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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 1194 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 10317 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 198 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 132 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


Extortion of money in the names of Customs Officers

January 20, 2022 5706 Views 0 comment Print

Beware of fraudsters extorting money in the name of Indian Customs! Indian Customs never calls or send SMS for paying Customs Duty in a personal bank account. All communication from Indian Customs contain a DIN which can be verified on CBIC website. Public Notice has been issued as below- OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 21.01.2022

January 20, 2022 2235 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 21st January, 2022 vide Notification No. 04/2022- Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 20th January, 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 04/2022 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the […]

Evans Consoles merit classification under heading 8537

January 20, 2022 2397 Views 0 comment Print

In re Evans Consoles Corporation (CAAR Delhi) Product under consideration is described as ‘Evans Consoles’ in the product literature, which is equipped with switches, electric motors and other electronic equipment, meant for performing specialized functions. These Consoles will be designed according the requirements of the customers in India as per the contracts, will be manufactured […]

Classification of GPON ONT (Gigabit Passive Optical Networks Optical Network Termination))

January 20, 2022 5304 Views 0 comment Print

In re Netlink ICT Private Limited (CAAR Mumbai) M/s. Netlink ICT Private Limited filed an application on 30.08.2021 seeking advance rulings on the classification of GPON ONT and applicability of Sr. No. 13P of the Notification No. 24/2005-Customs, dated 01.03.2005 or Sr. No. 421 of Notification No. 50/2017- Customs, dated 30.06.2017 on the said device. […]

Alignment of AEO Circulars with CAROTAR, 2020 – Reg

January 19, 2022 2514 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is drawn to Circular No. 33/2016–Customs dated 22.07.2016 as amended, including by Circular No. 54/2020- Customs dated 15.12.2020, vide which relaxation in furnishing of Bank Guarantee was extended to various categories of AEO/AEO (MSME), but would not be applicable in cases where the Competent Authority orders furnishing of Bank Guarantee for provisional release of goods under section 18 of Customs Act, 1962.

CBIC exempts BCD & IGST on goods imported for AFC Women’s Asian Cup India

January 18, 2022 1158 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC exempts BCD and IGST on goods imported for the purpose of AFC Women’s Asian Cup India, 2022 vide Notification No. 1/2022-Customs dated : 18th January, 2022 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 18th January, 2022 Notification No. 1/2022-Customs G.S.R. 26(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs […]

Retention of ISO Containers to meet future requirements

January 18, 2022 768 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC received representations for providing relaxations in the re-export of ISO Containers imported temporarily for combating the COVID Pandemic. Such containers have been used for efficient transportation of Liquid Medical Oxygen due to the inherent advantage related to multi-modal transportation (by Road/Rail/Waterways/Airways).

CAA can decide on request for exemption from customs duty on import of e-cycles from China

January 16, 2022 1806 Views 0 comment Print

Question posed for advance ruling, couched as it is for seeking classification of e-cycle, is essentially a prayer made for exemption from customs duty on import of such e-cycles from China, which is beyond the powers vested with this Authority.

Tariff Notification No. 03/2022-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 14.01.2022

January 14, 2022 3024 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 03/2022-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 14.01.2022 – 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 14th January, 2022 Notification No. 03/2022-Customs (N.T.) S.O. 194(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) […]

ADD on Colour coated / pre-painted flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel removed

January 13, 2022 906 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind notification No. 49/2017-Customs (ADD), dated the 17th October, 2017, to remove levy of ADD on Colour coated / pre-painted flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel originating in or exported from China PR and European Union. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 13th January, 2022 Notification No. 2/2022-Customs (ADD) […]

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