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DGFT Notification No. 15/2026-27 (dated 30 April 2026, effective 1 May 2026) adds 142 new tariff lines to India's RoDTEP export incentive schedule — including blueberries, cranberries, shea nuts, herbal extracts and RO membranes — while deleting 50 and aligning the scheme with the Finance Act 2026 customs tariff changes.
The ten 2026 trade policy developments that matter most to Indian MSME exporters — the Export Promotion Mission framework, 2.75% interest subvention on export credit and factoring, collateral-free credit under CGSE and the revised MCGS, removal of the courier export cap, dedicated e-commerce exporter credit, the India-UK CETA entering force, the widening FTA map, and the proposed RCMC exemption for low-value consignments.
DGFT has extended the Minimum Export Price on natural honey to USD 1,400 per metric tonne (FOB) until 31 December 2026 via Notification No. 09/2026-27. This news piece explains the notification, what MEP is (a price floor, not a ban, duty or quota), how it differs from Minimum Import Price, the recent track record of MEP changes on onion and rice, and a step-by-step compliance check for exporters.
A practical walkthrough of the import customs clearance process in India — from advance Bill of Entry filing on ICEGATE through assessment, examination, duty payment, and Out of Charge, plus common delays and how to avoid them.
A plain-English guide to the Importer Exporter Code (IEC) — what it is, why it's mandatory for exporters in India, who needs it, the documents and ₹500 fee, how to apply on the DGFT portal, and the mandatory annual updation that keeps it active in 2026.
How phytosanitary and SPS rules govern India's agri exports: the WTO SPS Agreement and IPPC, the Destructive Insects and Pests Act 1914, the Plant Quarantine Order 2003, who needs a Phytosanitary Certificate, the PQIS application process, fees, timelines and compliance tips.
A complete guide to India's Foreign Trade Policy 2023 — the shift to an open-ended dynamic policy, its legal framework under the FTDR Act, ITC (HS) classification, duty exemption and remission schemes, and the 2026 amendments every exporter should know, including the Export Promotion Mission's consolidation of IES and MAI.
A guide to the government schemes supporting India's chemical and pharmaceutical cluster exports — PLI for Bulk Drugs, PLI for Pharmaceuticals, Bulk Drug Parks, PRIP, SPI and PCPIR — plus Pharmexcil and Chemexcil membership, the RELIEF intervention, and the GMP compliance layer that governs regulated-market access.
A step-by-step guide to obtaining a Certificate of Origin in India on the eCoO 2.0 platform. Covers preferential vs non-preferential certificates, the mandatory e-filing rules, the April 2026 DGFT amendments on invoice matching and authorised agencies, the Approved Exporter self-certification route, and common rejection reasons.
A 2026 guide to the top 10 government schemes for Indian exporters — RoDTEP, RoSCTL, Advance Authorisation, EPCG, Duty Drawback, the Export Promotion Mission (which now houses interest subvention and market access support), TMA, SEZ/EOU and PLI. Covers what each scheme does, eligibility, benefits and how to claim.
A practical guide to choosing the correct Incoterms 2020 rule for your shipment. Covers all 11 terms, the any-mode vs sea-only split, a five-question decision framework, common scenarios for Indian exporters, and the mistakes that cost money.
A step-by-step simulated example showing how an exporter of electronic toys (HS 9503) calculates the RoDTEP rebate on a shipment, applies the rate-vs-cap rule, projects the annual benefit, and converts e-scrips into cash. Figures are illustrative.
Understand India's RoDTEP scheme: what it is, why it replaced MEIS, the embedded taxes it refunds, how e-scrips work, rates, eligibility, the step-by-step claim process, 2026 updates, and best practices for exporters.
Understand India's Advance Authorisation Scheme, eligibility, benefits, application process, export obligation, SION norms, amendments, closure, and best practices for duty-free import of inputs used in export production.