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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


CBIC increases BCD on specified parts of x-ray machines & electric vehicles goods

March 31, 2021 2853 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend Notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated 30.06.2017 to i. increase BCD on specified parts of x-ray machines as per PMP of x-ray machines ii. increase BCD on specified goods used for manufacturing electric vehicles as per PMP of electric vehicles iii. carry out other related changes vide Notification  No. 21/2021-Customs dated 31st March, 2021. […]

Anti-Dumping duty on Melamine extended till 30th September, 2021

March 31, 2021 2508 Views 1 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 2/2016-Customs (ADD) dated 28th Jan, 2016 to extend the levy of Anti-Dumping duty on Melamine originating in or exported from China PR, up to and inclusive of 30th September, 2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 19/2021-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, 31st March, 2021 G.S.R. […]

Deeper tariff concessions extended on import of specified goods under IJCEPA

March 30, 2021 3720 Views 0 comment Print

Amend notification No. 69/2011-Customs dated 29.07.2011 to extend deeper tariff concessions to imports of specified goods from Japan under India-Japan CEPA (IJCEPA) with effect from 1st April, 2021 vide  Notification No. 20/2021–Customs Dated: 30th March, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 20/2021–Customs Dated: 30th March, 2021 G.S.R. 226(E).—In exercise of […]

CBIC extends exemption from IGST & compensation cess to EOUs on imports

March 30, 2021 2412 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to Notification No.52/2003-Customs dated 31.03.2003 for extending exemption from IGST and compensation cess to EOUs on imports till 31.03.2022 vide Notification No. 19/2021-Customs dated 30th March, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi Notification No. 19/2021-Customs Dated: 30th March, 2021 G.S.R. 224(E).—In exercise of the […]

Sunset review investigation concerning imports of Normal Butanol

March 30, 2021 1014 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. AD-SSR-13/2020 Sunset review investigation concerning imports of Normal Butanol from European Union, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and United States of America.

Anti-dumping investigation initiated against imports of Fluoro Backsheet

March 30, 2021 1038 Views 0 comment Print

OI Case No. 03/2021 Initiation of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Fluoro Backsheet Originating in or exported from China PR

Notification No. 26/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 30.03.2021

March 30, 2021 1476 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 26/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 25.03.2021 -Principal Director General, Revenue Intelligence, hereby appoints  common adjudicating authorities. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence) New Delhi, the 30th March, 2021 Notification No. 26/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) S.O. 1460(E).—In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. […]

Clarifications on legislative changes in Section 46 of Customs Act, 1962

March 29, 2021 3825 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is invited to the amendments in Section 46 of the Customs Act, 1962 introduced through the Finance Act, 2021.These changes facilitate pre-arrival processing and assessment of Bills of Entry (BE) by mandating their advance filing thus leading to significant decrease in the Customs clearance time. The amended Section 46 requires an importer to file a BE before the end of the day (including holidays) preceding the day of arrival of the vessel/aircraft/vehicle carrying the imported goods at a Customs port/station at which such goods are to be cleared for home consumption or warehousing. However, Board is empowered to prescribe different time limits for such filing in certain cases, but by not later than the end of the day of arrival of the vessel/aircraft/vehicle at the Customs port/station.

CBIC notifies amendment for self approval | Section 149 | Customs Act, 1962

March 29, 2021 3537 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC hereby specifies the following amendments in the bill of entry presented under the second proviso to the sub-section (3) of section 46 of the said Act, which may be done by the importer on the common portal:-

Bill of Entry (Forms) Amendment Regulations, 2021

March 29, 2021 4926 Views 0 comment Print

(1) These regulations may be called the Bill of Entry (Forms) Amendment Regulations, 2021.(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

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