Do I Need to Renew IGCR Every Year?
No, you do not need to renew your IGCR registration every year. However, certain annual compliance steps are mandatory if you want to continue availing concessional duty benefits under the Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty (IGCR) Rules. Here’s how it works: 1. IGCR Registration Once registered on the ICEGATE portal, your IGCR […]
How Long Does IGCR Approval Take?
The approval timeline for IGCR (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) registration depends on the completeness of the application and the efficiency of the Customs authority handling it. Generally, the process is designed to be fast and transparent under the IGCR Rules, 2017. In short, IGCR approval is usually a quick process (2–7 […]
Extended Producer Responsibility India – EPR
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a concept that requires producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBO) of products to take responsibility for the management of waste generated by their products. EPR in India is currently implemented through the Plastic Waste Management Rules (PWMR) 2016, which was issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change […]
Plastic Waste Management in India – 101
Plastic waste management in India involves a combination of policies, regulations, and programs aimed at reducing the amount of plastic waste generated in the country and properly disposing of the plastic waste that is produced. This can include measures such as Additionally, there are government-run and private initiatives to clean up plastic waste in the […]
Use of DSC for DGFT Portal
The DGFT is a government agency in India that makes rules for trading with other countries. It is part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is led by the Commerce Secretary and has several responsibilities, Uses of DSC on the DGFT Website In the context of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) […]