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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


Setting up of Turant Suvidha Kendra (TSK) for faceless assessment-reg

July 14, 2020 3225 Views 0 comment Print

TSK is being set up in JNCH with effect from 15.07.2020. This step is being taken in advance of the pan-India rollout of Faceless Assessment, which would be done in phases to be announced soon. TSK would be a dedicated cell manned by Customs officer to cater to functions and roles mentioned below:

Amendment in notification relating to AIRs of Duty Drawback

July 13, 2020 2589 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 56/2020- Customs (N.T.) – Regarding amendment in notification No. 07/2020-Cus. (N.T.) dated 28.01.2020 relating to AIRs of Duty Drawback. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION No. 56/2020- CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, the 13th July, 2020 G.S.R. 442(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 75 of the Customs […]

CBIC increases duty on imports of Polybutadiene Rubber from Korea RP

July 13, 2020 1236 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 31/2020-Customs- Seeks to further amend notification no. 152/2009 dated 31.12.2009, to increase the rate of duty of customs on imports of “Polybutadiene Rubber” originating in Korea RP and imported under the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, on recommendation of preliminary findings of Directorate General of Trade Remedies under India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement […]

Import of Blended edible vegetable oils without prior AGMARK certification not allowed

July 12, 2020 1668 Views 0 comment Print

It has been clarified that import of Blended Edible Vegetable Oils (BEVO) without prior AGMARK certification is not allowed in India and further the Blended Edible Oils (BEVO) shall also comply with the rules and regulations made under FSS Act, The above mentioned compliance is to be ensured by the field formations.

Requirement of Veterinary Certificate for Import of Milk and Milk Products into India

July 12, 2020 3822 Views 0 comment Print

Compliance should be met regarding compulsory veterinary certificate issued by Competent Authority of exporting country under Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011.

3 Months Extension for Re import of Cut and Polished Diamonds

July 10, 2020 939 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 09/2012-Customs dated 09.03.2012, providing for extension of last date of re-import by three months, for those cases where the last date of such re-import falls between 01.2.2020 and 31.7.2020 due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. In view of COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Government today extended relief to gems and […]

Anti-dumping duty on import of Phenol import from South Africa

July 9, 2020 1056 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 18/2020-Customs (ADD)- Seeks to extend anti-dumping duty on import of Phenol originating in or exported from South Africa, imposed vide Notification No. 32/2015-Customs(ADD) dated 10.07.2015, up to and inclusive of 9th January, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 9th July, 2020 Notification No. 18/2020-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 435(E).—Whereas, the […]

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Steel & Fibre Glass Measuring tapes

July 8, 2020 1212 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 17/2020-Customs (ADD)– Seeks to levy definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘ Steel and Fibre Glass Measuring tapes and their parts and components ‘,originating in, or exported from, People’s Republic of China for a period of five years, in pursuance of final findings of sunset review investigations issued by DGTR GOVERNMENT OF INDIA […]

Enhancement of CRCL and Contactless Customs

July 7, 2020 786 Views 0 comment Print

Shri M. Ajit Kumar, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC)  yesterday unveiled several new and modern testing equipment inducted into the Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL) which would significantly enhance the in-house testing capability of the Customs leading to faster import and export clearances.

Turant Suvidha Kendra & Other Initiatives for Contactless Customs

July 6, 2020 10428 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC decided to take following Turant Suvidha Kendra & Other Initiatives for Contactless Customs which includes  Turant Suvidha Kendra in All Customs Formations, Registration of Authorised Dealer Code, Bank Accounts through ICEGATE, Automated debit of bond after Assessment, Simplified Registration of Importers/Exporters in ICEGATE. Circular No. 32/2020-Customs dated 6th of July, 2020. CBIC extends benefits […]

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