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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 10305 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 897 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


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 144 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 129 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 312 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


Amendment in First Schedule to Customs Tariff Act, 1975

September 30, 2023 2490 Views 0 comment Print

Explore latest amendments to Customs Tariff Act, 1975, affecting spirits for industrial use and actionable claims in online money gaming. Effective from October 1, 2023.

Tariff Values for Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver wef 30.09.2023

September 29, 2023 1737 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India announces revised tariff values for various commodities including edible oils, brass scrap, areca nuts, gold, and silver effective from September 30, 2023.

Amendment: Export Duty Exemption for Bangalore Rose Onion

September 29, 2023 1818 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India amends Customs notification No. 55/2022 to provide export duty exemption for Bangalore Rose Onion. Learn about the changes in this notification.

Customs Act : Section 51 Deposit Exemption Extended to Dec 1, 2023

September 27, 2023 822 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance extends deposit exemption from Section 51 of Customs Act, 1962, until December 1, 2023, through Notification No. 70/2023-Customs (N.T.).

CBIC exempt deposits into ECL till 30th November 2023

September 27, 2023 1032 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance extends the exemption for deposits into ECL until November 30, 2023, through an amendment to the Customs Act. Learn more in this article.

Nikon Camera Model No. N2120 with standard accessories classifiable under Sub-heading 85258900: CAAR

September 22, 2023 1293 Views 0 comment Print

In re Nikon India Pvt Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) CAAR held that Nikon Camera Model No. N2120 with standard accessories proposed to be imported by the applicant is correctly classifiable under Sub-heading 85258900 of the First Schedule to Customs Tariff Act, 1975. Also, in terms of, “The Accessories (Condition) Rules, 1963, the said camera along with […]

Customs Exchange Rates effective from September 22, 2023

September 21, 2023 3000 Views 0 comment Print

Read Notification No. 68/2023 by Government of India, Ministry of Finance, regarding customs exchange rates effective from September 22, 2023

CESTAT Virtual Hearings & Procedures

September 21, 2023 4260 Views 0 comment Print

Read Notification No. 02/2023 from CESTAT, New Delhi, introducing virtual hearings. Learn about the procedure, technical requirements, and protocols for e-hearings.

Customs Authority Ruling on Amazon Echo Dot Classification

September 21, 2023 1170 Views 0 comment Print

Read full text of Customs Authority for Advance Ruling’s decision regarding classification of Amazon Echo Dot and related import tax exemptions.

IPCEN Invitation: U.S. Department of Justice’s Intellectual Property Crimes Enforcement Network

September 20, 2023 1290 Views 0 comment Print

Read about invitation extended by the U.S. Department of Justice for CBIC’s participation in IPCEN meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, and its significance in combating intellectual property crimes.

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