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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 1227 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 10326 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 1458 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 174 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 126 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 135 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 318 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 570 Views 0 comment Print


Nil import duty on parts/ components of specified textile machinery

September 28, 2018 3024 Views 0 comment Print

G.S.R. (E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and subsection (12) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 50/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 785(E), dated the 30th June, 2017, namely:-

Import duty exemption on specified goods for use in manufacture of specified goods

September 28, 2018 2556 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 25/2002-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002  to provide Import duty exemption on specified goods for use in manufacture of specified goods Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 71/2018-Customs New Delhi, the 28th September, 2018 G.S.R.943(E).– In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of […]

CBIC extends Mandatory RFID sealing due date to 01.11.2018

September 28, 2018 1281 Views 1 comment Print

References have been received regarding Circular 19/2018-Customs dated 18th June 2018 seeking a postponement in the date for mandatory RFID sealing in case of movement of goods under warehousing bond. The Board has decided to extend the date to 1st November, 2018 in order enable establishment of infrastructure and procurement of seals by warehouse owners.

Notification No. 70/2018–Customs Dated: 26.09.2018

September 26, 2018 1917 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 70/2018- Customs Dated: 26th September, 2018 G.S.R. 930(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, hereby makes the following amendment in the notification of the Government of India in […]

Notification No. 69/2018 – Customs Dated: 26.09.2018

September 26, 2018 4419 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 69/2018- Customs Dated: 26th September, 2018 G.S.R. 929(E). – In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, […]

CBIC increases Standard Rate of Custom Duty on Diamonds

September 26, 2018 1074 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC increases Standard Rate of Custom Duty on Cut and polished coloured gemstones, Diamonds including lab grown diamonds-semi-processed, half-cut or broken and Non-industrial diamonds including lab-grown diamonds (other than rough diamonds) from 2.50% to 7.50% vide Notification No. 68/2018- Customs, Dated: 26th September, 2018 Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification […]

CBIC increases Basic customs duty on 19 items to curb imports

September 26, 2018 2259 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff measures taken to curb the imports of non-essential items 1. The Central Government has taken tariff measures, by way of increase in the basic customs duty, to curb import of certain imported items vide Notification No. 67/2018- Customs Dated: 26th September, 2018. . These changes aim at narrowing the current account deficit (CAD). 2. In all the […]

Exemption from IGST & Compensation Cess upto 31.03.2019 on goods imported against AA/EPCG authorizations

September 26, 2018 3777 Views 1 comment Print

CBIC extends the exemption from Integrated Tax (IGST) and Compensation Cess upto 31.03.2019 on goods imported against AA/EPCG authorizations vide Notification No. 66/2018- Customs, Dated: 26th September, 2018

Notification No. 49/2018-Customs (ADD) Dated: 25.09.2018

September 25, 2018 2469 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Seeks to amend Notification No. 12/2017-Customs (ADD) dated 11th April, 2017 vide Notification No. 49/2018-Customs (ADD) Dated: 25.09.2018

Notification No. 48/2018-Customs (ADD) Dated: 25.09.2018

September 25, 2018 11493 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Seeks to amend Notification No. 28/2018-Customs (ADD) dated 25th May, 2018 vide Notification No. 48/2018-Customs (ADD) Dated: 25.09.2018

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