Regulation
DGFT notifications, customs process and compliance changes — what moved, and what it means if you are mid-shipment.
Regulation
9 postsThe 31 August 2026 export-obligation relief: a historical deadline
Historical reporting on the automatic extension for specified Advance Authorisation and EPCG expiries from 1 March to 31 May 2026. Do not treat 31 August as a current countdown.
RegulationCountry of origin is not the country on the shipping label
A DRI seizure reported on 5 August 2026 illustrates why third-country shipping does not establish origin. Verify the underlying manufacturing and transaction evidence.
RegulationPre-shipment inspection: check the exact goods and applicable conditions
PSIC requirements must be checked against the actual classification, condition of goods and current policy. Do not assume every steel, aluminium or electronics import is covered.
RegulationDGFT online filing: check the procedure, not a blanket paper ban
Use the instructions for the particular DGFT service. A universal ban on paper and email from 1 June 2026 could not be verified.
RegulationLaptops, tablets and servers: check the 2026 import authorisation
DGFT Policy Circular 08/2025-26 sets the 2026 IMS window for specified restricted IT hardware under HSN 8471. Check classification, exemptions and current amendments.
RegulationE-invoicing: separate the turnover test from the reporting deadline
The e-invoicing scope and the 30-day reporting restriction have different turnover tests. Check covered supplies, exemptions and the date of each document.
RegulationICEGATE and clearance times: a benchmark is not a guarantee
Customs release time depends on location, risk treatment, documents and logistics. Published averages and targets do not promise release for an individual shipment.
RegulationJewellery import-policy changes: read the codes, dates and transition terms
Restrictions are notification-specific. Check the exact HS codes, effective dates, duration and transition provisions rather than treating a headline as universal guidance.
RegulationExport obligations: do not confuse import validity with the EO deadline
Import validity and export-obligation periods are different. Check the scheme, authorisation conditions and applicable extensions before calculating a deadline.