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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 1161 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 624 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 10284 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 894 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 1452 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


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 2808 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 141 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 207 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 33 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 186 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 126 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 306 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 552 Views 0 comment Print


CBIC Rolls Out Pan-India SCMTR Implementation, Extends Transition Relief to 31 August 2026

July 2, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has extended the SCMTR transitional period until 31 August 2026 to support nationwide implementation. No penalties will apply for technical or procedural filing issues during the transition.

Tariff Values for Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Gold, Silver & Brass Scrap wef 01.07.2026

June 30, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has revised tariff values for edible oils, gold, silver and brass scrap under Notification No. 60/2026-Customs (N.T.). The revised values apply from 1 July 2026.

CBIC Extends AIDC Exemption on Ammonium Nitrate Imports Till 15 July 2026

June 30, 2026 546 Views 0 comment Print

The Government has extended the validity of Notification No. 13/2026-Customs from 30 June to 15 July 2026. The amendment ensures continuity of the existing customs exemption without changing any other conditions.

CBIC Extends Nil Customs Duty on 40 Petrochemical Products Till 15 July 2026

June 30, 2026 1224 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has extended the Nil customs duty exemption on 40 notified petrochemical products by 15 days, keeping the benefit available until 15 July 2026.

DSIR Customs Exemption Applies Only to Research Activities, Not Exhibit Batch Manufacturing: CAAR

June 30, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR held Exhibit Batch imports are ineligible for Notification 45/2025 benefits as transfer to factory or import by factory breaches notification conditions.

Galaxy-Marked Diamond Stones Are Semi-Processed Diamonds, CAAR Denies Customs Duty Exemption

June 30, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR ruled laser-marked rough diamonds are not in their natural state, classifying them as semi-processed and denying exemption under Sr. 345.

Anti-Dumping Duty Not Applicable on Laser Engraving Machines: CAAR

June 30, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai held that compact laser engraving machines are outside the DGTR Product Under Consideration and are not liable to ADD under Notification No. 15/2023.

CAAR Classifies Greek Zante Currants as Raisins Due to Their Nature as Dried Vitis Vinifera Grapes

June 30, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR held that Greek Zante Currants are classifiable under CTH 08062010 as raisins, making them eligible for exemption under Notification No. 45/2025.

CAAR Classifies ESP32 Development Board & Module Under HSN 85176290

June 30, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR held that the development board is not an ADP machine or part thereof and classified it under Heading 8517 based on its communication functions.

CAAR Classifies Empty Semen Storage Straws Under HSN 3926, Not 9018

June 30, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

The case examines whether imported semen storage straws should be classified as veterinary instruments under Heading 9018 or plastic articles under Heading 3926, focusing on their design, function, and role in artificial insemination.

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