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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 10308 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 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


Direct & Indirect Taxes Updates- April 2021

May 6, 2021 30519 Views 2 comments Print

DIRECT TAXES UPDATES Recent circulars/ notifications/ rules/ clarifications/News ♦ Government extends time for payment under VSV (Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme) to 30.06.2021 including timelines for assessment (Notification No. 39/2021-Income Tax/S.O. 1704(E)& Notification No. 38/2021-Income Tax/S.O. 1703(E) dated 27/04/2021) ♦ CBDT vide Notification No. 37/2021-Income Tax Dated: 26th April, 2021 amends rule 2DB which deals with […]

Reg. Investigation of Anti-dumping duty on imports of Certain Rubber Chemicals

May 6, 2021 912 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to the Final Finding Notification No.15/05/2016-DGAD dated 02nd September, 2017 in Sunset Review investigation of Anti-dumping duty imposed on the imports of Certain Rubber Chemicals, namely, TDQ & PX-13 originating in or exported from the European Union and MOR and MBTS originating in or exported from the Peoples Republic of China.

Punjab Govt appoints Nodal officer in line with Ad hoc Exemption Order

May 5, 2021 879 Views 0 comment Print

Nodal officer appointed by Punjab Government to speed up the process of import in line with Ad hoc Exemption Order No. 4/2021-Customs which provides exemption on custom duty on covid relief material imported from outside India for free distribution. In order to claim the exemption, the importer needs to produce a certificate to Customs authorities […]

Certificate format for imports of certain COVID-19 relief material without IGST

May 4, 2021 1779 Views 0 comment Print

Certificate for AD hoc Exemption No. 04/2021-Customs valid ON 30.06.2021 from IGST on imports of certain COVID-19 relief material authorized by State Governments subject to specified conditions

IGST Exemption on imports of COVID19 relief material donated from abroad

May 3, 2021 11475 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government Has Today Granted Exemption From IGST Vide Ad Hoc Exemption Order 4/2021-Customs on Imports Of  specified Covid-19 Relief Material received free of cost for free distribution for covid relief. On Such goods Custom Duty was Already Been Exempted vide Custom Duty Notification Nos. 27/2021, 28/2021 And 29/2021. The exemption order shall apply to […]

Ad hoc Exemption from IGST on imports of specified COVID-19 relief material donated from abroad – regarding

May 3, 2021 1311 Views 0 comment Print

(i) State Government shall appoint a nodal authority in the State for the purpose of this exemption. As per section 2 (103) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, state include a Union territory with Legislature.

Nodal officer for clearance of COVID-19 relief materials imported by IRCS

May 3, 2021 573 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is made to the Standing Order No. 09/2021 dated 28.04.2021. In order to ensure seamless clearance of COVID relief materials imported by M/s Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), in shortest possible time, a team of officers have been appointed, who will monitor and coordinate the functions of various wings of the Customs House.

CBIC Draft Authorization form for IGST Exemption for Covid Material

May 3, 2021 1461 Views 0 comment Print

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Government has issued notifications exempting Basic Customs Duty and/or Health cess on imports of a number of COVID-19 related relief materials such as Remdesivir, its API, Diagnostic Markers, Medical Oxygen, Oxygen concentrators and other oxygen storage and transportation equipment, for a limited period.

Sunset Review investigation concerning imports of ‘Methyl Acetoacetate’

May 3, 2021 705 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. SSR-21/2020 Sunset Review investigation concerning imports of ‘Methyl Acetoacetate’ originating in or exported from China PR.

Anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of Fiberboards

May 3, 2021 1629 Views 0 comment Print

CASE No. CVD 06/2019 Anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of Fiberboards originating in or exported from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.

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