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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


Custom duty on imports of Phthalic Anhydride from Korea increased

July 6, 2020 1458 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 29/2020-Customs Dated- 6th July, 2020.- Seeks to further amend notification no. 152/2009 dated 31.12.2009, to increase the rate of duty of customs on imports of Phthalic Anhydride 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 […]

CBIC increases duty on imports of Phthalic Anhydride from Korea RP

July 6, 2020 654 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 29/2020-Customs- Seeks to further amend notification no. 152/2009 dated 31.12.2009, to increase the rate of duty of customs on imports of Phthalic Anhydride 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 […]

Anti-dumping duty investigation concerning imports of Polystyrene

July 6, 2020 567 Views 0 comment Print

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRADE REMEDIES) CORRIGENDUM NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 6th July, 2020 CASE No. (OI) 08/2019 Subject: – Anti-dumping duty investigation concerning imports of Polystyrene from Iran, Malaysia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, UAE and USA F. No. 6/10/2019-DGTR.—Having regard to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, as amended from time to […]

Direct & Indirect Taxes Updates- June 2020

July 5, 2020 5178 Views 1 comment Print

Direct & Indirect Taxes Updates- June 2020 DIRECT TAXES UPDATES Recent circulars/ notifications/ rules/ clarifications/News ♣ Extension of due dates w.r.t. ITR filing for FY2018-19, TDS/ TCS returns due dates for Q4- FY 19-20. Details given below- Particulars Earlier due date Updated due date ITR filing for FY 18-19 30th June 2020 31st July 2020 […]

Steps to Streamline processes related to Bonds & First Check BEs

July 4, 2020 1062 Views 1 comment Print

With the objective of further facilitating trade and streamlining procedures, particularly to overcome the scourge of Covid-19, following initiatives are being implemented in System w.e.f 6th July 2020:

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 03.07.2020

July 2, 2020 1920 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against India Rupees wef 03.07.2020 vide Notification No. 55/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 2nd July, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notification No. 55/2020 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 2nd July, 2020 11 Ashadha 1942 (SAKA) […]

No Custom Penalty for goods cleared by officers after signing Bond

July 1, 2020 1266 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty under Section 114A and other penal provisions cannot be invoked when the goods were permitted to be cleared by the officers. However, the Revenue will be free to recover duty along with interest in terms of the Notification.

Tariff Notification No. 54/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 30.06.2020

June 30, 2020 1893 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 54/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 30.06.2020 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs)  Notification No. 54/2020-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 30th June, 2020 9 Ashadha, 1942 (SAKA) […]

CBIC extended validity of AEO certificates expired/expiring

June 30, 2020 1113 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC extended validity of all AEO certificates expired/expiring between 01.03.2020 and 30.09.2020 to 30.09.2020 except for those entities against which a negative report is received during this period vide Circular No. 31/2020-Customs dated June 30, 2020. Circular No. 31/2020-Customs F.No. D-20/DIC/AEO/16/2017 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes […]

End-date to complete statutory compliances under Excise & Custom

June 29, 2020 1104 Views 0 comment Print

The end-date for completion of statutory compliances under Central Excise Act, 1944, Customs Act, 1962, Customs traiff Act, 1975 or Chapter V of the Finance Act, 1994 has been extended till 30th day of September, 2020.

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