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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 1134 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 10272 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 159 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


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 180 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 120 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 300 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 531 Views 0 comment Print

UK-India CETA: Customs Duty & IGST Exemption for Event Animals Subject to Re-Export Conditions

Custom Duty : Notification No. 24/2026-Customs exempts eligible animals imported under the India-UK trade agreement from customs duty and IGST, ...

July 4, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print


All About MOOWR License

June 27, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains the Manufacturing and Other Operations in Warehouse Regulations (MOOWR) scheme introduced under Section 65 of the Customs Act, 1962 to reduce the working capital burden on manufacturers importing capital goods and raw materials. Under the scheme, customs duty is deferred at the time of import, enabling businesses to improve cash flow without any […]

CBIC Introduces Fast-Track Customs Clearance for Oil Spill Response Equipment

June 23, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Zones must appoint senior officers to ensure seamless coordination and priority clearance of pollution response equipment during Oil and HNS spill incidents. The initiative strengthens India’s emergency preparedness for marine pollution events.

CBIC Appoints Common Adjudicating Authority for Flexituff Customs SCNs

June 22, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has designated a common adjudicating authority for multiple customs show cause notices involving related noticees. The notification aims to ensure consistent and coordinated adjudication under the Customs Act, 1962.

Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese PET Resin Extended Due to Continued Dumping and Injury

June 19, 2026 633 Views 0 comment Print

The notification continues anti-dumping duty on PET resin originating in or exported from China after authorities found that removal of the duty could increase imports and harm domestic producers. The duty applies at USD 200.66 per metric tonne.

India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Sulphenamides Accelerators

June 19, 2026 2400 Views 0 comment Print

The notification imposes anti-dumping duty after DGTR concluded that imports from the subject countries undercut domestic prices and suppressed the domestic industry’s selling prices. Different duty rates have been prescribed based on producer and country.

CBIC Adds Navi Mumbai customs airports as international courier terminals

June 18, 2026 441 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has amended Notification No. 27/2018-Customs (N.T.) by inserting “Navi Mumbai” as a new entry in the notified table. The amendment has been issued under Section 7(1)(f) of the Customs Act, 1962.

CBIC Revises DIGIT Data Entry Rules as Uniform Customs Reporting Required

June 18, 2026 528 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has issued fresh instructions prescribing uniform procedures, timelines, and case classifications for recording Customs offence cases in DIGIT. The revised framework also introduces structured data governance and phased auto-population of enforcement reports.

Feed-Grade Trace Mineral Premix Classifiable Under CTH 23099090: CAAR

June 17, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority ruled that the product did not qualify as a separate chemically defined compound due to variable composition and fluctuating molecular characteristics, making Chapter 29 inapplicable.

Fortified Soy Protein Not Classifiable as Isolated Soy Protein: CAAR Delhi

June 17, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority ruled that the addition of calcium phosphate and the product’s intended use in food and beverage enrichment made it a protein-based preparation under Heading 2106 rather than an isolated soy protein under Heading 3504.

CBIC Amends Notification 21/2022 to Revise Customs Jurisdiction in Maharashtra

June 16, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 56/2026-Customs (N.T.) modifies the territorial jurisdiction of customs authorities under Notification No. 21/2022. The key change reallocates jurisdiction over Mumbai International Airport and specified districts in Maharashtra.

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