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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


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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 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


Tariff Notification No. 50/2022-Custom (N.T.), Dated: 15.06.2022

June 15, 2022 960 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 50/2022-Custom (N.T.), Dated: 15.06.2022 –  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, the 15th June, 2022 Notification No. 50/2022-Custom (N.T.) S.O. 2755(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of […]

Changes in System with respect of AD Code Registration in exports

June 14, 2022 26058 Views 1 comment Print

There was a demand from trade that an AD code should required to be registered only once in Customs System for filing documents across all the customs locations. To facilitate trade, the following changes have been made in the System in respect of AD Code registration

Optoma data projectors classifiable under sub-heading 85286200

June 14, 2022 969 Views 0 comment Print

In re Audio Distribution House Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR held that projectors Optoma X309ST, Optoma X319ST, Optoma W319ST, Optoma ZW350 and Optoma ZX300 are classifiable under sub-heading 85286200 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and would be eligible to avail benefit of Sr. No. 17 of Notification No. 24/2005-Customs, dated […]

Creative Touch 5- series Interactive Flat panel (IFP) merit classification under CTH 8471

June 14, 2022 2019 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR held that Creative Touch 5-series Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) (Model-5652RK, 5752RK, 5862RK) merit classification under sub heading 8471 4190 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

TC77 series touch computer not classifiable as smartphones

June 14, 2022 1014 Views 0 comment Print

TC77 series touch computer, which is a handheld mobile computer used for asset inventory management purposes, Singapore Customs ruled (ref. No. CRL-211217-0036) that the product is classifiable under subheading 84713090. Therefore, notwithstanding the WCO classification advice to the contrary, it is my considered opinion that the devices under consideration are not classifiable as smartphones. They merit classification under subheading 84713090.

E-commerce exports of Jewellery through Courier mode – reg

June 10, 2022 1569 Views 0 comment Print

Notice calling for suggestions, views, comments, feedback etc. from stakeholders on the following drafts for implementation of a simplified regulatory framework to facilitate export of Jewellery through e-commerce in Courier Mode – a) Draft Circular on Standard operating procedure to facilitate e-commerce jewellery exports in Courier Mode (page 2-7) b) Draft Notification for Amendment to […]

CBIC extends ADD on pneumatic tyres of specific specifications

June 8, 2022 951 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification no. 45/2017-Customs (ADD) dated 18th September, 2017 to extend the ADD on pneumatic tyres of specific specifications from China PR upto 17th December, 2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 8th June, 2022 Notification No. 21/2022-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 430(E).—Whereas, the designated authority, vide, initiation notification F. No. 7/02/2022-DGTR, […]

CBIC extends time period for furnishing final Mega power project certificate

June 7, 2022 2064 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification no. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 extending the time period for furnishing the final Mega power project certificate from 120 months to 156 months and extending the period of validity of security in the form of Fixed Deposit Receipt or Bank Guarantee from 126 months to 162 months, in case of provisional mega […]

Govt rescinds notification Anti-dumping duty on imports of Hydrogen Peroxide

June 7, 2022 2526 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government revokes the anti-dumping duty imposed on ‘Hydrogen Peroxide’, falling under tariff item 2847 00 00 of the First Schedule to the said Act, originating in or exported from Bangladesh, Taiwan, Korea RP, Indonesia, Pakistan and Thailand, and imported into India. MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Notification No. 20/2022-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the […]

Instructions to FSSAI & Customs Officers on testing of UHT Whipping Cream

June 3, 2022 765 Views 0 comment Print

FSSAI has stated that Commercial Sterility test as prescribed in Table-2B: Microbiological Standards for Milk and Milk Products – Food Safety Criteria, under FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011, is not feasible for UHT Whipping Cream, given the nature of the product and its storage conditions that are conducive to give a negative test result, on evaluation.

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