AEPC Circulars

Circular No.DateSubject
19230/09/2024AEPC - WGSN collaboration for Fashion and Design Trends and Forecast
19114/08/2024Request for Pre-Budget Proposals for the year 2025-26
19028/03/2024Request for additional suggestions for the Union Budget of 2024-25
18913/03/2024Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the EFTA States
18816/02/2024Call for participation for Capacity Building Program on Technology and Innovation in Apparel Sector for Women/Aspiring Entrepreneurs/Startups/Micro Enterprises
18709/02/2024Extension of RoSCTL Scheme till 31st March 2026
18601/02/2024Key highlights of Union Budget 2024-25 for Apparel Exporters
18523/01/2024Budget Viewing and Discussion Session 2024-25 at Apparel House, Gurugram
18409/01/2024Webinar on Emerging Global ESG Compliances for Apparel Export
18321/11/2023Webinar on Emerging Global ESG Compliances for Apparel Export
18231/10/2023Celebration of Swachhata Pakhwada from 1st November to 15th November, 2023
18131/10/2023Inclusion of a new apparel product in the Drawback Schedule
18030/10/2023Webinar on Traceability and Kasturi Cotton 0n 30th Oct at 4.00pm
17927/10/2023Clarification regarding drawback in Garment of blend containing cotton and man-made fibre/fibres
17823/10/2023Ministry of Finance revises Duty Drawback Rates
17721/9/2023Opening of i-TUFS portal for submission of JIT request under the ATUFS
17601/9/2023Last date for inviting applications under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) has been extended to 31st October 2023
17529/8/2023Request for suggestions for the Union Budget of 2024-25
17421/8/2023Webinar on “Prospects of growth for apparel exports in upcoming FTA markets" on 08-Sep-2023
17331/7/2023Webinar on “Emerging non-tariff barriers in the apparel export sector”
17225/7/2023Manual submission of IGCR returns/statements
17118/7/2023Re-opening of PLI Portal for inviting fresh applications
1705/7/2023Webinar on “Prospects of growth for apparel exports in upcoming FTA markets"
16919/06/2023Webinar on “Trade Financing (Factoring, Supply Chain Finance viz. Sales Bill Discounting, Anchor-based Finance & Vendor Finance) for Apparel Exports
16815/06/2023Amendment in Appendix 2X of FTP, 2023
1679/6/2023AEPC's Digital Export Facilitation Desk
16624/05/2023Amnesty scheme for one-time settlement of default in export obligation by Advance and EPCG authorization holders
16522/05/2023Webinar on "Recent Changes in Advanced Authorisation Scheme: Analysis and Implications".
16419/05/2023Policy Documents and Comparison of Textile/Garment Policies of Various Indian States
16325/04/2023Amnesty scheme for one-time settlement of default in export obligation by Advance and EPCG authorization holders.
16220/04/2023Notification of New HSN Codes for Technical Textiles items.
16129/03/2023Extension of Date for mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) through the Common Digital Platform to 31st December 2023.
16027/03/2023Generation of IGCR Intimation Number (i.e. IIN) at ICEGATE under IGCR Rules for the Financial Year 2023-24 and utilizing thereof in the Bill of Entry filed w.e.f. 1st April 2023.
15910/3/2023Request for Proposal floated for empanelment of agencies under entry level of Samarth Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector
15827/02/2023Webinar on 28th February 2023 at 4.00pm IST focusing on the outcome of the market study of the German RMG sector and the prospects for enhancing Indian exports to Germany
15714/02/2023Circualr-157 DGFT issues Trade Notice No 26/2022-23 dated 08.02.2023 on assistance to the trade in filing of the applications for fixation of Standard Inputs Output Norms (SIONs)
1566/2/2023Circular – 156 -  Apparel Sourcing Trend Session on 13th February 2023
1552/2/2023Circular No 155 - Key highlights of Union Budget 2023-24 for Apparel Sector.
1541/2/2023Circular – 154 - CBIC releases Customs Manual, 2023 (updated till December 31, 2022)
15331/01/2023Circular – 153 -  List of Nodal officers/Single Points of Contact for opening & operations of Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA)
15230/01/2023Circular 152 - Request for issues to be raised at WTO TBT Committee Meeting
15130/01/2023Circular 151 Amendment to the Viscose Staple Fibres (Quality Control) Order, 2022
15024/01/2023Circular: Clarification from DGFT on PIMS
14923/01/2023Circular - 149 - Amendments in Chapter 5 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2015-20 - Extension in export obligation period for specified EPCG Authorizations
14819/01/2023Circular No. 148 Amendments in Para 4.42 of the Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020
14718/01/2023Circular 147- Request for views/suggestions and data for review of All Industry Rates (AIR) of Duty Drawback for the year 2023
14617/01/2023Awareness Program on International Trade Finance Services (ITFS) Platforms in New Delhi on 20.01.2023
14512/1/2023DGFT issues Trade Notice No. 24/2022-23 regarding EODC Online Monitoring System for Advance/EPCG Authorisations
14412/1/2023Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance issues Circular No. 01/2023-Customs and Notification No. 03/2023-Customs regarding Customs (Assistance in Value Declaration of Identified Imported Goods) Rules, 2023 (CAVR, 2023)
14329/12/2022CIRCUALR 143 Import of Extra Long Staple Cotton allowed at 0% duty under TRQs in India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (India-Aus ECTA).pdf (aepcindia.com)
14227/12/2022DoC and AEPC organizes outreach programme to facilitate implementation of India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement.pdf (aepcindia.com)
14123/12/2022Circular: DGFT and DoR takes steps to facilitate implementation of India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement
14022/12/2022Information to be provided to the Norms Committee for filing of the application for Fixation / Modification / Revision of Standard Input Output Norms (SION)
1396/12/2022Seeking details of the cases filed with the DGFT under paragraph 2.85/2.87 of the Handbook of Procedures for closure in case of non-realization of export proceeds
13818/11/2022Relief in Average Export Obligation in terms of Para 5.19 of Hand Book of Procedures of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20
13716/11/2022Launch of ICEGATE 2.0
13611/11/2022GST Policy Wing, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, vide Circular No. 181/13/2022-GST dated 10.11.2022 issues clarification on GST refund related issues.
13510/11/2022DGFT issues Notification No. 43/2015-2020 dated 9th November 2022 and Public Notice No. 35/2015-20 dated 9th November 2022 in sync with RBI Circular No. 10 - RBI/2022-2023/90 A.P. (DIR Series) dated 11th July, 2022.
1349/11/2022Clarification from DGFT and Drawback Deptt on issue of Non-realization of export proceeds on account of Bankruptcy/Insolvency/discounting/   cancellation of export orders.
1333/11/2022Uttar Pradesh Textile and Garmenting Policy - 2022
13220/10/2022Ministry of MSME issues notification for MSME enterprises to continue to avail of all non-tax benefits of the category it was in before the re-classification, for a period of three years from the date of such upward change
13110/10/2022CBIC invites suggestions, views, comments, feedback etc. from stakeholders on draft rules pertaining to Customs Valuation of imported goods in terms of recent amendment in Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 vide Section 89 of the Finance Act, 2022
1304/10/2022Request for suggestions and views for the Union Budget of 2023-24
12929/09/2022Extension of Foreign Trade Policy, (2015-20) and Handbook of Procedures, (2015-20) upto 31.03.2023
12829/09/2022Reimbursement of 75% of Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) charges/fee paid by the first time MSE Exporter to provide International Marketing opportunities.
12729/09/2022DGFT issues Notification No 11/2015-2020 dated 25.05.2022 with regard to amendment in import policy of Paper and incorporation of policy condition in Chapter 48 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule – I (Import Policy)
12622/09/2022Rules of Execution (EU) 2022/1039 of the Commission of June 29, 2022. Apparel products of India are not in suspended tariff preferences.
12519/09/2022DGFT issues Notification No 33/2015-2020 dated 16.09.2022 inserting Para 2.52(d) under the Foreign Trade Policy, permitting invoicing, payment and settlement of exports/imports in Indian Rupees (INR).
12416/09/2022DoR issues Notification no. 79/2022-Customs (N.T.) dated 15.09.2022 carrying out amendments in the Electronic Duty Credit Ledge Regulations, 2021 regarding use and validity of e-scrips and transfer of duty credit in e-scrip. The use and validity as well as transfer of duty credit in e-scrip has been extended from one year period to two years.
12315/09/2022DoR issues Notification no. 76/2022-Customs (N.T.) dated 14.09.2022 carrying out amendments in the Principal Notification No 77/2021-Customs (N.T.) dated 24.09.2021 regarding removing certain provisions which were making transferee liable in case of non-r
12213/09/2022Department of Revenue issues Circular No 18/2022-Customs dated 10.09.2022 on Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty giving clarifications on Rules, as notified vide Notification 74/2022 dated 9th September, 2022
1217/9/2022Sustainable Textiles Summit 2022 on 22-23 September 2022 at PHD House, New Delhi.
1207/9/2022DGFT issues Trade Notice No 16/2022-23 dated 06.09.2022 on uploading of e-BRC by 30.09.2022 for shipping bills on which RoSCTL scrip has been availed from DGFT RAs
11931/08/2022Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs issues Circular No. 16/2022-Customs dated 29/08/2022 on Faceless Assessment – Standard Examination Orders through RMS - Phase 1, Part 1.
11823/08/2022Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issues draft standards for TXD 36 (19627), Textiles- Medical Respirator and sought the views
11716/08/2022Ministry of Textiles issues Public Notice No. 5(2)/Policy Matters/2021/RRTUFS/151 dated 12.08.2022 for Settlement of cases under previous versions of TUFS (MTUFS, RTUFS & RRTUFS)
1168/8/2022Extension of validity of Status Certificates issued in FY 2015-16 and 2016-17 under current FTP
1152/8/2022Circular - DGFT issues Trade Notice No.15 dated 1.8.2022 providing for extension of Date for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (NP CoO) through the Common Digital Platform to 31st March 2023
1142/8/2022Circular - External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy – Liberalisation Measures
11322/07/2022Publication by the High Commission of India in Wellington to help Indian Traders
11221/07/2022Impact of Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) on India’s trade flows
11112/7/2022RBI issues Circular No. 10 - RBI/2022-2023/90 A.P.(DIR Series) dated 11th July, 2022 regarding International Trade Settlement in Indian Rupees (INR)
1108/7/2022Synchronizing of ITC (HS), 2022: Schedule-1 (Import Policy) with the Finance Act, 2022 (No.6 of 2022) dated 30.03.2022: DGFT Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated 07.07.2022.
1098/7/2022Circular on various clarifications issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs on GST
1087/7/2022Clarification on various issues pertaining to GST- reg​.
1077/7/2022Mandatory furnishing of correct and proper information of inter-State supplies and amount of ineligible/blocked Input Tax Credit and reversal thereof in return in FORM GSTR-3B and statement in FORM GSTR-1 –reg.
1062/7/2022Exemption of IGST and Compensation Cess on goods imported under Advance Authorisation/EPCG/EOU Scheme continued
10524/06/2022Certification Programme on Foreign Trade by the DGFT in association with EEPC
10421/06/2022Circulation of Presentations made by DGTS during Webinar held on on 16th June, 2022 on Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)
10315/06/2022Changes in System with respect of AD Code Registration in exports
10215/06/2022Appeal for submission of Textile Statistical Returns in the Textile Statistical Returns System (TSRS) Portal – reg.
10115/06/2022India-UAE CEPA - Implementation Issues reg.
10010/6/2022Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy (Textile & Leather Policy) 2022
999/6/2022Circular for the webinar to be held on 16.06.2022 on AEO
987/6/2022Webinar on AEO on 16.06.2022 (3.00 PM)
971/6/2022AEO Certification webinar on 16.06.2022
961/6/2022Interest Equalization Scheme (IES) on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit-Extension
9531/05/2022Uploading of e-BRC by 15.07.2022 for shipping bills on which RoSCTL scrip has been availed from DGFT RAs
943/5/2022Registration for Webinar on SALEEM Regulation and MOIAT Regulation General Guidelines for Textile Products
932/5/2022THE FIRST SCHEDULE TO THE CUSTOMS TARIFF ACT,1975  AS EFFECTIVE FROM 01-05-2022 (including the changes introduced vide Finance Act-2022 )
9230/4/2022Amendment of Appendix 2B [List of Agencies Authorised to issue Certificate of Origin ·(Preferential)] of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020.
9129/04/2022Webex meeting invitation: Special Outreach Programme scheduled to be held on 30.04.2022
9023/04/2022DGFT Helpdesk support now available on 24x7 basis- reg.
8923/04/2022Implementation of IGCR in SEZ Clearances for DTA supplies
8818/04/22Amendment in Apprenticeship Act and Rules - Proposals
8713/04/22Re-operationalization of Scrip Transfer Recording Modules – reg
8613/04/22Amendments in Chapter 5 of the Handbook of Procedures 2015-20, related to Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme to reduce 'Compliance Burden' and enhance 'Ease of doing Business' – reg.
8531/03/22Extension of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 and Hand Book of Procedures, 2015-2020 till 30.09.2022
8430/03/22DEMO SESSION OF INTEREST EQUALIZATION SCHEME FOR EXPORTERS BY THE DGFT on 31st March 2022
8329/03/22Interest Equalization Scheme (IES) User Manual for Exporters, issued by the DGFT
8216/03/22Operationalisation of new online IT Module for Interest Equalisation Scheme w.e.f. 01.04.2022
819/3/2022Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) on pre and post shipment Rupee Credit extended upto March 31, 2024
808/3/2022Extension for filing old ROSL/ ROSCTL applications upto 15th March 2022
798/3/2022Pan-India webinar on ‘Recent changes in Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2017 (IGCR Rules, 2017)’ on 15.03.2022 at 1500 hrs.
7828/02/22Mandatory filing / issuance of Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) / Registration Certificate (RC) through the DGFT common digital platform from 01.04.2022
7726/02/22Mandatory E-invoicing from 1st April, 2022 for Turnover of Rs.20 Crore
7624/02/22Amendment to Notification No.12015/03/2020-IT Dated 24.09.2021 relating to PLI Scheme for Textiles: Forming of new companies & investment made
7521/02/22A Post Budget Webinar – “Make in India for the World” on 3rd March 2022
7419/02/22Modifications in the Revised Resolution No. 6/5/2015-TUFS dated 02.08.2018
7316/02/22Further extension in date of filing application under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for textiles till 28/02/2022
722/2/2022Extension of Last Date for Submitting applications for Scrip based FTP Schemes
711/2/2022Key highlights of Union Budget 2022-23 for Apparel Sector
701/2/2022Non-tariff barrier issues being faced by the Indian exporters in the UK market
691/2/2022Extension in date of filing of application under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles
6831/01/22DGFT Portal opens for ROSCTL applications for the SB filed on or before 31st December 2020 where LEO date is on or after 01.01.2021. 
6723/01/22Non-tariff measures (TBT) issue being faced by the exporters to be raised in the forthcoming WTO TBT committee meetings
6621/01/22De-Activation of IECs not updated at DGFT
6521/01/22Operational Guidelines for PM MEGA INTEGRATED TEXTILE REGION AND APPAREL (PM MITRA) PARKS SCHEME
6414/01/22Use of any Alternative reference rate in place of LIBOR for interest payable in respect of export / import transactions and Export Credit in Foreign Currency – Benchmark Rate
6313/01/22Wide publicity among exporters for timely claim of RoSCTL scrip by exporters of apparel and made-ups
6213/01/22Draft Textiles Technology Development Scheme (TTDS), to replace ATUFS from 1.4.2022.
617/1/2022Continuation of operations of the DGFT ‘COVID-19 Helpdesk' for International Trade related Issues’
6004/01/202 MOT Invites applications under PLI Scheme for Textiles from 01st January 2022
593/1/2022Circular reg. India Exim Bank - services for exporters
583/1/2022Online Applications for Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC)/closure under Advance Authorisation Scheme (AAS) -Option to file manual applications
5731/12/21New (Seventh) Edition of the Harmonized System (HS) Nomenclature, HS-2022, to be effective from 01.01.2022
5630/12/21Operational Guidelines for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles Finalized
5519/11/21Revision of GST rates on Textile and Apparel
5413/11/21Minutes of 5th Meeting of Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee (IMSC) under Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)
536/11/2021Presentations on ROSCTL Scheme in the ROSCTL Webinar held on 2nd November, 2021
523/11/2021RoSCTL Webinar on 2nd November, 2021 - Issues raised and clarifications provided on RoSCTL Scheme
513/11/2021Circular on Last date for filing claim at the Online IT module for Scrip based Schemes – MEIS/SEIS/ROSL/ROSCTL
502/11/2021Constitution of RoDTEP Committee for determination of RoDTEP rates for AA/EoU/SEZ exports
4926/10/21Webinar on “Rebate of State & Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL)  Scheme – An Overview” scheduled on 02.11.2021 at 3.00 PM.
4823/10/21Notification on Setting up of PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks
4720/10/21Webinar on ‘Rebate of State & Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme – An Overview on 02.11.2021
4618/10/2021Seeking comments on draft Guidelines for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles for Promoting MMF and Technical Textiles segments
454/10/2021Implementation of RoDTEP Scheme – Circular No. 23/2021-Customs and Systems Advisory No. 06/2021 dated 01/10/2021
442/10/2021Implementation of ROSCTL Scheme – Circular No. 22/2021-Customs dated 30/09/2021 and Systems Advisory No. 06/2021 dated 01/10/2021 - Regarding
4329/9/21Extension of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 till 31.03.2022.
4228/9/21Circular to trade on PLI scheme for promotion of MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics and Products of Technical Textiles
4125/9/21Notification dated 24.9.2021 has detailed the manner to issue duty scripts under the continuation of scheme for RoSCTL.
4024/9/21Notifications on Electronic Duty Credit Ledger Regulations, 2021 and on manner to issue duty credit for goods exported under the Scheme for RODTEP
3924/9/21Extension in the Export Obligation period of specified Advance & EPCG Authorisations till 31.12.2021
3820/9/21Notification 26/2015-20
3731/8/21Trade Notice No. 02/2021
3613/8/21Continuation for scheme for RoSCTL
3513/8/21Circular for Gold Card Scheme for Exporters
3410/8/2021Extension in period of modification of IEC till 31.08.2021 and waiver of fees for IEC updation done during August, 2021
3329/7/21Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20-Introduction of online Deemed Export Application Module
3223/7/21Continuation of the Market Access Initiative Scheme- Revised MAI Scheme- reg
311/7/2021Extension in period of modification of IEC till 31.07.2021 and waiver of fees for IEC updation during July, 2021
3018/6/21Modification in specification of Machine No. MC-02-48 under ATUFS 
297/6/2021Advanced Cargo Information System - Egypt - Embassy of India, Cairo
2831/5/2021Highlights of the recommendations made by the 43rd GST Council meeting for Trade Facilitation & other Relief Measures
2724/5/21Details of Pending RoSL
2619/5/2021Introduction of an online e-EPCG Committee module for accepting applications seeking relaxation in Policy/Procedure in terms of para 2.58 of FTP 2015-20
2515/5/21Extension of Validity of Registration cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) beyond 31st March, 2021
2410/5/2021Issuance of Export Authorisation for Restricted Items (Non-SCOMET) from new online Restricted Exports IT Module w.e.f. 17.05.2021
235/5/2021Notification on Provisions of Section 142 of Social Security Code effective from 3rd May 2021
2227/04/2021DGFT 'COVID-19 Helpdesk' for International Trade related issues ;  Helpdesk by CBIC for Handholding Trade, Industry and Individuals
2121/04/2021Covid 19 Advisory
2020/04/2021AEPC’s Health Advisory to the Trade on 2nd Wave of Covid 19
1913/04/2021Interest Equalization Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit - Extension
188/4/2021URGENT & MUST  ACT
171/4/2021Extension of the exemption from IGST and compensation cess to EPCG/Advance Authorization (AA)/EoU scheme upto 31.03.2022
1631/3/2021Extension of  Foreign Trade Policy  and  Handbook of Procedures upto 30th September, 2021
1531/3/2021Changes related to filing of Bill of Entry  & Operationalization of Changes related to IGST Refund
1426/3/2021Highlights of Finance Bill 2021 with regard to Apparel Industry
1319/3/2021DGFT notifies Last date for filing old ROSL applications relating to shipping bills with LEO date before 01.10.2017 as 31.12.2021
1219/3/2021DGFT notifies Last date for filing old ROSL applications relating to shipping bills with LEO date before 01.10.2017 as 31.12.2021
1118/3/2021Advisory on Updation of IFSC Code
1017/3/2021Launch of “Helpline Portal on the Yarn Supply Issue”
911/3/2021Duty Free Access to Japan and Korea
826/2/2021List of cases under ATUFS
725/2/2021Annual Textile & Apparel Industry Report 2021
615/2/2021Amendment of Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) related provisions under Chapter-1 and Chapter-2 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020
55/2/2021Modifications in para 5.4 of the revised guidelines of ATUFS
42/2/2021Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22 for Apparel Sector
320/1/2021Introduction of online e-PRC System for Application seeking Policy/Procedure relaxation in terms of Para 2.58 of FTP 2015-20
212/1/2021Introduction of CBIC's flagships" Liberalised MSME AEO Package” for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises.
11/1/2021Announcement of Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme implementation from 01.01.2021