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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


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


Incidence of NCCD for calculation of Brand Rate of duty drawback

May 12, 2020 1785 Views 0 comment Print

Please refer to Board’s Instruction No. 4/2019- Customs dated 11.10.2019 clarifying the position regarding Education Cess, Secondary and Higher Education Cess, Social Welfare Surcharge, Clean Environment Cess (erstwhile Clean Energy Cess) and Stowage Excise Duty levied on inputs used in the manufacture of export goods with regard to their incidence for the purpose of calculation of Brand Rate of duty drawback

Undertaking in lieu of bond allowed for Custom Clearance till 30.05.2020

May 11, 2020 1386 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has decided to further extend the facility of accepting undertaking in lieu of bond for the period till 30.05.2020. Consequently, the date for submission of proper bond in lieu of which the undertaking is being temporarily accepted is extended till 15.06.2020.

CBIC to work on idea of people-less customs

May 11, 2020 1098 Views 0 comment Print

From paper-less customs to people-less customs is an idea whose time has come and which we should commit to deliver by the year end. Member (Customs) has, vide his D.O. letter dated 8.5.2020, sought inputs of the department’s physical touch points with the trade. Zonal Chief Commissioners may take time out to give it a thought so that a comprehensive plan could be worked out to ensure that stake- holders do not have to travel to Custom Houses for clearance of goods in the normal course.

ADD Investigation on imports of Plain Medium Density Fibre Board

May 11, 2020 1140 Views 0 comment Print

Initiation of Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Plain Medium Density Fibre Board having thickness 6 mm and above produced by M/s Kim Tin MDF Joint Stock Company, Vietnam.

Safeguard Investigation of imports of Phthalic Anhydride from Korea

May 11, 2020 1428 Views 0 comment Print

Preliminary Findings of Bilateral Safeguard Investigation concerning imports of Phthalic Anhydride into India from Korea under India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Bilateral Safeguard Measures) Rules, 2017

Reg. Anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of PTFE

May 8, 2020 669 Views 0 comment Print

Termination of Anti-Circumvention investigation concerning alleged circumvention of anti-dumping duty imposed on the imports of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) originating in or exported from Russia by imports of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) exported from Korea RP.

Request for Amendments & Waiver of Late Fee Charges in Bills of Entry

May 8, 2020 2541 Views 0 comment Print

Review of Data of last one month has demonstrated that this facility has been used extensively by the Trade and, has been proved to be very successful measure in reducing human contact in the Customs process during this COVID crisis. Review has also revealed that these email requests have been attended and the issues resolved in a reasonable time.

Clarification with respect to submission of PSIC–reg

May 8, 2020 1722 Views 1 comment Print

The Import policy of metallic scrap and waste requires importers to furnish Pre- shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) for customs clearance of metal scrap and waste imports in accordance with the conditions laid out in Para 2.54 of Handbook of Procedures, 2015-2020. It has come to the notice of DGFT that importers have been finding it difficult to submit the original copy of PSIC document due to the prevailing situations during COVID- 19 related lock down.

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 07.05.2020

May 6, 2020 3606 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against India Rupees wef 07.05.2020 vide Notification No. 41/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 6th May, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 41/2020-Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 6th May, 2020 16 Vaisakha 1942 (SAKA) In […]

Direct & Indirect Taxes Updates- April 2020

May 5, 2020 3381 Views 0 comment Print

DIRECT TAXES UPDATES Recent circulars/ notifications/ rules/ clarifications/News ♦ Government issues clarification regarding short deduction of TDS / TCS due to increase in rates of Surcharge by Finance Act 2019. (Circular no. 8/2020 dated 13th April 2020)Recent circulars/ notifications/ rules/ clarifications/News ♦ Government issues clarification regarding selection of option under section 115 BAC related to […]

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