DGFT & Foreign Trade Policy Services

Advisory, compliance, and representation for businesses engaged in international trade

What We Do

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We provide structured advisory and representation services across DGFT regulations and Foreign Trade Policy matters. Our work spans regulatory interpretation, compliance planning, incentive optimisation, and representation before authorities—supporting businesses at both strategic and execution levels.

DGFT Advisory & Compliance Services

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Export Incentive Schemes & Benefits

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Advance Authorisation & EPCG Schemes

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Policy Interpretation & Trade Advisory

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DGFT Litigation, Adjudication & Appeals

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Norms Fixation, PRC & PIC Matters

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How Engagement Typically Works

We follow a simple, structured approach so that every DGFT or Foreign Trade Policy assignment is clear on scope, timelines and expectations.

1. Understanding the regulatory context and applicable policy provisions

2. Advisory or representation strategy aligned with the matter

3. Execution, authority coordination, and closure support

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DGFT Advisory & Compliance Services

We provide end-to-end advisory and compliance support under the Foreign Trade Policy and allied DGFT regulations, enabling businesses to meet regulatory requirements with clarity and confidence.

  • Fresh Import Export Code (IEC) registration
  • Modification of IEC particulars (address, directors, bank details, product lines)
  • Surrender, restoration, and reactivation of IEC
  • Advisory on compliance obligations post-IEC issuance
  • Ongoing regulatory review and compliance guidance

Export Incentive Schemes & Benefits

We advise and assist businesses in securing and optimising export incentives notified under the Foreign Trade Policy.

  • Advisory and filings under RoDTEP, RoSCTL, and other FTP-notified incentives
  • Eligibility evaluation, benefit optimisation, and risk assessment
    Filing of claims and rectification of rejected applications
  • Follow-up with DGFT authorities
  • Handling of post-audit queries and verification proceedings

DGFT Litigation, Adjudication & Appeals

We represent clients in contentious matters involving DGFT authorities and appellate forums.

  • Replies to Show Cause Notices issued by DGFT authorities
  • Representation in adjudication proceedings before DGFT and Regional Authorities
  • Filing and arguing appeals before Appellate Authorities
  • High-value matters involving licence suspension, cancellation, or benefit recovery

Advance Authorisation & EPCG Schemes

We provide interpretation-driven advisory to address ambiguity, classification issues, and compliant trade structuring.

  • Interpretation of Foreign Trade Policy, Handbooks, Public Notices, and Trade Notices
  • Product classification advisory under ITC (HS)
  • Export–import structuring for manufacturers, traders, and service providers
  • Advisory on restricted, prohibited, and conditional imports/exports

Policy Interpretation & Trade Advisory

We provide interpretation-driven advisory to address ambiguity, classification issues, and compliant trade structuring.

  • Interpretation of Foreign Trade Policy, Handbooks, Public Notices, and Trade Notices
  • Product classification advisory under ITC (HS)
  • Export–import structuring for manufacturers, traders, and service providers
  • Advisory on restricted, prohibited, and conditional imports/exports

Norms Fixation, PRC & PIC Matters

We handle policy-level matters involving norms fixation, policy relaxation, and interpretational disputes.

Norms Fixation & SION Matters

  • Preparation and filing of applications for Ad-hoc Norms / SION
  • Representation before the Norms Committee
  • Advisory on input eligibility, wastage norms, co-products, and value addition
  • Assistance in disputes arising from Customs objections
  • Post-fixation compliance and licence utilisation support

Policy Relaxation Committee (PRC)

  • Drafting and filing of PRC applications
  • Representation in procedural lapses without revenue implication
  • Delays in export obligation fulfilment
  • Genuine hardship cases under EPCG / Advance Authorisation
    Follow-up with DGFT
  • Headquarters and Regional Authorities

Policy Interpretation Committee (PIC)

  • Advisory and representation in interpretational disputes
  • Preparation of reference notes and legal briefs Assistance where FTP provisions, circulars, or practices conflict