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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 1224 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 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 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


CBEC increases effective rate of BCD on silk fabrics from 10% to 20%

February 2, 2018 930 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 14/2018-Customs Seeks to amend notification No. 82/2017-Customs dated the 27th October 2017 to increase the effective rate of BCD on silk fabrics from 10% to 20%

Seeks to exempt IGST compensation cess on imported goods from Social Welfare Surcharge

February 2, 2018 2634 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 13/2018-Customs Seeks to exempt Integrated tax and Goods and Services Tax (IGST) compensation cess on imported goods from the whole of levy of Social Welfare Surcharge

Seeks to exempt specified goods from levy of Social Welfare Surcharge in excess of 3%

February 2, 2018 2328 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 12/2018-Customs -Seeks to exempt specified goods from levy of Social Welfare Surcharge in excess of 3%- Motor spirit commonly known as petrol, High speed diesel (HSD)

Seeks to exempt specified goods from whole of levy of Social Welfare Surcharge

February 2, 2018 9927 Views 0 comment Print

CBEC exempt specified goods from the whole of levy of Social Welfare Surcharge- All goods falling under the following headings or sub-headings or tariff items- 0207 13 00, 0207 14 00, 0402 21 00,0402 10, 0405 10 00, 0405 90,

Seeks to rescind notification No. 28/2007-Customs exempting specified goods from levy of SHE Cess

February 2, 2018 681 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 10/2018-Customs Seeks to rescind notification No. 28/2007-Customs dated 01.03.2007 exempting specified goods from the levy of Secondary and Higher Education (SHE) Cess

CBEC rescinds notification No. 69/2004-Customs exempting specified goods from levy of Education Cess

February 2, 2018 1008 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 9/2018-Customs Seeks to rescind notification No. 69/2004-Customs dated 09.07.2004 exempting specified goods from the levy of Education Cess

CBEC exempts SHE Cess on all goods in First schedule to Customs Tariff Act, 1975

February 2, 2018 1011 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 8/2018- Customs Seeks to exempt levy of whole of Secondary and Higher Education (SHE) Cess on all goods in the First schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975

CBEC exempts levy of Education Cess on all goods in First schedule to Customs Tariff Act, 1975

February 2, 2018 2517 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 7/2018-Customs Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts all goods specified in the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 ( 51 of 1975) when imported into India, from whole of Education Cess leviable thereon under section 94 of the said Finance Act.

CBEC notifies effective rate of BCD as per Union Budget 2018

February 2, 2018 12129 Views 1 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 50/2017- Customs dated the 30th June so as to prescribe effective rate of basic customs duty (BCD) consequent to the changes proposed in the Union Budget 2018-19

Customs Rate of exchange of foreign currency wef 02.02.2018

February 1, 2018 1197 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No.11/2018-Customs (N.T.) CBEC hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies wef 02.02.2018

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