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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


Requirement of Health Certificate to be accompanied with import of food consignments deffered

March 3, 2023 1914 Views 0 comment Print

Considering representations from various countries and other stakeholders, the implementation of FSSAI’s order issued vide F.No.1829/Health Certificate/FSSAI/Imports-2021 dated 03.08.2022 is deferred till further orders.

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 03.03.2023

March 2, 2023 17430 Views 1 comment Print

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export with effect from 3rd March, 2023 vide Exchange rate Notification No. 12/2023-Cus (NT) dated 02.03.2023 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS NEW DELHI ***** Notification No. 12/2023 – Customs (N.T.) dated 2nd March, 2023 11 Phalguna […]

List of 122 Booking Post Offices to accept consignments for export

March 1, 2023 3108 Views 0 comment Print

Department of Post has authorized 122 Booking Post Offices to accept consignments for export. List of Booking Post Offices and corresponding Foreign Post Offices is enclosed.

Tariff Notification No. 11/2023-Customs (NT) Dated: 28th February, 2023

February 28, 2023 2556 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 11/2023-Customs (NT) Dated: 28th February, 2023 – Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi Notification No. 11/2023-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 28th February, 2023 S.O. 945(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred […]

CBIC Instruction on Completion of Data Entry in DIGIT for Customs Cases

February 28, 2023 10860 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC instruction regarding the completion of data entry in DIGIT for customs cases. Learn about the purpose of DIGIT, types of cases to be entered, stages of data entry, timelines, and responsibilities of DIGIT Nodal Officers.

Duty exemption on tag, tracking device or data logger already affixed on container at the time of import

February 28, 2023 1497 Views 0 comment Print

A device such as tag, tracking device or data logger already affixed on the container at the time of import shall also be eligible for exemption from the duty of customs and the integrated tax as is available to the said container under this notification.

Classification of Routers connecting two or more packet-switched networks

February 25, 2023 4995 Views 0 comment Print

In re Ingram Micro India Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) The impugned goods are devices that connect two or more packet-switched networks or subnet works and deliver Wi-Fi network access to all parts of the house. They serve two primary functions: managing traffic between these networks by forwarding data packets to their intended IP addresses, and […]

Thermal Printer Ribbon correctly classifiable under CTH 84439959

February 25, 2023 1962 Views 0 comment Print

In re HID India Private Limited (CAAR Mumbai) Thermal Printer Ribbon (TPR) cannot be classified under Chapter Heading 9612 as the Thermal Printer Ribbon is different from typewriter/computer printer ribbons because of the difference in the physical characteristics and printing process. CTH 9612 comprises of “Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving […]

CBIC exempts BCD on ships/ vessels for breaking up

February 23, 2023 3585 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Exempted Customs Duty and IGST leviable on ‘vessels and other floating structures for breaking up’ Vide Notification No. 13/2023-Customs Dated: 23rd February, 2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) New Delhi Notification No. 13/2023-Customs | Dated: 23rd February, 2023 G.S.R. 124(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the […]

Applicability of amended Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 on imported goods

February 22, 2023 4386 Views 1 comment Print

Importers of goods which are not plastic packaging, but are coming wrapped or packed in plastic packagings, such as machinery, textile, etc., are required to upload the EPR registration in e-sanchit at the time of filing of the Bills of Entry to avoid any query on this issue.

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