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DGFT Announces Raw Sugar TRQ – Public Notice No. 28/2026-27

DGFT fixes seven new SIONs for chemical and pharmaceutical exports

India-UK CETA TRQ Guide

dgft extends export obligation period till 31 08 26

electricity and solar support for mh textiles

eoi for multiproduct food irradiation units 27 05 2025

msme development policy 2025

gst export refund omission of rules

sez amendment rules 2025

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dgft press note dated 25 07 2024 epcg committee

epcg scheme update of 2024 25 custom duty

digitalisation of bank guarantees under epcg scheme

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epcg 2nd export obligation period update

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advance authorisation 2nd revalidation update

advance authorisation first revalidation impact and benefits

dgft extends advance authorisation eop to 18 months

import policy condition of silver

extension of pmksy

gst amnesty scheme

ban on export of non basmati white Rice

settlement of default in export obligation fulfillment

export of broken rice on humanitarian

extension of NABARD scheme

one time settlement of export obligation default

relaxation for epcg issued in 2009-2004 policy period

inviting proposals for setting up food testing labs

reduction of composition fees under AA scheme

inclusion of additional export Items under rodtep

extension of AMI Scheme till 31st march 2023

extension of foreign trade policy

export policy of broken rice

Export Duty on Rice Products

Extension of last Date for EOI under PMSKY

Announcement from GST Council

MoFPI inviting applications under sub-schemes of PMKSY

Continuation of PMKSY

Relaxation in case of exports made to SEZ units

Amendments in ANF 4F for Deemed Exports

Annual reporting of EO fulfillment

Export Policy of Onion Seeds

Extension of AMI Scheme till 30th Sept 2022

Extension of FTP

Filing of RCMC through DGFT digital platform

Export of remdesivir is now free

Replenishment Authorisation for Gems and Consumables

Import of Pet coke

Continuation of Food processing schemes by MOFPI

Extension for submission of scrip based claims

Export Policy of Syringes

E - Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

Restrictions on Export of Human Hair

De-Activation of IECs

Last Date for scrip based claims submission

Import of Watermelon Seeds

Submission of RCMC / RC applications

Agar Oil and Agarwood - Restriction

Import & Export of rough diamonds

De-Activation of IEC with effect from 06.12.2021

Continuation or Extension of AMI Scheme till 31st March 2022

APEDA 15th Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 To 2025-26) – Operational Guidelines

Extension of FTP 2015-20

Extension of FTP 2015-20 along with HBP

EO extension of specified AA & EPCG

SEIS claim for FY 2019-20

Relief in Average Export Obligation

Updation of IEC

New RoDTEP Scheme

Online Procedure for transfer of AA/EPCG Authorisation

Amendment in import policy of Integrated Circuits

Procedure for export of Diagnostic Kits

DGFT notified adding two entries in the Appendix-3B Table 2 viz 30036000, 30046000

Extension in the period of modification of IEC

Essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives

Amendment in import policy of items under HS Code 1511 90

Extension of Time limit for filing claims under TMA

Kamarajar Port is enlisted as a designated port for import of unshredded metallic scrap and waste.

Inviting suggestions from various stakeholders, In order to prepare a new five year Foreign Trade Policy

Printing Presses are subject to submission of a certificate of import.

Export of Rice to EU member states

Extension in period of modification of IEC

Free to export of onions

Export of Raw Cane Sugar to USA

Import of Potatoes

CBFL Scheme EOI Date up to 28.02.2021

Agro Processing Cluster EOI application date for SC Category

Amendment in Export Policy of Onions Seeds.

Tomato, Onion, Potato Operation Greens latest EOI Date

Export of Double Decorative or Single side Laminates

Export of Bangalore Rose Onions and Krishnapuram Onions

Changes in export policy of N-95 or FFP-2 masks

Import policy and SOP for Rough Diamonds

New Import policy condition is inserted for LED Products

Export Policy of all varieties of Onions.

Latest update on CBFL Scheme EOI Date

Export of Finished Leather - Revised Leather Norms

Government imposes new restrictions on MEIS Scheme.

CEFPPC latest EOI extension date

Export Policy of Personal Protection Equipment/Masks

Export Policy of Melt-blown fabrics of any GSM masks

Amendment in export policy of Rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati)

Export of Gold medallions and Coins or Gold Jewellery/Articles

Changes in import policy of chemicals

Export of Eggs, Potatoes, Onions, Rice, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Dal, Stone Aggregates, River Sand

Import policy of Colour Television Sets.

Export policy of 2/3 Ply Surgical masks, Medical Goggles & Face Shields

Export of Sugar to EU under CXL Quota

Export of Personal Protection Equipment Medical Coveralls for COVID-19

Import Policy for Power Tillers and its components

Free to export of non-woven fabrics with GSM

New update for Agro Processing Cluster EOI application date

Import Policy of Cut Flowers

Continuation or Extension of NABARD AMI Scheme

Export of Cut & Polished Diamonds

Export of Personal Protection Equipment or Masks

Last date of EOI for Creation of Backward & Forward Linkages Scheme

Latest Update for Export of Hydroxychloroquine

Import of Pnematic Tyres

Export policy of diagnostic instruments/apparatus/reagents is amended.

Extension of validity period for MEIS/SEIS scrips

Validity of AEO Certificate during lockdown

MoU between India & Mozambique for Import of peas and pulses

Latest Extension Date of EOI for CEFPPC Scheme

Additional quantity of 3569 MT for export of sugar to USA under TRQ

Paracetamol API is now allowed to exports

Gopalpur Port Odisha is added as a Port of Registration

Allowed exports of non-medical or non-surgical masks

Changes in TMA Scheme – Shipment in air

Amendment in import policy conditions of Silver

Import Policy of Metallic Scrap

Amendment in Export Policy of Sanitizers

Operation Greens (TOP) Scheme extension date

National Horticulture Board Schemes 2020-2021

Import Policy of Calcined Pet Coke and Raw Pet Coke

Export Policy of Formulations made from Paracetamol

Continuation of MEIS Scheme

Quantity of 745 MTRV for export of sugar to the USA

Conditions on import of Refined Palm Oil

Physical copy relaxation under TMA Scheme

Export Policy of Diagnostic Kits

Extension Date on One-time condonation under the EPCG Scheme

One-time Relaxation for SIMS

Extended Validity Period of RCMC

Annual Quota for Import of Peas for the year 2020-2021

Export Policy of Ventilators including other breathing appliances and Sanitizers

Changes made in Export Policy of Hydroxychloroquine

API’s and formulation made from API’s exports allowed

Export Policy of Masks, Ventilators and textile raw material for masks and coveralls

Import of Urad Dal (4 Lakh MT) for the fiscal year 2020 – 2021

Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme.

Import of ‘Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Resin’ (CVPC)

Import your additional quota of urad (2.5 Lakh MT)

Banned for export of Pharmaceutical Products and Ingredients

Onions Exports

Relief to Exporters for EPCG Authorizations for the year 2018-19

One-time relaxation under TMA Scheme.

24x7 Customs Clearance

Revised Policy for Import of Cashew Kernels for SEZ/EoU units

Deleted Pre-Export condition for some SION items

Free to export of Surgical Masks / Disposal Masks

Importers, exporters to mandatorily declare GSTIN in documents from Feb 15

Exchange Rates Notification

Operation Greens EOI Extension date

Free to export of Krishnapuram Onions

One-time relaxation for modifying already filed deficient or incomplete TMA applications.

Health Cess imposed on Medical Equipments.

Import of all types of paper - stock lot is Prohibited

Amendment in Export Policy of Personal Protection Equipment.

Set up Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure

Withdrawl of MEIS for items in the Apparel and Made-ups sector

2% Additional Ad Hoc Incentive for Mobile Phones.

Operation Greens EOI Date

EOI date for CEFPPC.

Changes in export policy of Rice to EU Countries

Changes made in import policy condition for “Desiccated Coconuts”.

One time condonation under EPCG Scheme

Import of additional quota for Urad (2.5 Lakh MT) for the fiscal year 2019-2020.

Import Policy Condition for Gold

Seeks to extend SVLDRS, 2019 to the mentioned enactments

Integrated Value Chain Development Project for Tomato, Onion & Potato

Incorrect Data in certain lEC’s

Extending the Due date for filing GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-7 in Jammu and Kashmir

Extend the due dates of Submission of GSTR-9(Annual Returns) & GSTR-9C (Reconciliation Statement).

Changes made in ITC (HS) codes.

Kattupalli Port is enlisted as a designated port for import of scrap

Export of Rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati).

Generation and quoting of Document Identification Number (DIN).

Final Date for Import of Toor.

Export of Bangalore Rose Onions

Last date of submission of proposals / EOI under the scheme for CEFPPC on or before 31.12.2019

Export Policy of Electronic Cigarettes – Prohibited

Export of all varieties of Onions - Prohibited.

Online filing and Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin through the Common Digital Platform.

Fruits and Vegetables from Kerala to Saudi Arabia

EXPORT OF RICE TO SAUDI ARABIA

Roll out of Project Import Module in ICES.

Customs Provision - Direct Port Delivery

Import of Iron & Steel compulsory registration under Steel and Iron Monitoring System (SIMS).

Reorganisation of Regional Authorities of DGFT

Setting up of Agro Processing Cluster - EOI submission date

Setting up integrated value chain development projects for Tomato, Onion and Potato under "Operation Greens" Scheme – Submission of EOI extension date.

Sabka Vishwas Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme

Changes in Para 6.34(14) of Handbook of Procedure of FTP

Filing of Annual Returns for the Financial Year 2017-2018 extended upto 30.11.2019.

Relaxation of time period for paying additional application fee.

Additional benefits under MEIS for HS codes for which rates were enhanced.

Amended SIONs, the range of GSM of Import item - Kraft paper, laminates etc.

Apply for additional claims under MEIS for notified HS codes.

Seeks to exempt the hiring of Electric buses by local authorities from GST.

Seeks to reduce the GST rate on Electric Vehicles, and charger or charging stations for Electric vehicles .

Procedure for Global Authorisation for Intra-Company Transfer (GAICT) of SCOMET Items / Software / Technology

10000 MT sugar allocated for export of sugar to EU under CXL quota.

Important notice for Urad and Moong Dal importers.

Seeks to carry out changes in the CGST Rules, 2017.

Project proposals by NER under the Scheme for Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages extended upto 30.09.2019.

Amendment in Cutoms-Tariff Notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated 30.06.2017

Increase the effective rate of Basic Customs Duty on petroleum crude

Seeks to exempt specified defence equipment and their parts from Basic Customs Duty for a period of 5 years.

Exchange Rates Updated Effective from 05.07.2019

Seeks to increase the basic excise duty on specified goods in chapter 24 under section 5A of the Central Excise Act 1944.

Seeks to increase the effective rate of Road and Infrastructure Cess as additional duty of excise on Petrol and Diesel.

Seeks to increase the effective rate of Special Additional Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel

Central Excise exempts, petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals crude, produced in the fields under the Production Sharing Contracts.

Clarification on Jurisdictional RA/RA concerned for SEIS-Para 3.06 (c) of Handbook of Procedures.

Modalities for allotment of additional 2 lakh Toor dal quota.

Additional 2 lakh quota of Toor dal allowed for import for the fiscal year 2019-20

4 lakh MT of restricted item feed grade Maize (dent corn) allowed to import under TRQ

Walnut Kernels in shells is now added in Fixation of Standard Input Output Norms.

Pulses / peas falling under restricted / prohibited category will not be eligible for Advance authorization.

Export Obligation Period for Walnuts under Advance Authorization.

Amendment in Procedure for availing Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products.

Issuance of Multiple Deficiency Letters and in Piecemeal manner during redemption of AA/EPCG

Waives off the requirement of destruction certificate from excise/custom authorities for the unutilized duty free imported material from unregistered sources with pre-import condition.

Deadline for Sea Ports to Install and Operationalize Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners.

Amendment in import policy of seeds of Peas from Restricted to Free.

Exchange rates updated, Effected from 17.06.2019.

Forwarding of samples for testing to the Outside Laboratories

IGST refunds- mechanism to verify the IGST payments for goods exported out of India in certain cases

Re-import condtion of Jewellery for exhibition purpose/ consignment basis.

Extend the anti-dumping duty on ductile iron pipes originating in, or exported from China till 09.10.2019

Amendment in import policy conditions of cashew kernels (broken/whole).

Amendment in import policy of biofuels.

MEIS rate for Onions Fresh or Chilled under ITC (HS) code 07031010 has been made from 10% to 0%.

Amendment in the para 4.95 (j) of the Handbook of Procedures, 2015-20 and notification of the ANF 4R

Approved for applicants on Import of Maize under TRQ Scheme for 2019-20.

Extension of date of submission of proposals / EoI for setting up of Creation of Infrastructure for Agro Processing Clusters is extended upto 31.08.2019

Clarification regarding Discontinuation of RCMC

Import of Vanaspati under Indo-Nepal Free Trade Agreement.

Import of items under Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trader Agreement

MEIS claim procedure for payment received in INR through Vostro & OFAC countries

Registration of contracts for Peas (HS — code 0713 1000) under Trade Notice No.25/2018-19 dated 17th August, 2018.

New Procedure for EPCG & Advance Authorization.

MEIS claim for payments received in INR.

No need to submit RCMC while applying for incentives.

Prohibition on import of milk and milk products from China.

Processing of Applications received for import of Peas and Pulses for the Fiscal Year 2019-20.

Upto 250 Shipping bills (courier or foreign post offices using E-commerce) can be included in an MEIS Application.

Amended SEIS Rules

Import policy for Electronics and IT Goods

Supply of essential commodities to the Republic of Maldives during 2019-20

Shipping Bill Regulations

Amendment in Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule- 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2018

Amendment in procedure for utilisation of paperless MEIS and SEIS scrips.

Phasing out of physical copies of MEIS/SEIS Duty Credit Scrips issued with EDI port as Port of registration.

Exchange rates updated, Effected from 19.04.2019

Modalities for import of Peas.

Changes made in Certificate of Origin for Scomet.

Extension of date for submission of proposals / Eol in respect of ST and NER categories for setting up of Integrated Cold Chain Projects.

Discontinuation of issue of physical copy of MEIS/SEIS scrips for EDI ports with effect from 10.4.2019

Telegraphic Release Advice (TRA) facility for EDI Ports would not be available on or after 10th April, 2019

Extension of Validity Period of Export Authorization for Restricted License.

Exchange rates updated, Effected from 05.04.2019.

Imports of Maize (feed grade) under the TRQ Scheme for 2018-19.

Restriction on import of Peas and Pulses

EPCG Scheme - Applicability of amendment to Para 5.10(c) of Hand Book of Procedures 2015-20

Imposition of Duty on Import of ‘Ethylene Vinyl Acetate’ from China PR, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Thailand.

Changes made in Tariff Notification in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver.

Further amendment of increased Customs Duty on imports originating in USA from 1st April, 2019 changed as 2nd May,2019.

MEIS is applicable for SEZ effect from 08.04.2019.

Shipping bill format changes

New tariff concessions to import of specified goods from Japan under India-Japan Agreement.

Extending exemption from Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess upto 31.03.2020 on goods imported against AA/EPCG authorizations

Extending exemption from IGST and compensation cess to EOUs on imports till 31.03.2020

Extension of date for submission of proposals for setting up integrated value chain development projects for Tomato, Onion and Potato under "Operation Greens" Scheme.

Amendment in Para 2.54 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2015-2020

Extension of Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) and Compensation Cess exemption under Advance Authorisation, EPCG and EOU scheme upto 31.03.2020

Exchange rates updated, Effected from 21.03.2019.

Online filing and processing of applications for export of Restricted items (Non-SCOMET) at DGFT HQ.

Online facility for obtaining import license for 'Restricted' items from 18th March,2019.

480920, 480990 ITC(HS) Code shall be Substituted Imported from Korea under the India-Korea (CEPA).

Dera Baba Nanak is appointed as land customs station

Grant of authorization for import of gold dore

Onetime condonation under the EPCG Scheme — Extension till 30.09.2019.

Discontinuation of physical copy of Advanced/EPCG Authorisation — Procurement from SEZs

Integrated Cold Chain EOI extension date upto 29.03.2019

EOI extension under the Scheme for CEFPPC upto 30.06.2019.

Amendments in Appendix 4J of Hand Book of Procedures 2015-20

Turant Customs-Next generation reform Ease of Doing Business

Customs duty on specified imports originating in USA

Clarification on eligibility of Exports made from SEZ/EOU

Exchange rates updated, Effected from 22.02.2019.

Advance authorisaton or EPCG Licenses for EDI Port

Amendment made in All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback

Increased customs duty on all goods from Pakistan

Procedure to obtain export license for Red Sanders wood

Internal Committee (IC) meeting of NHB Schemes

Project Approval Committee meeting of NHB Schemes

Tariff value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds...

Dealership for sale of fertilisers and other inputs to FPOS.

Changes made in SION export product HPS Groundnut Kernals.

Discontinuation of physical copy of Advance/EPCG Licenses

Campaign To Achieve Saturation Under Kisan Credit Card

Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages EOI on 11.02.2020

Extension Date of EOI for Mega Food Park Scheme

Uploading of Adjudication & Appellate Orders on DGFT website

Imported aircrafts temporarily for Aero Show

Exchange Rates Updated Effective from 08.02.2019

Import of Non-Plasticized Industrial Grade Nitrocellulose

Changes made in export policy of fertilisers

Changes in import policy of Nicotinic Acid & Nicotinamide

EOP extension for raw cashew

Changes in import policy of aviation gasoline

Transfer of MEIS / SEIS License, DGFT Recording information

Port is added for Swan Timber

Restriction on Peas Import is great

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MooWR vs EPCG vs Advance Authorisation: Which Fits?

Comparing MooWR vs EPCG for your next import? See how MooWR, EPCG and Advance Authorisation differ on duty, obligation, and fit.

What is the EPCG Scheme? Eligibility, Benefits & Application Process

A complete, step-by-step guide to the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme — who qualifies, what it saves you, and how to apply.

EPCG Export Obligation: How It's Calculated and What Happens If You Miss It?

How the EPCG export obligation is calculated, how it is tracked block-wise, and what your options are — regularisation, extension, or relaxation — if you fall short.

What Is the MooWR Scheme? Key Benefits of Duty Deferment for Manufacturers

A complete guide to the MooWR Scheme — how customs duty deferment works under Section 65, key benefits over EPCG and Advance Authorisation, eligibility and ongoing compliance requirements.

What Is AEO Certification in India? Benefits for Importers and Exporters

A complete guide to AEO Certification — the T1/T2/T3 tiers, eligibility, tier-wise benefits, Mutual Recognition Agreements, and how to apply for faster, simplified customs clearance.

Status Holder Certificate Benefits: What Status Holders Actually Get

What an Export House Certificate actually gets you: the 8 status holder privileges under FTP 2023, star thresholds, and who qualifies.

Advance Authorisation Scheme under FTP 2023–28: A Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about the Advance Authorisation Scheme — eligibility, duty exemption benefits, input-output norms, documentation and the application process.