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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 1206 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 10320 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


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 45 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 558 Views 0 comment Print


Tariff Notification No. 48/2020-Customs Duty, Dated: 29.05.2020

May 29, 2020 1512 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 48/2020-CUSTOMS (N.T.) in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver- Reg. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) Notification No. 48/2020-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 29th May, 2020 8 Jyaishtha, 1942 (SAKA) S.O. […]

Customs Valuation Rules- Invoice price cannot be rejected without cogent reasons

May 29, 2020 5145 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT are of the clear view that merely based on DGOV circular also, value cannot be enhanced which is without authority of law. It is clearly held that DGOV circular cannot override the provisions of Valuation Rules.

Special drive to dispose applications for fixation of Brand Rate of Duty Drawback

May 28, 2020 864 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC had initiated a special refund and drawback disposal drive from 09.04.2020 to 30.04.2020 with the objective of priority processing and disposal of all pending refund and drawback claims so as to provide immediate relief to the business entities and especially MSMEs.

Govt imposes Anti-dumping duty on imports of Electronic Calculators

May 27, 2020 951 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to levy definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Electronic Calculators of all types excluding calculators with attached printers, commonly referred to as printing calculators; calculators with ability to plot charts and graphs, commonly referred to as graphing calculators; programmable calculators’,originating in, or exported from, People’s Republic of China for a period of five years, […]

Anti-Dumping Investigation initiated on imports of Rubber Chemical PX-13

May 27, 2020 2034 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD-OI-17/2020- Initiation of Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of Rubber Chemical PX-13 from China PR, Korea RP and USA.

Corrigenda to Notification No. 36/2019-Customs, dated 30.12.2019

May 27, 2020 4548 Views 0 comment Print

Government has notified Corrigenda to Notification No. 36/2019-Customs, dated 30.12.2019. Notification No. 36/2019-Customs was issued to amend Customs Tariff notifications so as to align them with amended Customs Tariff. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) CORRIGENDA New Delhi, the 27th May, 2020 G.S.R. 316(E).— In the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry […]

Higher discount justified if Goods imports in Bulk & maintain inventory by incurring Additional Cost

May 27, 2020 5943 Views 0 comment Print

Lutron GL Sales & Services Pvt. Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) The issue under consideration is whether the percentage of enhancement to the transaction value ordered by the Deputy Commissioner of Customs is justified in law? In the present case, the appellant M/s Lutron GL Sales & Services Pvt. Limited imports lighting control […]

Duty Drawback Under Customs Act, 1962

May 26, 2020 322548 Views 7 comments Print

Duty Drawback scheme was introduced by the Ministry of Finance as a rebate for duty chargeable on any imported materials or excisable materials used in manufacture or processing of goods, manufactured in India and exported. The exported products are revenue natural. The Central Government is empowered to grant Duty Drawback under section 74 and 75 […]

Initiation of Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Acrylonitrile Butadien

May 26, 2020 741 Views 0 comment Print

Initiation of Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber originating in or exported from China PR, European Union, Japan and Russia.

Measures to make Bill of Entry Amendments Process contactless & paperless

May 22, 2020 14130 Views 0 comment Print

While these initiatives have greatly helped Trade, one of the areas where physical interface has continued in Imports is the Bill of Entry amendment process. The amendments are filed only in the Service Centre along with paper copy of the checklist for approval by the proper officer.

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