC

11-Ntfn(RE)/03.12.2010

Gum Karaya Export Shifted to Free List

10-Ntfn(RE)/15.11.2010

Edible Oil Export Quota of 10,000 Tonnes Extended by One Year

09-Ntfn(RE)/01.11.2010

Fish Oil Moved from Prohibited to Restricted, Low Fat Fish Oil Continues in Free List

08-Ntfn(RE)/08.10.2010

Declaration by Importer Must for Ozone Depleting Substance Clearance Against Advance Authorisation

03-TN/08.10.2010

Mandatory Documents with Applications for IEC

07-TN/23.09.2010

Document Required for Issuance of Identity Card

06-TN/17.09.2010

Edible Oil Export Ban Extended upto 30 September 2011

07-Ntfn(RE)/30.09.2010

Cotton Export Restriction to be Withdrawn from 01 Nov 2010

06-Ntfn(RE)/30.09.2010

Arms and Ammunition Import by Commonwealth Games Federation

05-Ntfn(RE)/31.08.2010

Physical Inspection of Companies Applying for Importer Exporter Code in 10% Cases

05-TN/31.08.2010

CLA Delhi Creates Two New Sections for Export Promotion Schemes for Speedy Disposal of Applications

04-TN/30.08.2010

Wheat Quota of 2 Lac for Bangladesh through STC and PEC

04-Ntfn(RE)/30.08.2010

Rice Quota of 3 Lakh for Bangladesh through STC and PEC

03-Ntfn(RE)/30.08.2010

Exemption for Goods Imported by OC CWG

02-Ntfn(RE)/27.08.2010

FTP 2009-2014 Annual Supplement of 23 Aug 2010 – Policy

01-Ntfn(RE)/23.08.2010

Cotton Export Restriction Withdrawn from 1 October 2010

58-Ntfn(RE)/17.08.2010

Basmati Rice Length Reduces and Ratio Changed for Exportability

57-Ntfn(RE)/17.08.2010

Wheat Quota of 2 Lac MTs to Bangladesh for FCI

56-Ntfn(RE)/06.08.2010

Rice Quota of 3 LT for Bangladesh

55-Ntfn(RE)/06.08.2010

ISPM-15 Mandatory for Wood Packaging Material in Exports

54-Ntfn(RE)/03.08.2010

Import of Phone Tapping Devices Restricted

53-Ntfn(RE)/15.07.2010

Residual Items of Steel Articles Shifted to Free from Restricted List

52-Ntfn(RE)/08.07.2010

ITC HS Codes Aligned with Customs HS 2007 Codes

51-Ntfn(RE)/08.07.2010

Health Certificate by Authorised Representative of MoC & Industry Too Required for Guar Gum Exports

50-Ntfn(RE)/06.07.2010

India Extends Ban on Milk Products from China by Another Six Months

49-Ntfn(RE)/24.06.2010

BIS Certificate Must for Galvanised Steel Sheets

48-Ntfn(RE)/15.06.2010

Radial Tyres of Buses and Lorries Shifted to Free from Restricted List

47-Ntfn(RE)/26.05.2010

Transitional Arrangements not Applicable to Cotton Exports – Complete Ban from 21 May

46-Ntfn(RE)/24.05.2010

Stone Aggregate Exports Quota to Maldives for the Year 2010-11

45-Ntfn(RE)/21.05.2010

Cotton Exports Restricted with Immediate Effect

44-Ntfn(RE)/21.05.2010

No More Free Import of Worn Clothing

43-Ntfn(RE)/19.05.2010

One Lac Non-Basmati Rice Export Quota for Bangladesh through STC, MMTC and PEC Released

42-Ntfn(RE)/18.05.2010

Wheat Flour Exports Subject to Limit of 6.50 Lakh MTs – Period Extended upto 31st March 2011

41-Ntfn(RE)/18.05.2010

Wheat Quota of 4 Lac MTs to Bangladesh for FCI

40-Ntfn(RE)/12.05.2010

Export Procedure of Animal Feeding to EU

39-Ntfn(RE)/04.05.2010

Registration with Textile Commissioner Must for Cotton Yarn Exports

38-Ntfn(RE)/09.04.2010

Compulsory Registration of Contract with APEDA Must for Groundnut Exports to EU

37-Ntfn(RE)/09.04.2010

Import Licensing Procedure for Rough Marble Blocks for FY 2010-2011

36-Ntfn(RE)/31.03.2010

Pulses Exports Ban Extended upto 31 March 2011

35-Ntfn(RE)/30.03.2010

Pulses Quota of 60 MTs for Maldives

34-Ntfn(RE)/25.03.2010

15 April is Last Date for Submission of VKGUY Applications

10-TN/15.03.2010

Export of Rice to Sri Lanka and Nepal Allowed through PEC/MMTC

33-Ntfn(RE)/03.03.2010

EO Default may be Paid through DEPB

32-Ntfn(RE)/26.02.2010

FTDR Offences Portion Extended to SEZs

F. No. C.1/1/2009-SEZ dated 13th January 2010

Compliance Agency Provision See 20, 21 and 22 in SEZ Act Notified w.e.f 13.01.2010

F.No. C.1/1/2009-SEZ dated 13th January 2010

10% Reservation for SSI in Private SEZs

46-SEZ/12.01.2010

Toys Import Freed – Only ISO 8124 Standards and Certificate of Conformity from Manufacturer Required

27-Ntfn(RE)/27.01.2010

Export of Bone and Bone Products, Animal Feeding Blood Products, Gelatine, Edible Grade, Fish Glues and Peptones to EU Requires Shipment Clearance and Health Certificates Must

26-Ntfn(RE)/25.01.2010

Amendments in VKGUY/FMS/FPS Appendices

25-Ntfn(RE)/15.01.2010

Anti Subsidy Investigation on Sodium Nitrite from China Terminated

F. No.17/1/2008-DGAD dated 12th January 2010

Hot Rolled Coils Freely Importable Now

23-Ntfn(RE)/08.01.2010

Prohibition of Milk and Milk Products from China Extended by Six Months

22-Ntfn(RE)/23.12.2009

Foreign Commission in Computation of MEP on Basmati Rice Withdrawn

21-Ntfn(RE)/14.12.2009

10,000 MT Organic Non-Basmati Rice Export Quota Released

20-Ntfn(RE)/07.12.2009

5,000 MT Organic Wheat Export Quota Released

19-Ntfn(RE)/07.12.2009

Edible Oils Exports in Consumer Pack Allowed for Another One Year

18-Ntfn(RE)/02.12.2009

Weapons of Mass Destruction from North Korea

17-Ntfn(RE)/27.10.2009

PAN Card must be verified in Original before New IEC Issue

05-TN/07.09.2009

Marble Licences only for Marble Gang Saw Machines in the Name of Applicant – No Lease Holders Please

16-Ntfn(RE)/23.10.2009

Import Procedures of Rough Marble Blocks/Slabs w.e.f 1st October 2009

15-Ntfn(RE)/15.10.2009

CDMA Mobile Phones without ESN Prohibited on the Lines on GSM Mobiles without IMEI

14-Ntfn(RE)/14.10.2009

Wild Life Act and CITES Prohibition Extended to New Items

13-Ntfn(RE)/14.10.2009

Marble and Rough/Unprocessed Blocks and Slabs Policy Amended

12-Ntfn(RE)/29.09.2009

Imports from SEZ Declared Free, Other Imports Restricted – Applicable from 8 Sept. ‘09

11-Ntfn(RE)/23.09.2009

Lanolin Exports Allowed Freely

10-Ntfn(RE)/22.09.2009

Electrical Energy Import Policy Clarified

09-Ntfn(RE)/10.09.2009

Carbon Black and Other Polyesters Shifted to Free from Restricted

08-Ntfn(RE)/09.09.2009

Special Relaxation for Export of Shavings of Shed Antlers upto 30 Sept. ‘09

06-Ntfn(RE)/08.09.2009

Edible Oils Export Ban Extended upto 30 Sep 2010

04-Ntfn(RE)/04.09.2009

Basmati MEP Set at $900

05-Ntfn(RE)/07.09.2009

Rough Marble Import by SIL Holders - Amended

121-Ntfn(RE)/13.08.2009