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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 1242 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 10335 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 141 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 579 Views 0 comment Print


Notification No 15/2017-Customs, Dated: 20.04.2017

April 20, 2017 2715 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No 15/2017-Customs Seeks to amend 8/2011 dated 14.2.2011 so as to extend the exemption of additional duty of Customs to specified jute products imported from Nepal

Rate of exchange of conversion of foreign currency wef 21.04.2017

April 20, 2017 1260 Views 0 comment Print

Rate of exchange of conversion of the foreign currency with effect from 21st April, 2017 as notified by Notification No. 40/2017 – Customs (N.T.) dated- 20th April, 2017

Refrain from direct Meetings with Foreign Missions: CBEC

April 19, 2017 834 Views 0 comment Print

All field formations and Directorates are advised to refrain from directly entertaining meetings with representatives of foreign missions to discuss policy/ legal matters without prior approval of CBEC

CBEC withdraw Custom Circular issued in 1987 to comply SC decision

April 19, 2017 1302 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Board Circular F. No. 528/213/87-Cus. (T.U.) 1CD dated 08.08.1987. In the said circular, Board had stipulated that once a contract is registered either for initial setting up or for substantial expansion of an existing plant etc, the imports made become classifiable under the heading 9801 of the customs tariff liable to duty at the project rate.

Notification No. 14/2017-Customs, Dated: 18.04.2017

April 18, 2017 3699 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to Notification No.41/1999-Cus to align the said notification with para 4.36 of FTP 2015-20 by omitting the word ‘for export’ in the proviso to the notification

Custom notification on TRQ benefit (duty free) for import of raw sugar

April 13, 2017 1152 Views 0 comment Print

1. Time line for availing TRQ benefit (duty free) for import of raw sugar [1701] has been extended from 12.06.2017 to 30.06.2017. 2. Actual user condition has been prescribed for importing raw sugar at Nil rate, availing TRQ benefit for manufacture of white/ refined sugar.

Notification No. 39/2017-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 13.04.2017

April 13, 2017 2739 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 39/2017-CUSTOMS (N.T.) in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver

Notification No. 38/2017-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 13.04.2017

April 13, 2017 2292 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Excise and Customs, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.78/2014- Customs (N.T.), dated the 16th September, 2014, published vide number G.S.R. No. 655 (E), dated the 16th September, 2014, namely:-

Customs (Settlement of Cases) Amendment Rules, 2017

April 12, 2017 960 Views 0 comment Print

1. (1) These rules may be called the Customs (Settlement of Cases) Amendment Rules, 2017. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Levy of Fees (Customs Documents) Amendment Regulations, 2017

April 11, 2017 13419 Views 2 comments Print

All cases of Minor amendment should be decided administratively without recourse to adjudication or levy of penalty. Levy of Fee (Customs Documents) Regulations, 1970 allows the proper officer to permit an IGM to be amended or supplemented, on payment of prescribed fees, if he is satisfied that there is no fraudulent intention. The said regulations […]

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