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Need to Import of Medical Devices into India: How to do?

Custom Duty : This explains the end-to-end regulatory framework governing medical device imports into India. It highlights why compliance with C...

January 14, 2026 387 Views 0 comment Print

Step-by-Step Process to Import Restricted Goods in India

Custom Duty : Explains how restricted imports are regulated in India and the approvals required. The key takeaway is that advance licensing and ...

January 14, 2026 495 Views 0 comment Print

Compliance Under Customs & FEMA For Exporters of North Eastern Region: A Comprehensive Legal Guide

CA, CS, CMA : Explains the core customs and foreign exchange compliance obligations for exporters operating from the North Eastern Region and wh...

January 6, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

175 FAQs on Rewards for Informing the Government About Tax Evasion

CA, CS, CMA : ITIRS 2018 encourages citizens to report substantial tax evasion, guaranteeing confidentiality and structured rewards. False repor...

December 9, 2025 1173 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 9th November 2025

CA, CS, CMA : Stay informed with this week’s crucial notifications and court rulings affecting Income Tax, GST, Customs, DGFT, SEBI, MCA, IBBI...

November 25, 2025 3666 Views 1 comment Print


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Taxation Tariff Change On Textile Industries

Custom Duty : Government initiatives, including PLI schemes and export missions, support resilience and growth in textile and apparel exports de...

December 15, 2025 690 Views 0 comment Print

Consolidated Customs Notifications FAQ 2025

Custom Duty : Notification 45/2025 merges 31 previous customs notifications into a single reference, continuing most exemptions and simplifying ...

October 27, 2025 3564 Views 0 comment Print

Reduction In Custom Duty On Crude Edible Oil

Custom Duty : India's government has reduced the customs duty on crude edible oils to 10% to lower consumer prices and support the domestic refi...

August 16, 2025 852 Views 1 comment Print

CAG Audit Uncovers Customs & DGFT Inefficiencies

CA, CS, CMA : A summary of the CAG's audit report on Customs and DGFT reveals deficiencies in infrastructure, manpower, and compliance, leading ...

August 15, 2025 1227 Views 0 comment Print

National Time Release Study 2025: Key Highlights

Custom Duty : Finance Minister releases 5th National Time Release Study. ART declines at ports; TRS expands to new locations with advanced metho...

June 22, 2025 1230 Views 0 comment Print


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CAAR Mumbai Rejected Advance Ruling Due to Pending Custom Classification Dispute

Custom Duty : The authority held that an advance ruling cannot be issued when the same classification issue is already pending before customs of...

January 30, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

Carbon Pultruded Plates Eligible for 5% BCD as Rotor Blade Parts, Not as Raw Carbon Fibre: CAAR

Custom Duty : The authority ruled that carbon pultruded plates are not carbon fibre under the amended exemption notification and therefore canno...

January 29, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

Architectural Decorative Stainless Steel Wall Panels falls Under CTH 7219 90 90: CAAR

Custom Duty : AAR Mumbai held that architecturally finished stainless steel wall panels retain the character of flat-rolled products and must be...

January 29, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

Nozzle Connector for Washing Machines Classifiable Under CTH 8450: CAAR

Custom Duty : The authority examined whether a plastic nozzle connector should be taxed as a general plastic article or as machinery parts. It h...

January 29, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

Display Window Glass classifiable as Electronic Part, Not Safety Glass: CAAR Delhi

Custom Duty : The advance ruling held that window glass used exclusively in display assemblies is not classifiable as safety glass. Its function...

January 22, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Customs Revises Tariff Values for Gold wef 28.01.2026

Custom Duty : The notification substitutes updated tariff tables for specified imports while retaining existing values. The key takeaway is valu...

January 30, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Revises Tariff Values for Oils, Metals & Areca Nuts wef 28.01.2026

Custom Duty : Customs has replaced valuation tables while maintaining current tariff benchmarks. The move ensures consistency in import valuatio...

January 28, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Revises Tariff Values for Oils, Metals & Areca Nuts wef 23.01.2026

Custom Duty : The notification substitutes tariff value tables but keeps rates unchanged for key imports like edible oils, metals, and areca nut...

January 23, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

Postal Exporters Can Now Claim Drawback and Incentives Online: CBIC

Custom Duty : Export benefits have been formally enabled for goods sent through the postal route. The circular allows electronic claims of incen...

January 19, 2026 255 Views 0 comment Print

One-Time QCO Exemption Granted for Cross Recessed Screws Already at Ports

Custom Duty : Clarifies that consignments with inward entry dates between November 2025 and January 2026 are exempt from mandatory quality contr...

January 19, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print


Duty Exemption Denied Under MOOWR Scheme Due to Incompatibility of Benefits

November 27, 2025 447 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling holds that exemption under Notification 134/94-Cus. cannot be combined with MOOWR benefits, as both schemes operate separately. Only re-export-based repair activities qualify for exemption.

Concessional Duty Denied Because Imported Lithium Cells Not Used in ‘Manufacture’ Under IGCR Rules

November 27, 2025 591 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR held that lithium-ion cells used as replacements, scrapped during production, or found defective before use do not qualify as being used in manufacture. Such cells are treated as unutilized or defective and attract duty and interest under IGCR Rules.

Crude Rapeseed/Canola Oils Classifiable Under CTSH 15141120, CEPA Duty at 8%: CAAR

November 27, 2025 273 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR held that crude rapeseed and canola oil meet statutory definition of low erucic acid oil and must be classified under 1514 11 20. It also confirmed a CEPA duty rate of 8% for 2025–26.

CAAR allows IGST Exemption for FTWZ-to-DTA Lease Supplies

November 27, 2025 534 Views 0 comment Print

The case examines whether rig components leased from an FTWZ to a DTA unit qualify for IGST exemption under Serial No. 557B. The ruling focuses on conditions for claiming the exemption and the treatment of SEZ-based leasing transactions.

Power Recliner Is a Motor-Vehicle Seat Part, Classifiable Under CTI 94019900: CAAR

November 27, 2025 240 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR held that power recliners used exclusively in motor vehicle seats fall under Heading 9401, as seat parts are more specifically classified there than under general motor-vehicle parts. The key takeaway is that specific tariff entries prevail over general ones.

CBIC Extends Stainless Steel Import Valuation Order for One Year

November 26, 2025 507 Views 0 comment Print

The CBIC extends the validity of its 2023 valuation order for J3 grade stainless steel, ensuring continuity in customs value declaration until November 2026.

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 9th November 2025

November 25, 2025 3666 Views 1 comment Print

Stay informed with this week’s crucial notifications and court rulings affecting Income Tax, GST, Customs, DGFT, SEBI, MCA, IBBI, and corporate compliance. Learn the latest exemptions, duties, and regulatory clarifications.

Rice-Based Alcohol Not Treated as Beer Due to Absence of Malt: CAAR Delhi

November 22, 2025 354 Views 0 comment Print

held that a rice-koji beverage lacking malt cannot be classified as beer under Heading 2203. Ruling places product under Heading 2206 as an other fermented beverage.

Concessional Duty Allowed Only for Structural Phone Components: CAAR Delhi

November 22, 2025 249 Views 0 comment Print

The case examines whether various plastic and metal support components qualify as mechanical items eligible for reduced BCD under an amended exemption notification. The authority evaluates the manufacturing processes and functional characteristics of the parts to determine eligibility.

CBIC Launches SWIFT 2.0 for Seamless Trade NOC Processing

November 21, 2025 1479 Views 0 comment Print

SWIFT 2.0 provides a single digital platform for importers, exporters, and PGAs to submit documents, track NOC status, and make payments online, enhancing trade efficiency.

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