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MOOWR Scheme: A Game Changer for Indian Manufacturers

Custom Duty : The article explains how the MOOWR Scheme allows manufacturers to defer customs duty and IGST while detailing eligibility, complia...

July 3, 2026 1191 Views 1 comment Print

Anti-Dumping Duty

Custom Duty : Anti-dumping duty protects local manufacturers from unfairly cheap imports that can damage domestic markets. The article explains ...

May 21, 2026 627 Views 0 comment Print

The Gold Duty Shock: A Symptom, Not the Disease

Custom Duty : The article argues that the sharp increase in gold import duty was triggered by pressure on India’s forex reserves, rising oil p...

May 13, 2026 10296 Views 0 comment Print

Strait of Hormuz Customs Relief: Six Circulars, 30 April Sunset & Key Unresolved Issues

Custom Duty : Emergency customs relaxations introduced during the maritime crisis expire on 30 April 2026, leaving exporters uncertain. The fram...

April 27, 2026 894 Views 0 comment Print

What is EMI Scheme in Custom? Complete Guide on Duty Deferment, Eligibility & Benefits

Custom Duty : Highlights how the EMI Scheme allows businesses to defer duty payments, easing working capital pressure while improving operationa...

April 21, 2026 1455 Views 1 comment Print


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CBIC Extends Customs Duty Exemption Till 15 July 2026 Due to West Asia Supply Disruptions

Custom Duty : The Government has extended the full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical imports until 15 July 2026 because of contin...

July 2, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

India Secures Duty-Free Access for 99.38% Exports Through India–Oman CEPA

Custom Duty : The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement became operational on 1 June 2026 after completion of required proce...

June 2, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

Deferred Customs Duty Facility Extended to Eligible Manufacturer Importers to Expedite Clearance

Custom Duty : CBIC has allowed Eligible Manufacturer Importers to avail deferred payment of customs duty from 1 April 2026. The circular outline...

February 28, 2026 2811 Views 0 comment Print

Baggage Rules 2026 Raise Duty-Free Limits and Simplify Customs Clearance

Custom Duty : The new rules enhance duty-free allowances and introduce digital declarations. The overhaul aims to speed up clearance and improve...

February 3, 2026 1773 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2026: Explanatory Memoranda to Customs and Central Excise changes

Custom Duty : New baggage rules and processing regulations are notified, replacing earlier frameworks and aligning customs procedures for passen...

February 1, 2026 1692 Views 0 comment Print


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CAAR Holds Complete Prosthetic Joints Are Artificial Joints, Denies Customs Exemption

Custom Duty : CAAR classified complete prosthetic joints as artificial joints and held the imported implants ineligible for exemption under Noti...

July 2, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print

DFIA Customs Exemption Allowed as ITC (HS) Code Matching Not Mandatory: CAAR

Custom Duty : CAAR held ITC (HS) code matching is not mandatory for DFIA imports if goods match DFIA description and satisfy Notification 25/202...

July 2, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

ITC (HS) Number Matching Not Required Where DFIA Description & Conditions Are Satisfied: CAAR

Custom Duty : CAAR ruled that matching ITC (HS) codes is unnecessary if imported goods match the DFIA description and comply with quantity and v...

July 2, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

Exported by-products qualify as resultant goods under MOOWR: CAAR

Custom Duty : CAAR held that exported resultant goods qualify for proportionate duty remission under the MOOWR framework despite domestic sale o...

July 2, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

Replacement Filter Cartridges Classifiable Under CTH 8421 99 00: CAAR  

Custom Duty : CAAR ruled complete filtration assemblies with integrated components are classifiable as parts of filtering machinery under CTH 84...

July 2, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBIC Prescribes Deficiency Memo Format for Drawback Claims

Custom Duty : CBIC has introduced a uniform Deficiency Memo format for Section 74 drawback claims, standardizing document requirements and claim...

July 6, 2026 42 Views 0 comment Print

China Glufosinate Imports Face Provisional Assessment & Additional Guarantee: CBIC

Custom Duty : CBIC has directed provisional assessment of imports of Glufosinate and its salt from China pending the anti-absorption review. Imp...

July 4, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

China-Origin Insoluble Sulphur Imports Face Provisional Assessment Pending Review: CBIC

Custom Duty : CBIC has directed provisional assessment of Insoluble Sulphur imports from China while the anti-absorption review remains pending....

July 4, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

Duty Paid Through Scrips Eligible for Section 74 Drawback or Section 27 Refund Only by Re-Credit: CBIC

Custom Duty : CBIC has clarified that drawback under Section 74 and refund under Section 27 cannot be paid in cash where import duty was dischar...

July 4, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

India Notifies UK Trade Agreement Rules of Origin Effective 15 July 2026

Custom Duty : CBIC notifies India-UK trade agreement origin rules from 15 July 2026, prescribing origin criteria, QVC tests and preferential tar...

July 4, 2026 555 Views 0 comment Print


Antique handicrafts items export – No routine references

March 16, 1995 556 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that Board has had occasion to examine the issue of delay in release of export consignments by the customs where such consignments are necessarily referred to the statutory authorities such as the wild Life Department and the Archaeological

VBAL/QBAL – Export Declarations – Further clarifications

March 8, 1995 601 Views 0 comment Print

Your attention is invited to Ministry’s instructions of even number dated the 4th January, 1995 (Circular N0. 1/95) and Subsequent telex dated 13th January, 1995 regarding filing of Ar-4 along with the Shipping Bills

Advance Intermediate Licence for iron & steel under Engg. goods export scheme – Customs instructions

March 8, 1995 1822 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Commerce vide their Notification No. 53/ RE/ 92-97 dated the 1st March, 1995 have notified Engineering Products Export (Replenishment of Iron and Steel Intermediates) Scheme. To give effect to this scheme which permits duty free import of

This notification exempts input required for the manufacture of iron and steel intermediates

March 7, 1995 646 Views 0 comment Print

That the imports and exports are undertaken through sea ports at Bombay, Calcutta, Cochin, Kandla, Mangalore, Marmagao, Madras, Nhava Sheva, Paradeep, Tuticorin and Visakhapatnam or through any of the airports at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bombay, Calcutta, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Madras, Srinagar, Trivandrum and Varanasi, or through any of the Inland Container Depots at Bangalore, Coimbatore, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Ludhiana.

This notification provides effective rates of duty on specified goods when imported from Union of Myanmar

March 6, 1995 877 Views 0 comment Print

Provided that the importer produces evidence to the satisfaction of the Assistant Commissioner of Customs or Deputy Commissioner of Customs that such goods have, in fact, been produced in the Union of Myanmar and are imported into India through the land route from a notified land customs station.

Fishing Passes – Periodicity for Renewals Revised

March 6, 1995 439 Views 0 comment Print

In supersession of Ministry’s instruction contained in circular F.No. 574/ 5/ 77-LC – II dated 1.1.79 and F.No. 581/ 8/ 92-LC dated 30.11.92 regarding issue of passes to mechanised and non-mechanised fishing vessels, I am directed to say that it has now been decided that the periodicity for for renewal of fishing passes should be as under

Consumer/Commercial goods bought in India in FOREX – Export baggage allowed as

March 1, 1995 1030 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed by say that in terms of para 129 of the Exim Policy (1992-97), bonafide personal baggage of a passenger ins permitted to be exported as accompanied or unaccompanied baggage. Instances have, however, been brought to the notice or the Board where passengers, especially passengers leaving for CIS countries, Pakistan. Thailand etc., were exporting in their

Circular No. 16/95 Custom Duty Dated 24/2/1995

February 24, 1995 892 Views 0 comment Print

A case has been brought to the notice of the Board wherein a unit in an EPZ had imported more or less full assembled articles and after some minor processing had exported some of the articles but had also cleared a substantial quantity into the DTA in accordance with the EXIM Policy. A question had been raised whether the benefit of 50% duty concession available in terms of Notification No

Horticulture etc. 100% EOUs – Exemption from Customs Supervision

February 23, 1995 673 Views 0 comment Print

A reference is invited to the provisions of the Scheme of exemption for 100% EOUs in terms of Notification No. 13/81-Customs dated 9.2.1981 which provides for grant of exemption to the 100% EOUs, inter alia, subject to the condition that the manufacturing operations are carried out under customs bond. Subsequently the Ministry has notified separate Schemes of exemption for 100%

Circular No. 14/95-Custom Duty Dated 22/2/1995

February 22, 1995 661 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to draw your attention to the recommendation of the Committee on Indirect Taxes (Rekhi Committee) the “Watch Dog Panels” comprising of officers of the Customs Houses, Trade representatives and Clearing Agents Should be set up in all Customs

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