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Resources for Exporters & Importers

The official sources we rely on, and the topics clients ask us about most.

Stay Current

Always Check the Official Source

Scheme rates, procedures and deadlines change through notifications, public notices and trade notices. Before acting on any change, check the original document on the government portal. If you are unsure how a change affects your licences or claims, ask us for a review.

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Exporter reviewing and signing trade documents

DGFT

Foreign Trade Policy, Handbook of Procedures, notifications, public notices, trade notices and online applications.

dgft.gov.in →

CBIC

Customs notifications, circulars, duty drawback schedules and the AEO programme.

cbic.gov.in →

ICEGATE

Customs e-filing, shipping bill status and the electronic duty credit ledger for RoDTEP and RoSCTL scrips.

icegate.gov.in →

Indian Trade Portal

Tariffs, rules of origin and market access information for India’s trading partners.

indiantradeportal.in →

External links open government and trade portals that are not operated by Universal Consulting Services.

Common Questions

Topics We Can Walk You Through

These are the subjects clients ask us about most often. Book a free call and we will go through the one that matters to you.

Advance Authorisation, From Application to EODC

Choosing between SION and ad-hoc norms, invalidation letters, and preparing the closure (EODC) file.

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EPCG Obligations & Redemption

Tracking block-wise export obligations, filing the installation certificate, and getting bonds and guarantees released.

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MOOWR (Section 65) Bonded Manufacturing

How duty deferment works under MOOWR, who it suits, and how it compares with EOU and SEZ units.

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Preparing for AEO Certification

Eligibility for each tier, the records and controls Customs will look at, and the benefits on offer.

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Getting the Most From RoDTEP & RoSCTL

Claiming correctly on shipping bills, the ICEGATE duty credit ledger, and using or transferring scrips.

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Responding to Show-Cause Notices & DEL Listing

What a notice under the FT(D&R) Act means, how to reply, and when a Policy Relaxation Committee request may help.

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Stay Ahead of Foreign Trade Policy Changes

Not sure whether a new notification affects you? Book a free call and we will check it against your licences and claims.