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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 1236 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 10329 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 444 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 138 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 138 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 576 Views 0 comment Print


Duty Drawback for supplies by DTA units to SEZs in GST scenario

June 30, 2017 18861 Views 1 comment Print

It has been decided that in respect of supplies made by DTA unit to SEZ Unit or developer and where the SEZ Unit or developer issues a disclaimer to the DTA supplier and drawback is claimed by the DTA supplier, the drawback shall be processed and paid by the office of Principal Commissioner or Commissioner of Customs/ Customs (Preventive) in whose jurisdiction the DTA Unit falls.

Fixation of Brand Rate of drawback in GST scenario

June 30, 2017 14610 Views 2 comments Print

All Circulars/instructions issued till date w.r.t. fixation of Brand rate shall mutatis mutandis apply for work of fixation of Brand rate to be done by Customs formations in the GST scenario. However, verification of data given in the application if so required shall be got done through the Customs formation having jurisdiction over the factory where the export goods have been manufactured.

Amendments effective from 1.7.2017 to All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback

June 30, 2017 31230 Views 2 comments Print

In order to ensure smooth transition to the GST regime, Government has allowed the extant Duty Drawback scheme to continue for a period of three months i.e. from 1.7.2017 to 30.9.2017.

Drawback of IGST & Compensation Cess paid on imported goods upon re-export

June 30, 2017 11652 Views 0 comment Print

Under the GST regime, goods upon import shall be subject to integrated tax and compensation cess in terms of Sections 3(7) and 3(9) respectively of the CTA, 1975. Further, in terms of Section 3(12) of the CTA, 1975, the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 and rules and regulations made thereunder relating inter alia to drawback shall apply to integrated tax and compensation cess Accordingly, drawback under Section 74 would include refund of integrated tax and compensation cess along with basic customs duty, etc.

Seeks to amend Customs Exemption notifications for various export promotion schemes

June 29, 2017 2820 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), the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following amendments in each of the notifications of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance

Anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Pentaerythritol’ from China

June 29, 2017 2232 Views 1 comment Print

Seeks to impose ADD on the imports of Pentaerythritol originating in or exported from China PR for a period of five years vide Notification No. 32 /2017-Customs (ADD)

Shipping Bill (Electronic Declaration) (Amendment) Regulations, 2017

June 29, 2017 1467 Views 0 comment Print

In the Shipping Bill (Electronic Declaration) Regulations, 2011, in regulation 1, in sub-regulation (1), for the words Electronic Declaration, the words Electronic Integrated Declaration shall be substituted.

Shipping Bill & Bill of Export (Forms) Regulations,2017

June 29, 2017 8634 Views 0 comment Print

Shipping Bill. -A shipping bill to be presented by an exporter of goods shall be in Form SB I or Form SB II, as the case may be, appended to these regulations.

Amendment in Custom Notification related to AIRs of duty drawback

June 29, 2017 6300 Views 1 comment Print

An export product accompanied with tax invoice and forming part of project export (including turnkey export or supplies) for which no figure is shown in columns (5) and (7) in the said Schedule, shall be so declared by the exporter and the maximum amount of drawback that can be availed under the said Schedule shall not exceed amount calculated by applying ad-valorem rate of drawback shown in column (4) or column (6) to one and half times the tax invoice value.

Customs, Central Excise Duties and Service Tax Drawback (Amendment) Rules, 2017

June 29, 2017 8250 Views 0 comment Print

Cases where amount or rate of drawback has not been determined.- (1)(a) Where no amount or rate of drawback has been determined in respect of any goods, any exporter of such goods may, within three months from the date relevant for the applicability of the amount or rate of drawback in terms of sub-rule (3) of rule 5, apply to the Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs, as the case may be, having

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