Understanding DGFT
What is DGFT?
DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) is an agency of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It regulates foreign trade, formulates Foreign Trade Policy, and is the authority that issues all import-export licenses and codes.
Navigating DGFT's complex regulatory framework requires deep expertise. ISLF's specialized team handles everything from routine IEC filings to intricate HQ-level policy interventions.
DGFT Key Objectives
- Regulating foreign trade (imports and exports) in India.
- Issuing Import Export Code (IEC) — mandatory for all importers and exporters.
- Formulating and implementing the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).
- Licensing and permissions for export and import.
- Monitoring trade compliance and ensuring India's trade policy objectives are met.
Why ISLF for DGFT?
We are one of the leading DGFT consultancy providers in India with established representation at DGFT Headquarters in New Delhi — handling matters at PRC, EPCG Committee, EFC and PIC levels.
What We Handle
DGFT Services We Offer
Core DGFT Services
- IEC (Import / Export Code) registration and modification.
- Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) registration.
- Obtain new EPCG / Advance Authorization (DEEC) / DFIA / Annual Advance Authorization.
- Obtain new RoDTEP / SCOMET Export license.
- Obtain new / renewal of Status Holder Certificate / RCMC Certificate.
- Deemed Exports — Drawback / Refund of Terminal Excise Duty (TED).
- Specific License for restricted items and Hi-tech Product Export Promotion Scheme.
- Clubbing / Amendment / Regularization / Extension / Invalidation / Revalidation of licenses.
- Free Sale Certificate for manufacturers or traders.
- Closure of EPCG / Advance (DEEC) / DFIA License.
- Restricted import authorization for IT hardware (Notification 23/2023 dated 03.08.2023).
- Obtain warehouse license (Private / Public / MOOWR).
- Obtain Export Promotion mission.
- DGFT Appeals — HQ & Regional Authority (RA).
DGFT HQ Representations
We are among the few consultants with expertise in handling matters directly at DGFT Headquarters, New Delhi:
- Fixation / Ratification of SION Norms / Adhoc Norms.
- Import License for Restricted items (Negative License).
- Policy Relaxation Committee (PRC) representations.
- EPCG Committee representations.
- Exim Facilitation Committee (EFC) representations.
- Policy Interpretation Committee (PIC) representations.
- Revalidation / Extension / Condonation of licenses.