DGFT Rules

Apart from that, under the policy, e-commerce as export hubs (ECEH) will be set up through private initiative or in public-private partnership (PPP) mode, in partnership with the states or the Centre

The previous formula for composition fee was convoluted and difficult to understand, which made the process more tedious and strenuous for exporters

'The DGFT should also resolve the problem of exporters who have used the HSN Code as per Customs Tariff but have ticked the right box in the shipping bill to indicate their claim of RoDTEP benefits'

The government has allowed persons transferring their residence to India after two years of continuous stay abroad to bring up to two pets -- dogs or cats -- as passenger baggage without permission from the directorate general of foreign trade. This is part of the clarification issued by the commerce ministry for import of pet animals. "Import is allowed as passenger baggage, without DGFT authorisation, only to persons transferring their residence to India after two years of continuous stay abroad. Only cats and dogs can be imported under baggage rules," the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a trade notice to all international airlines, all embassies and consulates of India abroad; and concerned pet owners. The notice was issued by the government following representations received for clarity on norms for import of pets. It also said that permission would be required for import of more than two pets. A person who has not stayed continuously for more than two year

'As of now, there has been no confirmation from the authorities and the response from the embassy in Tehran is also taking time'

DGFT makes key amendments to foreign trade policy

Under the EPCG scheme, exporters can import capital goods at zero duty against export obligation (EO) of six times the duty saved to be fulfilled in six years

DGFT in a notification said it has moved syringes export in restricted category, under which an exporter has to seek a licence or government permission for shipments

While companies cannot import gas-filled AC units, there are no curbs on importing similar AC units without refrigerant

Bharti Airtel said it has not applied for any such license since April 2018 as there was no operational need for the same

Rate of composition fee will depend on whether half the export obligation has been fulfilled, within the initial period