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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


Clear Float Glass with Absorbent layer classifiable under heading 70.05

January 12, 2022 2700 Views 0 comment Print

In re Chandrakala Associates (CAAR Mumbai) The subject goods for which advance ruling has been sought, their characteristics, manufacturing process, utility etc. are already mentioned in the aforementioned paras. The subject goods are clear float glass, with an absorbent layer, which is fluorescent under UV illumination. The subject goods are not wired, not tinted and not […]

Data projector classifiable under sub-heading 85286200

January 12, 2022 1284 Views 0 comment Print

In re Audio Distribution House Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) The projector under consideration has got certain additional ports such as HDMI, audio, composite, etc. Further, the product is compatible with an aspect ratio of 16:9, though the aspect ratio of 4:3 is native. These facts make it capable of being a video projector and consequently […]

Classification of Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)- Off Combo Unit

January 12, 2022 3111 Views 0 comment Print

In re Alvest Millennium Aviation Leasing IFSC Pvt Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) According to the HSN Explanatory Notes, the heading 8803 covers parts of the goods falling in heading 88.01 or 88.02, provided the parts fulfil both the following conditions: – i. They must be identifiable as being suitable for use solely or principally with the […]

Parts of electronic toy cars merit classification under heading 9503

January 12, 2022 4398 Views 0 comment Print

The goods described in the application as parts of electronic toy car, in semi-assembled form as presented before me merit classification under heading 9503 of First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act.

HDFC Bank goes live for Customs Duty payments

January 7, 2022 1923 Views 0 comment Print

HDFC Bank today announced that its integration with Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) ICEGATE platform has gone live. With this, the Bank will offer customers the convenience of directly paying Customs Duty by selecting HDFC Bank. This follows authorisation by the Principal Chief Controller of Accounts of CBIC to collect IGST on […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 07.01.2022

January 6, 2022 3576 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 7th January, 2022 vide Notification No. 02/2022 – Customs (N.T.), Dated: 06.01.2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 02/2022 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 6th January, […]

CBIC rescind notification imposing Anti-dumping Duty on Imports of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a

January 6, 2022 3423 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 1/2022-Customs (ADD) – Seeks to rescind notification No. 30/2016 dated 11.07.2016 which seeks to impose Anti-dumping Duty on Imports of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a from China PR. MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Notification No. 1/2022-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the 6th January, 2022 G.S.R. 8(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and […]

Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters

January 6, 2022 510 Views 0 comment Print

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters.

Implication of SC judgement in the case of Westinghouse Saxby Farmer Ltd. Vs. CCE

January 5, 2022 14649 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held in the case of M/s Westinghouse Saxby Farmer Ltd. Vs. Commissioner of Central Excise, Kolkata that the ‘relays’ are classifiable as parts of ‘railway signalling equipment’, under Heading 8608 of the Central Excise Tariff. In holding so, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has given precedence to the ‘sole or principal use’ test of Section Note 3 over the Note 2(f) to Section XVII which specifically excluded ‘electric equipment’ from being classified under Section XVII, whether or not it is identifiable as being for the goods of that Section.

Govt clarifies on increase in rate of duty on imports against certain commodities

January 5, 2022 1188 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification regarding factually incorrect tweets claiming that the government has increased the rate of duty on imports against certain commodities post alignment of Customs Tariff to the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HS)-2022 of World Customs Organisation. CLARIFICATION Effective 01.01.2022, the Customs Tariff has been aligned to the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HS)-2022 of the World […]

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