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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 2814 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


Govt exempts IGST on imports of specified COVID-19 relief material

May 31, 2021 1608 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Notification 32 dtd 31.05.2021 exempts IGST on imports of specified COVID-19 relief material subject to specified conditions read with Notification No. 27/2021 & 28/2021 upto 31.08.2021 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 31st May, 2021 Notification No. 32/2021-Customs G.S.R. 355(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section […]

IGST exemption on imports of specified donated COVID-19 relief material

May 31, 2021 1206 Views 0 comment Print

Govt amends Ad hoc Exemption Order No. 4/2021-Customs dated the 3rd May, 2021, to extend the exemption from IGST on imports of specified COVID-19 relief material donated from abroad, up to 31st August, 2021.Amendments is made  in lines of 43rd GST council meeting recommendations vide Ad Hoc exemption order no. 05/2021 dtd 31.05.2021. MINISTRY OF […]

Govt exempts customs duty on import of Amphotericin B till 31.08.2021

May 31, 2021 1956 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amend notification No. 28/2021-Customs to exempt customs duty on import of Amphotericin B (Black Fungus Medicine), and also to extend the exemptions under the said notification up to 31st August, 2021. Amendment is made in on lines of 43rd GST council meeting recommendations vide Notification No. 31/2021-Customs Dated: 31st May, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE […]

Anti-dumping duty on Methyl Acetoacetate import from China

May 29, 2021 3912 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Seeks to impose anti-dumping duty on Methyl Acetoacetate originating in or exported from China PR for a further period of five years vide Notification No. 31/2021-Customs (ADD) Dated 29th May, 2021 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 31/2021-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the 29th May, 2021 G.S.R. 350(E). – Whereas, […]

Fast track approval for oxygen cylinder import for COVID relief activities in India

May 27, 2021 978 Views 0 comment Print

A. In case the importer has applied through online application to PESO and the decision is pending in PESO, the exemption allows them to bring oxygen cylinders on urgency for COVID relief activities in India. B. In case the importer has not applied through online application to PESO, the exemption allows them to bring cylinders for urgent use for enhancing oxygen distribution logistics in India.

Electronic mechanism to amend BL number in Prior/Advance BE with Auto Approval

May 27, 2021 1872 Views 0 comment Print

While filing Bill of Entry declaration in the system where MBL is not available, MAWB/BL No. shall be declared as NOMBL (in case of sea) or NOMAWB (in case of air), as the case may be, with mandatory declaration of HBL. For regularization with Arrival Manifest, the importers have the option to update the MBL in the Bill of Entry at any point in time later to regularize/link the BE with Arrival Manifest through a simple online amendment process which is auto approved in Customs System. This online amendment process has also been elaborated in the above advisory.

Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of “Soda Ash”

May 27, 2021 2151 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. (OI – 05/2021) Initiation of Anti-Dumping Original Investigation concerning imports of Soda Ash from United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Russia.

CBIC relaxes rules for imported cylinders & pressure vessels to ease oxygen supply

May 25, 2021 1395 Views 0 comment Print

In case the importer has applied through online application to PESO and the decision is pending in PESO, the exemption allows them to bring oxygen cylinders on urgency for COVID relief activities in India.

Anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a’ extended

May 24, 2021 1572 Views 1 comment Print

Anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a’, originating in or exported from China PR shall remain in force up to and inclusive of the 10th January, 2022, unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier. Notification No. 30/2021-Customs (ADD) Dated 24th May, 2021 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 24th May, 2021 […]

IGCR Rules, 2017| Clarifications | Circular No. 10/2021-Cus Dated 17.05.2021

May 22, 2021 16608 Views 0 comment Print

Till the insertion of major amendments in the Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules,2017 [IGCR Rules,2017 in short] by last budgetary changes, the subject rules were simple and plain reading used to make the sense. In Budget 2021 changes, the post import compliances in respect of the importation of many goods […]

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