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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 10308 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


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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 147 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


Tariff Notification No. 20/2023- Customs (N.T.) Dated-31.03.2023

March 31, 2023 3219 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 20/2023- Customs (N.T.) Dated-31.03.2023 – Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver- Reg. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notifications No. 20/2023- Customs (N.T.) Dated : 31st March, 2023 S.O. 1562(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) […]

Notification to give effect to 3rd tranche of India Mauritius CECPA

March 31, 2023 828 Views 0 comment Print

CECPA Notification No. 19/2023-Customs | Dated: 31st March, 2023 to give effect to 3rd tranche of India Mauritius CECPA from 1st day of April, 2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 19/2023-Customs | Dated: 31st March, 2023 G.S.R.251(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 […]

Customs duty exemption on drugs & Food for personal use for treatment of Rare Diseases

March 31, 2023 1854 Views 0 comment Print

Customs duty full exemption for all imported drugs & Food for Special Medical Purposes for personal use for treatment of all Rare Diseases The Central Government has given full exemption from basic customs duty on all drugs and Food for Special Medical Purposes imported for personal use for treatment of all Rare Diseases listed under the National […]

Acceptance of e-COO issued under India-Japan CEPA

March 31, 2023 7986 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC instructions on Acceptance of Electronic Certificate of Origin (e-COO) issued under India-Japan CEPA vide Instruction No. 13/2023- Customs Dated: 31st March, 2023. F. No. 20000/3/2012-0SD (ICD) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs International Customs Division Room No. 227 A, North Block, New Delhi ***** Instruction […]

Amendment of Notification 19 of 2022 Customs NT dated 30.03.2022

March 30, 2023 2694 Views 1 comment Print

Amendment of Notification 19 of 2022 Customs NT dated 30.03.2022 Vide Notifications No.19/2023- Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th March, 2023 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notifications No. 19/2023– Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th March, 2023 S.O. 1529 (E). —In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of […]

Notification to exempt deposits into ECL till 30th April 2023

March 30, 2023 2991 Views 0 comment Print

Notification to exempt deposits into ECL till 30th April 2023 vide Notifications No.18/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th March, 2023 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notifications No.18/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th March, 2023 S.O. 1528(E). — In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of section 51A […]

Phased Implementation of Electronic Cash Ledger in Customs w.e.f 01.04.2023

March 30, 2023 6741 Views 0 comment Print

Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL) provides enabling provision whereby importer, exporter or any person liable to pay duty, fees etc., under Customs Act, has to make a non-interest-bearing deposit with Government for payment.

Separate registration in respect of First time import & export at JNCH

March 29, 2023 5529 Views 0 comment Print

Once registration is completed by an IEC holder for, first time import, Customs Officers will not insist upon registration for export from same IEC holder if it undertakes export for first time.

Launch of Exchange Rate Automation Module (ERAM) – Suggestions invited

March 29, 2023 1890 Views 0 comment Print

For the purpose of valuation of imported goods and export goods under section 14 of the Customs Act, it is proposed to introduce a system of normally publishing the currency exchange rates on ICEGATE website every day, replacing the existing system of notifying exchange rates fortnightly (twice a month). In this regard, a draft Circular is attached.

Health cess exemption on import of goods for use in manufacture of X-ray machines

March 29, 2023 4962 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification 8/2020-Customs, dated 02.02.2020 to continue/provide health cess exemption on import of goods for use in the manufacture of X-ray machines MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notifications No. 18/2023-Customs Dated : 29th March, 2023 G.S.R.236(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 […]

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