As the global economy continues to globalize, more and more businesses and foreign manufacturers are seeking for means to enter huge markets like India. All foreign manufacturers need to appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) to obtain pro...

Exports of certain commodities may require special approval or license. SCOMET lists down a few such items. SCOMET is an acronym for Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technology that has both civilian and military use. Therefore,...

The Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme is a pivotal initiative that empowers exporters to import capital goods, encompassing spares for pre-production, production and post-production phases at a remarkable advantage - zero customs duty. Thi...

Import licensing regime in India is administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 was notified in the Gazette of India vide Notification N...

Importing paper products into India now requires strict regulatory compliance under the Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS). Introduced by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), PIMS registration is mandatory for all notified paper items...

Importing steel into India requires strict compliance with regulatory frameworks introduced by the Government of India. One such mandatory requirement is registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS). Implemented by the Directorate Gen...

With rising aluminum imports and the need for greater trade transparency, the Government of India has made AIMS (Aluminum Import Monitoring System) Registration mandatory for importers of aluminum and aluminum products. Introduced by the Directorate...

With the rapid growth of electronics manufacturing, electric vehicles, telecom equipment and semiconductor-based industries in India, the government has introduced stricter monitoring of semiconductor and electronic chip imports. The Chip Import Moni...