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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


Relaxations & Measures | Submission of Bond | Special Refund Drive | e-Bill of Entry

April 20, 2020 1278 Views 1 comment Print

As a part of special measures / relaxations drive from various departmental authorities, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Instructions and Circulars to clarify on various aspect including Special Refund Drive, e Bill of Entry and Clearance without Bond. We have encapsulated important aspects from the clarifications for your reference: […]

Anti-Dumping investigation of imports of Copper & Copper Alloy Flat Rolled Products

April 20, 2020 1188 Views 0 comment Print

Initiation of Anti-Dumping investigation concerning imports of Copper & Copper Alloy Flat Rolled Products originating in and exported from China PR, Korea RP, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Initiation of New Shipper Review Investigation For Determination of Individual Countervailing/ Anti-Subsidy Duty

April 20, 2020 1290 Views 0 comment Print

Initiation of New Shipper Review investigation for determination of individual countervailing/ anti-subsidy duty rate for M/s. Shandong Haohua Tire Co., Ltd., China PR (Producer) in the case of Anti-Subsidy duties imposed on New/Unused pneumatic radial tyres with or without tubes and/or flap of rubber (including tubeless tyres), having nominal rim dia code above 16″ used in buses and lorries/trucks, originating in or exported from China PR.

De-notifying West Quay 6 Berth, Besides Nalco Tanks, Visakhapatnam Port Trust

April 17, 2020 618 Views 0 comment Print

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION No. 01/2020 (CUSTOMS)(NT)(VSP) Visakhapatnam, the 17th April, 2020 Sub: De-notifying West Quay 6 Berth, Besides Nalco Tanks, Visakhapatnam Port Trust, Visakhapatnam – reg. S.O. 1461(E).—Whereas West Quay 6 Berth, Visakhapatnam Port Trust, Visakhapatnam was approved in exercise of the powers conferred under Sub-Section (a) of Section 8 […]

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 17.04.2020

April 16, 2020 1320 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against India Rupees wef 17.04.2020 vide Notification No. 39/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 16th April, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 39/2020-Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 16th April, 2020 27 Chaitra 1942 (SAKA) In […]

Anti-dumping duty on import of Acetone

April 15, 2020 1503 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 07/2020-Customs (ADD) dated 15th April 2020- Seeks to extend anti-dumping duty on import of Acetone originating in or exported from Korea RP, Saudi Arabia and Chinese Taipei till 14th October, 2020.

Tariff Notification No. 38/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 15.04.2020

April 15, 2020 3399 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 38/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 15.04.2020 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) NOTIFICATION NO. 38/2020-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, the 15th April, 2020 S.O. 1257 (E).—In exercise of the powers […]

e-Communication of Gatepass & OoC Copy of BoE to Custom Brokers/Importers

April 13, 2020 13902 Views 0 comment Print

The Final eOoC copy of BoE and eGatepass copy will be emailed to the concerned Customs Broker and/or importer, if registered, once the Out of Charge is granted. The eGatepass copy will be used by the Gate Officer or the Custodian to allow physical exit of the imported goods from the Customs area.

Maintain record of Clearance of goods without original hard copy of CoO: CBIC

April 11, 2020 855 Views 0 comment Print

iImport consignments, where a preferential treatment of goods under a Free Trade Agreement has been claimed but the original hard copy of CoO has not been submitted or only digitally signed copy or unsigned copy of CoO is submitted, may be assessed and cleared provisionally in terms of section 18 of the Customs Act, 1962. The final assessment may be done subsequently on submission of the original COO certificate by the importer.

Govt Exempts Duty & Cess on Covid 19 Test Kits, Masks, PPE, Ventillators

April 9, 2020 3462 Views 0 comment Print

Government Grants exemption from Basic Custom duty & Health Cess on import of Ventilators , PPE, COVID Test Kits & Face & Surgical Masks In the context of Covid-19 situation, considering the immediate requirement of ventilators and other items,the Central Government has granted exemption from Basic Customs Duty and Health cess, on the import of […]

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