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DGFT’s homepage is the official gateway for all things related to India’s foreign trade policies, procedures, and compliance. Here, exporters, importers, consultants, and the public get quick access to registration, licensing, scheme application, trade statistics, and notification updates. The page features banners for latest government trade initiatives, deadlines, and important advisories about system downtime or policy changes.
What You'll Find
Direct links to application forms, IEC (Import Export Code) services, payment status, and service exports.
News tickers with urgent trade policy updates, new export incentive schemes, and operational stats.
Support for video conferences with officers, browser compatibility guidance, and regulatory update panels.
Unique Insight
A little-known feature: DGFT routinely publishes real-time data about issued licenses, registration backlogs, and ongoing trade facilitation drives—useful for consultants and sector watchers.
User Registration & Login
All exporters, importers, and aspirants must register and create an account on the DGFT portal. Registration requires basic firm details plus a valid IEC, mobile number, and email. Secure two-factor authentication is built in.
Features
Both new and legacy users (with IEC) can register.
OTP-based mobile/email verification, password set-up, and optional digital signature linkage.
After registration, users gain dashboard access to license applications, IEC modifications, export incentives, and document uploads.
Little-Known Detail
Even businesses not actively trading (with an inactive IEC) are urged to register for compliance and future eligibility; also, you can link existing or newly issued IECs seamlessly for hassle-free management.
Licensing, Applications & Authorizations
This is the heart of the DGFT portal—offering smart online forms for applying, renewing, and managing all foreign trade licenses and authorizations (both import and export).
What’s Inside
Apply for new IEC, Advance Authorisation, EPCG, DEPB, Duty-Free Import Authorisation, and more.
Submit supporting docs, make payments, and track application status in real time.
Special modules for sector-specific requirements (e.g., Restricted Imports under ITC HS, SCOMET, steel/copper quotas).
Hidden Power
DGFT’s system now autopopulates many forms based on your IEC and previous submissions—reducing input errors and fast-tracking approval. It also automatically calculates eligibility and timelines for export obligations.
Policy Documents, Notifications & Circulars
One of the portal’s most important functions is the publication of foreign trade policies, procedures, public notices, circulars, and trade notices—these directly impact what, how, and when you can export/import certain goods or claim incentives.
What’s Included
Full Foreign Trade Policy documents and annexures in downloadable formats.
All current and past public notices, circulars, SION norms, product classifications, anti-dumping orders, and legal clarifications.
Unique Insight
Users can search by HS Code or trade topic, making it easy to pinpoint which rules or benefits apply to a specific product.
Import-Export Policy & Data Search
DGFT provides sector-wise, product-wise, and HS Code-wise databases for all import/export regulations, plus public access to export-import data banks and trade figures.
Features
Query import/export regulations by ITC HS code.
Browse SCOMET lists, see product-specific licensing and notification rules.
View monthly/annual data banks of import/export volumes, sectoral trade analytics.
Rarely Used Gem
Unlike passive data sites, DGFT’s systems let users cross-check compliance requirements for each product—directly empowering real-world trade planning.
Export Promotion Schemes & Incentive Management
DGFT is hub for all major export promotion schemes—Advance Authorisation, DFIA, EPCG, RoDTEP, MEIS, SEIS and more.
What’s Offered
Application and status download for all schemes; eligibility calculation; uploading of supporting docs; digital issuance of scrips/incentives.
Guidance documents explaining incentive rates, timelines, and product eligibility.
Insider Detail
Most users are unaware that application windows and cut-off rules change frequently, and certain schemes (like Interest Equalization) may be claimed retroactively under certain conditions.
Grievance Redressal, Quality Complaints & Helpdesk
DGFT’s integrated helpdesk lets users raise tickets for technical issues, policy clarifications, or trade disputes. All grievances get a reference number for real-time tracking.
Key Elements
Toll-free helplines, online ticketing, and feedback forms.
Attach files (screenshots, documents) for better resolution.
Separate module to file trade quality/contract disputes for government intervention if needed
Hidden Power
DGFT’s tracking system auto-prioritizes urgent/sample issues for escalation, often resolving policy-based complaints faster than generic government sites.
DGFT Organization Info & Regional Offices
DGFT is headquartered in New Delhi, with a vast network of 24+ Regional Authority (RA) offices in every major commercial city for local support, document verification, and in-person queries.
What’s Inside
Contact directory with telephone, email, and office address details for each region and their specific territorial jurisdiction.
Background of DGFT’s mandate, organizational structure, and main responsibilities.
Unique Fact
DGFT regional offices have ISO certifications and often run local exporter awareness sessions, rarely promoted online.