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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 1191 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 10296 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 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 2811 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 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 168 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 42 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 192 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 126 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 309 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 555 Views 0 comment Print


Anti-Dumping Duty on Toluene Di-lsocyanate Extended

September 19, 2025 531 Views 0 comment Print

The Indian Ministry of Finance has extended the anti-dumping duty on Toluene Di-lsocyanate (TDI) imports from the European Union and Saudi Arabia until March 1, 2026.

Notification No. 38/2025-Customs Dated:17th September, 2025

September 17, 2025 2904 Views 0 comment Print

A new customs notification from the Ministry of Finance, effective September 22, 2025, extends an exemption to include the integrated tax on certain goods.

Customs IGST on Petroleum Goods Raised to 18%

September 17, 2025 1125 Views 0 comment Print

IGST on imported goods for petroleum operations increased from 5% to 18% effective 22 Sept 2025. DGH certificates required for compliance.

OTR Mining Tyres Classifiable Under HS Code 4011 80 00: CAAR Mumbai

September 17, 2025 1266 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai holds that R.K. International’s imported mining tyres fall under HS Code 4011 80 00, citing technical features, CBIC circulars, and judicial precedents.

Corn Silk Extract Falls Under 1302, Gets Duty Exemption: CAAR Mumbai

September 17, 2025 540 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai CAAR classifies Corn Silk Extract Powder under CTH 1302 19 19, granting partial customs duty exemption. Ruling clarifies “vegetable extract” scope.

Agatti Island Notified as Customs Port in Lakshadweep

September 17, 2025 429 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Agatti Island in Lakshadweep as a customs port for baggage handling, amending Notification 62/1994-Customs with effect from September 2025.

Customs Notification Adds Defense Items to Exemptions

September 17, 2025 2844 Views 0 comment Print

 A new customs notification from the Ministry of Finance, effective September 22, 2025, adds a list of defense-related items and parts to a previous exemption list.

Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver wef 16th Sep 2025

September 15, 2025 927 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs amends tariff values for imported goods. This includes changes for edible oils, brass scrap, gold, and silver.

Weekly newsletter from Chairman, CBIC dated 15/09/2025

September 15, 2025 549 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC launches a training program for civil servants, integrates digital test reports for customs, and mandates an annual training plan for its officers.

Implementation of Customs (Provisional Assessment) Regulations, 2025

September 12, 2025 2280 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Circular details new regulations for provisional customs assessments, setting time limits and new procedures for the finalization of cases.

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