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31st October 2019 will be last date for importation of Pulses under allocated quota Trade Notice issued by DGFT. September 11, 2019
Amending notification No. 2/2016-Customs (ADD), dated 28.1.2016, in pursuance of New Shipper Review final findings issued by DGTR Notification issued by CBIC. September 06, 2019
A correction has been made in the Annexure 3B, Table 2 to align/harmonize it with the ITC HS 2017/ Customs Tariff Schedule and the item entry is removed from the list of items, for which description matching is required to be done by RAs while processing the MEIS applications, as explained in Public Notice 68 dated 09.01.2019 and Public Notice 62 dated 16.02.2018 issued by DGFT. September 06, 2019
Reorganisation of Regional Authorities of DGFT Trade Notice Published. September 06, 2019
Seeks to rescind notification No. 11/2018-Customs (ADD), dated 20.3.2018, in pursuance of New Shipper Review final findings issued by DGTR Notification issued by CBIC. September 06, 2019
Eligibility Criteria for availing of Direct Port Delivery (DPD) Scheme by Importers Circular published by CBIC. September 05, 2019
Exchange rate of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees notified Notification issued by CBIC. September 05, 2019
Import Policy of Chlorotrifluoroethene (CTFE) under HS Code 29037790 is revised from ’’Restricted’’ to ’’Free’’ and reference to Policy Condition 1 is deleted in the case of "Chlorotrifluoroethene (CTFE)" only Notification issued by DGFT. September 05, 2019
Specific items in Chapter 72, 73 and 86 shall be subject to Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) Notification issued by DGFT. September 05, 2019
Applications invited for recognition as Pre-shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA) Trade Notice published by DGFT. September 05, 2019
Standard Input Output norms for export product "Cocoa Butter" in Food Product Group has been notified Public Notice issued by DGFT. September 04, 2019
Increased 5% import duty for a period of 180 days, on imports of RBD Palmolein/Palm Oil originating in Malaysia and imported under India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement Notification issued by CBIC. September 04, 2019
Clarification on putting of mono-cartons on Bottled in Origin alcoholic beverages in both Public and Private bonded warehouses Circular published by CBIC. September 03, 2019
The quantity of raw sugar 8424 MTs (Eight thousand four hundred and twenty-four metric tons) to be exported to USA under TRQ from 01.10.2019 upto 30.09.2020 is notified Public Notice issued by DGFT. September 03, 2019
Roll out of Project Import Module in ICES Circular published by CBIC. September 03, 2019
Duty exemption on imported Gold, silver and platinum under specified schemes Notification issued by CBIC. September 02, 2019
Amendment of Para 4.34 (i) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 Notification issued by DGFT. September 02, 2019
Seeks to waive filing of FORM ITC-04 for F.Y. 2017-18 & 2018-19 Notification published by CBIC. August 31, 2019
Section 103 of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2019 come in to force Notification issued by CBIC. August 31, 2019
Extending the last date in certain cases for furnishing GSTR-7 for the month of July, 2019 Notification published by CBIC. August 31, 2019
Waiver for the late fees in certain cases for the month of July, 2019 for FORM GSTR-1 and GSTR-6 provided the said returns are furnished by 20.09.2019 Notification issued by CBIC. August 31, 2019
Imposing countervailing duty on imports of ’’Saccharin in all its forms’’ originating in or exported from People’s Republic of China in pursuance of countervailing duty/anti-subsidy investigation issued by DGTR Notification issued by CBIC. August 30, 2019
Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver are notified Notification published by CBIC. August 30, 2019
Import policy of “Agarbatti” and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning under Exim code 33074100 and 33074900 changed from Free to Restricted Notification issued by DGFT. August 30, 2019
Enlistment under Appendix 2E to issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) and Change of Office Address Public Notice issued by DGFT. August 28, 2019
India - Import Policy of polymethyl methacrylate under Exim code 39169032 of ITC (HS) 2017 - Schedule - 1 (Import Policy) is revised from ’’Free’’ to Prohibited’’ with effect from 1st September, 2019 Notification issued by DGFT. August 28, 2019
India - Registration of vehicles imported by the vehicle manufactures or through their authorised representatives in India or by the organisation / citizen for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific use etc. shall comply with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 Notification issued by DGFT. August 28, 2019
India - IGST Export refunds- extension in SB005 alternate mechanism and revised processing in certain cases including disbursal of Compensation cess Circular published by CBIC. August 27, 2019
India - IGST refunds- mechanism to verify the IGST payments for goods exported out of India in certain cases Circular published by CBIC. August 27, 2019
India - Imposing provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of "Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Resin (CPVC)-whether or not further processed into compound" originating in or exported from China PR and Korea RP for 06 months Custom Notification issued by CBIC. August 26, 2019
India - Removing difficulties regarding filing of Annual returns by extending the due date for filing of Annual return / Reconciliation Statement for the Financial year 2017-18 in FORMs GSTR-9, GSTR-9A and GSTR-9C to 30th November, 2019 Order issued by CBIC. August 26, 2019
India - Consequential amendment is made in the powers of Development commissioner to act as a registering Authority in view of EPCES being recognised as a registering authority for EOUs vide Public Notice No. 44/2015-20 dated 05.11.2018 Public Notice Published by DGFT. August 26, 2019
India - Seeks to extend the validity of 2% Basic Excise Duty on ATF drawn from RCS-UDAN airport or heliport or waterdrome Notification issued by CBIC. August 22, 2019
India - Rules under SVLDRS, 2019 Notification issued by CBIC. August 21, 2019
India - Implementation of Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme (SVLDRS), 2019 Notification issued by CBIC. August 21, 2019
Extending the due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-3B for the month of July, 2019 as per Notification issued by CBIC. August 21, 2019
Extend the date from which the facility of blocking and unblocking of e-way bill facility as per the provision of Rule 138E of CGST Rules, 2017 shall be brought into force to 21.11.2019 as per Notification issued by CBIC. August 20, 2019
MFN tariff of South Africa updated. 
August 16, 2019
August 14, 2019
August 14, 2019
August 14, 2019
August 13, 2019
August 13, 2019
August 10, 2019
August 08, 2019
August 08, 2019
August 08, 2019
August 08, 2019
MFN tariff of Canada updated.
 August 08, 2019
Amending notification no.12/2019-Customs (ADD) dated the 26.02.2019 related to Anti-dumping duty on Textured Toughened (Tempered) Glass as per Notification issued by CBIC. August 06, 2019
Amendment in Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) of range of GSM of import item, Kraft paper and thickness of export product are increased to boost the export as per Public Notice issued by DGFT. August 05, 2019
A provision enabling issue of additional benefits under MEIS for HS Codes, for which enhanced rates under MEIS were notified with a retrospective effect, has been incorporated in the Handbook of Procedure, 2015-20 as per Public Notice issued by DGFT. August 05, 2019
Mechanism to apply for additional claims under MEIS for certain HS codes for which enhanced rates were notified with retrospective effect as per Trade Notice published by DGFT. August 05, 2019
Exchange Rate of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees notified as per Notification issued by CBIC. August 05, 2019
CBIC Notification published following:
 August 01, 2019
August 01, 2019
MFN/preferential tariff of Maldives updated. July 31, 2019
Power to condone delay in payment of fee for excess utilisation of duty saved amount has been granted to the RA as per Public notice issued by DGFT. July 31, 2019
Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver are notified as per Notification issued by CBIC. July 31, 2019
CGST ( Central Tax Rate )
IGST ( Integrated Tax Rate )
UTGST (Union Territory Tax Rate)
 July 31, 2019
Time upto 31.12.2019 has been allowed to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and State Governments of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to finalize the modalities and complete the entire process of export of balance quantity of Red Sanders wood allocated to each entity by the DGFT against the quota permitted by CITES as per Notification published by DGFT. July 29, 2019
Import policy of ’’Ethyl Alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength’’ has been changed from ’’Free’’ to ’’Restricted’’ as per Trade Notice issued by DGFT. July 29, 2019
Extend last date for furnishing FORM GST CMP-08 for the quarter April -June 2019 till 31.08.2019 as per Notification issued by CBIC. July 29, 2019
MFN/preferential tariff of Pakistan  updated. July 25, 2019
The quantity of 10000 MT sugar (raw and/or white sugar) to be exported to EU under CXL Quota from 1.10.2019 to 30.09.2020 has been notified as per Public Notice issued by DGFT. July 24, 2019
Paragraph 2.79F has been inserted in the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 to lay down the procedure for issue of Global Authorisation for Intra-Company Transfer (GAICT) of SCOMET Items/Software/Technology as per Public Notice issued by DGFT. July 24, 2019
Corrigendum to Trade Notice No.06/2019-20 dated 16.04.2019 as per Trade Notice published by DGFT. July 24, 2019
Seeks to impose definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of "Purified Terephthalic Acid" originating in or exported from Korea RP and Thailand, in pursuance of sunset review final findings issued by DGTR as per Notification published by CBIC. July 24, 2019
Clarifications regarding Refunds of IGST paid on import in case of risky exporters as per Circular issued by CBIC. July 24, 2019
Clarification regarding applicability of Notification No. 45/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 on goods which were exported earlier for exhibition purpose/consignment basis as per Circular issued by CBIC. July 24, 2019
Guidelines for the disposal of Muriate of Potash (MoP) Seized/Confiscicated by Customs published as per Circular issued by CBIC. July 19, 2019
GST Notification: 
 July 18, 2019
Exchange rate of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees notified as per Notification published by CBIC. July 18, 2019
MFN tariff of South Africa updated. July 18, 2019
Merger of Council for Trade Development and Promotion (CTDP) into Board of Trade (BoT) as per Notification published by DGFT. July 17, 2019
Additional quantity of 1239 MTs of raw cane sugar to be exported to USA under TRQ upto 30.09.2019 as per Public Notice issued by DGFT. July 17, 2019
Amendment in appointing a new statistics office under Collection of Statistics Act 2008 as per Notification issued by DGFT. July 16, 2019
Sixteen more Govt Agencies to upload their Licence/ Permit/ Certificate/ Other Authorisation (LPCO) Direct to eSANCHIT Platform as per Circular Published by CBIC. July 16, 2019
Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver are notified as per Notification issued by CBIC. July 15, 2019
Extend anti-dumping duty till 27.10.2019 on imports of " Paracetamol" originating in or exported from china PR as per Notification issued by CBIC. July 12, 2019
Amends Notification No. 63/1994-Customs (N.T) dated 21st November, 1994, by notifying the pipeline of M/s Indian Oil Corporation Limited connecting Barauni, Patna, Motihari, Nonea in India to Amlekhgunj in Nepal as an additional route for Raxaul LCS as per Notification issued by CBIC. July 12, 2019
Action for recovery of Penalty, Pending Appeals/Reviews as per Circular issued by DGFT. July 12, 2019
Date of application for imports of Maize (feed grade) under the TRQ Scheme for 2019-20 as per Trade notice issued by DGFT. July 09, 2019
Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver are notified as per Notification issued by CBIC. July 09, 2019
Appointment of CAA by Pr. DGRI-reg as per Notification issued by CBIC. July 09, 2019
CBIC issued various notifications/circulars related to Import duty, Export duty, Special Additional Excise Duty, Road and Infrastructure cess etc. July 06, 2019
Invites application for allotment of additional import quota of Pigeon Peas/Toor Dal for 2 lakh MT for the fiscal year 2019-20 as per Trade notice issued by DGFT. July 05, 2019
Additional quota of Toor allowed for import for the fiscal year 2019-20 as per Trade notice issued by DGFT. July 05, 2019
SION for export product “Walnut Kernels (Chandler Variety)” in food product group has been notified as per Public notice issued by DGFT. July 05, 2019
Exchange rate of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees notified as per Notification issued by CBIC. July 04, 2019
Advance authorisations shall not be issued, where import item is ’’pulses and/or ’’Peas’’ of any kind, which is under restricted/prohibited/State Trading Enterprises (STE) lists as per Public notice published by DGFT. July 04, 2019
The date for implementation of Track and Trace system for export of drug formulations with respect to maintaining the Parent-Child relationship in packaging levels and its uploading on Central Portal has been extended upto 01.04.2020 for both SSI and non SSI manufactured drugs as per Public notice published by DGFT. July 04, 2019
MFN/preferential tariff of Malaysia  updated. July 04, 2019
Import of ‘Walnuts in any form’ is placed under Appendix 4J with pre-import condition and reduced EO period under Advance authorization with immediate effect issued by DGFT. July 03, 2019
Stakeholder can send their suggestion regarding new Foreign Trade Policy on email id ftp2019-dgft@gov.in or submit online on http://bit.ly/2NuJh9Z within 15 days issued by DGFT. July 03, 2019
Clarification on Jurisdictional RA/RA concerned for SEIS-Para 3.06 (c) of Handbook of Procedures published by DGFT. July 01, 2019
IGST ( Integrated Tax Rate )
June 29, 2019
UTGST (Union Territory Tax Rate)
June 29, 2019
Compensation Cess Rate
June 29, 2019
Refund of taxes paid on inward supply of indigenous goods by retail outlets established at departure area of the international airport beyond immigration counters when supplied to outgoing international tourist against foreign exchange Circular published by CBIC. June 29, 2019
Seeks to specifies retail outlets established in the departure area of an international airport, beyond the immigration counters, making tax free supply of goods to an outgoing international tourist, as class of persons who shall be entitled to claim refund Central Tax Rate Notification issued by CBIC. June 29, 2019
CGST ( Central Tax Rate )
June 28, 2019
Circulars / Orders
June 28, 2019
Validity of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs) extended upto 30.09.2019 issued by DGFT. June 28, 2019
Invites suggestions on review of the Foreign Trade Policy published by DGFT. June 28, 2019
Updated version of Part-A and Part –B of the "CGST Rules, 2017 published by CBIC.  June 28, 2019
MFN / preferntial tariff of Sri Lanka  updated.
June 27, 2019
Issuance of multiple deficiency letters and in piecemeal manner during redemption of AA/EPCG as per Trade Notice published by DGFT. June 26, 2019
Import policy of seeds of Peas is amended from "Restricted" to "Free" subject to phytosanitary import condition as per Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India), Order 2003 as per Notification issued by DGFT. June 25, 2019
Tariff Value for Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver are notified as per Notification issued by CBIC. June 25, 2019
The period for installation and operationalisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanner in the designated ports is extended upto 30.09.2019 as per Public Notice issued by DGFT. June 25, 2019
Requirement of EP copy of shipping bill and landing certificate for availing (TMA) for Specified Agriculture products is dispensed with exports from/of SEZ/EOU/FTWZ are also made eligible for TMA as per Public Notice issued by DGFT. June 25, 2019
Implementation of CBIC (ICEGATE) E-payment portal from1st July, 2019 - Revised procedure for making e-payment of Central Excise and Service Tax arrears under the new CBIC-GST Integrated portal https://cbic-gst.gov.in- Reg as per Circular published by CBIC. June 24, 2019
Anti-dumping duty extended till 9.7.2019 on imports of " Paracetamol” originated in or from China as per Notification issued by CBIC. June 24, 2019
Countervailing duty imposed on New/Unused pneumatic radial tyres with or without tubes and/or flap of rubber (including tubeless tyres) used in buses and lorries/trucks originating in or exported from China as per Notification issued by CBIC. June 24, 2019
Anti-dumping duty extended on ductile iron pipes originating in, or exported from China PR till 9 October 2019 as per Notification issued by CBIC. June 23, 2019
Blocking of E-way bill for non-filing of returns date extended to 21 August 2019 as per Notification issued by CBIC. June 21, 2019
No review of pulses quota allocation, deficient applications are not eligible as per Trade Notice published by DGFT. June 21, 2019
Exchange rate of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees notified as per Notification issued by CBIC. June 20, 2019
MFN / Prefrential tariff of European Union updated.
June 20, 2019
Clarification on applicability of additional customs duty on goods re-imported under Customs Notification No. 94/96- dated 16.12.1996 exported earlier for exhibition purpose/ consignment basis published as per Circular issued by CBIC. June 19, 2019
Manufacture and other operations in Warehouse Regulations, 2019 as per Notification published by CBIC. June 19, 2019
Proper officer for Customs (Supplementary Notice) Regulations, 2019 published as per Notification issued by DGFT. June 18, 2019
Customs (Supplementary Notice) Regulations, 2019 published as per Notification issued by DGFT. June 18, 2019
Anti-dumping duty imposed on jute sacking cloth under tariff heading 5310 originating in or exported from Bangladesh as per Notification issued by DGFT. June 18, 2019
IGST refunds - mechanism to verify the IGST payments for goods exported out of India in certain cases as per Circular published by CBIC. June 17, 2019
Tariff rate of customs duty on lentils, boric acid and laboratory reagents increased by amending First schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 under emergency powers under section 8A of the Customs Tariff Act as per Notification issued by CBIC. June 15, 2019
Notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 amended to implement the imposition of retaliatory duties on 28 specified goods originating in or exported from USA and preserving the existing MFN rate for all these goods for all countries other than USA as per Notification issued by CBIC. June 15, 2019
Tariff Notification in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver- Reg as per Notification published by CBIC. June 14, 2019
Imports of Maize (feed grade) under the TRQ Scheme for 2019-20 as per Trade notice published by DGFT. June 14, 2019
Waiving off the requirement of destruction certificate from excise/custom authorities for the unutilised duty free imported material in case of imports from unregistered sources with pre-import conditions as per Public notice issued by DGFT. June 14, 2019
Criteria for Claiming ROSCTL amended: Application to be filed within one year of let export date instead of shipping bill date as per Public Notice issued by DGFT. June 13, 2019
MFN / prefrential tariff of Belarus updated.
June 13, 2019
Minimum Import Price of Cashew kernel enhanced to Rs. 680/kg & Rs. 720/kg for broken and whole as per Notification issued by DGFT. June 12, 2019
Withdrawal of MEIS benefit on export of Onions fresh and chilled under HS 07031010 with immediate effect as per Public Notice published by DGFT.  June 11, 2019
Anti-dumping duty imposed on ’’PVC (resin) suspension grade’’ imported from China, Thailand and USA extended till 12 August, 2019 as per Notification issued by CBIC. June 11, 2019
Anti-dumping duty extended on imports of "Paracetamol" originating in or exported from China as per Notification issued by CBIC. June 10, 2019
Annual export ceiling quantity of river sand & stone aggregates for Maldives notified by DGFT i.e. 2 lakh and 8 lakh respectively under Bi-lateral agreement between India and Maldives as per Notification issued by DGFT. June 07, 2019
The Revenue Laboratories have now acquired testing facilities for some of the samples listed in the said Annexure I and II of Circular No. 43/2017-Customs dated 16 November 2017 as per Circular published by CBIC. June 07, 2019
Instruction for submission of fortnightly report of Customs Revenue issued by CBIC. June 07, 2019
Exchange rate of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees notified as per Notification issued by CBIC. June 06, 2019
The MFN / pref. tariff of Russia has been updated on the Indian Trade Portal - www.indiantradeportal.in.
June 06, 2019
Simplified auto-registration of beneficiaries (IEC holders) on ICEGATE for eSanchit and Other benefits as per Circular issued by CBIC. June 03, 2019
Paperless processing under Swift- uploading of Licenses/Permits/Certificates/Other Authorizations (LPCOs) by PGAs as per Circular issued by CBIC. June 03, 2019
Exchange rate of one unit of South African Rand equivalent to Indian rupees notified as per Notification published by CBIC. May 31, 2019
Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver notified as per Notification issued by CBIC. May 31, 2019
The MFN tariff of South Africa has been updated on the Indian Trade Portal - www.indiantradeportal.in. May 30, 2019
Guidelines for launching of prosecution in relation to offences punishable under the Customs Act, 1962 published by CBIC. May 24, 2019
Import policy for Bio-fuels restricted for all purposes and its import will require import licence from DGFT Notification issued. May 24, 2019
Draft Comprehensive ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2019 published by DGFT. May 24, 2019
The MFN/preferential tariff of Myanmar has been updated on the Indian Trade Portal - www.indiantradeportal.in.
May 23, 2019
Clarification on discontinuing submission of physical copy of RCMCs with effect from 1st July 2019 while filling application for incentives/entitlements under FTP as per Trade Notice published by DGFT. May 22, 2019
Exempting services provided by project implementation agencies under the DDUGKY for the period commencing from the 1st of July, 2012 and ending with the 29th of February, 2016 as per Corrigendum Notification published by CBIC. May 22, 2019
Taxability of the service of access to a road or bridge in the period 08-11-2016 to 01-12-2016 as per Circular published by CBIC. May 21, 2019
Prohibition on direct or indirect imports and exports from/to Democratic People’’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in terms of UNSC Resolutions concerning DPRK para 2.17 of Foreign Trade Policy as per Trade Notice issued by DGFT. May 16, 2019
Procedure for claiming MEIS benefits for exports made to countries in the OFAC list such as Iran and payment received through Vostro Payments as per Trade Notice issued by DGFT. May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019
The MFN/preferential tariff of Thailandhas been updated on the Indian Trade Portal – www.indiantradeportal.in.
May 16, 2019
No requirement to submit hard copy of application for Advance Authorisation (AA) & EPCG Authorisation as per Circular published by DGFT.  May 15, 2019
Three months’ time window for applying for MEIS for shipping bills with HS Codes which were harmonized and notified under MEIS Appendix 3B, Table 2 after a delay as per Trade Notice published by DGFT. May 15, 2019
Application deadline for STE extended till 31 May 2019 for import of Maize (feed grade) under TRQ scheme at 15% customs duty meant for poultry firms as per Trade Notice issued by DGFT. May 14, 2019
Procedure for claiming MEIS benefits for exports realized under para 2.52 (b) and for exports in which e-BRC is not generated by banks has been notified as per Public Notice published by DGFT. May 14, 2019
Retaliatory tariff on US imports postponed till 16 June 2019 as per Notification issued by CBIC. May 14, 2019
Submission of physical copy of RCMC to be discontinued w.e.f. 1st July while applying for Incentives and entitlements as per Trade Notice published by DGFT.  May 13, 2019
Due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-3B for the month of April, 2019 for registered persons in specified districts of Odisha extended till 20.06.2019 as per Notification published by CBIC. May 11, 2019
Due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-1 for taxpayers having aggregate turnover more than Rs. 1.5 crores for the month of April, 2019 for registered persons in specified districts of Odisha extended till 10.06.2019 as per Notification issued by CBIC. May 11, 2019
Notification No. 11/ 2017- Union Territory Tax (Rate) amended so as to extend the last date for exercising the option by promoters to pay tax at the old rates of 12%/ 8% with ITC as per Notification issued by CBIC. May 10, 2019
Notification no. 11/ 2017- Central Tax (Rate) amended so as to extend last date for exercising the option by promoters to pay tax at the old rates of 12%/ 8% with ITC as per Notification issued by CBIC. May 10, 2019
Change of Departmental portal for e-filing of registration, returns etc under Central Excise as per Instruction issued by CBIC. May 09, 2019
Anti-dumping duty extended on ductile iron pipes originating in, or exported from China till 23rd June, 2019 as per Notification issued by CBIC May 09, 2019
Notification no. 8/ 2017- Integrated Tax (Rate) amended so as to extend the last date for exercising the option by promoters to pay tax at the old rates of 12%/ 8% with ITC as per Notification issued by CBIC. May 09, 2019
Validity of Registration of Contracts at the time of import clearance for peas (HS 07131000) is reckoned as per the date of shipment/dispatch for imports mentioned on Bill of Lading as per Trade Notice issued by DGFT. May 09, 2019
Increase in the usage of self-ratification scheme under para 4.07A of Foreign Trade Policy for authorised economic operator (AEO) as per Trade Notice issued by DGFT. May 09, 2019
The MFN/preferential tariff of Vietnam has been updated on the Indian Trade Portal – www.indiantradeportal.in.
May 09, 2019
Changing the words “www.aces.gov.in” to www.cbic-gst.gov.in in the Notification No.35/2001 - CE (N.T) dated 26.06.2001, as amended vide Notification No. 7/2015 as per Notification issued by CBIC. May 08, 2019
Revising procedure for electronic filing of Central Excise returns and for electronic payment of Excise duty and Service tax arrears under the new portal www.cbic-gst.gov.in as per Circular published by CBIC. May 08, 2019
Import of good new, second hand, refurbished, repaired or reconditioned notified under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order 2012 is prohibited unless they are registered with BIS and comply with Labelling requirements published by BIS etc as per Notification issued by DGFT. May 07, 2019
Export of Potatoes, Rice, Wheat flour, Sugar, Dal and Eggs   to Maldives permitted under India –Maldives bilateral trade agreement w.e.f April 2019 as per notified quantity as per Notification issued by DGFT. May 07, 2019
Number of Shipping/Airway Bills which can be filed in single online ANF 3D application has been increased from 50 to 250 for claiming MEIS benefit as per Public Notice published by DGFT. May 07, 2019
ANF 3B notified on 28.6.2018 for claiming SEIS benefits under the FTP 2015-20 is amended as per Public Notice issued by DGFT. May 07, 2019
Clarification on the processing of applications received in response to Trade Notice on import of Peas and Pulses for the fiscal year 2019-20 as per Trade Notice published by DGFT. May 07, 2019
1633.17 USD/MT anti-dumping duty imposed on "Saccharin" originating in or exported from Indonesia as per Notification issued by CBIC. May 03, 2019
Exchange rate of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees notified as per Notification issued by CBIC. May 02, 2019
The MFN/preferential tariff of Malaysia has been updated on the Indian Trade Portal – www.indiantradeportal.in.
May 02, 2019
Seeks to further amend notification no. 50/2017-customs dated 30th June 2017 to postpone the implementation of increased customs duty on specified imports originating in USA from 2nd May, 2019 to 16th May, 2019 as per Notification issued by CBIC. May 01, 2019
Regarding tariff value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver notified as per Notification issued by CBIC. April 30, 2019
Regarding GST exemption on the upfront amount payable in installments for long term lease of plots, under Notification No. 12/2017, Central Tax (Rate), S. No. 41, dated 28.06.2017 as per Circulars issued by CBIC. April 30, 2019
Regarding online Filing and Tracking of Quality Complaints/Trade Disputes as per Public Notice issued by DGFT. April 26, 2019
Regarding module for online filing & tracking Quality Complaints/Trade Disputes relating to International Trade for Indian and Foreign entities are upgraded as per Trade Notice published by DGFT. April 26, 2019
Seeks to further amend notification No. 50/2017- Customs dated 30.06.2017 so as to increase basic customs duty (BCD)on wheat from present 30% to 40% as per Notification issued by CBIC. April 26, 2019
Regarding Shipping Bill (Electronic Integrated Declaration and Paperless Processing) Regulations, 2019 Notification published by CBIC. April 25, 2019
The MFN/preferential tariff of Indonesia has been updated on the Indian Trade Portal – www.indiantradeportal.in.
April 25, 2019
April 24, 2019
April 24, 2019
Regarding prohibition on import of milk and milk products from China extended until the capacity of all laboratories at ports of entry have been suitably upgraded for testing melamine as per notification issued by DGFT. April 23, 2019
April 23, 2019
April 23, 2019
April 23, 2019
April 23, 2019
April 23, 2019
April 23, 2019
Regarding the third amendment, 2019 to the CGST Rules as per notification issued by CBIC. April 23, 2019
Part-A and Part-B of the "CGST Rules, 2017  amended up to 23.04.2019 as per CGST rules, 2017 issued by CBIC. 
April 23, 2019
Regarding furnishing FORM GSTR-3B returns for the Month of March, 2019 extended for three days (i.e. from 20.04.2019 to 23.04.2019) as per notification published by CBIC. April 22, 2019
Exchange rate of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees notified as per notification issued by CBIC. April 18, 2019
Seeks to rescind anti-dumping duty notification No. 39/2018-Customs (ADD) dated 20.08.2018, in pursuance with sunset review final findings issued by the DGTR as per notification issued by CBIC. April 18, 2019
The MFN/preferential tariff of Laoshas been updated on the Indian Trade Portal – www.indiantradeportal.in.
April 18, 2019
Regarding procedure for import of 2 lakh MT of Pigeon Peas (Cajanus cajan)/Toor Dal, 1.5 lakh MT of Urad dal, 1.5 lakh MT of Moong dal and 1.5 lakh MT of Peas (including Yellow peas, Green peas, Dun peas and Kaspa peas) as per trade notice issued by DGFT. April 16, 2019
Regarding tariff value of edible oils, Brass scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver are notified as per notification published by CBIC. April 15, 2019
Amending proforma of End Use Certificates [Appendix 2S(i), 2S(ii) and 2S(iii)] to grant permission for export of items under SCOMET Control List as per public notice published by DGFT. April 12, 2019
Regarding application for recognition as Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies invited till 15 May 2019 as per trade notice issued by DGFT. April 12, 2019
Regarding validity of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs) extended as per public notice issued by DGFT. April 11, 2019
The MFN/preferential tariff of Cambodia has been updated on the Indian Trade Portal - www.indiantradeportal.in.
 April 11, 2019
Amends notification No. 23/2013-Customs(ADD), dated the 10th October, 2013 to extend anti-dumping duty on ductile iron pipes originating in, or exported from China PR till 9th May, 2019 as per notification issued by CBIC. April 10, 2019
Impose definitive anti-dumping duty on Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels or Alloy Road Wheels used in Motor Vehicles originating in or exported from China PR, Korea RP and Thailand as per notification issued by CBIC. April 09, 2019
Rescind notification No. 21/2015-Customs (ADD), dated the 22 May, 2015 as per notification published by CBIC. April 09, 2019
Regarding phasing out of physical copies of Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)/Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) Scrips issued with EDI port as port of registration as per circular issued by CBIC. April 09, 2019
Seeks to further amend Notification Nos. 20/2015-Central Excise and No. 21/2015-Central Excise both dated 08.04.2015 to incorporate procedure for utilisation of paperless MEIS and SEIS scrips as per notification published by CBIC. April 09, 2019
Notifies Rs. 1000 application fee for reimbursement of benefits under Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) as per public Notice by DGFT. April 05, 2019
Amends Appendix 2- K of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 regarding Export Authorisation for Restricted Goods Validity raised to 24 months from 12 months as per public notice by DGFT. April 05, 2019
Clarifying issues regarding exercise of option to pay tax under notification No. 2/2019- CT(R) dt 07.03.2019 issued as per circular published by CBIC. April 05, 2019
Regarding rate of exchange of on unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian Rupees as per notification published by CBIC. April 04, 2019
The MFN/preferential tariff of New Zealand has been updated on the Indian Trade Portal. April 04, 2019
Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) rates as notified by the Ministry of Textile has been updated on www.indiantradeportal.in and also on the mobile app – Niryat Mitra. April 04, 2019
Procedure for doing away with the physical copy of MEIS/SEIS scrips issued with EDI ports as per public notice by DGFT. April 03, 2019
Discontinuation of issue of physical copy of MEIS/SEIS scrips for EDI ports with effect from 10.04.2019 as per Trade Notice issued by DGFT. April 03, 2019
Regarding imports of Maize (feed grade) under the TRQ Scheme for 2018-19 as per Trade Notice issued by DGFT. April 03, 2019
Omitting State of Madhya Pradesh from Column no 3 & 4 of Notification no 12/97 published on02-04-1997 as per Notification issued by CBIC. April 01, 2019
Amending the Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 as per notification published by CBIC. April 01, 2019
Regarding restriction on the import of Peas and Pulses as per Trade Notice issued by DGFT. April 01, 2019
Amendment to Part-A and Part-B of CGST Rules, 2017 (Containing the Rules) as published by CBIC. April 01, 2019
March 31, 2019
Amending notification No. 50/2017 to postpone the implementation of retaliatory tariff from 1st April, 2019 to 2nd May, 2019 as per notification published by CBIC. March 29, 2019
Regarding fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver as per Notification issued by CBIC. March 29, 2019
Imposing definitive anti-dumping duty on ’’Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) sheet for Solar Module’’, originating in or exported from China PR, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Thailand as per Notification issued by CBIC. March 29, 2019
Regarding new GST Rates (Integrated Tax, Central Tax and Union Territory on Real Estate Service Sectors & Circulars/Order issued by CBIC. March 29, 2019
Regarding a new chapter 7(A) added in FTP on Transport and Marketing assistance (TMA) for Specified Agricultural Products as per Notification published by DGFT. March 29, 2019
Regarding new provision related to the Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) notified by the Ministry of Textiles as per Notification published by DGFT. March 29, 2019
Regarding addition of provisions under HBP for implementation for issuance of scrip for RoSCTL under a MEIS type mechanism as per Public Notice issued by DGFT. March 29, 2019
Regarding procedure and ANF for availing Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Productions as per Public Notice issued by DGFT. March 29, 2019
Regarding clarification on third party exports under EPCG scheme as per Circular published by DGFT. March 29, 2019
Regarding online filing, processing and system based approval of MEIS applications of SEZ shipping bills as per Trade Notice issued by DGFT. March 29, 2019
Amending notification No. 69/2011 extending deeper tariff concessions to import from Japan under India-Japan CEPA (IJCEPA) with effect from 1st April, 2019 as per notification issued by CBIC. March 28, 2019
MFN/preferential tariff and SPS-TBT of Russia updated March 28, 2019
The Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products scheme updated on Indian Trade Portal March 28, 2019
Procedure for allocation of quota for import of (i) Calcined Pet Coke (0.5 Million MT per annum) for Aluminum Industry and (ii) Raw Pet Coke (1.4 Million MT) for CPC manufacturing industry as per public notice issued by DGFT March 22, 2019
March 22, 2019
March 20, 2019
Process for filing online Application for export authorisation of restricted items (Non-SCOMET) as per Trade Notice issued by DGFT March 18, 2019
March 18, 2019
Extending Zero Duty Concession for HS 480990 imported from Korea under India-Korea (CEPA) as per notification issued by CBIC March 15, 2019
Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver are notified as per notification issued by CBIC March 15, 2019
March 15, 2019
Application format (ANF2-M) for obtaining import license for ’’restricted’’ items notified as per public notice issued by DGFT March 15, 2019
March 15, 2019
March 14, 2019
MFN/preferential tariff and SPS-TBT of Japan updated March 14, 2019
Consideration of applications for grant of authorization for import of gold dore as per public notice issued by the DGFT March 13, 2019
Scheme for rebate of state and central taxes and levies on export of garments and made-ups (RoSCTL) as per circular issued by the CBIC March 12, 2019
Partial modification of the Policy Circular No. 19/2015-20 dated 14/02/2019 for discontinuation of physical copy of Advanced / EPCG Authorisation as per policy circular issued by the DGFT March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019
Nature of supply of priority sector lending certificates (PSLC) as per circular issued by the CBIC March 08, 2019
Implementation of various decisions taken by the GST Council for the MSME sector as per press release issued by the CBIC March 07, 2019
Clarification on various doubts related to treatment of sales promotion schemes under GST as per circular issued by the CBIC March 07, 2019
Notify exchange rate of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees as per notification issued by the CBIC March 07, 2019
MFN tariff of Nigeria updated March 07, 2019
Import of Flat-rolled products of stainless steel covered under ITC (HS) Codes: 7219 or 7220 under Advance Authorisation stands deleted from Appendix 4J as per public notice issued by DGFT March 06, 2019
Deletion of Golakganj Land Customs Station (LCS) for purpose of export of stone boulders, stone chips and coal from India as per notification issued by CBIC March 01, 2019
MFN/preferential tariff of Philippines has been updated February 28, 2019
Amending Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2010, for Form-C, Form-H and Form-HA substituted with new format as per notification issued by CBIC February 27, 2019
Postponement date of coming into force of Sea cargo and Manifest and Transhipment Regulations, 2018 from 1st March 2019 to 1st August 2019 as per notification issued by CBIC February 27, 2019
Certain corrections have been done in the Appendix 3B, Table 2 to align/harmonize it with the ITC - HS 2017 which was notified vide Public notice 61 dated 07.03.2017 as per public notice issued by DGFT February 26, 2019
Amend notification No. 50/2017-customs dated 30th June 2017 to postpone the implementation of increased customs duty on specified imports originating in USA from 2nd March, 2019 to 1st April, 2019 as per notification issued by CBIC February 26, 2019
Seeks to impose definitive anti-dumping duty on "Textured Tempered Coated and Uncoated Glass" originating in or exported from Malaysia as per notification issued by CBIC February 26, 2019
Issues related to carriage of coastal cargo from one Indian port to another port in foreign going vessels/coastal vessels through foreign territory regarding as per circular issued by CBIC February 26, 2019
February 25, 2019
Clarifying about the eligibility of exports made from Special Economic Zone (SEZ) / Export Oriented Unit (EOU) units on behalf of the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) units. In this regard, either SEZ / EOU unit or DTA unit and not both can claim the benefits under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) benefits. It further clarified that above eligibility is applicable to only those cases where goods are produced by the EOU/SEZ unit and are exported directly to the foreign consumer, with the name of the DTA as per policy circular issued by DGFT February 22, 2019
Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs. This circular pertaining salient features and operational guidelines for implementation of the captioned scheme, was released by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India as per circular issued by RBI February 21, 2019
New Duty Drawback rates updated as per latest notification issued by the CBIC February 21, 2019
Export policy of Red Sanders wood exclusively sourced from cultivation origin obtained from private land (including Pattaland) has been notified to allow exports of Red Sanders wood in log form, roots and value added products as per notification issued by DGFT February 18, 2019
Procedure to obtain export license from DGFT for export of Red Sanders wood in log form, roots and value added products exclusively sourced from cultivation origin obtained from private land (including Pattaland) under Chapter 44 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items 2018 has been prescribed as per public notice issued by DGFT February 18, 2019
Clarification regarding tax payment made for supply of warehoused goods while being deposited in a customs bonded warehouse for the period July, 2017 to March, 2018 as per circular issued by CBIC February 18, 2019
Clarify situations of compliance of rule 46(n) of the CGST Rules, 2017 while issuing invoices in case of inter- State supply as per circular issued by CBIC February 18, 2019
Clarify situations mentioning details of inter-State supplies made to unregistered persons in Table 3.2 of FORM GSTR-3B and Table 7B of FORM GSTR-1 as per circular issued by CBIC February 18, 2019
Insert tariff item 9806 00 00 in chapter 98 of the First schedule to Customs tariff act, 1975 to impose basic customs duty of 200% on all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan as per notification issued by CBIC February 16, 2019
New Drawback rates applied from 20 February, 2019 as per notification issued by CBIC February 16, 2019
Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver are notified as per notification issued by CBIC February 15, 2019
Exchange rate of one South African Rand equivalent to Indian rupees as per notification issued by CBIC February 15, 2019
Under SION E92, import of Groundnut in Shell/Kernels has been allowed as per public notice issued by DGFT February 14, 2019
Discontinuation of physical copy of Advance /EPCG Authorisations issued from 1/3/2019 onwards, for EDI ports as per circular issued by DGFT February 14, 2019
MFN/preferential tariff of European Union (EU) updated February 14, 2019
Extended last date for Filing GSTR-7 to 28 Feb, 2019 as per notification issued by CBIC February 12, 2019
Change in name of Chinese exporters in High Tenacity Polyester Yarn Anti-dumping Case as per notification issued by CBIC February 12, 2019
Notification No. 8 and Notification No. 9 to change in name of Daewoo International Corporation to POSCO Daewoo Corporation in Stainless Steel Flats Anti-dumping Case as per notification issued by CBIC February 12, 2019
Online module for filing & tracking quality complaints or trade disputes relating to International Trade as per Trade notice issued by DGFT February 11, 2019
Uploading of Adjudication & Appellate Orders on the DGFT website as per ECA circular issued by DGFT February 08, 2019
MFN/ Preferential tariff of Sri Lanka updated February 07, 2019
Amend Notification No. 08/2016- customs dated the 5th February 2016 to allow temporary importation of aircrafts, for the purposes of participation in Aero Show organised by the Central Government, without furnishing a bank guarantee or cash deposit as per notification issued by CBIC February 07, 2019
Imposing definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of "Non-Plasticized Industrial Grade Nitrocellulose Damped in Isopropyl Alcohol having Nitrogen content in the range of 10.7% to 12.2%" originating in or exported from Brazil, Indonesia and Thailand as per notification issued by CBIC February 07, 2019
Exchange rate of foreign currency against Indian rupee as per notification issued by CBIC February 07, 2019
Standard Operating Procedure consequent to commencement of “Document Processing Area” in the Parking Plaza and Gate Automation for Export & Import through NSICT/NSIGT, GTI & JNPCT as per public notice issued by JNCH February 06, 2019
Customs Brokers Licensing (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 as per notification issued by CBIC February 06, 2019
Activation of ANF 3D under the E-com module for applying for MEIS for courier/postal shipments under Para 3.05 of the FTP and Para 3.02 of the HBP as per trade notice issued by DGFT February 05, 2019
Rescind Sl. No. 10D of Notification No. 09/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 in relation to exemption of IGST on supply of services having place of supply in Nepal or Bhutan, against payment in Indian Rupees as per notification issued by CBIC February 04, 2019
Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) for pre and post Shipment Rupee Export Credit and its expansion as per trade notice issued by DGFT February 02, 2019
Amended the ANF 3D for E commerce exports under para 3.05 of the FTP 2015-20. The format for claiming MEIS benefits has been changed as per public notice issued by DGFT February 01, 2019
Services of Business Facilitator (BF) or a Business Correspondent (BC) to Banking Company as per notification issued by CBIC February 01, 2019
Clarification on GST rate applicable on supply of food and beverage services by educational institution as per notification issued by CBIC February 01, 2019
Clarification on issue of classification of service of printing of pictures covered under 998386 as per notification issued by CBIC February 01, 2019
Applicability of GST on Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) as per notification issued by CBIC February 01, 2019
Applicability of GST on various programmes conducted by the Indian Institutes of Managements (IIMs) as per notification issued by CBIC February 01, 2019
Amendments in the earlier issued circulars in wake of amendments in the CGST Act, 2017 (which shall come into force w.e.f. 01.02.2019) as per notification issued by CBIC February 01, 2019
Amendments in the earlier issued circulars in wake of amendments in the CGST Act, 2017 (which shall come into force w.e.f. 01.02.2019) as per notification issued by CBIC February 01, 2019
Relief in Average Export Obligation in terms of Para 5.19 of Hand Book of Procedures of FTP 2015-20 as per circular issued by DGFT January 31, 2019
Import of PUF Panels for Cold Storages for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables under EPCG Allowed as per public notice issued by DGFT January 31, 2019
Extension of time limit for submitting the declaration in FORM GST TRAN-1 under rule 117(1A) of the Central Goods and Service Tax Rules, 2017 in certain cases as per order issued by CBIC January 31, 2019
Labelling of fixing RSP allowed in All Customs Bonded Warehouse without Section 65 of Customs Act, 1962 permission as per notification issued by CBIC January 31, 2019
MFN/Preferential tariff under India-ASEAN FTA of Brunei updated January 31, 2019
Export Policy of Bio-fuels from EOU/ SEZ / DTA as per Trade notice issued by DGFT January 31, 2019
Application in ANF -2D submitted for seeking policy-procedure relaxation in teams of para 2.58 of the FTP as per trade notice issued by DGFT January 30, 2019
Amending Hand Book of Procedures of FTP 2015-2020, with regard to the facility of clubbing of Authorisations as per public notice issued by DGFT January 30, 2019
Amending notification No. 50/2017-Customs to prescribe effective BCD rate on Electric Vehicle (EV) and their specified part and raw material for manufacture of Lithium ion cells as per notification issued by CBIC January 30, 2019
Amending notification no. 57/2017-Customs to prescribe effective BCD rate on parts of power bank of Lithium ion and Battery pack of cellular mobile phones as per notification issued by CBIC January 29, 2019
Imposing definitive anti-dumping duty on "Fluoroelastomers (FKM)" originating in or exported from China PR as per notification issued by CBIC January 28, 2019
Imposing anti-dumping duty on "Metaphenylene Diamine" originating in or exported from China PR as per notification issued by CBIC January 24, 2019

Intrest Scheme rates for Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit updated on www.indiantradeportal.in.		 January 24, 2019
Notification No.05/2019 - Customs (N.T.) regarding rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees issued by Customs  January 17, 2019
Preferential tariff of specified goods imported from ASEAN under the India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) updated January 17, 2019
Till now, import of Nicotinic Acid & Nicotinamide (Niacinamide/ niacin) was ’’Free’’ subject to No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Narcotics Commissioner, Gwalior, before import of the item. For import of Nicotinic Acid & Nicotinamide (Niacinamide/ niacin), this Policy Condition is being removed with immediate effect as per the notification issued by DGFT January 15, 2019
Vide Appendix - V to ITC (HS) 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy), 207 items are notified as Technical Textiles as per the notification issued by DGFT January 15, 2019
Makes the following amendment in Notification No. 48/2017-Central Tax , which notifies certain supplies as deemed export u/s 147 of the CGST Act, 2017 by inserting a proviso clause to submit a certificate within 6 month to jurisdictional commissioner, duly attested by a CA, if input tax credit on input is used in the manufacture and supply of goods which was exported. Further the definition and meaning of “Advance Authorization” is amended by omitting the word Pre-import basis as per the notification issued by CBIC January 15, 2019
Tariff notification in respect of fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver as per the notification issued by CBIC January 15, 2019
Mandatory recording of information on DGFT website about transfer of MEIS/SEIS scrips issued from 14th January, 2019 onwards (for EDI ports only) as per the trade notice issued by DGFT January 11, 2019
Notified rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees as per the notification issued by CBIC January 11, 2019
Para 4.14 of 2015-20 is amended to remove pre-import condition to avail exemption from Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess. Exemption from Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess is also extended to deemed supplies as per the notification issued by DGFT January 10, 2019
Quantities of import item at SI. No. 1 have been rationalised for different categories of exports of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers as per the public notice issued by DGFT January 10, 2019
Preferential tariff of specified goods imported from Korea under the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) updated January 10, 2019
The list of MEIS entries in the Appendix 3B, Table 2, for which the RAs are required to process MEIS application in the manual mode, as explained in the Trade Notice 30 dated 11.09.2018 has been re-notified as per the public notice issued by DGFT January 09, 2019
Guidelines to RAs for following Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for EODC monitoring of both Advance as well as EPCG authorizations using software on website (http://eodc.online) as per the circular issued by DGFT January 09, 2019
A system generated letter with QR code will be issued for Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) activities by BIS January 08, 2019
Export policy of Fertilizers has been revised and items under ’’Restricted’’ category moved to ’’Free’’ category subject to prior permission / No Objection Certificate (NOC) to be obtained by the manufacturers /exporters from the Department Of Fertilizers, and compliance of other laid down conditions as per the notification issued by DGFT January 07, 2019
January 07, 2019
Rationalization of procedures in handling EODC requests under Advance/EPCG Authorizations as per the trade notice issued by DGFT January 04, 2019
Clarification in respect of “not permitting” the import of capital goods required for “distribution of electrical energy (power)” under the EPCG Scheme as per the circular issued by DGFT January 04, 2019
Impose anti-dumping duty on imports of ’’Methylene Chloride" originating in or exported from European Union and United States of America as per the notification issued by CBIC January 04, 2019
ANF-4F and ANF-5B will indicate the number of EDI/NON-EDI Shipping Bills used by the applicant for redemption as per the public notice issued by DGFT January 03, 2019
Inclusion of Land Customs Station (LCS), Barhni in the list of LCSs from which export under claim of Duty Drawback can be made to Nepal as per the notification issued by CBIC January 03, 2019
Notified rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees as per the notification issued by CBIC January 03, 2019
Preferential tariff of specified goods imported from Malaysia under the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA) w.e.f. 1 January, 2019 updated January 03, 2019
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector – Restructuring of Advances as per the notification issued by RBI January 01, 2019
Krishnapatnam port is being added to the list of the 10 existing ports, thereby taking the total number of ports to 11, to allow export of ’’Sawn timber’’ made exclusively out of imported wood logs as per the notification issued by DGFT December 31, 2018
Restriction on Import of Peas from 01.01.2019 to 31.03.2019 as per the trade notice issued by DGFT December 31, 2018
Seeks to amend notification no. 296/76 dated 02.08.1976 to exempt temporary importation of private road vehicles from IGST and compensation cess as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Amending notification No. 69/2011-Customs, dated 29th July, 2011 pertains to HS 8708 40 00 [gear box and parts thereof, of specified motor vehicles], w.e.f. 1st of January, 2019, when imported under the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA) as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Amending notification No. 53/2011-Customs dated 01st July, 2011 pertains to specified goods imported from Malaysia under the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA) w.e.f. 01.01.2019 as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Amending notification No. 152/2009-Customs dated 31.12.2009 pertains to specified goods imported from Korea RP under the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) w.e.f. 01.01.2019 as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Amending notification No. 46/2011-Customs dated 01.06.2011 pertains to specified goods imported from ASEAN under the India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement w.e.f. 01.01.2019 as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Foreign Post Offices-amendment to Notification No. 31/2017-Customs (NT) dated 31st March, 2017 as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Fixation of tariff value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Amending notification no. 62/94-Customs (N.T.) dated 21.11.1994 in respect of Dahanu Port, Maharashtra as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Electronic Sealing-Deposit in and removal of goods from Customs Bonded Warehouses-deferment of Circular 19/2018 as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Procedure to be followed in cases of manufacturing or other operations undertaken in bonded warehouses under section 65 of the Customs Act as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Clarification of section 140(1) of the CGST Act, 2017 as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
GST on Services of Business Facilitator (BF) or a Business Correspondent (BC) to Banking Company as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Clarifying GST rate applicable on supply of food and beverage services by educational institution as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Clarification on issue of classification of service of printing of pictures covered under 998386 as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Applicability of GST on Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Applicability of GST on various programmes conducted by the Indian Institutes of Managements (IIMs) as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Clarification regarding GST tax rate for Sprinkler and Drip Irrigation System including laterals as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Clarification regarding GST rates & classification (goods) as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Clarification on refund related issues as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Clarification on export of services under GST as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Denial of composition option by tax authorities and effective date thereof as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Clarification on certain issues (sale by government departments to unregistered person; leviability of penalty under section 73(11) of the CGST Act; rate of tax in case of debit notes / credit notes issued under section 142(2) of the CGST Act; applicability of notification No. 50/2018-Central Tax; valuation methodology in case of TCS under Income Tax Act and definition of owner of goods) related to GST as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Guidelines for processing of applications for financial assistance under the Central Sector Scheme named ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’ of the Ministry of Culture as per the circular issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Seeks to insert explanation in an item in notification No. 8/2017 – Central Tax (Rate) by exercising powers conferred under section 11(3) of CGST Act, 2017 as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Seeks to amend notification No. 10/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate) so as to specify services to be taxed under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) as recommended by Goods and Services Tax Council in its 31st meeting held on 22.12.2018 as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Seeks to amend notification No. 9/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate) so as to exempt certain services as recommended by Goods and Services Tax Council in its 31st meeting held on 22.12.2018 as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Seeks to amend notification No. 8/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate) so as to notify IGST rates of various services as recommended by Goods and Services Tax Council in its 31st meeting held on 22.12.2018 as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Seeks to exempt integrated tax on supply of gold by nominated agencies to registered persons as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Seeks to further amend notification No. 2/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 to exempt GST on goods as per recommendations of the GST Council in its 31st meeting as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Seeks to further amend notification No. 1/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 to change GST rates on goods as per recommendations of the GST Council in its 31st meeting as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Seeks to amend the IGST Rules, 2017 so as to notify the rules for determination of place of supply in case of inter-State supply under sections 10(2), 12(3), 12(7), 12(11) and 13(7) of the IGST Act, 2017 as per the notification issued by CBIC December 31, 2018
Rates of rewards under MEIS for Onions, Fresh or Chilled, under HS Code 07031010 have been enhanced from 5% to 10% with immediate effect as per the public notice issued by DGFT December 28, 2018
MFN tariff of South Africa updated  December 27, 2018
Prohibition on import of milk and milk products (including chocolates and chocolate products and candies/ confectionary/ food preparations with milk or milk solids as an ingredient) from China is extended for a further period of four months, i.e., till 23.04.2019 or until further orders, whichever is earlier as per the notification issued by DGFT December 24, 2018
Notifying rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees as per the notification issued by CBIC December 20, 2018
The newly announced MEIS rates as per Appendix 3B updated December 20, 2018
List of capital goods not permitted/ permitted for import under EPCG Scheme as per the public notice issued by DGFT December 18, 2018
Notifying 5% MEIS benefit for Fixed Veg oils of Sal Kokam and Mango butter (Cultivated) as per the public notice issued by DGFT December 17, 2018
Partially amend notification No. 37/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 in order to exempt BCD and IGST for imports by NTRO as per the notification issued by CBIC December 17, 2018
Seeks to further postpone the implementation of increased customs duty on specified imports originating in USA from 17th December, 2018 to 31st January, 2019 as per the notification issued by CBIC December 15, 2018
Revised Tariff Value of Palm Oil, Palmolein, Gold and Silver, Brass Scrap, Areca Nuts and Poppy Seeds as per the notification issued by CBIC December 14, 2018
The New Duty Drawback rates updated as per latest notification issued by the CBIC December 13, 2018
Seeks to impose anti-dumping duty on imports of "Zeolite 4A (detergent grade)" originating in or exported from China PR as per the notification issued by CBIC December 13, 2018
Includes Paragraph 2.79 E in the Handbook of Procedures of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 to lay down the procedure for re-export/return of imported SCOMET items as per the public notice issued by DGFT December 12, 2018
Amends Para 2.63 of the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20) regarding exhibits required for national and international exhibitions and demonstration as per the public notice issued by DGFT December 12, 2018
Clarifies requirement of documents for online IEC applications as per the trade notice issued by DGFT December 12, 2018
Salient features of revised All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback as per the circular issued by CBIC December 12, 2018
AEO programme digitization - Ease of doing business -Development of web-based application for AEO-T1 as per the circular issued by CBIC December 07, 2018
Amending Notification no. 62/94-Customs (N.T.) dated 21.11.1994 notifying Port Meadow u/s 7(a) of Customs Act, 1962 for unloading of imported goods and loading of export goods or any class of goods as per the Notification issued by CBIC December 07, 2018
Errata to Public Notice No.50/2015-2020 dated 26th November, 2018 notifying procedure for allocation of quota for import of (i) Calcined Pet Coke for use as Calcined Pet Coke (CPC) in Aluminum Industry and (ii) Raw Pet Coke for CPC manufacturing industry as per the public notice issued by DGFT December 06, 2018
December 06, 2018
Revised All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback notified as per the Notification issued by CBIC December 06, 2018
Clarification with respect to amendments to Customs and Central Excise notifications for EOUs as per the circular issued by CBIC December 05, 2018
Anti-dumping duty on the imports of "Uncoated Copier Paper" originating in or exported from Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore as per the notification issued by CBIC December 04, 2018
Revised territorial jurisdiction of the Regional Authorities of DGFT and their jurisdiction is notified with immediate effect as per the public notice issued by DGFT December 03, 2018
Corrections have been made in the appendix 3B, Table 2 as notified vide Public Notice 61 dated 07.03.2017, and modified from time to time, to be applicable with effect from 01.01.2017 as per the public notice issued by DGFT December 03, 2018
Addition of a new feature, with immediate effect, so that exporters can track the MEIS speed post dispatch made by the Regional Authorities as per the trade notice issued by DGFT December 03, 2018
Procedure for disposal of un-claimed/un-cleared cargo under section 48 of the Customs Act, 1962, lying with the custodians as per the circular issued by CBIC  December 03, 2018
Procedure for movement of goods under TIR Carnets as per the circular issued by CBIC  December 03, 2018
November 30, 2018
As per the circular issued by RBI increase in Interest Equalisation rate from 3% to 5% in respect of exports by MSME November 29, 2018
MFN tariff of South Africa updated November 29, 2018
Procedure for allocation of quota for import of (i) Calcined Pet Coke (CPC) for use in Aluminium Industry and (ii) Raw Pet Coke for CPC manufacturing industry is notified as per the public notice issued by DGFT November 26, 2018
Procedures for processing IGST Refund Paid on Export of Goods done through Non-EDI mode as per the instruction issued by CBIC November 26, 2018
Non Basmati rice items have been made eligible for MEIS benefits at the rate of 5% for exports made from 26.11.2018 and upto 25.03.2019 as per the public notice issued by DGFT November 22, 2018
MFN tariff of Turkey updated November 22, 2018
Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh has been notified as a Town of Export Excellence for Carpets and other floor coverings as per the public notice issued by DGFT November 20, 2018
Re-import of Goods Exported through Post are also Covered for Exemption under Ntfn 45/2017 and 46/2017 dated 30.06.2017 as per the circular issued by CBIC November 19, 2018
Validity period of the EPCG Authorisations has been extended from 18 months to 24 months as per the public notice issued by DGFT November 16, 2018
Period for installation and operationalisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanner in the designated port is extended up to 31.03.2019 as per the public notice issued by DGFT November 15, 2018
The existing "Stock and Sale" policy under Paragraph 2.79A and 2.79B of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 has been amended to allow re-transfer / re-export of SCOMET items within country of the stockist and to the end users in other specified countries approved by IMWG, on post reporting basis as per the public notice issued by DGFT November 15, 2018
Seek extension of existing anti-dumping on "O-Acid" originating in or exported from China PR and imposed vide notification No. 6/2018-Customs (ADD) dated 12th March, 2018 to the imports originating and exported from China PR of "O-Ester" as per the notification by CBIC November 15, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of New Zealand updated November 15, 2018
Implementation of PGA eSANCHIT - Paperless Processing under SWIFT-Uploading of Licenses/Permits/Certificates/Other Authorizations (LPCOs) by PGAs as per the circular issued by CBIC November 13, 2018
Informing about the setup of “Drive-through Scanner” next to PUB, Port-Karal Road. It is a high speed container scanner and efficient operation of this scanner is expected to further reduce dwell time for import significantly as per the public notice issued by JNCH November 09, 2018
USA modified the list of products eligible for Duty-Free Treatment under the GSP updated  November 08, 2018
Implementation of Paperless Processing under SWIFT-Uploading of Supporting Documents (eSANCHIT) in Exports as per the circular issued by CBIC November 08, 2018
Para 4.32(i) and para 6.01(a) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 are amended to allow export of findings like posts, push backs, locks which help in collating the jewellery pieces together, containing gold of 3 carats and above up to a maximum limit of 22 carats only from domestic tariff area and EOU/ EHTP/STP/BTP Units as per the notification issued by DGFT November 05, 2018
Details of products falling under the jurisdiction of s.no 11 Export Promotion Council for EOU and SEZ units and sl no 22 Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) of Appendix 2T revised as per the public notice issued by DGFT November 05, 2018
Online issuance of RCMC by EPCs & its uploading on DGFT server. The EPCs which are already issuing RCMCs online are advised to upload the same on the DGFT’s server and the exercise is to be completed by 31 December 2018 as per the trade notice issued by DGFT November 02, 2018
Procedure for a Pilot on Transhipment of Export Cargo from Bangladesh to third countries through Land Customs Stations (LCSs) to Kolkata Port / Airport, in containers or closed bodied trucks as per the circular issued by CBIC November 02, 2018
Seeks to further postpone the implementation of increased customs duty on specified imports originating in USA from 2nd November, 2018 to 17th December, 2018 as per the notification issued by CBIC November 01, 2018
Notifies exchange rate of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees as per the notification issued by CBIC November 01, 2018
Date for implementation of Track and Trace system for export of drug formulations with respect to maintaining the Parent-Child relationship in packaging levels and its uploading on Central Portal has been extended upto 01.07.2019 for both SSI and non SSI manufactured drugs as per the public notice issued by DGFT November 01, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Maldives updated  November 01, 2018
Revised Tariff Value of Palm Oil, Palmolein, Gold and Silver, Brass Scrap, Areca Nuts and Poppy Seeds as per the notification issued by CBIC October 31, 2018
Cautions against dealing with MSRL Group Limited, Miami, Florida, USA for failing to supply materials inspite of receiving advance payments from Indian importers as per the trade notice issued by DGFT October 30, 2018
Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations, 2018. It will come into force from 1 March, 2019 as per the notification issued by CBIC October 30, 2018
Extend the date of implementation to 1st January, 2019 in order to enable establishment of infrastructure and procurement of seals by warehouse owner as per the circular issued by CBIC October 30, 2018
Clarification on certain issues related to refund as per the circular issued by CBIC October 26, 2018
Extend the due date for filing a final return in FORM GSTR-10 till 31 December, 2018. This is applicable to such persons whose registration has been cancelled by the proper officer on or before 30 September, 2018 as per the notification issued by CBIC October 26, 2018
Clarify issues pertaining to registration as a Casual Taxable Person (CTP) & recovery of excess Input Tax Credit (ITC) distributed by an Input Service distributor (ISD) as per the circular issued by CBIC October 26, 2018
Clarify the procedure in respect of return of time expired drugs or medicines as per the circular issued by CBIC October 26, 2018
October 25, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Nepal updated  October 25, 2018
Allowed import of 500,000 tonnes of petcoke per year by aluminium companies and 1.4 million tonnes of petcoke by calcined petcoke makers as per the notification issued by DGFT October 23, 2018
Electronic sealing – clarification on deposit in and removal of goods from customs bonded warehouses as per the circular issued by CBIC October 23, 2018
Exempted Inter-State Supplies of Handicraft Goods from GST Registration as per the notification issued by CBIC October 22, 2018
The procedure to be followed in cases of manufacturing or other operations undertaken in bonded warehouses under section 65 of the Customs Act as per the circular issued by CBIC October 18, 2018
Description of import item 1 in SION A-1486 is amended from Lauryl Alcohol to Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol as per the public notice issued by DGFT October 16, 2018
Revised Tariff Value of Palm Oil, Palmolein, Gold and Silver, Brass Scrap, Areca Nuts and Poppy Seeds as per the notification issued by CBIC October 15, 2018
Dropped Anti-dumping Duty on Phthalic Anhydride from Korea, Taiwan and Israel as per the notification issued by CBIC October 15, 2018
Increased import duty to 20% from 10% on the Lines of Mobile Phone as per the notification issued by CBIC October 11, 2018
Raised Basic Customs duty on Optical Equipment, IP Radio from 10% to 20% as per the notification issued by CBIC October 11, 2018
Printed Circuit Boards Assembly for eight telecommunication products cannot be imported under ITA at Zero duty as per the notification issued by CBIC October 11, 2018
MFN tariff of Canada updated October 11, 2018
Strict compliance of provision of Electrionics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) order, 2012 as amended at the time of assessment, registration and examination as per the public notice issued by CBIC October 09, 2018
As per the circular issued by CBIC, it clarifies the cases where IGST refunds have not been granted because higher rate of drawback has been claimed or where higher rate and lower rate were identical. The exporters have availed the option to take drawback at higher rate in place of IGST Refund out of the own volition. However, it has been decided that exporter would not be allowed to avail IGST refund after initially claiming the benefit of higher drawback October 09, 2018
Amended CGST rule 2017 as per the notification issued by CBIC October 09, 2018
Seeks to amend the notification No. 23/2103 dated the 10th October, 2013 to extend the levy of anti-dumping duty on the imports of " Ductile Iron Pipes " originating in or exported from China PR as per the notification issued by CBIC October 09, 2018
Classified e-Seals in tariff item 83099030 as per the notification issued by CBIC October 08, 2018
Guidelines for handling and storage of valuable goods that are seized/ confiscated by the Department as per the notification issued by CBIC October 08, 2018
Institutes offering education to NRI students now eligible for export incentives under Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) as per the circular issued by DGFT October 05, 2018
Indian Potash Limited (IPL), Chennai has been delisted as a State Trading Enterprise for import of Urea as per the notification issued by DGFT October 05, 2018
Imposing Anti-dumping Duty on Nylon Multi Filament Yarn from EU ($128.06/MT) and Vietnam ($384.02 and $719.44/MT) for Five Years as per the notification issued by CBIC October 05, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of USA updated October 04, 2018
Making amendments in order to reduce Central Excise duty rates on motor spirit (petrol) (HS Code 2710) and High-speed diesel (HS Code 27101930) w.e.f 5 October, 2018 as per the notification issued by CBIC October 04, 2018
Notify rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees as per the notification issued by CBIC October 04, 2018
Time up to 30 April, 2019, has been allowed to Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and the State Governments of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu to finalise the modalities and complete the process of export of respective allocated quantities of Red Sanders wood as per the notification issued by DGFT October 03, 2018
Chapter 29 and 30 of ITC (HS), 2017 from ’’Restricted’’ to ’’Free’’ subject to No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Narcotics Commissioner, Gwalior, before import of the items as per the notification issued by DGFT October 03, 2018
Adding graphite electrode industry to the existing four industries i.e. cement, lime kiln, calcium carbide and gasification industries in the Policy condition No. 6 of Chapter 27 under ITC (HS) 2017 relating to Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes., under Schedule 1 (Import Policy) vide Notification No. 25/2015- 2020 dated 17 August, 2018 as per the notification issued by DGFT September 28, 2018
Import of Peas classified under Exim Code 07131000 (including Yellow peas, Green peas, Dun peas and Kaspa peas) is "Restricted" till 31.12.2018 as per the notification issued by DGFT September 28, 2018
Amendments in Para 2.47 relating to Export through Courier Service/ Post under FTP 2015-20. The value limit for exports through post has been removed but there is a value limit of Rs. 5,00,000 in case of overseas shipments through courier services as per the notification issued by DGFT September 27, 2018
MEIS benefit for certain items (Milk and Milk products) have been enhanced to 20%, from the current 10%, for exports made from the date of publication of this Public Notice to 12.01.2019 as per the public notice issued by DGFT September 27, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of European Union (EU) updated  September 27, 2018
Increasing the Basic Customs Duty on 19 major items (Click Here) including Refrigerators, AC and major consumer goods, to curb import of certain imported items. These changes in rates of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) will be effective from 27 September, 2018 as per the notification issued by CBIC September 27, 2018
M/s Supreme International FZC ceases to be an approved Pre-shipment Inspection Agency and is removed from Appendix 2G of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP, 2015-20 as per the public notice issued by DGFT September 26, 2018
Allow export of remnant of chemicals after testing/analysis in the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) designated laboratories, falling under Category 1A in Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule -2 of ITC (HS) classification of export and import items, 2018 as per the notification issued by DGFT September 25, 2018
Raised drawback rates of Gold, Silver Jewellery and Silver Articles. Gold jewellery Rs. 264 from Prev Rs. 246.5 and Silver Jewellery and Articles Rs. 3410 from Prev Rs. 2851 as per the notification issued by CBIC September 24, 2018
Extended the exemption from Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess provided to goods imported by Advance Authorization/EPCG authorizations and Export Oriented Units (EOU) for specified purposes till 31 March, 2019. Earlier this exemption was extended till 1 October, 2018 as per the notification issued by CBIC September 24, 2018
New online e-com online module for the SEIS will be available to the exporters from 03.10.2018 as per the trade notice issued by DGFT September 20, 2018
MFN tariff of South Africa updated September 20, 2018
Revised import of Long Pepper from "Prohibited" to "Free" and Minimum Import Price (MIP) is not applicable on Long Pepper as per the notification issued by DGFT September 17, 2018
Charging fees from exporter for EU-GSP REX System registration for preferential tariff as per the trade notice issued by DGFT September 14, 2018
Tariff notification in respect of fixation of tariff value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver as per the notification issued by CBIC September 14, 2018
Amend Customs Tariff Determination of Origin of Goods under the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of India and Republic of Singapore Rules, 2005. Principal notification No. 59/2005-Customs (N.T.) dated 20th July, 2005 as per the notification issued by CBIC September 14, 2018
Amend the Notification No. 73/2005 - Customs, dated the 22 July, 2005 and Notification No. 10/2008- Customs, dated the 15 January, 2008 to bring about necessary changes as per the second protocol amending the India Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement as per the notification issued by CBIC September 14, 2018
The quantity of raw sugar i.e. 8424 MTs (Eight thousand four hundred and twenty four metric tons) to be exported to USA under Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) upto 30.09.2019 as per the public notice issued by DGFT September 13, 2018
One time relaxation for regularisation and issue of EODC for exports made prior to imports where Advance Authorisation issued for import of Natural Rubber/ Silk as per the public notice issued by DGFT September 13, 2018
“To do list” for SCOMET Policy/Procedure for feedback/inputs from industry for simplification of licensing procedure of SCOMET items as per the trade notice issued by DGFT September 13, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Sri Lanka updated September 13, 2018
Guidelines to apply for MEIS under the System Driven approval mechanism for MEIS applications for shipping bills from EDI ports as per the trade notice issued by DGFT September 11, 2018
Exemption in respect of specified goods manufactured in India and reimported into India for repairs or reconditioning subject to certain conditions. Said goods shall include printers, fax machines, automatic data processing machines, radar apparatus, projectors, colour TVs, Hearing aids, etc as per the notification issued by CBIC September 11, 2018
Preferential tariff of Afghanistan under SAFTA updated September 06, 2018
Anti-dumping Duty of 47.15% of CIF Value on Glass Chopped Strands Mats (CSM) Exported by Asia Composite Materials Thailand as per the notification issued by CBIC September 06, 2018
Anti-dumping Duty on Graphite Electrodes from China Dropped as per the notification issued by CBIC September 06, 2018
24x7 custom clearances as per the circular issued by CBIC September 05, 2018
10,000 tons (Ten thousand tons) of raw and/or white sugar under CXL Quota to European Union (EU) from 01.10.2018 to 30.09.2019 as per the public notice issued by DGFT September 04, 2018
Amendments have been made in Appendices Aayat Niryaat Forms (ANFs) pertaining to Chapter 6 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020 in light of implementation of GST and updation in FTP/HBP consequent upon Mid-Term Review on 05/12/2017 as per the public notice issued by DGFT September 04, 2018
Amendments have been made in Appendices Aayat Niryaat Forms (ANFs) pertaining to Chapter 7 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020 in light of implementation of GST and updation in FTP/HBP consequent upon Mid-Term Review on 05/12/2017 as per the public notice issued by DGFT September 04, 2018
Paragraph 2.79 C has been included in the Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015- 20 to lay down the procedure for export of SCOMET items for display/exhibition/tenders/RFP/RFQ/NIT purposes as per the public notice issued by DGFT September 04, 2018
Paragraph 2.79 C has been included in the Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015- 20 to lay down the procedure for export of SCOMET items for repair/replacement purposes as per the public notice issued by DGFT September 04, 2018
Central Goods and Services Tax (Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2018 as per the notification issued by CBIC September 04, 2018
Scope of principal-agent relationship in the context of Schedule I of the CGST Act as per the circular issued by CBIC September 04, 2018
Specifying that an alternative mechanism of recovery process of arrears in case of wrongly availed CENVAT credit under the existing law and CENVAT credit wrongly carried forward as transitional credit in the GST regime as per the circular issued by CBIC September 04, 2018
Clarification on refund related issues as per the circular issued by CBIC September 04, 2018
E-way bill in case of storing of goods in godown of transporter as per the circular issued by CBIC September 04, 2018
Import of peas classified under Exim code 07131000 (including Yellow peas, Green peas, Dun peas and Kaspa peas) is "Restricted" till 30.09.2018 as per the notification issued by DGFT August 30, 2018
DGFT as Authenticating Officer on behalf of President of India in all Notifications published in Gazette as per the trade notice issued by DGFT August 30, 2018
The pilot implementation of paperless processing under SWIFT-uploading of supporting documents (eSANCHIT) in Exports as per the circular issued by CBIC August 30, 2018
Forwarding of samples for testing to the outside laboratories as per the circular issued by CBIC August 30, 2018
MFN tariff of South Africa updated August 30, 2018
New E-Com module for SEIS, ANF 3B to be available from 20.09.2018 for application as per the trade notice issued by DGFT August 29, 2018
Para 5.14(b) of Hand book of Procedures 2015-20 amended to facilitate intimation to Regional Authorities without digital signature as per the public notice issued by DGFT August 29, 2018
Permitting EPCG authorisation holders to shift the capital goods imported during the entire export obligation period to their other units mentioned in the lEC and RCMC subject to conditions specified as per the public notice issued by DGFT August 29, 2018
Withdrawing previous Notification No. 15 dated 2 July, 2018 (Click Here) which extended restriction on import of Peas classified under Exim code 07131000 till 30/09/2018 as per the notification issued by DGFT August 29, 2018
Import policy of Petroleum bitumen under HS code 27132000 and other residues of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals under HS code 27139000 is "Free" as per the notification issued by DGFT August 28, 2018
Export policy of bio-fuels is revised from "Free" to "Restricted" as per the National Policy on Biofuels – 2018 as per the notification issued by DGFT August 28, 2018
August 28, 2018
Norms for Spices under Advance Authorisation validity as per the circular issued by DGFT August 28, 2018
Limit of Rs One Crore per year for exports on free of cost exports basis for export promotion for Status Holders is removed and is made 2% of average annual export realization during preceding three licensing years with immediate effect as per the notification issued by DGFT August 27, 2018
Status of applications for Import/Non-SCOMET Export/SCOMET Export Licenses as per the trade notice issued by DGFT August 27, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Pakistan updated August 23, 2018
Procedures to be followed for obtaining unique Direct Port Delivery (DPD) code to DPD importers as per the public notice issued by JHCH August 21, 2018
Import Policy of bio-fuels revised from ’’Free’’ to ’’Restricted’’ and allowed for non-fuel purpose on Actual user basis as per the National bio-fuel Policy, 4 June, 2018 as per the notification issued by DGFT August 21, 2018
Export of Beach Sand Minerals have been brought under STE and shall be canalised through Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL). Beach sand minerals, permitted anywhere in the export policy, will now be regulated in terms of policy under SI. No. 98A of Chapter 26 of Schedule 2 Export Policy as per the notification issued by DGFT August 21, 2018
Anti-dumping Duty on Ofloxacin from China – Classification Amended to include Heading 2941 along with earlier Heading 3004 as per the notification issued by CBIC August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018
Procedure for duty free clearance of materials imported for relief and rehabilitation of people affected by flood in Kerala as per the public notice issued by CBIC August 18, 2018
Import of Pet Coke is allowed for only cement, lime kiln, calcium carbide and gasification industries, when used as feed stock or in the manufacturing process on Actual User Condition as per the notification issued by DGFT August 17, 2018
Allowing import of 125 MT of Peas or less (entire quantity as applied) per contract irrespective of advance payment made before 25.04.2018 as per the trade notice issued by DGFT August 17, 2018
Introduced new facility which enables exporters who obtained Advance Authorizations under self-declaration basis to view status of their applications online as per the trade notice issued by DGFT August 17, 2018
Exchange rate of foreign currencies against Indian Rupee as per the notification issued by CBIC August 17, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Maldives updated  August 16, 2018
Clarification on bank guarantee requirement for bond executed by EOUs as per the circular issued by CBIC August 14, 2018
One time relaxation and condonation of delay in submission of installation certificate to RAs under EPCG Scheme for authorizations issued upto 31.03.2015, without payment of any penalty as per the public notice issued by DGFT August 14, 2018
Tariff value of Palm oil, Gold, Silver and Areca nut as per the notification issued by CBIC August 14, 2018
Exchange rate of South African Rand as per the notification issued by CBIC August 14, 2018
Simplification and rationalization of processing of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO-T1) application. The AEO-T1 status holder are eligible for 24/7 cargo clearance, exemption from payment of merchant overtime fee, separate earmarked space in custodian’s premises, and facility of Direct Port Delivery (DPD) for import and export consignments as per the circular issued by CBIC August 10, 2018
The HS Code 63029100 has been made eligible for MEIS for the period 01.04.2015 to 30.09.2015 with the same eligibility conditions, without late cut, as was applicable for HS Code 63029190 (MEIS sl no, 2762 in the Public Notice 02/2015-20 dated 01.04.2015) in the said period as per the public notice issued by DGFT August 09, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Hong Kong updated August 09, 2018
MEIS rates for certain items has been enhanced for exports made on or after 01.1 1.2017 and the rate for one HS Code 62142010 which was at 5% before Public Notice 42/2015-20 dated 24.11.2017 and was incorrectly notified as being increased from notified to 5% as per the public notice issued by DGFT August 08, 2018
Procedure for filling online application for IEC/ modification in IEC/e-IEC is laid down. IEC will henceforth be system generated and applicant will have the facility of taking a print out of IEC. Further, requirement of Digital Signature for submitting IEC applications is done away as per the public notice issued by DGFT August 08, 2018
Para 2.05 on IEC is revised and details on the procedure is shifted to para 2.08 of Handbook of Procedures as per the notification issued by DGFT August 08, 2018
Amendment in policy and procedure for online IEC applications as per the trade notice issued by DGFT August 08, 2018
Anti-dumping Duty on Methylene Chloride from EU and USA extended till 20 October, 2019 as per the notification issued by CBIC August 02, 2018
The new GST rates updated as per notifications issued by the CBIC August 02, 2018
Standard Operating Procedures for movement of Domestic Containers from Hinterland (Inland Container Depot) to JNPT Terminals as per the public notice issued by JNCH August 01, 2018
E-com module for applying for SEIS, based on new ANF 3B as notified vide Public Notice No.15/2015-20 dated 28.06.2018 will be available from 1.9.2018 as per trade notice issued by the DGFT July 30, 2018
Panipat has been notified as a Town of Export Excellence for the Carpets, Other Textile Floor Coverings and Bed Linen as per public notice issued by the DGFT July 27, 2018
Import policy of Urea for industrial/non-agricultural/technical grade shall be "Free" with Actual User Condition as per the notification issued by DGFT July 27, 2018
Chapter 3 duty credit scrips are allowed for debit for import of items which were earlier not permitted as per public notice issued by the DGFT July 26, 2018
The value limit for exports through Courier service/ Post has been placed at Rs. 5,00,000 and the eligibility criteria for entitlement under MEIS for courier/ post exports have been increased to Rs. 5,00,000 per consignment from the earlier Rs. 25,000 per consignment. The limitation on the port of exports for courier exports for the purpose of incentivisation under MEIS has been done away as per the notification issued by DGFT July 26, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Singapore updated July 26, 2018
Import of arecanut over and above CIF Rs. 251/ per kilogram is free and Import below CIF Rs.251/ is prohibited as per the notification issued by DGFT July 25, 2018
Import of pepper under Advance Authorisation Scheme, imports by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in the SEZ are ’’Free’’ and are exempted from the MIP condition as per the notification issued by DGFT July 25, 2018
Granting Deemed Export Benefits for supplies to the projects funded by Organisations such as JICA etc. under para 8.2(d) of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2009-14 as per the circular issued by DGFT July 23, 2018
BCD of Algeria updated  July 19, 2018
MEIS benefit for ’’Bengal-Gram’’ under ITC (HS) code 07132020 available upto 20.06.2018 has been extended for exports upto 20.09.2018 as per the public notice issued by DGFT July 13, 2018
The MEIS benefit for certain items has been enhanced for a certain period and some new items have been included in the MEIS Schedule, Appendix 3B as per the public notice issued by DGFT July 13, 2018
Import of Oxytocin is ‘Prohibited’ under Chapter 29 & 30 of the ITC (HS) 2017 as per the notification issued by DGFT July 12, 2018
Vishakhapatnam port is being added to the list of 15 existing ports/ICDs, thereby taking the total number of ports/lCDs to 16, for importing new vehicles as per the notification issued by DGFT July 12, 2018
Paragraph 2.79 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 has been amended to widen the scope for issue of authorizations for repeat orders of SCOMET Items as per the public notice issued by DGFT July 12, 2018
Tariff Concession for goods imported under Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) updated July 12, 2018
Clarification on acceptance of any copy of Shipping Bill in lieu of EP copy of Shipping Bill for grant of Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) of Advance Authorisation as per the circular issued by DGFT July 09, 2018
Treatment of peas (other than Yellow Peas) imported during the period 25.4.2018 to 15.5.2018 as per the trade notice issued by DGFT July 06, 2018
Issuance of export authorisation/license by DGFT (Hqrs.) for export of SCOMET items as per the trade notice issued by DGFT  July 06, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Brazil updated  July 05, 2018
One Pre-Shipment Agency is notified as PSIA in term of Para 2.55(d) of HBP 2015-20 in Appendix 2G and instruments in respect of one existing Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency has been added as per the public notice issued by DGFT July 03, 2018
Amendments in Para 2.74 and 2.79A of the Handbook of Procedures 2015-20 related to ’’Inter Ministerial Working Group’’ and ’’"Stock and Sale" of SCOMET items’’ as per the public notice issued by DGFT July 03, 2018
Procedure to obtain No Incentive Certificate under the MEIS is being notified as per the public notice issued by DGFT July 03, 2018
Amendment in Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule- 2 of ITC (HS) classification of Export and Import Items, 2018 has been amended as per the notification issued by DGFT July 03, 2018
Import of Fresh Ginger wholly produced in Nepal, classified under Exim Code 09101110, is 'Free' as per the notification issued by DGFT July 02, 2018
Restriction on import of Peas classified under Exim Code 07131000 (including Yellow peas, Green peas, Dun peas and Kaspa peas,) effective till 30 June, 2018 as per the Notification 04/2015-2020 dated 25 April, 2018, is further extended till 30 September, 2018 as per the notification issued by DGFT July 02, 2018
Amends APTA Rules of Origin as per the notification issued by CBIC June 30, 2018
Tariff Value of Palm Oil, Palmolein, Gold and Silver, Brass Scrap, Areca Nuts and Poppy Seeds as per the notification issued by CBIC June 29, 2018
New application format for grant of duty credit scrips under Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) is notified, for all SEIS applications with immediate effect as per the public notice issued by DGFT June 28, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of India updated June 28, 2018
Amendments in the Paragraph 9.03 relating to Supplementary Claims under Handbook of Procedures (2015-2020) for Chapter 3 Scrips as per the public notice issued by DGFT June 28, 2018
Clarifying eligibility of Steamer Agents for benefits under Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) as per the notification issued by DGFT June 21, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Bangladesh updated  June 21, 2018
Export of Potatoes, Onions, Rice, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Dal and Eggs has been permitted to the Republic of Maldives under bilateral trade agreement between Government of India and Government of Maldives during the period 2018-19 w.e.f. April, 2018 as per the quantities indicated in the Table at Para 1 in this notification. The export of above items to Republic of Maldives will be exempted from any existing restriction/prohibition on export as per the notification issued by DGFT June 20, 2018
Paragraph 4.29 (vi) and Para 4.29(vii) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 is replaced enabling exporters to file single DFIA application for exports made from any EDI port and separate applications for export made from each non-EDI port as per the notification issued by DGFT June 20, 2018
The office address of DGFT and its Regional Authorities and their Jurisdiction have been updated and private SEZs from SI.No.47 to 53 have been added to Appendix 1A of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 as per the public notice issued by DGFT June 20, 2018
Applicants seeking import/export license from DGFT for "restricted" items, having paid the applicable fees, will submit online application to the concerned jurisdictional authority and subsequently send their application through email to either import-dgft@nic.in (for import licenses) or export-dgft@nic.in (for export licenses) as the case may be, along with proof of the application fee paid; besides attaching the necessary documents for processing the case. Applications are required to be submitted in prescribed pro-forma ANF-2M (for import license) and ANF- 2N (for export license) along with ANF-l (Applicant’’s Importer Exporter Profile), copy of IEC and other supporting documents, as applicable. In case the applicant firm has received the NOC from the concerned administrative Ministry, the same should invariably be attached with the application as per the trade notice issued by DGFT June 20, 2018
Cigarettes and other Tobacco products (Packaging and Labelling), Second Amendment Rules, 2018 as per the notification issued by CBIC June 20, 2018
Increases duty on some products falling under HS Chapters 7, 8, 28, 38, 72 and 73 as per the notification issued by CBIC June 20, 2018
Rate of exchange of one unit of South African Rand exchange equivalent to Indian rupees as per the notification issued by CBIC June 19, 2018
Increased import duty on edible oil from 5% to 10% as per the notification issued by CBIC June 14, 2018
The tariff Value of Palm Oil, Palmolein, Gold and Silver, Brass scrap, Areca Nuts and Poppy seeds as per the notification issued by CBIC June 14, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of USA updated  June 14, 2018
Procedure for e-commerce exports through Post and clarification regarding personal imports (amendment to Circular 14/2018 dated 4 June, 2018) as per circular issued by CBIC June 13, 2018
Indian Mackerel (species Rastrelliger Kanagurta) exported under any HS Code in Chapter 03 of the ITC HS 2012/2017 is eligible for MEIS incentive at the rate of 5% (for exports during the period 01.04.2015 to 31.10.2017) and 7% (for exports during the period 01.11.2017 to 30.06.2018) as per public notice issued by DGFT June 12, 2018
Port restriction is not applicable on import of Natural Rubber of all varieties/forms covered under EXIM Code 4001, under Advance Authorisation is removed as per the notification issued by DGFT June 12, 2018
Making amendments in the Notification No. 61/94(NT)- Customs dated 21 November, 1994 notified Surat airport for Baggage clearance as per circular issued by CBIC June 08, 2018
Sale in Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) in respect of services classified under chapter heading 9988 [Manufacturing services on physical inputs (goods) owned by others] and 9989 (Other manufacturing services; publishing, printing and reproduction services; materials recovery services) under GST, but covered in LOP/definition of “manufacture” as per para 9.31 of FTP as manufacturing goods, will be governed under provisions of para 6.8(a) of FTP 2015-2020.   At the time of DTA clearance, applicable GST and compensation cess as per GST classification shall be applicable as per notification issued by DGFT June 07, 2018
It is clarified that other items, which are not parts of bicycle, are not eligible for Focus Product Scheme (FPS) benefit under FTP 2009-14. It was also clarified that cases where RA has issued scrips against the export of parts other than those used in bicycle under ITC(HS) 8481 is liable to be reviewed and corrective measures to be taken to recover such claims granted by oversight as per trade notice issued by DGFT June 07, 2018
The Export Obligation Discharge certificate (EODC) Camp in Regional Authority (RAs) during 11 June, 2018 to 22 June, 2018. The RAs [Mumbai, Chennai, CLA (New Delhi), Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Pune & Surat] would organize EODC camp to facilitate expeditious disposal of EODC applications for Advance and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) authorisations as per trade notice issued by DGFT June 07, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Sri Lanka updated June 07, 2018
It is informed that although the cases having SB005 error have now reduced, however, some exporters nevertheless, continue to make errors in filing invoice details in the shipping bill and the GST returns. Therefore, keeping in view the difficulties faced by the exporters in respect of SB005 errors, CBIC has decided to extend the facility of officer interface to Shipping bills filed up to 30.04.2018. However, the exporters are advised to align their export invoices submitted to Customs and GST authorities for smooth processing of refund claims. Apart from SB005 errors, IGST refunds are also stuck on account of SB003 error on the customs side. This error occurs when there is a mismatch between GSTIN entity mentioned in the Shipping bill and the one filing GSTR-1/GSTR-3B as per circular issued by CBIC June 06, 2018
Requirement of Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for online/digital payment through e-MPS. Now, a person desiring to make online/digital payment can logon to e-MPS using his PAN details. There is no need for having digital signatures for making digital/online payment as per trade notice issued by the DGFT June 04, 2018
As per notification issued by the CBIC the Exports by Post Regulations, 2018, and shall come into force on 21 June, 2018. These Regulations shall apply to export of goods by any person, holding a valid Import- Export Code issued by the DGFT, in furtherance of business from any foreign post office notified under sub- section (e) of section 7 of the Customs Act, 1962. In case of goods to be exported through a foreign post office, an entry shall be required to be presented to the proper officer at the foreign post office of clearance, in the forms appended to these regulations that are given in this Notification June 04, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Japan updated June 01, 2018
Guidelines for filing/processing of MEIS applications in case of Project Exports as per trade notice issued by the DGFT May 30, 2018
Entitlement for duty free import of sector specific inputs which were available in Chapter 1B of FTP 2009-14 have been re-inserted in Chapter 1 of FTP 2015-20 w.e.f. 01.04.2015 as per notification issued by the DGFT May 28, 2018
Reduction in Silver jewellery and Silver article drawback rates to Rs. 2851 per kg from Rs. 3513.8 per kg as per notification issued by the Customs May 25, 2018
Imposing Anti-dumping duty on saturated fatty alcohols imported from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand as per notification issued by the Customs May 25, 2018
MEIS incentive rate for Dried Onion (HS 07122000) in the Appendix 3B has been increased from 3% to 5% with immediate effect as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 24, 2018
Provision in Para 3.08(b) FTP 2015-2020 relating to the threshold level of earnings has been amended to bring in clarity as per notification issued by the DGFT May 24, 2018
MFN tariff of United Arab Emirates updated May 24, 2018
Clarified that the term "Duty" used in respect of the items listed in Appendix 3A is to be read as "Basic Customs duties" only and not "all Customs duties (including BCD=SAD/IGST)" as per circular issued by the DGFT May 23, 2018
Export obligation under EPCG scheme has been made more flexible as non-maintenance of Annual Average in some years can be offset by excess exports in other year(s) in respect of EPCG authorisations as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 22, 2018
The actual Service Providers (and not Ports) are eligible for SFIS/SEIS benefit in respect of their share of earnings made by performing the notified services under SFIS/SEIS Scheme as per circular issued by the DGFT May 22, 2018
Trade notice issued by the DGFT related to quota under Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement May 22, 2018
Date for mandatory digital payment through e-MPS is extended to 01.06.2018 as per trade notice issued by the DGFT May 18, 2018
Clarification on Irrevocable Commercial Letter of Credit (ICLC) and Advance Payment made through banking channel on import of Peas under Chapter 7 of the ITC (HS) 2017 before 25 April, 2018 as per trade notice issued by the DGFT May 18, 2018
as per notification issued by the Customs
 May 17, 2018
An exporter gets caution listing for three months and directed banks to close entries in Export Data Processing and Monitoring System (EDPMS) where export revenue was received, extension of exemption from caution listing was granted by RBI for six months and later it got extended by 30 September, 2018 as per circular issued by the RBI May 17, 2018
MFN tariff of Oman updated  May 17, 2018
Clarification on import policy of Peas under Chapter 7 of the ITC (HS) 2017 as per trade notice issued by the DGFT May 16, 2018
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and Government of the Republic of India on cooperation in the field of production and marketing of pigeon peas, both parties have agreed to target export of 1,50,000 MT of pigeon peas and other pulses grown in Mozambique to India during 2018-19 subject to certain conditions defined as this trade notice issued by the DGFT May 16, 2018
Notified Tariff Value of Palm Oil, Palmolein, Gold and Silver, Brass Scrap and Poppy Seeds as per notification issued by the Customs May 15, 2018
The members of the Trade and the Customs field formations may please note that the Public Notice 33 dated 23.10.2017 applies to all scrips issued under Chapter 3 of FTP irrespective of the FTP period. Further, this is also to inform that such scrip holders are not required to approach the RAs with the said scrips for any amendment in the validity period as per trade notice issued by the DGFT May 15, 2018
Extend Anti-dumping Duty on Peroxosulphates from China by one year as per notification issued by the Customs May 14, 2018
Gemological Institute of America, Israel and Gemological Institute of America, Japan are included in paragraph 4.74 of Handbook of Procedures (2015-20) for certification/ grading of diamonds of 0.25 carat and above as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 14, 2018
All RAs are requested to ensure that all relevant document for non-submission of complete Appendix 4E, containing technical details, chemical reactions and data sheet for advance authorisation applications on self-declaration basis under Para 4.04 and 4.07 of HBP are forwarded to the Norms Committee in time as per trade notice issued by the DGFT May 14, 2018
May 14, 2018
Application process for import of 2 Lakh MT of Pigeon Peas/ Toor Dal and 1.5 Lakh MT for Urad/ Moong is laid down as per trade notice issued by the DGFT May 11, 2018
The rates for items under MEIS Appendix 3B/Service categories in Appendix 3D which were enhanced in the Mid Term view are continued beyond 30.06.2018 as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 11, 2018
May 10, 2018
MFN tariff of Bahrain updated  May 10, 2018
Krishnapatnam port is enlisted as a designated port for import of scrap as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 09, 2018
Requirement of Pre-Shipment Inspection Certification (PSIC) is dispensed with for import of metallic waste and scrap from safe countries through six ports where portal monitors and container scanners are operational as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 09, 2018
Date for implementation of Track and Trace system for export of drug formulations with respect to maintaining the Parent-Child relationship in packaging levels and its uploading on Central Portal has been extended upto 15.11.2018 for non SSI manufactured drugs as well as SSI manufactured drugs as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 09, 2018
Policy condition for import of old/used and new automotive mining equipments, oil rigging equipments for operation in captive mines/ oil rigging areas and other vehicles for research and development purposes is introduced as per notification issued by the DGFT May 08, 2018
Import policy of urad and moong in split & others forms under EXIM Codes: 07139010 and 07139090 are also restricted as per notification issued by the DGFT May 04, 2018
Basic Customs tariff of Lebanon updated May 03, 2018
May 01, 2018
MFN tariff of South Africa updated April 27, 2018
April 26, 2018
Import policy of Yellow Peas under Exim Code 07131000 is revised from free’’ to ’’restricted’’ for a period of three months (from 1 April to 30 June, 2018) as per notification issued by the DGFT April 25, 2018
Transitional Arrangements provision has been detailed under para 1.05 (b) of Foreign Trade policy (2015-20) as per notification issued by the DGFT April 25, 2018
Regional Authorities may allow revalidation of Advance Authorisation/DFIA, under the provisions of para 2.20(d) of HBP 2015-20, which has been amended vide PN 38 dated 9.11.2017, even if Authorisation is issued under FTP, 2009-14 provided conditions stipulated in the said Public Notice are fulfilled as per trade notice issued by the DGFT April 25, 2018
The service categories which have been notified in appendix 3D for SEIS are allowed for claim under SEIS. It is immaterial whether these notified services are delivered on an IT enabled platform or otherwise as per trade notice issued by the DGFT April 25, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Bangladesh updated April 19, 2018
Import of radiation generating components under Exim codes 90221200, 90221410, 90221420, 90223000, 90229010, 90229020 and 90229030 of Chapter 90 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule - I (Import Policy), hereinafter, will be subject to prior regulatory clearance from Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) as per notification issued by the DGFT April 16, 2018
Tariff Concession for goods imported under India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA) updated April 12, 2018
Facility to check status of Importer Exporter Code (IEC) application made to DGFT is available on the DGFT website as per Trade Notice issued by the DGFT April 11, 2018
All varieties of edible oils, except mustard oil, have been made ’’free’’ for export without any quantitative ceilings, pack size etc., till further orders as per notification issued by the DGFT April 06, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Malaysia updated  April 05, 2018
As the export of all varieties of pulses, including organic pulses are free for export, vide DGFT Notification No. 38 dated 22.11.2017, the packaging restriction imposed vide DGFT Notification No. 40 dated 15.02.2016, on export of roasted gram would no longer be applicable as per circular issued by the DGFT April 04, 2018
DGFT has developed an online EODC monitoring system for monitoring the progress of Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) applications of Advance and EPCG authorisations. The website can be accessed at http://eodc.online in which the input data related to applications submitted by exporters for EODC can be put and the status can be updated when either deficiency letter or EODC is issued as per Trade Notice issued by the DGFT April 04, 2018
Import policy for Second Hand Goods imported for the purpose of repair / refurbishing / re – conditioning or re – engineering is laid down as per notification issued by the DGFT March 28, 2018
Amendments have been made in the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 with regard to import of Raw Sugar under Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) scheme as per notification issued by the DGFT March 28, 2018
Import of seal skin, in any form, is prohibited as per notification issued by the DGFT March 28, 2018
Amendments related to import of Raw Sugar under DFIA scheme have been made in Hand Book of Procedures 2015-2020 as per public notice issued by the DGFT March 28, 2018
Period for installation and operationalization of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanner in the designated ports is extended up to 31.10.2018 as per public notice issued by the DGFT March 28, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Sri Lanka updated March 28, 2018
Port restriction for import of apples covered under EXIM Code 08081000 is hereby removed as per notification issued by the DGFT March 27, 2018
Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 are made for the extension of Integrated and Goods and Service Tax (IGST) and Compensation Cess exemption under Advance Authorisation, EPCG and EOU Scheme till 01.10.2018 as per notification issued by the DGFT March 23, 2018
All RAs are instructed that past cases where MEIS applications received under FTP 2015-20 have not been considered merely on the grounds of description mismatch and not due to any mis-classification issues shall not be considered as “Finalised cases” for the purposes of para 3 of Public Notice 62 dated 16.02.2018 (Click Here). Therefore all such cases may be processed and finalized under the PN No.62 as per trade notice issued by the DGFT March 23, 2018
New para 4.07A is added in Handbook of Procedures 2015-20 related to Self-ratification Scheme as per public notice issued by the DGFT March 22, 2018
Processing of MEIS application for SEZ exports has been simplified through the changes in this public notice. Henceforth physical copy of SEZ shipping bills are not required to be submitted for claiming benefits under MEIS as per public notice issued by the DGFT March 22, 2018
Correction has been made in the Entry at Sl.No.8019 of the Table 2 of Appendix 3B notified vide Public Notice No.66 dated 21 March, 2018 as per public notice issued by the DGFT March 22, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Cambodia updated March 22, 2018
Import policy and condition of pepper is revised. Import policy/condition of Pepper over and above CIF Rs. 500 per kilogram is “Free” whereas import of pepper below the CIF of Rs.500 per kilogram is “Prohibited” as per notification issued by the DGFT March 21, 2018
MEIS benefit is notified for ’’Bengal- gram’’ under ITC (HS) code 07132000 for a period of 3 months for exports made from the date of this Public Notice. Further, the entry pertaining to HS Code 07132000 is placed at Annexure to Public Notice No.62 dated 16.02.2018 for processing of MEIS applications as per public notice issued by the DGFT March 21, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Philippines updated March 15, 2018
Launches e-MPS- facility to make online payment for miscellaneous applications as per trade notice issued by the DGFT March 14, 2018
Para 2.86 of the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20) pertaining to the provision on Irrevocable Letter of Credit is deleted as per public notice issued by the DGFT March 13, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff and SPS-TBT measure of Thailand updated March 08, 2018
Amendment in Para 2.17 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 on "Prohibition on direct or indirect import and export from/to DPRK (Democratic People`s Republic of Korea) in terms of UNSC resolutions concerning DPRK as per notification issued by the DGFT March 07, 2018
Inputs/import items specified in Appendix 4J has been amended as per public notice issued by the DGFT March 05, 2018
BCD tariff rate on Chickpeas, (ITC-HS code 0713200) has been increased from 40% to 60% by invoking section 8A (1) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 as per notification issued by the CBEC March 01, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Indonesia updated March 01, 2018
Clarification regarding export policy of onions - removal of Minimum Export Price (MEP) and Letter of Credit (LC) as per circular issued by the DGFT February 26, 2018
Amendments have been made in Ayat Niryat Forms (ANF) 4F & 4G of Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020 in light of implementation of GST and non-issuance of EP copies of Shipping Bills by Customs Authorities as per public notice issued by the DGFT February 22, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff and SPS-TBT measure of Vietnam updated February 22, 2018
Information on details of shipping bills in cases where exporters who have inadvertently ticked ’’N’’ (for No) instead of ’’Y’’ (for Yes) in "Reward" column of shipping bills while filing the EDI shipping bills, but have declared the intent in the affirmative (in wording) in the shipping bill as per trade notice issued by the DGFT February 21, 2018
Modification in Section 3(1) (a), (b) and deletion of Section 3(1) (c) of the Foreign Trade (Exemption from application of Rules in certain cases) Amendment Order, 2017 is notified as per notification issued by the DGFT February 20, 2018
Seaports located at Dhamra Port and Dighi Port are included in paragraph 4.37(a) of Handbook of Procedures (2015-20) for availing export promotion benefits under Chapter 4 of Foreign Trade Policy as per public notice issued by the DGFT February 16, 2018
All Regional Authorities to process application for MEIS claim with the objective of improving ease of doing business, simplifying the procedures, increasing transparency and cutting down delays as per public notice issued by the DGFT February 16, 2018
Certain amendments/corrections have been made to Table 2 of Appendix 3B of FTP 2015-20 to align them with the ITC(HS) codes 2017 for exports made w.e.f. 01.01.2017 as per public notice issued by the DGFT February 15, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Laos PDR updated  February 15, 2018
Description of export item in Textile product SION J-290 has been amended as per public notice issued by the DGFT February 09, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Nepal updated  February 08, 2018
Increase import duty on all types of sugar (raw sugar, refined or white sugar) of ITC (HS) ‘1701’ from 50% to 100% and Chana (Chickpeas) of ITC (HS) ‘0713200’ from 30% to 40% as per notification issued by the CBEC February 06, 2018
Advising exporters to promptly check Shipping Bill transmission status on ICEGATE and DGFT website as per trade notice issued by the DGFT February 06, 2018
Amendment in procedure for seeking modification in IEC is notified as per public notice issued by the DGFT February 05, 2018
Consequent to modification in Section 3(2) of the Food Safety & Standards (Import) Regulation, 2017, Para 4 (A) of General Notes Regarding Import Policy of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule - I (Import Policy) stands updated as per the notification issued by DGFT February 05, 2018
Import policy of Light black pepper classified under EXIM Code 09041120 under Advance Authorisation Scheme is laid down, in partial modification of Notification 42/2015-20 dated 6 December, 2017 as per the notification issued by DGFT February 05, 2018
Requirement of Minimum Export Price (MEP) on export of onions as described stands removed till further orders and all varieties of onions can now be exported without any MEP as per the notification issued by DGFT February 02, 2018
The new GST rates  updated as per notifications issued by the CBEC February 01, 2018
Schedule 2 (Export Policy) of ITC (HS), 2018 is notified as per the notification issued by DGFT January 31, 2018
Correction has been made in the MEIS Appendix 38 description in entry no. 113, to align it with the ITC-HS present at the time of the notification of Public Notice 02, dated 01.04.2015. This correction is in effect from 01.04.2015 as per public notice issued by the DGFT January 30, 2018
Amendments in Appendix 4J of Hand Book of Procedure 2015-20 related to Export Obligation Period have been made as per public notice issued by the DGFT January 25, 2018
The New Duty Drawback rates updated as per notification issued by the CBEC January 25, 2018
In addition to the existing STEs, M/s NFL is permitted to import urea for another two months i.e. till 26.02.2018 as per notification issued by the DGFT January 24, 2018
Amendments in the Standard Input Output Norms (SION) as per public notice issued by the DGFT January 19, 2018
Revised list of banks and Nominated Agencies in Appendix 4B of HBP 2015-20 for import of Gold/Silver as per public notice issued by the DGFT January 19, 2018
Export of all varieties of onions, described at this notification, will be allowed only on Letter of Credit (LC) subject to a Minimum Export Price (MEP) of US$ 700 F.O.B. per Metric Ton (instead of US$ 850 F.O.B. per Metric Ton) with immediate effect and till 20.02.2018 as per notification issued by the DGFT January 19, 2018
Import of seconds/defectives of steel items as mentioned at SI. No. I to 7 of Policy Condition No.2 of Chapter 72 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy), shall be allowed also through Nhava Sheva (JNPT) and at ICD-Tughlakabad, New Delhi, besides the existing Customs sea port at Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata as per notification issued by the DGFT January 18, 2018
MFN/preferential tariff of Pakistan updated January 18, 2018
List of banks and Nominated Agencies in Appendix 4B of HBP 2015-20 for import Gold/Silver has been updated as per public notice issued by the DGFT January 17, 2018
Amendments have been made in Ayat Niryat Forms (ANF) 4A, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H & 41 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020 in light of implementation of GST and non-issuance of EP copies of shipping Bills by Customs Authorities as per public notice issued by the DGFT January 12, 2018
Transition period for registering under the Registered Exporters System (REX) for EU Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) has been extended up to 30.06.2018 as per public notice issued by the DGFT January 09, 2018
Quantity of import item at S. No. 1 of SION K 36 (Sesame seeds) has been amended as per notification issued by the DGFT January 03, 2018
Tariff Concession updated for goods imported under
 January 01, 2018
Export of all varieties of onions will be allowed only on Letter Of Credit (LC) subject to a Minimum Export Price (MEP) Of US$ 850 F.O.B. per Metric Ton till 20 January, 2018 as per public notice issued by the DGFT December 29, 2017
MFN tariff of Jordan updated December 28, 2017
BCD/Preferential tariff of Bhutan updated  December 21, 2017
MFN/Preferential tariff of China updated  December 14, 2017
The modification/revision of Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) would be effective from the date of issue of this Public Notice. SIONs A-343 and A-3488 for export product falling under the Chemicals and Allied Products Group has been amended as per public notice issued by the DGFT December 11, 2017
Trade notice issued by the DGFT related to application fee for grant of import authorization December 11, 2017
The newly announced MEIS rates as per Appendix 3B updated December 07, 2017
MFN/Preferential tariff under GSP of New Zealand updated December 07, 2017
Import of pepper classified under EXIM code 090411 and 09041200 is subject to Minimum Import Price (MIP) of Rs.500 per kg on CIF basis as per the notification issued by DGFT December 06, 2017
New Appendices 5E and 5F under EPCG Scheme of FTP 2015-20, are being notified as per public notice issued by the DGFT December 06, 2017
List of services where payment has been received in Indian Rupees which can be treated as receipt in Deemed Foreign Exchange as per guidelines of Reserve Bank of India in terms of Para 3.08(c) of FTP 2015-20 has been expanded to include Ground Handling Services as per public notice issued by the DGFT December 05, 2017
The services export rendered between 01-04-2017 to 31-03-2018 as per the Annexure 3D, comprising rates and conditions for rewards under the Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) is extended upto 31.03.2018 with rates of reward as specified in the Annexure as per public notice issued by the DGFT December 05, 2017
The revised edition of the Handbook of Procedures of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 is hereby notified as per public notice issued by the DGFT December 05, 2017
The revised and updated Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, is hereby notified as per the notification issued by DGFT December 05, 2017
MFN of Mozambique updated  November 30, 2017
The new GST rates  updated as per notifications issued by the Central Board of Excise & Customs November 30, 2017
November 27, 2017
MEIS incentive rates for certain items in the Appendix 3B has been increased from 2% to 4% w.e.f 01.11.2017 and only up to 30.06.2018 as per public notice issued by the DGFT November 24, 2017
Export of all varieties of onions will be allowed only on Letter Of Credit (LC) subject to a Minimum Export Price (MEP) Of US$ 850 F.O.B. per Metric Ton till 31 December, 2017 as per the notification issued by DGFT November 23, 2017
MFN/preferential tariff of Russia and Kazakhstan updated  November 23, 2017
All varieties of pulses, including organic pulses, have been made ’’free’’ for export without any quantitative ceilings, till further orders. However, for export through non-EDI Land Custom Stations (LCS), the exporter will have to do prior-registration of quantity with DGFT as per the notification issued by DGFT November 22, 2017
Relief in Average Export Obligation in terms of Para 5.19 of Hand Book of Procedures of FTP 2015-20 as per circular issued by the DGFT November 21, 2017
The implementation of MoU between India and Mozambique for import of pigeon peas and other pulses grown in Mozambique as per trade notice issued by the DGFT November 17, 2017
Six Pre-shipment inspection Agencies are notified as PSIAs in terms of Para 2.55 (d) of HBP in 2015-20 and instruments as per public notice issued by the DGFT November 16, 2017
MFN/preferential tariff of Belarus updated  November 16, 2017
A Chartered Engineer shall act only in the domain of his/her competence for issuance of nexus certification under EPCG Scheme as per public notice issued by the DGFT November 13, 2017
M/s. MIDC Industries Association (MIDC-IA), is enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020 for issuing Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) as per public notice issued by the DGFT November 09, 2017
Procedure for revalidation as in Para 2.20 is revised along with provisions in Para 2.21 and 2.22 of the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20) as per public notice issued by the DGFT November 09, 2017
MFN/preferential tariff of China updated November 09, 2017
MFN/preferential tariff and SPS-TBT measures of Russia updated November 02, 2017
The new GST rates  updated as per notifications issued by the Central Board of Excise & Customs November 02, 2017
Central Board of Excise & Customs published following:
 October 27, 2017
MFN tariff of Hong Kong updated  October 26, 2017
Conditions for export of Lanolin to European Union (EU) countries have been notified as per the notification issued by DGFT October 25, 2017
Onetime relaxation in condonation of delay of submission for obtaining extension (Click Here)/ block-wise extension in Export Obligation (Click Here)/ installation certificate (Click Here) under EPCG scheme is being provided as per public notice issued by the DGFT October 25, 2017
One time relaxation is provided for clubbing of advance authorisations issued during foreign trade policy 2002-07 and foreign trade policy 2004-09. One time relaxation is provided for extension of export obligation period of advance authorizations issued under Foreign Trade Policy 2002-07, Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009 and advance authorisations issued prior to 05.06.2012 under foreign trade Policy 2009-14 as per public notice issued by the DGFT October 24, 2017
On non-compliance of Sanitary Phyto-sanitary measures (SPS) by Indian Exporters while exporting goods. The non-Compliance with Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary laws of importing countries may lead to suspension of Import-Export Code (IEC) or liable for penalty as per trade notice issued by the DGFT October 23, 2017
The validity period of duty credit scrips issued under chapter 3 of Trade policy is being increased from 18 to 24 months for scrips issued with effect from 01.01.2016 as per public notice issued by the DGFT October 23, 2017
Krishnapatnam port is being added to the list of 14 existing ports/ICDs, thereby taking the total number of ports/lCDs to 15, for importing new vehicles as per the notification issued by DGFT October 20, 2017
Power of Regional Authorities of DGFT to issue/renew Nominated Agency Certificates has been removed as per public notice issued by the DGFT October 18, 2017
Import of Flat-rolled products of stainless steel covered under ITC(HS) Codes: 7219 or 7220 under Advance Authorisation is subjected to pre-import condition with 6 months Export Obligation Period from the date of clearance of each import consignment by Customs Authority as per public notice issued by the DGFT October 18, 2017
Amendments are made in Chapter-4 of Hand Book of Procedures 2015-2020 related to clubbing of Advance Authorisations, extension of Export Obligation period and regularisation of bonafide default in the case where an Authorisation was issued for import of drugs from unregistered sources with pre import condition as per public notice issued by the DGFT October 18, 2017
No Nominated Agency Certificate shall be issued/renewed for Four Star Export House and Five Star Export House status holders. Import of gold by Four Star and Five Star Houses with existing Nominated Agency Certificate is subjected to Actual user condition and are permitted to import gold as input only for the purpose of manufacture and export by themselves during the remaining validity period of the Nominated Agency certificate as per the notification issued by DGFT October 18, 2017
Update the Para 2.17 Of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020, on import and exports to Democratic People’’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), to account for UNSC Resolutions under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations on Democratic People’’s Republic of Korea, namely, 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2231 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017) and 2375 (2017) as per the notification issued by DGFT October 18, 2017
MFN tariff of Uganda updated October 18, 2017
Various provisions of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 are amended to enable certain additional duties/taxes/cess exemptions for Advance authorisations, EPCG Authorisations and units under EOH / EHTP / STP/ BTP Scheme as per the notification issued by DGFT October 13, 2017
MFN tariff of Kenya updated  October 12, 2017
Para No.5.25 of the Handbook of Procedures of FTP 2015-20 related to capital goods imported under EPCG has been amended as per public notice issued by the DGFT October 09, 2017
SPS-TBT Measures of Argentina updated October 04, 2017
Conditions for export of spices to European Union (EU) countries have been notified as per notification issued by the DGFT October 04, 2017
The New Duty Drawback rates updated as per notification issued by the CBEC September 29, 2017
Amendment in the conditions for the export of Guar Gum as per notification issued by the DGFT September 29, 2017
The quantity of sugar to be exported to EU under CXL Quota from 1.10.2017 to 30.09.2018 has been notified as per public notice issued by the DGFT September 29, 2017
MFN tariff of South Africa updated September 28, 2017
In addition to the existing STEs, M/s RCF and M/s NFL are permitted to import urea only for three months with effect from 26th September, 2017 as per notification issued by the DGFT September 26, 2017
GST council decisions regarding GST rates as per notification issued by the CBEC September 22, 2017
Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule - 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2012 has been amended as per notification issued by the DGFT September 21, 2017
The DGFT paragraph 2.72 (b) of the Handbook of Procedures of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 has been amended to include definition of "Military use" in the context of catch-all control in exports as per public notice issued by the DGFT September 21, 2017
MFN/Preferential Tariff of Uruguay updated September 21, 2017
Various amendments are made in Chapter-4 of Hand Book of Procedures as per public notice issued by the DGFT September 20, 2017
Toor dal, moong and urad have been made ’’free’’ for export till further orders. Exporters will have to do prior-registration of contracts with APEDA as per notification issued by the DGFT September 15, 2017
Import Item at S. No.2 of SION H 331 has been amended to include Poly Butylene Terephthalate Filament in Tooth Brushes as per public notice issued by the DGFT September 14, 2017
MFN/Preferential Tariff of Chile updated September 14, 2017
Amend the rates of compensation cess on various motor vehicles as per notification issued by the CBEC September 11, 2017
Import of 3 Lakh MT of sugar under Exim Code 170114 of Chapter 17 of ITC (HS), 2017-Schedule-1 (Import Policy) is allowed at 25% Custom duty under TRQ as per notification issued by the DGFT September 07, 2017
MFN/Preferential Tariff of Argentina updated September 07, 2017
Policy condition No. 2 to chapter 95 of ITC (HS) 2017 - Schedule - 1 (Import Policy) revised as per notification issued by the DGFT September 01, 2017
APEDA is enlisted under Appendix 2C and Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020 for issuing GSP Certificate and Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) as per public notice issued by the DGFT September 01, 2017
The last date of export of raw sugar to USA under TRQ quota for the US fiscal year 2017 (1 October, 2016 to 30 September, 2017) has been extended till 31 October, 2017 as per public notice issued by the DGFT September 01, 2017
Certain corrections in MEIS rates/ product description have been made to Table 2 of Appendix 3B of FTP 2015-20 in line with the ITC(HS) codes 2017 for exports made w.e.f 01.01.2017 as per public notice issued by the DGFT August 31, 2017
Proformae for submission of application form for import of Sandalwood (Santalum album) Restricted item (Para 2.50 of HBP) or export of Red Sanders wood (Pterocarpus santalinus) and Sandalwood (Santalum album) (Para 2.72 of HBP) by SEZ units with respective jurisdictional authority of SEZ for obtaining ’’No Objection Certificate’’ of Ministry of Environment, Forests & climate Change (MOEF&CC) through DGFT has been notified as per public notice issued by the DGFT August 31, 2017
MFN/Preferential Tariff and SPS-TBT measures of Sri Lanka updated  August 31, 2017
Country specific restrictions/prohibitions on import/export of items in Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms (2015-20) is notified as per public notice issued by the DGFT August 25, 2017
Policy condition no. 4 restricting imports of gold and silver under Exim Codes 7113, 7114, 7115 and 7118 from South Korea is inserted in Chapter 71 of ITC (HS) 2017 as per notification issued by the DGFT August 25, 2017
Principle of restriction "relating to the importations or exportations of gold or silver” is added at (i) under para 2.07 of Foreign Trade policy (2015-20) as per notification issued by the DGFT August 25, 2017
SPS Focus - August 2017 issue released August 25, 2017
TBT Focus - August 2017 issue released August 25, 2017
MFN/Preferential Tariff of Maldives updated August 24, 2017
Entitlement to export freely exportable items on free of cost basis by Status Holders has been revised as per public notice issued by the DGFT August 23, 2017
Annexure to the Public Notice No. 15/2015-2020 dated 31 May, 2016 is replaced and M/s. SNG Inspection services, UP Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency (PSIA) as listed is de-listed from Appendix 2G of H.B.P as per public notice issued by the DGFT August 23, 2017
Some of the ITC (HS) 2012 Codes eligible under MEIS and not notified in Public Notice 61/20I5-20 on 07.03.2017 are aligned, with ITC (HS) 2017 published as per public notice issued by the DGFT August 22, 2017
Import policy of Urad/ Moong dal under EXIM Code: 07133100 is revised from ’’free’’ to ’’restricted’’ as per notification issued by the DGFT August 21, 2017
August 18, 2017
Basic Customs tariff of Ethiopia updated August 17, 2017
Export of eggs and pulses (dhal) has been permitted to the Republic of Maldives under bilateral trade agreement between Government of India and Government of Maldives during the period 2017-18 w.e.f. April, 2017 as per the quantities indicated. The export of above items to Republic of Maldives will be exempt from any existing or future restriction / prohibition on export as per notification issued by the DGFT August 14, 2017
Para 4.32(i) and Para 6.01(a) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 are amended to allow export of gold jewellery (plain or studded) and articles containing gold of 8 Carats and above upto a maximum Iimit of 22 Carat only from domestic tariff area and EOU/EHTP/STP/BTP Units as per notification issued by the DGFT August 14, 2017
MFN tariff of South Africa updated  August 10, 2017
Import policy of Pigeon Peas (Cajanus cajan)/Toor Dal under EXIM Codes: 07136000, 07139010 and 07139090 is revised from ’’free’’ to ’’restricted’’ as per notification issued by the DGFT August 05, 2017
Proforma for obtaining Certificate of Origin (COO) for export of (i) Muli bamboo (Melconna baccifera); and (ii) Bamboo products made from bamboo obtained from legal source (except bamboo charcoal, bamboo pulp and unprocessed bamboo shoots) has been notified as per public notice issued by the DGFT August 03, 2017
MFN and Preferential tariff of Japan updated August 03, 2017
Import of Red Sander (Pterocarpus santalinus) is "Prohibited" as per notification issued by the DGFT August 02, 2017
Para 13 of the General Notes regarding Import Policy of ITC (HS), 2017 - Schedule - 1 (Import Policy), has been amended in consonance with Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labeling) Amendment Rules, 2017 as per notification issued by the DGFT August 02, 2017
SPS Focus - July 2017 issue released July 28, 2017
TBT Focus - July 2017 issue released July 28, 2017
SION existing at Sl. No. E-8 for export product "Cashew Kernel" is modified as per public notice issued by the DGFT July 27, 2017
The quantity of raw sugar i.e. 8424 MTs (Eight thousand four hundred and twenty four metric tons) to be exported to USA under Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) upto 30.09.2018 has been notified as per public notice issued by the DGFT July 27, 2017
Para nos. 2.16, 2.20, 2.51, 2.74, 2.79 and 2.80 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 have been amended as per public notice issued by the DGFT July 26, 2017
MFN and Preferential tariff of USA updated July 20, 2017
Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) rate structure on imported goods into India updated as per CBEC July 20, 2017
SPS-TBT Measures of USA updated July 13, 2017
Changes in chapter note, import policy and policy conditions of items against exim codes 9804 and 9805 of ITC (HS), 2017 - Schedule - 1 (Import Policy) are notified as per notification issued by the DGFT July 12, 2017
MFN and Preferential tariff of Sri Lanka updated July 06, 2017
Export of Sandalwood oil has been moved from ’’Free’’ to ’’Restricted’’ category as per notification issued by the DGFT July 05, 2017
MEIS benefit for the export of ’Onions Fresh or Chilled’ under ITC (HS) code 07031010 is extended up to 30 September, 2017 as per public notice issued by the DGFT June 30, 2017
M/s International Gemological Institute (India) Pvt Ltd, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai is added as agency permitted to import duty free diamonds for certification/grading and subsequent re-export, subject to conditions mentioned in paragraph 4.75 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-20 and other applicable provisions of the law in this regard as per notification issued by the DGFT June 30, 2017
The permanent IEC numbers revised with alpha-numeric format effective 1 July, 2017 as per public notice issued by the DGFT June 29, 2017
MFN/Preferential Tariff & SPS-TBT measures of Bangladesh updated June 28, 2017
Export policy for export of chemicals listed under SCOMET Category 1C of Appendix 3 of Schedule 2, ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items has been amended as per notification issued by the DGFT June 28, 2017
Export of potato, onion, rice, wheat flour and sugar has been permitted to the Republic of Maldives under bilateral trade agreement between Government of India and Government of Maldives during the period 2017-18 w.e.f. April, 2017 as per the quantities indicatedin the Table at Para I to this notification. The export of above items to Republic of Maldives will be exempted from any existing or future restriction/prohibition on export as per notification issued by the DGFT June 27, 2017
Export of Muli Bamboo till 31.03.2019 and bamboo products (except bamboo charcoal, bamboo pulp and unprocessed bamboo shoots) made from bamboo obtained from legal sources has been permitted as per notification issued by the DGFT June 23, 2017
Prohibition on import of milk and milk products (including chocolates and chocolate products and candies/ confectionary/ food preparations with milk or milk solids as an ingredient) from China is extended for one more year, i.e., till 23.6.2018 or until further orders, whichever is earlier as per notification issued by the DGFT June 22, 2017
MFN/Preferential Tariff & SPS-TBT measures of India updated June 15, 2017
SPS Focus - June 2017 issue released June 12, 2017
TBT Focus - June 2017 issue released June 12, 2017
Import policy of Poultry and Poultry Products is revised and will be regulated as per S.O. 2337(E) dated 8 July 2016, as amended from time to time issued under the Livestock Importation Act, 1898 as per notification issued by the DGFT June 08, 2017
MFN tariff of Canada updated June 08, 2017
MFN/preferential tariff and SPS-TBT measures of Brazil updated June 01, 2017
Tariff Concession for goods imported under India-Chile Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) updated May 25, 2017
The Territorial Jurisdiction of the Regional Office of DGFT at Hyderabad in Appendix- 1A of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 is amended as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 24, 2017
Extension of time allowed for the export of allocated quantity of Red Sanders wood by Government of Andhra Pradesh, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Government of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu as per notification issued by the DGFT May 23, 2017
SPS Focus - May 2017 issue released May 17, 2017
TBT Focus - May 2017 issue released May 17, 2017
The provision of SCOMET export authorization for "Stock and Sale" has been clarified and the procedure to be followed when seeking permission for re-export/re-transfer of SCOMET items by the stockist entity to the ultimate end-user has been framed as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 17, 2017
List of Manufacturers/Units of Single Super Phosphate (SSP), DAP and NP/NPK fertilizer, who can freely export their own manufactures subject to the conditions, have been amended as per notification issued by the DGFT May 16, 2017
The India-Chile Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) 2017 to dealing with customs duty concession available to specified goods imported from Chile as per notification issued by the Customs May 16, 2017
SPS-TBT Measures of New Zealand updated May 11, 2017
The Target Plus Scheme is implemented as per the decision of the Hon’’ble Supreme Court dated 27.10.2015 in CA No. 554 of 2006 as per notification issued by the DGFT May 08, 2017
MFN/Preferential tariff and SPS TBT measures of Japan updated  May 04, 2017
Address of the Regional Office of DGFT at Puducherry and the Head of office at the Regional Office of DGFT at Ludhiana, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Hyderabad in Appendix - lA of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 have been changed as per public notice issued by the DGFT April 27, 2017
Seaport located at Hazira (Surat) Port is included under paragraph 4.37(a) of Hand Book of Procedures (2015-2020) for availing export promotion benefits under Chapter 4 of Foreign Trade Policy as per public notice issued by the DGFT April 27, 2017
MFN tariff of South Africa updated April 27, 2017
Annexure to the notification contains the revised ’’Appendix 3’’ to Schedule- 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items which will replace the existing Appendix 3. This notification has the effect of carrying out updates to the SCOMET list and defining the licensing jurisdiction for various categories of the SCOMET list. This notification shall come into force on the 1st of May, 2017 as per notification issued by the DGFT April 24, 2017
The provision for regulating export of non-SCOMET items having potential risk of use in or diversion to WMD/missile/military end use has been prescribed as per public notice issued by the DGFT April 24, 2017
Duty Credit Scrip can be utilised/debited for payment of Customs duties in case of EO defaults for Authorisations issued under Chapters 4 and 5 of the previous FTPs as well. The Para 3.18 (a) of FTP 2015-20 has been amended to bring more clarity on the utilisation of Duty Credit Scrips for payment of Customs Duties in case of EO defaults as per notification issued by the DGFT April 21, 2017
The earlier notified period of services export rendered between 1-4-2015 to 31-3-2016, as per the list comprising rates and conditions for rewards under the Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) notified vide Public Notice No. 3/2015-20 dated 1 April, 2015 as amended vide Public Notice No. 42/2015-20 dated 26.10.2015 is extended upto 31.03.2017 as per public notice issued by the DGFT April 21, 2017
Only those applications for grant of gold dore shall be considered where the applicant refinery holds a valid licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This notice will be effective from 1 June, 2017 as per trade notice issued by the DGFT April 21, 2017
Export of organic agricultural and processed products i.e. wheat, non-Basmati rice, edible oils, sugar have been exempted from existing quantitative ceilings and any existing or future restriction/prohibition on export of their basic product (non-organic). Annual quantitative ceiling on export of organic pulses & lentils has been enhanced from existing 10,000 MTs to 50,000 MTs per annum as per notification issued by the DGFT April 19, 2017
Standard Input Output Norms (SION) A-39 for export product falling under Chemicals and Allied Products Group has been amended as per public notice issued by the DGFT April 19, 2017
Provides details/clarification on the Certification of Origin of Goods for European Union Generalised System of Preferences (EU-GSP) – as notified vide Public Notice No.51 dated 30.12.2016 as per trade notice issued by the DGFT April 17, 2017
Amendment in import policy of raw sugar under Exim Code 170114 of Chapter 17 of ITC (HS), 2017 – Schedule-1 (Import Policy) is allowed to be imported by millers/ refiners duty free under TRQ as per notification issued by the DGFT April 13, 2017
MFN/preferential tariff, Rules of Origin and SPS-TBT measures of Laos PDR updated April 13, 2017
Tariff Concession for goods imported under India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA) updated April 7, 2017
Import of 5 Lakh MT of raw sugar under Exim Code 170114 of Chapter 17 of ITC (HS), 2017 – Schedule-1 (Import Policy) is allowed duty free under TRQ as per notification issued by the DGFT April 5, 2017
The MEIS benefit at 5% FOB for ‘Onions Fresh or Chilled’ under ITC (HS) code 07031010 is extended for further 3 months i.e., exports till 30 June, 2017 as per public notice issued by the DGFT March 31, 2017
MFN/preferential tariff, Rules of Origin and SPS-TBT measures of Thailand updated March 31, 2017
Amends Notification No.12/2012-Customs, dated 17 March, 2012, to impose basic customs duty (BCD) of 10% on wheat and Tur, with immediate effect as per notification issued by the Customs March 28, 2017
Export of Groundnut oil, Sesame oil, Soyabean oil and Maize (Corn) oil in bulk, irrespective of any pack size, has been exempted from the prohibition on export of edible oils as per notification issued by the DGFT March 27, 2017
Para 2.54(d) (iv) of the Handbook of Procedures, 2015-2020 has been amended to reflect the list of designated ports for imports of un-shredded metallic scrap and the period for installation and operationalisation of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanner in these ports extended upto 31.3.2018 as per public notice issued by the DGFT March 27, 2017
Amends Appendix 4J of Hand Book of Procedures 2015-20 and General Notes No. 15 for Chemicals and Allied Products of Standard Input Output Norms (SION) related to Export Obligation Period with pre-import condition under Advance Authorisations as per public notice issued by the DGFT March 24, 2017
MFN/preferential tariff, Rules of Origin and SPS-TBT measures of Malaysia updated  March 23, 2017
Certain amendments have been carried out to update chapter 4 of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 as per notification issued by the DGFT March 21, 2017
Amends para 2.17 of the FTP 2015-20 prohibiting direct or indirect exports and imports on several products from/to North Korea as per notification issued by the DGFT March 21, 2017
SPS-TBT Measures including Regulatory Standards and Labelling & Packaging requirements of Indonesia updated March 17, 2017
MFN/preferential tariff of Indonesia updated March 09, 2017
Flour, Meal and Powder of Guar seeds under ITC (HS) 11061000 are ineligible for MEIS benefit as per public notice issued by the DGFT March 07, 2017
SPS Focus - March 2017 issue released March 02, 2017
TBT Focus - March 2017 issue released March 02, 2017
SPS-TBT Measures including Regulatory Standards and Labelling & Packaging requirements of Sri Lanka updated March 02, 2017
Paragraph 4.34 (i) of FTP 2015-20 related to replenishment of precious metals is amended. According to the latest amendment, exporters of gold/silver/platinum jewellery and their related inputs who have availed CENVAT credit facility, and have exported the finished goods availing duty free rebate, can further restock precious metals from authorised centres as per notification issued by the DGFT February 23, 2017
MFN/Preferential Tariff of Vietnam updated February 23, 2017
The facility for export and re-import of cut and polished diamonds at zero duty for the purpose of certification and grading has been extended to the authorised offices / agencies in India of laboratories mentioned under paragraph 4.74 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-20 as per notification issued by the DGFT February 22, 2017
Amendment in procedure for seeking modification in IEC is notified as per public notice issued by the DGFT February 21, 2017
It seeks to amend Category MS 007 in the Export Licensing Note of Table A of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items thereby excluding ’’Soft Skinned Vehicles’’ from the purview of the list of Military Stores requiring NOC from Department of Defence Production for export purposes as per notification issued by the DGFT February 17, 2017
ITC (HS) 2017 Schedule-1 Import Policy updated February 16, 2017
Jurisdictional RAs for exporters with multiple categories of units have been spelt out in two tables at paras 3.06 (b) and (c) as per public notice issued by the DGFT February 13, 2017
Four Pre-Shipment Agencies have been approved under the heading "New PSIAs recognised in terms of FTP 2015-20" in Appendix 2G as per public notice issued by the DGFT February 10, 2017
MFN and Preferential tariff of Sri Lanka updated February 10, 2017
A new sub para further specifying the provision for amendment of import/export items under EPCG Scheme is being added. Documents to be submitted in case of third party exports are further clarified as per public notice issued by the DGFT February 06, 2017
SPS Focus - February 2017 issue released February 03, 2017
TBT Focus - February 2017 issue released February 03, 2017
MFN tariff of South Africa updated February 02, 2017
Product description of the items have been corrected in the MEIS schedule inline with ITC - HS (12119022, 48045100, 64039990) Table 2 of Appendix 3B as per public notice issued by the DGFT January 30, 2017
Export policy of sandalwood against Sl. No. 182 & 187, chapter 44 of Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) classification of Export & Import item has been amended to bring clarity for export of specified categories as per notification issued by the DGFT January 27, 2017
Seeks to further amend Notification No. 96/2008-Customs dated 13.08.2008 so as to prescribe a Margin of Preference of 60% for all goods falling under sub-heading [0802 80] under the Duty Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) scheme as per notification issued by the Customs January 27, 2017
SPS-TBT measures of Venezuela updated January 27, 2017
Minimum price for import of Areca nuts is enhanced from existing Rs. 162/- to Rs. 251/- per kilogram as per notification issued by the DGFT January 17, 2017
The schedule -1 of Import policy (ITC HS 2017) has been published as per notification issued by the DGFT January 17, 2017
The regulatory requirements of import of point of sale (PoS) terminal devices, its cells & batteries and labelling requirements as per circular issued by the Customs January 16, 2017
Export Policy of some of the products of Animal Origin have been amended as per notification issued by the DGFT January 13, 2017
Amending all industry rates of Duty Drawback updated as per notification issued by the Customs January 12, 2017
India-ASEAN FTA, India-Malaysia CECA, India-South Korea CEPA and India-Japan CEPA updated January 12, 2017
Chapter 2 of Handbook of Procedure (2015-20) is amended as per public notice issued by the DGFT January 11, 2017
The Engineering Table references has been corrected in SION C172, C244, C248, C270, C271, C272, C472, C473, C1834, C1835, C1836, C1855, C1856, C1939, C1983, C1984, C2034, C2035, C2036 and C2037 and amendment in foot notes has been notified as per Para 2 in this public notice as per public notice issued by the DGFT January 09, 2017
Basic Customs Duty (BCD) of Iran updated January 05, 2017
Import policy of a few items under Chapter 41 and 43 of ITC (HS) 2012 is revised as per notification issued by the DGFT January 03, 2017
SPS Focus - January 2017 issue released January 03, 2017
TBT Focus - January 2017 issue released January 03, 2017
Registered Exporters System (REX) as of 1st January 2017 for the EU Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) is notified as per public notice issued by the DGFT January 01, 2017
Amended India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA), India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA), India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as per notification issued by the Customs December 31, 2016
Amendments have been carried out in eighteen different Notifications of customs dealing in separate matters basically to give effect to Harmonised System Nomenclature (HSN) 2017 changes along with other changes such as insertion of new entries etc as per notification issued by the Customs December 31, 2016
One pre-shipment agency has been approved under the heading “New PSI’s recognized in terms of FTP-2015-20” in Appendix 2G as per public notice issued by the DGFT December 30, 2016
The quantity of raw sugar i.e. 8424 MTs to be exported to USA under Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) upto 30.09.2017 has been notified. as per public notice issued by the DGFT December 30, 2016
The MEIS benefit at 5% FOB for ‘Onions Fresh or Chilled’ under ITC (HS) code 07031010 is extended for further 3 months i.e., exports till 31st March, 2017 as per public notice issued by the DGFT December 30, 2016
MFN tariff of Oman updated  December 29, 2016
The procedure for claiming Chapter 3 benefits of FTP 2009-14 for exports wherethe date of Let Export Order (LEO) is upto 31.03.2015 but date of export is on or after 01.04.2015 has been notified as per public notice issued by the DGFT December 29, 2016
Export of potatoes, fresh or chilled, is permitted for exports without any Minimum Export Price (MEP) as per notification issued by the DGFT December 27, 2016
Seven Pre-Shipment Agencies have been approved under the heading "New PSIAs recognized in terms of FTP 2015-20" in Appendix 2G as per public notice issued by the DGFT December 15, 2016
MFN and Preferential Tariff of Brazil updated December 15, 2016
Kuth Root having ITC-HS Code 12119046 appearing at SI.No. 506 of Appendix 3B of MEIS schedule is deleted as per public notice issued by the DGFT December 13, 2016
SPS-TBT measures of South Korea updated December 08, 2016
SPS Focus - December 2016 issue released December 06, 2016
TBT Focus - December 2016 issue released December 06, 2016
Minimum Import Price (MIP) for 19 Iron and Steel products under Chapter 72 of ITC (HS), 2012 - Schedule - 1 (Import Policy) as detailed in the Annex is extended till 4th February, 2017 as per notification issued by the DGFT December 03, 2016
Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India has extended the Export Entitlement (Quota) Policy for Readymade garments & knitwear, Yarn and fabrics & made-ups December 01, 2016
MFN and Preferential tariff of Turkey updated December 01, 2016
Product description in the MEIS Schedule updated as per public notice issued by the DGFT November 23, 2016
The new Regional Office of DGFT at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh is included in the Appendix-1A of FTP, 2015-20. Consequently the territorial jurisdiction of Regional Authority, Vishakhapatnam is re-allocated as whole of Andhra Pradesh excluding the districts which are under the jurisdiction of Regional Authority, Vijayawada as per public notice issued by the DGFT November 23, 2016
Revised duty drawback rates updated as per new circular issued by the Customs November 18, 2016
MFN tariff of South Africa updated November 10, 2016
Import of Boric Acid is subjected to ’’Actual User’’ condition. Therefore Boric Acid is made ineligible for imports under Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) Scheme as per public notice issued by the DGFT  November 08, 2016
SPS-TBT Measures including Regulatory Standards and Labelling & Packaging requirements of China  updated November 03, 2016
Various amendments have been carried out in the Standard Input Output Norms (SION) of Product group: Food products as per public notice issued by the DGFT  November 02, 2016
SPS Focus - November 2016 issue released November 02, 2016
TBT Focus - November 2016 issue released November 02, 2016
Duty drawback rates have been revised with effect from 15th November, 2016 as per notification issued by the Customs October 31, 2016
MFN and Preferential tariff of China updated October 27, 2016
The wording HMS- I & HMS- II as appearing in DGFT’s  Public Notice 38/2015-2020 dated 6th October, 2016 (Click Here) are replaced by un-shredded Metallic Waste and Scrap as per public notice issued by the DGFT October 25, 2016
Inland Container Depots (ICDs) located at Kalinganagar and Tumb Village (Taluka Umbergaon, District Valsad) are included as a Port of Registration under Para 4.37 of Hand Book of Procedures for availing export promotion benefits of Foreign Trade Policy as per public notice issued by the DGFT October 20, 2016
SPS-TBT Measures including Regulatory Standards and Labelling & Packaging requirements of ASEAN countries updated October 20, 2016
MFN and Preferential tariff of South Korea updated October 14, 2016
MFN tariff of Venezuela updated October 07, 2016
Procedure for designating ports for imports of un-shredded metallic scrap and handling of un-shredded scrap by ICDs is prescribed. The designated 14 ports allowed to import scrap need to upgrade as per the procedure within the deadline of April 1, 2017  as per public notice issued by the DGFT October 06, 2016
Minimum Import Price (MIP) on 66 products of Iron and Steel under ITC (HS) 72 extended to 4th December, 2016 as per notification issued by the DGFT October 04, 2016
The export performance of Gems and Jewellery items from SEZ/EOU units shall not be clubbed with export performance from DTA units of any IEC holder for grant of Nominated Agency Certificate and accordingly changes in Para 4.94(a) (i), 4.94(a) (ii) and ANF-4I are also carried out as per public notice issued by the DGFT October 04, 2016
SPS Focus - October 2016 issue released October 04, 2016
TBT Focus - October 2016 issue released October 04, 2016
The basic customs duty on ghee, butter and butter oil retained at 40% beyond 30th September, 2016 for a further period up to 31st March, 2017 as per notification issued by the Customs September 29, 2016
The quantity of sugar to be exported to EU under CXL Quota upto 30.09.2017 has been notified as per public notice issued by the DGFT September 28, 2016
Inclusion of new Regional Office of DGFT at Belagavi, Karnataka in Appendix-1 A of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 as per public notice issued by the DGFT September 28, 2016
Application for issue of EPCG Authorisation has been amended to include guidelines/certifying a Common Service Provider by DGFT, Department of Commerce or State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation in a Town of Export Excellence under Para 5.02 (b) FTP 2015-20 as public notice issued by the DGFT September 23, 2016
MEIS rates updated as per public notice issued by the DGFT September 22, 2016
Import Policy of Worked monumental or building stone (except slate) and articles thereof, other than goods of heading 6801 specified in this notification related to marble slabs is permitted freely provided CIF value is US$ 40 or above per square meter (for max. thickness of slab of 20 mm) w.e.f 1st October, 2016 as per notification issued by the DGFT September 17, 2016
Import Policy of Worked monumental or building stone (except slate) and articles thereof, other than goods of heading 6801 specified in this notification related to granite slab is permitted freely provided CIF value is US$ 50 or above per square meter (for max. thickness of slab of 20 mm) w.e.f 1st October, 2016 as per notification issued by the DGFT September 17, 2016
Import of rough marble and travertine blocks is permitted freely w.e.f 1st October, 2016 provided CIF value is US$ 200 or above per MT as per notification issued by the DGFT  September 17, 2016
Increases the effective rate of Basic Customs Duty of 20% for Marble and Travertine blocks, Marble slabs and Granite slabs with effect from 1st October, 2016 as per notification issued by the Customs September 16, 2016
MFN/Pref tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT measures of Paraguay added September 15, 2016
Guidelines prescribed for Issuance of Duty Credit Scrips under Incremental Export Incentivisation Scheme (IEIS) for Quarterly period (01.01.2013 to 31.03.2013) in pursuance of Trade Notice 04 dated 05.05.2016 as per trade notice issued by the DGFT September 14, 2016
The Actual User (AU) condition on import of Industrial Urea/Technical Grade Urea (TGU) is being removed as per notification issued by the DGFT September 09, 2016
M/s. Melt Enterprises Ltd., UK is recognised as a Pre-Shipment inspection Agency and the details of authorised instruments for inspection in respect of M/s. Asia Inspection Agency Co. Ltd., Thailand is re-notified as per public notice issued by the DGFT September 09, 2016
SPS Focus - September 2016 issue released September 09, 2016
TBT Focus - September 2016 issue released September 09, 2016
RBI Circulars from 22.07.2013 to 14.02.2014 had not provided provisions to claim replenishment of gold in respect of export of Gems and jewellery products manufactured from gold by participation in the exhibitions abroad or claiming gold in cases where gold was booked by payment of minimum 20% with Nominated Agency, subject to adjustment at time of actual sale. All such exporters have been provided one-time facility to claim replenishment of gold within 120 days from the date of issuance of this Public Notice subject to fulfilment of all other conditions of the FTP and HBP 2009-14 as per public notice issued by the DGFT September 08, 2016
The exporters who have incorrectly availed simultaneous benefits of zero percent EPCG and SHIS have been provided an option to surrender one of the benefits subject to certain conditions as per public notice issued by the DGFT September 08, 2016
Prohibition on export of Red Sanders wood in log form has been relaxed for export of Red Sanders wood, in log form through State Governments of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu as per notification issued by the DGFT September 02, 2016
Lists  minimum value addition for export of Silver/ Platinum jewellery and articles thereof, which were inadvertently left out earlier. These amendments will be applicable with effect from 01.04.2015 as per public notice issued by the DGFT September 02, 2016
MFN and Preferential tariff of Sri Lanka updated September 01, 2016
Amendment in procedures and conditions to Special Advance Authorization scheme for export of articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories under Chapter 61 and 62 of ITC(HS) has been laid down in as per public notice and trade notice issued by the DGFT
 August 31, 2016
Revision of quantity allocation and extension of time to export of Red Sanders Wood by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has been amended as per notification issued by the DGFT August 29, 2016
MEIS rate for export of onions fresh or chilled falling under HS Code 07031010 is notified (5%). It would be effective for exports made upto 31.12.2016 as per public notice issued by the DGFT August 26, 2016
MFN and Preferential tariff of Uruguay updated August 26, 2016
’Republic of Guinea-Bissau’ in the list of countries eligible for preferential tariff as per notification issued by the Customs August 23, 2016
Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre & Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit added August 18, 2016
Removal of mandatory warehousing requirements for EOUs, STPIs, EHTPs etc. - amendment in paras 6.01, 6.13, 6.19 and 6.28 of FTP 2015-2020 has been laid down as per notification issued by the DGFT August 13, 2016
C.I.F. (Cost, insurance and freight) value of Import of consumer electronic items at any one time by any person through post or otherwise for personal use is enhanced to Rs. 50,000 from the existing provision of Rupees Two Thousand as per notification issued by the DGFT August 12, 2016
A new scheme called Special Advance Authorisation Scheme for export of Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories of Chapters 61 & 62 of ITC(HS) Classification is being introduced with effect from 1st September, 2016. Under the scheme exporters are entitled for an authorisation for fabrics including inter lining on pre-import basis, and All industry Rate of Duty Drawback for non-fabric inputs on the exports as per notification issued by the DGFT August 11, 2016
MFN and Preferential tariff of USA updated  August 11, 2016
SPS Focus - August 2016 issue released August 05, 2016
TBT Focus - August 2016 issue released August 05, 2016
MFN and Preferential tariff of Japan updated  August 05, 2016
Policy conditions for import /export of human biological samples for commercial purposes has been laid down as per notification issued by the DGFT August 04, 2016
Minimum Import Price (MIP) for 66 products on Iron and Steel under Chapter 72 of ITC (HS), 2012 as detailed in the Annex is extended till 4th October, 2016 as per notification issued by the DGFT August 04, 2016
Facility of clubbing is being allowed for Advance Authorisations for Annual Requirement issued during Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14 and 2015-20 wherever export and import have taken place as per Standard Input output Norms (SION) notified as per public notice issued by the DGFT August 04, 2016
It is  clarified that grapes packed in importing packing material do not fall under ineligible category mentioned under para 3.17.2(ii) of FTP and exporter is entitled for VKGUY benefit on FOB value i.e. without deducting the cost of imported packing material as per trade notice issued by the DGFT August 04, 2016
The export policy conditions of Basmati Rice under HS code 10063020 has been amended as per notification issued by the DGFT August 01, 2016
The Department of Revenue has been delegated power to frame detailed guidelines regarding registration of contracts with Narcotics Commissioner, Gwalior for import of poppy seeds as per notification issued by the DGFT July 29, 2016
MFN and Preferential tariff of Pakistan updated  July 29, 2016
Import of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs)/Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs)/drones is 'Restricted'; it would require prior clearance of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and import licence from DGFT as per notification issued by the DGFT July 27, 2016
Export of Potatoes is permitted subject to Minimum Export Price (MEP) of US$ 360 per MT as per notification issued by the DGFT July 26, 2016
Exemption from export duty on Organic sugar up to 10,000 MT in a year beginning with October and ending with September subject to specified conditions. The exemption for the period ending with 30th September, 2016 shall be restricted to 2500 MT as per notification issued by the Customs July 26, 2016
M/s Trans Border Safety Control Inspection Services LLC, USA has been de-listed from the list of Inspection and Certificate Agencies (Appendix 2G) as per public notice issued by the DGFT July 22, 2016
Calculation of entitlement under SFIS/SEIS Schemeswill be only on the basis of foreign exchange earned by exporters and will not include taxes collected from the customers as per trade notice issued by the DGFT July 21, 2016
MFN tariff of Canada updated July 21, 2016
Closure / redemption / EODC be allowed in cases where EPCG authorisation holder has made supplies to SEZ units and has not realised the proceeds from the Foreign Currency Account (FCA), in case of supplies which have been made prior to 1/4/2015 as per trade notice issued by the DGFT July 20, 2016
Preferential tariff of goods imported from Malaysia under the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA) updated July 15, 2016
Imports of Hazardous Waste (including substances containing or contaminated with such hazardous waste) as specified in Schedule VI of Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 shall be ’’Prohibited’’ for imports, notwithstanding anything contained in this ITC (HS) as per notification issued by the DGFT July 14, 2016
The date for filing applications by STEs for TRQ on Maize for FY 2016-17 is extended till 8th August, 2016 as per public notice issued by the DGFT July 11, 2016
Amends notification No. 12/2012-Customs, dated 17.03.2012 [S. No. 284A] so as to provide that the manufacturer or merchant-exporter, referred to therein, may also be registered with the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council, in addition to Apparel Export Promotion Council or the Synthetic and Rayon Textile Export Promotion Council and may seek certification from any of the aforesaid bodies for the purposes of availing duty free import entitlement under the said entry as per notification issued by the Customs July 11, 2016
SPS Focus - July 2016 issue released July 08, 2016
TBT Focus - July 2016 issue released July 08, 2016
The Standard Input Output Norms (SION) for export of Upgraded Beneficiated (Synthetic Rutile) containing Titanium Dioxide under S No. A 1875 has been reviewed. There is change in the description of the Export and Import items as per public notice issued by the DGFT July 06, 2016
MFN and Preferential tariff of Cambodia updated  July 06, 2016
lCDs located at Hosur (Tamil Nadu) and Nattakkam Village (KottayamTaluk and District) are included under para 4.37 (a) Hand Book of Procedures (2015-2020) for availing export promotion benefits.lCDs located at Hosur (Tamil Nadu) and Nattakkam Village (KottayamTaluk and District) are included under para 4.37 (a) Hand Book of Procedures (2015-2020) for availing export promotion benefits. July 01, 2016
MFN and Preferential tariff of Nepal updated  June 30, 2016
Procedure has been laid down to process applications for authorization for export to Iran of specified items in SCOMET list as per public notice issued by the DGFT June 29, 2016
Prohibition on direct or indirect export to Iran or import from Iran of specific items is lifted. Direct or indirect export to Iran or import from Iran is now permitted subject to UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015) and IAEA specified documents as per notification issued by the DGFT June 29, 2016
Prohibition on import of milk and milk products (including chocolates and chocolate products and candies/ confectionary/ food preparations with milk or milk solids as an ingredient) from China is extended for one more year, i.e., till 23.6.2017 or until further orders, whichever is earlier as per notification issued by the DGFT June 24, 2016
MFN and Preferential tariff of New Zealand updated  June 24, 2016
Additional quantity of 1,146 MTs (One Thousand One Hundred and Forty Six metric tones) of raw cane sugar to be exported to USA under TRQ upto 30.09.2016 as per public notice issued by the DGFT June 22, 2016
Additional quota of 25% (of the quota released last year) of Rough Marble and Travertine Blocks have been allowed to authorisation holders as an interim measure to be imported by 30th September, 2016 as per notification issued by the DGFT June 21, 2016
Policy condition 1(e) of Chapter 88 of ITC (HS), 2012 is being revised to indicate exemption from DGFT licence for persons who have been granted permission to operate air transport service by Ministry of Civil Aviation and thereon DGCA has granted permission to import aircraft on that basis as per notification issued by the DGFT June 21, 2016
Amended tariff concessions in respect of specified goods imported from Malaysia under the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA) w.e.f. 30.06.2016 as per notification issued by the Customs  June 21, 2016
‘Republic of Togo’ and ‘Republic of Chad’ in the list of countries eligible for preferential tariff under the said notification by Customs June 21, 2016
In terms of Notification No. 11 dated 21st June, 2016, revalidation of import authorisations issued under Trade Notice No 12 dated 8th January, 2015 has been allowed with 25% increase in import quantity of Rough Marble and Travertine Blocks. The list 472 import authorisation holder and the quality to be increased in respect of each of authorisation holder are attached as Annexure to this Trade Notice. June 20, 2016
SPS-TBT measures of Senegal added June 16, 2016
Advisory for Exporters of Groundnuts to Vietnam “In order to ensure compliance of fumigations requirements on the Groundnut consignments to be exported to Vietnam, the exporters are required to enter the date of Fumigation in the application for Certificate of Export (CoE) as per order issued by APEDA June 09, 2016
The entry at SI. No. 279 of Appendix 37 D with ITC (HS) Code 7325 does not have any condition that the products are to be malleable or non- malleable. Therefore, it is clarified that all Other Cast Articles of Iron or Steel falling under the four digit ITC(HS) Code- 7325 whether malleable or non- malleable are eligible for FPS under the entry at serial no. 279 of Appendix 37 D as revised vide Public Notice no. 52 dated 25.02.2014 as per trade notice issued by the DGFT June 09, 2016
SPS Focus - June 2016 issue released June 09, 2016
TBT Focus - June 2016 issue released June 09, 2016
MFN and Preferential tariff of Bangladesh updated June 09, 2016
Revalidation under Para 4.47 (a) (ii) shall not be available if revalidation has been obtained under Para 4.41 (a) of HBP 2015-20 as per public notice issued by the DGFT June 08, 2016
Actual users holding registration certificate from RNI can import item covered under Exim Code heading 4801 by filing bill of entry for home consumption or warehousing, at the time of import of goods as per notification issued by the DGFT June 03, 2016
M/s The All India Plastic Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA), Export Inspection Council – (Chennai Head Office) S.O. Nellore and EEPC India, Kolkata are enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020 for issuing Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin as per public notice issued by the DGFT June 03, 2016
MFN, preferential tariff under Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) of Australia updated June 02, 2016
Ten additional Pre-Shipment inspection Agencies are notified as PSIAs in terms of Para 2.55 (d) of HBP 2015-20 in Appendix 2G as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 31, 2016
The Amendment in Appendix -6H {Procedure to be followed for reimbursement of Central Sales Tax (CST) on supplies made to Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and units in electronics Hardware Technology Park (EHTP) and Software Technology Park (STP) and ANF 7A {Application for claim of TED Refund / Duty Drawback/Brand Rate Fixation} as contained in the Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP 2015-20 -reg as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 30, 2016
The procedure for filing of application under MEIS Scheme for EDI Shipping Bills is simplified. Shipments from different EDI ports will not require separate applications. Accordingly the ANF 3A has been modified as per Annexure to this Public Notice as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 27, 2016
Allocation of quantity of Black Pepper, Vanaspati Bakery, Shortening & Margarine and Coconut for import under the Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement for the financial year 2016-17. The allocation of 2,500 MTs of Black Pepper for import under the Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement for the financial year 2016-17, is attached as Annexure to this Trade Notice. Since, no application has been received within the stipulated time i.e. 28-Feb-2016 for import of other products could not be made as per trade notice issued by the DGFT May 27, 2016
Serial number 24BA and the entries relating thereto shall be omitted from 27/2011-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2011 regarding Exemptions of Customs duty on goods falling within the second schedule of Customs Tariff Act, 1975 May 26, 2016
The SPS/TBT Measures and Labelling & Packaging requirements of Canada added May 26, 2016
The office of the Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, Rajkot and Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade , Raipur are included in Para 8.01 under the Western Zone where Committee on Quality Complaint & Trade Dispute (CQCTD) has been constituted as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 24, 2016
lndore Special Economic Zone is included at Appendix - 1A & Appendix - 6J of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP-2015-20 as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 24, 2016
Provision for modification in IEC is laid down in para 2.14(b) of HBP (2015-20) has been clarified as per trade notice issued by the DGFT May 23, 2016
Duty free tariff preference for Least Developed Countries (DFTP) amend notification No. 96/2008-Customs dated 13.08.2008, As per notification  ’’Samoa’’ and ’’Maldives’’ are omitted from the list of countries eligible for preferential tariff and amend the name of ’’Republic of East Timor’’ as ’’Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste May 19, 2016
Labelling & Packaging requirements of Indonesia & Philippines added May 19, 2016
Australia, Canada, Japan and South Korea have been added in theAppendix-2X under Foreign Trade Policy, 2015 - 20. In addition to countries already included herein, import of Textiles and Textile Articles from these countries is also exempted from testing of samples for presence of Azo Dyes as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 18, 2016
Export of Rice Bran oil in bulk (irrespective of any pack size) has been exempted from the prohibition on export of edible oils as per notification issued by the DGFT May 18, 2016
Amended the principal notification No.39/96-Customs dated the 23rd July, 1996 regarding exemption of specified goods imported by Defence and internal security forces May 17, 2016
The procedure for declaration of intent in Paragraph 3.14(a) of the Handbook of Procedures 2015-20 for EDI is simplified. The marking of tick in pursuance of the earlier Public Notice No.47, dated 8th December 2015 shall be treated as declaration of intent in case of EDI shipping bills. The marking of tick in the appropriatetick boxes are mandatory in EDI shipping bills as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 16, 2016
MFN/Preferential Tariff & SPS-TBT measures of Uruguay added  May 12, 2016
It has been clarified that “Silico Manganese” and “Ferro-Silico-Manganese” having ITC(HS) code – 72023000 are one and the same item as per trade notice issued by the DGFT May 10, 2016
Import of Radio remote control apparatus is ’’Free’’ subject to licence issued by the WPC wing of Department ofTelecommunications, Ministry of Communications and lnformation Technology as per notification issued by the DGFT May 09, 2016
SPS Focus - May 2016 issue released May 09, 2016
TBT Focus - May 2016 issue released May 09, 2016
Revised ANF 5A, ANF 5B, ANF 5C and Appendix 5C of Appendices & Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP 2015-20 are notified as detailed in the Annexure to Public Notice issued by the DGFT May 06, 2016
Clarification regarding benefit under Incremental Export Incentivisation Scheme(IEIS) notified vide Notification No. 27 dated 28th December, 2012 has been provided as per Trade Notice issued by the DGFT May 05, 2016
MFN/Preferential Tariff of Vietnam updated  May 05, 2016
List of services where payment has been received in Indian Rupees which can be treated as receipt in Deemed Foreign Exchange as per guidelines of Reserve Bank of India in terms of Para 3.08(c) of FTP 2015-20 is notified Public Notice issued by the DGFT May 04, 2016
Amendments in Table 2 [containing ITC (HS) code wise list of products with reward rates] of Appendix 3B under the Merchandise Exports India Scheme (MEIS) are notified. MEIS Scheme covers 5012 lines. 2787 lines required submission of proof of landing as reward was not available for all markers. Henceforth, Landing Certificate shall not be required under MEIS as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 04, 2016
List of services, payments for which are received in Rupee terms and which can be counted towards discharge of Export obligation under the EPCG Scheme, is notified. Appendix 3E shall not be applicable for EPCG scheme as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 03, 2016
The amended ANF 3C- Application for online filing of Grant of Status Certificate is notified to include the current and previous three year to give effect to the amendment made in Para 3.20(b) of FTP as per public notice issued by the DGFT May 03, 2016
A new Appendix 5D is being notified containing list of services, payments for which are received in Rupee terms and which are to be counted for fulfilment of Export Obligation under EPCG scheme as per notification issued by the DGFT May 03, 2016
The criteria for recognition as status holder have changed w.e.f 01.04.2016 to the exports in the current and previous three financial years from the existing criteria of current and previous two financial years. For the Gems and Jewellery Sectors the existing criteria of export performance in the current and previous two years shall continue as per notification issued by the DGFT April 29, 2016
Amendments/additions to Categories 0, 3 & 4 of SCOMET list [Appendix 3 to Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) Classification of Export & Import Items] have been notified as per notification issued by the DGFT April 29, 2016
MFN/Preferential tariff of Indonesia updated April 28, 2016
The Central Government has introduced policy conditions on import of dogs under Chapter 01 of ITC (HS), 2012 – Schedule – 1 (Import Policy) as per notification issued by the DGFT April 25, 2016
The Track and Trace system for export of pharmaceutical and drug consignments has been amended as per public notice issued by the DGFT April 21, 2016
SPS-TBT measures of East African Community (Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) added April 13, 2016
Definition of e-commerce for the purpose of MEIS under FTP 2015-2020 is introduced in Chapter 9 of the Foreign Trade Policy as per notification issued by the DGFT April 13, 2016
Export of Betel Leaves to European Union is subject to registration with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) as per notification issued by the DGFT April 13, 2016
Nine Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies have been approved under the heading “New PSIAs recognised in terms of FTP 2015-20” in Appendix 2G as per public notice issued by the DGFT April 13, 2016
In case of blended fabric, +/-3% variation in Count shall be allowed and to that extant, amendments in norms (SION/ Ad-hoc) against Advance Authorisation/ Duty Free Import Authorisation will not be required as per public notice issued by the DGFT April 13, 2016
SPS-TBT measures of Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Belarus & Kazakhstan) added April 08, 2016
The export item Liquid Glucose is "Sugar" and therefore not eligible for Focus Market Scheme (FMS) benefits as Trade Notice issued by the DGFT April 08, 2016
Amendment in notification No. 12/2012-Customs, dated the 17th March, 2012 so as to (i) continue BCD @ 25% on import of wheat beyond 31.03.2016 upto 30.06. 2016, (ii) retain BCD @ 40% on import of Ghee Butter and Butter oil, beyond 31.03.2016 for a period upto 30.09.2016 as per notification issued by the Customs April 08, 2016
Sl.no. 4 HRD Diamond Institute Private Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra added into list of exemption from customs duty on cut/polished diamonds imported for testing/certification as per notification issued by the Customs April 08, 2016
Where the value of any one article exceeds the duty free allowance admissible to such passenger or member under the Baggage Rules, 2016, the amount of duty shall be calculated only on the value in excess of the duty free allowance so admissible to the extent not availed of by such passenger or member for clearing any other article of baggage, if any as per notification issued by the Customs April 08, 2016
Tariff Concession for goods imported under India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA), w.e.f. 1st of April, 2016 as per notification issued by the Customs April 08, 2016
Amendment in Notification No. 26/2016 dated 31-03-2016 Para.2, Sl. no. (iv), (v), (vi), (vii) replaced by new entry Sl. No. (iv) Goods imported through a courier service as per notification corrigendum issued by the Customs April 08, 2016
SPS Focus - April 2016 issue released April 07, 2016
TBT Focus - April 2016 issue released April 07, 2016
MFN Tariff and SPS-TBT measures of Algeria added March 31, 2016
Authorization of Textiles Committee to issue Certificate of Origin under various Free Trade Agreements/Preferential Trade Agreements as per new public notice issued by the DGFT March 30, 2016
Allocation of additional quantity for export of sugar to USA under Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) as per new public notice issued by the DGFT March 21, 2016
Error correction in Focus Product Scheme (FPS) for export of "Other -Brakes and Servo Brakes and Part thereof "mentioned at SI. No. 608 of Appendix 37D as notified vide Public Notice 3 dated 05.06.2012 of Foreign Trade Policy 2009-2014 as per new public notice issued by the DGFT March 18, 2016
Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) of export products falling under the Chemicals and Allied Products Group bearing numbers A-3645 to A-3677 as per new public notice issued by the DGFT March 18, 2016
MFN tariff & SPS-TBT measures of Mozambique added March 18, 2016
Tobacco Board, Guntur is empowered to issue GSP Certificate for tobacco and tobacco products as per new public notice issued by the DGFT March 10, 2016
SPS-TBT measures of Jordan added March 10, 2016
SPS Focus - March 2016 issue released March 09, 2016
TBT Focus - March 2016 issue released March 09, 2016
Notifications on Budgetary changes issued by the Department of Customs dated 01.03.2016 March 01, 2016
SPS-TBT measures of Sri Lanka added February 26, 2016
Online filing and processing of application for export of SCOMET items uploading of documents relating thereto February 26, 2016
Standard Input Output Norms (SION) in Food Products Group as per new public notice issued by the DGFT  February 26, 2016
SPS-TBT measures of Oman added February 19, 2016
Amendment in export policy of Pulses as per new notification issued by the DGFT  February 16, 2016
The Procedure/conditions for export of sesame seeds to European Union updated February 12, 2016
MFN tariff & SPS-TBT measures of Chile added February 12, 2016
Import of Capital Goods is not permitted under EPCG Scheme for generation/transmission of power (including Captive plants and Power Generator Sets of any kind) updated February 09, 2016
Minimum Import Price (MIP) on Iron and Steel against  173 HS Codes has been introduced under Chapter 72 of ITC (HS), 2012 - Schedule - 1 (Import Policy) updated February 09, 2016
SPS Focus - February 2016 issue released February 09, 2016
TBT Focus - February 2016 issue released February 09, 2016
Two new paras 2.79A Export permission for “Stock and Sale” and 2.79B -  Export permission for Spare Parts for SCOMET have been incorporated in Handbook of Procedure 2015-2020 as per new public notice issued by the DGFT  February 04, 2016
Two Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIA) have been added in Appendix 2G at Sl. No.36 & 37 upto 31st May 2016 as per new public notice issued by the DGFT February 04, 2016
Import policy condition of Motorcycle updated February 04, 2016
MFN tariff & SPS-TBT measures of Argentina added February 04, 2016
Amendment in para 2.05 (c) of Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20) February 01, 2016
MFN tariff & SPS-TBT Measures of Saudi Arabia updated February 01, 2016
Amendment in Paragraph 4.18 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 January 22, 2016
Amendment in import policy conditions of Natural Rubber under Exim code 400110 of Chapter 40 of ITC (HS), 2012-Schedule-1 (Import Policy). January 21, 2016
Amendment in export policy of Pulses January 21, 2016
SPS-TBT Measures of Colombia added January 21, 2016
Basic Customs tariff & SPS-TBT Measures of Ethiopia added January 14, 2016
Amendment in import policy conditions of apples under Exim code 08081000 of Chapter 08 of ITC (HS), 2012 - Schedule - 1 (Import Policy) January 13, 2016
SPS Focus - January 2016 issue released January 13, 2016
TBT Focus - January 2016 issue released January 13, 2016
MFN/Preferential Tariff & SPS-TBT measures of India updated January 08, 2016
Export of Finished/Wet Blue/EI Tanned Leather has been permitted through the ICD at Kheda also January 07, 2016
Basic Customs tariff & SPS-TBT Measures of Lebanon added January 07, 2016
Enlistment under Appendix 2E-Agencies Authorized to issue Certificate of Origin-(Non-Preferential) January 06, 2016
Introduction of Para 2.14(A) in the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20) January 06, 2016
Implementation of the Track and Trace system for export of Pharmaceuticals and drug consignments January 06, 2016
MFN Tariff & SPS-TBT of Mexico added December 31, 2015
As per the Public Notice Deletion of Panama from Country Group-C under MEIS Scheme updated December 30, 2015
Minimum Export Price (MEP) of Onions removed and updated as per new notification issued by the DGFT December 30, 2015
MFN tariff of Senegal added December 23, 2015
Amendments in Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 vide notices issued on December 16, 2015 December 18, 2015
Fixation of SION norms of Rubber products and rescinding of all public notices related to Indo-Myanmar border trade December 18, 2015
Export Policy – MEP of Onions updated as per new notification issued by the DGFT December 11, 2015
MFN tariff of Canada added December 10, 2015
Declaration of intent under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) amended as per new notification issued by the DGFT December 09, 2015
SPS Focus - December 2015 issue released December 07, 2015
TBT Focus - December 2015 issue released December 07, 2015
India’s Preferential Import tariff under India-Singapore CECA updated  December 04, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin of Japan updated November 26, 2015
New Duty Drawback rates as per Circular No. 29/2015-Customs dated 16th November, 2015 issued by CBEC has been updated  November 24, 2015
Amendment in Para 9.06 of Handbook of Procedure (2015-20). November 10, 2015
Amendment in Para 2.90 (d) of HBP 2015-20 November 10, 2015
SPS Focus - November 2015 issue released November 09, 2015
TBT Focus - November 2015 issue released November 09, 2015
Customs/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin of ECU (Russia, Kazakhstan & Belarus) updated November 05, 2015
MEIS schedule updated as per new notification issued by the DGFT October 30, 2015
Export of finished leather, Wet Blue and EI Tanned leather has been permitted through the ICDs at Jalandhar and Nagpur also October 29, 2015
MFN tariff of Colombia updated October 29, 2015
Amendment in Import Policy of Human Embryo classified under HS Code 05119999 as per new notification issued by the DGFT October 27, 2015
Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) – Eligibility period extended upto 31.03.2016 October 27, 2015
SPS-TBT measures of Qatar updated October 21, 2015
SPS-TBT measures of Kuwait updated October 15, 2015
Allocation of quantity for export of Sugar to EU & USA updated as per new notification issued by the DGFT October 14, 2015
Amendment in policy condition 1 of Chapter 88 of ITC (HS), 2012 – Schedule – 1 (Import Policy) updated as per new notification issued by the DGFT
 October 12, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of 7 EU Countries updated October 08, 2015
Export Policy of Rice (seed quality) changed from 'Free' to 'Restricted' updated as per new notification issued by the DGFT October 07, 2015
SPS Focus - October 2015 issue released October 07, 2015
TBT Focus - October 2015 issue released October 07, 2015
Amendment in Appendix – 2T and Aayat Niryat Forms of FTP 2015-20 October 05, 2015
SPS-TBT measures of Nigeria updated October 01, 2015
MFN Tariff & SPS-TBT of Bahrain updated September 24, 2015
Amendment in Para 2.63 of HBP, 2015-20 updated as per new notification issued by the DGFT September 22, 2015
BCD/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of Afghanistan updated September 17, 2015
Import Policy of Apples updated as per new notification issued by the DGFT September 15, 2015
SPS-TBT of Nepal updated September 10, 2015
General note regarding Import Policy of Textile articles updated as per new notification issued by the DGFT September 08, 2015
Export Policy of Sugar updated as per new notification issued by the DGFT September 08, 2015
SPS Focus - September 2015 issue released September 04, 2015
TBT Focus - September 2015 issue released September 04, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of Bangladesh updated September 03, 2015
BCD/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of Pakistan updated August 27, 2015
Export Policy – MEP of Onions updated as per new notification issued by the DGFT August 26, 2015
MFN tariff of Qatar updated August 20, 2015
BCD increased on import of iron & steel products into India
 August 17, 2015
SPS Focus - August 2015 issue released August 13, 2015
TBT Focus - August 2015 issue released August 13, 2015
MFN tariff of Kuwait updated August 13, 2015
Export policy of Rice Bran Oil & Organic edible oils updated as per new notification issued by the DGFT August 7, 2015
GSP & MFN Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of USA updated August 6, 2015
MFN tariff of Jordan updated July 30, 2015
Export policy of Sawn Timber updated July 29, 2015
MEIS/Export/Import policy updated July 23, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of Turkey updated July 16, 2015
MFN Tariff of Nigeria updated July 9, 2015
SPS Focus - July 2015 issue released July 6, 2015
TBT Focus - July 2015 issue released July 6, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of Myanmar updated July 2, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of Malaysia updated June 25, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin of Kenya updated June 18, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin of New Zealand updated June 11, 2015
Export Market Reports, How to Export, FAQ's, FTP 2015-20 & Export promtional schemes updated June 10, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin of Australia updated June 4, 2015
SPS Focus - June 2015 issue released June 4, 2015
TBT Focus - June 2015 issue released June 4, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin of Lao PDR updated  May 28, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of Brazil updated May 21, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of Japan updated May 8, 2015
SPS Focus - May 2015 issue released May 5, 2015
TBT Focus - May 2015 issue released May 5, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of India updated April 30, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of Indonesia updated April 23, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of Cambodia updated April 15, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of Brunei updated April 9, 2015
SPS Focus - April 2015 issue released April 6, 2015
TBT Focus - April 2015 issue released April 6, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT of Japan & South Korea updated March 31, 2015
MFN of Belarus, Kazakhstan & Russia updated March 25, 2015
MFN/Preferential Tariff, Rules of Origin & SPS-TBT measures of Singapore, Hong Kong, South Africa and USA updated March 13, 2015
SPS Focus - March issue released March 5, 2015