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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


Scheme of Rebate of State Levies on Export of Garments 2016

August 26, 2016 33788 Views 0 comment Print

The main objective of the scheme is to provide for remission of State Levies in addition to the Duty Drawback Scheme, through the Scheme for Rebate of State levies on Export of Garments on an average basis only.

Rate of exchange of South African Rand WEF 27.08.2016

August 26, 2016 855 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby makes the following amendments in the Notification of the Central Board of Excise and Customs No. 112/2016-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated 18th August, 2016, with effect from 27th August, 2016, namely:-

Reg. appointment of CAA by M/s Nagarjuna Oil Corp. Ltd

August 26, 2016 1076 Views 0 comment Print

Regarding appointment of CAA by M/s Nagarjuna Oil Corporation Ltd, Chennai-In compliance with the directions of Hon’ble CESTAT’s Final Order No. 41672-41675/2015 dated 11.11.2015, remanding the matter for de novo proceedings, passed in 4 appeals

Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas (Amendment) Regulations, 2016

August 26, 2016 6110 Views 0 comment Print

Provided that the condition of furnishing of bank guarantee shall not be applicable to ports notified under the Major Ports Act, 1962 (38 of 1963) or to the Central Government or State Governments or their undertakings or to the customs cargo service provider authorised under Authorised Economic Operator Programme

Notification No. 114/2016-Customs (N.T.) dated 26.08.2016

August 26, 2016 1487 Views 0 comment Print

Port of Visakhapatnam, Gangavaram port, Visakhapatnam International Airport, Container Freight Station at Bayyavaram Village, Kasimkota Mandal, Visakhapatnam District, Visakhapatnam, Special Economic Zone and the areas under the Greater Visakhapatnam Muncipal Corporation of Visakhapatnam in the state of Andhra Pradesh

Boarding and Rummaging of vessels, aircrafts and vehicles–reg.

August 23, 2016 11201 Views 0 comment Print

References have been received in the Board alleging lackadaisical approach of Customs officers in rummaging and examination of vessels which come to berth at various Indian ports. The references also allege illegal gratification in the form of gifts and cash.

Guinea-Bissau in list of countries eligible for preferential tariff

August 23, 2016 974 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend Notification No. 96/2008-Customs dated 13.08.2008 so as to include Republic of Guinea-Bissau in the list of countries eligible for preferential tariff under the said notification.

Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority by DGRI

August 22, 2016 755 Views 0 comment Print

Director General, Revenue Intelligence, hereby appoints officers mentioned in column (5) of the Table below to act as a common adjudicating authority to exercise the powers and discharge the duties conferred or imposed on officers mentioned in column (4) of the said Table in respect of noticees mentioned in column (2) of the said Table for the purpose of adjudication of show cause notices mentioned in column (3) of the said Table

Provisional Assessment U/s. 18 of Customs Act, 1962-Guidelines

August 22, 2016 22805 Views 0 comment Print

The Customs (Provisional Duty Assessment) Regulations 2011 issued under notification no. 81/2011 – Customs (NT) dated 25.11.2011 were reviewed in view of references from the field formations regarding guidelines on the implementation of Regulation 2(2) and Regulation 4.

Notification No. 113/2016-Customs (N.T.) dated: 22.08.2016

August 22, 2016 3869 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government vide Notification No. 113/2016-Customs (N.T.), Dated: August 22, 2016 has rescinded The Customs (Provisional Duty Assessment) Regulations 2011 as Section 18 of the Customs Act, 1962 itself defines the cases where provisional assessment may be resorted and requires that

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