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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


Latest News


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


Latest Judiciary


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 promotes 38 Officers to the grade of Principal Commissioner Grade

September 11, 2020 8388 Views 0 comment Print

The President of India is pleased to empanel and promote the following officers to the grade of Principal Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise in the Indian Revenue Services (Customs & Central Excise), in Level 15 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 182200 – 224100/-), against the panel years 2019 (Supplementary) and 2020 (Regular) on in situ basis w.e.f the date of assumption of the charge of the post and until further orders:-

CBIC Appoints CAA in case of M/s Esprit Overseas

September 9, 2020 558 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Appoints Common Adjudicating Authority (CAA) in case of M/s Esprit Overseas vide Notification No. 86/2020-Customs (N.T.) dated 9th September, 2020. MINISTRY OF FINANC (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 9th September, 2020 Notification No. 86/2020-Customs (N.T.) S.O. 3067(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (1) […]

A critique on ‘Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations, 2018’

September 9, 2020 2892 Views 0 comment Print

The Government of India Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Custom vide their notification No. 38/2018- Customs (N.T.) have announced Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations 2018, which were supposed to come into force on August 1, 2018. Following a number of extensions and amendments, the Regulations are finally scheduled from 1st October 2020. The new Regulations essentially […]

ADD Investigation on imports of Certain Flat Rolled Products of Aluminium

September 8, 2020 1161 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD-(OI ) 22/2020 Initiation of Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of ‘Certain Flat Rolled Products of Aluminium’ originating in or exported from China PR.

Anti-dumping duty on imports of DPP Red 254- Reg.

September 8, 2020 858 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD-SSR 15/2019 Sunset Review investigation concerning anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Diketopyrrolo Pyrrole Pigment Red 254 (DPP Red 254)’ originating in or exported from China PR.

Investigation on imports of PVC Suspension Grade Resin- Reg.

September 8, 2020 1524 Views 0 comment Print

Case No-(SG) 6/2020 Notice of initiation of Bilateral Safeguard Investigation concerning imports of PVC Suspension Grade Resin into India from Japan under India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Bilateral Safeguard Measures) Rules, 2017.

HC Quashes Order of Commissioner of Customs freezing Bank A/c beyond 1 Year

September 8, 2020 3027 Views 0 comment Print

The issue under consideration is whether the freezing of the bank account of the petitioner was undertaken by the Deputy Commissioner (Customs) under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 is justified in law?

Auto Let Export Order under Express Cargo Clearance System allowed

September 7, 2020 1536 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has decided to allow the facility of Auto Let Export Order (LEO) under the Express Cargo Clearance System. The facility of Auto LEO has been developed by Directorate General of Systems & Data Management and is ready for launch.

CBIC exempts BCD on paper based taggants, including M-Feature

September 7, 2020 972 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC vide Notification No. 33/2020–Customs dated 7th September, 2020 exempts BCD on paper based taggants, including M-Feature. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 33/2020–Customs New Delhi, the 7th September, 2020 G.S.R. 547(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section […]

Direct & Indirect Taxes Updates- August 2020

September 6, 2020 17856 Views 1 comment Print

DIRECT TAXES UPDATES  Recent circulars/ notifications/ rules/ clarifications/News ♦ CBDT notified the procedure for notification of Pension funds (PF) for claiming exemption under section 10(23FE) for income from Investment in Specified Infrastructure business (Notification no. 67/2020 dated 17.08.2020) ♦ CBDT notifies 34 authorities for Faceless Assessment (Notification no. 64/2020 dated 13.08.2020) ♦ CBDT notifies the […]

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