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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 1170 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 624 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 10287 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 1452 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


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 2808 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


Latest Judiciary


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 207 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 189 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 552 Views 0 comment Print


The notification exempts specified goods required for maintenance of capital equipments imported under EPCG Scheme

May 14, 1993 1585 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satistied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts capital equipments, and spare parts required for maintenance of such capital equipment not exceeding 10% of the C.I.F. value of the capital equipments actually imported, when imported into India by an importer undertaking an obligation to receive payments in freely convertible foreign currency for services rendered through the use of such capital equipment.

The notification exempts specified goods imported against a special value based advance license

March 16, 1993 499 Views 0 comment Print

(i) that the materials imported are covered by a Value Based Duty Exemption Entitlement Certificate (hereinafter referred to as the said certificate), issued by the Licensing Authority in the form specified in the Schedule annexed to this notification; (ii) that the importer, at the time of clearance of the imported materials –

The notification exempts specified goods for supply to a 100% EOU or a Unit working within a FTZ

March 16, 1993 793 Views 0 comment Print

Provided that nothing contained in this notification shall apply to import of Acetic Anhydride against licence issued after 24th November, 1993, except where such licences have been issued with the approval of Advance Licensing Committee in the office of the Director General of Foreign Trade.

The notification exempts specified goods imported for the manufacture and the development of electronics hardware etc. under 100% EOU Scheme

March 2, 1993 1876 Views 0 comment Print

Without prejudice to other provisions of this notification, where the Assistant Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner of Customs is satisfied that the unit, which has been permitted by the concerned State Electricity Board in this behalf, has been permitted by Development Commissioner to sell into Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) or transfer to other hundred per cent.

The notification exempts capital goods imported under EPCG Scheme

December 28, 1992 979 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act/1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts goods of the description specified in column (2) of the Table annexed hereto when imported into India by an importer specified in column (3) of the said Table from so much of the duty of customs leviable thereon which is specified in the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) as is in excess of the amount calculated at the rate specified in the corresponding entry in column (4) of the said Table and the whole of the additional duty leviable thereon under section 3 of the said Customs Tariff Act, subject to the following conditions, namely.

The notification exempts specified material imported against self declared pass book

November 30, 1992 610 Views 0 comment Print

Provided that nothing contained in this notification shall apply to import of Acetic Anhydride against pass books issued after 24th November, 1993, except where such pass books together with the quantity required for manufacture of the export product mentioned therein have been issued with the approval of Advance Licensing Committee in the office of the Director General of Foreign Trade.

The notification exempts T.V. sets and combination thereof from the levy of Additional duty leviable under 5Th schedule to Finance Act 1985

June 19, 1992 502 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), read with sub-section (3) of section 44 of the Finance Act, 1985 (32 of 1985), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts all goods specified in the Fifth Schedule to the second mentioned Act from the whole of the additional duty of customs leviable thereon under sub-section (1) of section 44 of the said second Act.

The notification exempts specified goods imported against Advanced License

May 19, 1992 673 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts goods imported into India, against an Advance Customs Clearance Permit (hereinafter referred to as the said permit) issued on or before 31st March, 1995 under para 58 of the Export and Import Policy 1 April 1992 – 31 March 1997, from the whole of the duty of customs leviable thereon which is specified in the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) and from the whole of the additional duty leviable thereon under section 3 of the said Customs Tariff Act, subject to the following conditions, namely.

The notification exempts specified goods imported under Quantity Based Advanced License

May 19, 1992 949 Views 0 comment Print

We hereby declare that no benefit, under rule 191A/ 191B, as in force immediately before the 1st October, 1994, or rule 12(l)(b) or rule 13(l)(b) of the Central Excise Rules, 1944, except for the benefit under Notification No. 49/94-C.E. (N.T.), dated the 22nd September, 1994, has been availed in respect of exports made under this DEEC.

The notification exempts specified goods imported under Value Based Advanced License

May 19, 1992 784 Views 0 comment Print

Provided that in the case of electronic goods and all kinds of writing instruments (including gift sets and refills/nibs), all export items covered by one serial number in the Standard Input Output and Value Addition norms as contained in Handbook of Procedures, 1992-97, Volume-11, published, vide Public Notice No. 121(PN)/92-97, dated the 31st March, 1993, of the Government of India in the Ministry of Commerce, shall be deemed to be single export product.

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