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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 10314 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 315 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


CBIC withdraws notifications prescribing additional custom duty on transformer oil import

February 1, 2022 2052 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind notification Nos. 190/1978-Customs and 191/1978-Customs both dated 22th September, 1978 prescribing additional duty of customs on imports of transformer oil equivalent to such portion of the excise duty leviable on the raw material commonly known as transformer oil base stock or transformer oil feedstock vide Notification No. 04/2022-Customs Dated 1st February, 2022 […]

Changes in exemption from Social Welfare Surcharge on Certain Goods

February 1, 2022 11604 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 11/2018- Customs dated 2nd February, 2018 so as to exempt certain goods from Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) and to withdraw SWS exemption on certain textile items vide Notification No. 03/2022-Customs Dated 1st February, 2022 to give effect to Changes prescribed vide Union Budget 2022-23 i.e. Finance Bill 2022. GOVERNMENT […]

Govt amends Basic Customs Duty (BCD) rates wef 02.02.2022

February 1, 2022 46662 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30th June, 2017 so as to prescribe effective rate of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) vide Notification No. 02/2022-Customs Dated 1st February, 2022 to give effect to Changes prescribed vide Union Budget 2022-23 i.e. Finance Bill 2022. New Delhi, the 1st February, 2022 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE […]

Tariff Notification No. 06/2022-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 31.01.2022

January 31, 2022 2934 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 06/2022-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 31.01.2022 – 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 31st January, 2022 Notification No. 06/2022-Customs (N.T.) S.O. 404(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of […]

DGTR issues 56 final findings since April, 2021 in AD/CVD/SG investigations

January 28, 2022 1251 Views 0 comment Print

DGTR (Directorate General of Trade Remedies) of the Department of Commerce issues 56 final findings since April, 2021 in in Anti-Dumping (AD)/Countervailing Duties (CVD)/Safeguard (SG) investigations. 35 more investigations started since April, 2021 and many more are in pipeline. Introduction of self-certification to usher in a new regime of trade facilitation The duties recommended by […]

Setting up of CRU at central location, and CRU Email address for each Commissionerate of Mumbai Customs Zone-II

January 25, 2022 3336 Views 0 comment Print

Correspondence or dak in physical form may be delivered by Post, Courier, special messenger, or officers from other formations themselves. The correspondence may be received from the trade (importers, exporters), trade bodies, stakeholders such as Customs Brokers, shipping lines, custodians, from other Commissionerates, Directorates of the CBIC, other Government Departments, departmental officers, third parties etc. It is highlighted that any kind of physical documents shall invariably be submitted to the said CRU Section which shall receive and duly acknowledge the same.

Specially Distinguished Record of Service Medal to 29 CBIC Officers

January 25, 2022 1566 Views 0 comment Print

President is pleased to award Appreciation Certificates and Medals for Specially Distinguished Record of Service to the officers and staff of CBIC, Department of Revenue, on the occasion of the Republic Day, 2022

Anti-dumping Duty on Import of ‘Axles for Trailers’ from China

January 24, 2022 3966 Views 1 comment Print

CBIC imposed Anti-dumping Duty on ‘Axles for Trailers’ originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China vide Notification No. 4/2022-Customs(ADD), Dated 24.01.2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department Of Revenue) New Delhi, the 24th January,2022 Notification No. 04/2022-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 43(E).—Whereas, the designated authority, vide notification No. 7/7/2021-DGTR dated the 19th April, 2021, published in […]

CBIC rescinds Notification levying ADD on PVC Flex Films

January 24, 2022 3153 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind Notification No. 42/2016 – Customs (ADD) dated 8th August, 2016 to remove levy of ADD on PVC Flex Films vide Notification No. 3/2022-Customs (ADD), Dated: 24.01.2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 24th January, 2022 Notification No. 3/2022-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 38 (E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections […]

I-MAS POS consisting of Nickle/Cobalt Hydroxide, Graphite & moisture classifiable under CTH 28254000

January 23, 2022 978 Views 0 comment Print

In re Smartage Projects Pvt ltd (CAAR Mumbai) Thus, it is in terms of the chapter note 1 of chapter 28 read with Rules 1, 2 and 3(a) of the GIR, the goods proposed to be imported i.e. I-MAS POS, consisting of Nickle Hydroxide (78-80%), Cobalt Hydroxide (2-2.5%), Graphite (12-18%) and moisture (2.8%) is classifiable […]

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