DGFT extends validity of ANFs and Appendices
These ANFs and Appendices under the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015- 2020 will be extended till 31st May, 2023 or till new ANFs and Appendices are notified under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 (FTP 2023), whichever is earlier.
DGFT issues warning against fake websites
Citizens are advised not to entertain such websites / email IDs. Applications may be submitted through the official DGFT website at https://dgft.gov.in
Halal Certification for Meat and Meat Products
The Central Government has hereby amended the policy conditions for meat and meat products. It has listed 8 products covered by this notification.
Clarification regarding EPCG Authorization process from DGFT portal
Online application for redemption/closure of EPCG authorization may be submitted by navigating to DGFT website –> Services –> AA / EPCG –> Closure of Advance Authorization / Closure of EPCG.
Handbook of Procedures, 2023
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a public notice notifying the Handbook of Procedures, 2023. The Handbook of Procedures, 2023 also comes into effect from the date of its notification, i.e., 1st April, 2023.
Amnesty Scheme for Settlement of Default in Export Obligation
The notice permits one-time facility for grant of EODC/ regularisation of cases of EO default of advance authorisation and EPCG authorisation under ‘Amnesty Scheme for one-time settlement of default in Export Obligation (EO) by advance authorisation and EPCG authorisation holders’
Foreign Trade Policy 2023
Prime Minister Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks (PM MITRA) scheme has been added as an additional scheme eligible to claim benefits under CSP(Common Service Provider) Scheme of Export Promotion capital Goods Scheme(EPCG).
Market Access Initiative Scheme to assist EPCs, Trade Bodies, Commodity Board for undertaking various export facilitation and promotion activities
he Indian Trade Portal (www.indiantradeportal.in), developed and maintained by the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO), caters to the needs of EXIM community.
CBIC clarifies on Implementation of origin procedures under India-Australia ECTA
The India-Australia ECTA recognizes electronic Certificates of Origin. Hence, an e-COO, issued electronically by the Issuing bodies of Australia, is a valid document for the purpose of claiming preferential benefit under India-Australia ECTA, provided that the e-COO has been issued in the prescribed format, bears seal and signatures of the authorized Issuing body or authority and fulfills all other specified requirements.
National Single Window System (NSWS) Portal used for all proposals seeking Government approval under FDI route
Under the new regime, process for granting FDI approvals has been simplified wherein the work relating to processing of applications for FDI has been delegated to the concerned Ministries/ Departments and DPIIT is the nodal department for facilitating the process.
