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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. 65/2016-Customs (NT), Dated: May 13, 2016

May 13, 2016 3949 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 36/2001–Customs (N.T.), dated the 3rd August, 2001, vide number S. O. 748 (E), dated the 3rd August, 2001 and was last amended vide Notification No. 60/2016-Customs (N.T.), dated the 29th April, 2016, e-published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section-3, Sub-section (ii), vide number S. O.1588(E), dated 29th April, 2016.

Ensure equal distribution of case among Sr./Jr. Standing Counsels

May 11, 2016 1588 Views 0 comment Print

In this regard it has come to the notice of the Board that there is an uneven distribution of cases among the Sr./Jr. Standing Counsels as well as SPPs at some zones/places. It is noticed that a some places most of the cases have been allocated to particular Counsel, while the other Counsel are not assigned a single case or have been assigned very few cases by the concerned authorities

Examination report on shipping bill must be recorded separately

May 9, 2016 1675 Views 0 comment Print

Examination report on shipping bill must be recorded separately in a self-contained and explicit manner on each of the two aspects of identity and use. The examination report should not be made of phrases that are cryptic, generalised or sweeping in nature such as ‘as per declaration’, ‘in as such condition’, ‘found in order’, ‘found as declared’, ‘goods are same’ etc.

Rate of exchange of foreign currency conversion WEF 06.05.2016

May 5, 2016 2470 Views 0 comment Print

CBEC hereby determines that rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column (2) of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 06th May, 2016, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column (3) thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.

Notification No. 32/2016-Customs, Dated 5th May, 2016

May 5, 2016 5767 Views 0 comment Print

in the table, against serial number 39, in column (3), the words charger or adapter, battery, wired headsets and speakers of mobile handsets including cellular phones and shall be omitted.

Custom Duty on Charger or adapter, battery, wired headsets for use in manufacture of mobile

May 5, 2016 1327 Views 0 comment Print

Charger or adapter, battery, wired headsets for use in manufacture of mobile handsets including cellular phones- Provided that the importer shall comply the procedure specified in the Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty for Manufacture of Excisable Goods) Rules, 2016.

Notification No. 30/2016-Customs, dated 5th May, 2016

May 5, 2016 3691 Views 0 comment Print

The importer maintains a proper account of import, use and consumption of the specified goods imported for the purpose of servicing, repair and maintenance of aircrafts, aircraft components, parts including engines of aircrafts and submits such account periodically to the Commissioner of Customs in such manner as may be specified by the said Commissioner;

Notification No. 63/2016-Customs (N.T.), dated 4th May, 2016

May 4, 2016 3136 Views 0 comment Print

CBEC hereby appoints Commissioner of Customs, Nhava Sheva-IV, Mumbai Zone-II, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Taluka-Uran, District-Raigad (Maharashtra) to act as a Common Adjudicating Authority to exercise the powers and discharge the duties conferred or imposed on the officers mentioned in Column (4), in respect of the show cause notices mentioned in Column (3) of Table for the purpose of adjudication thereof

Notification No. 62/2016-Customs (N.T.), dated 4th May, 2016

May 4, 2016 1354 Views 0 comment Print

CBEC hereby appoints Commissioner of Customs, Nhava Sheva-IV, Mumbai Zone-II, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Taluka-Uran, District-Raigad (Maharashtra) to act as a Common Adjudicating Authority to exercise powers and discharge duties conferred or imposed on officers mentioned in column (3) of Table below in respect of cases mentioned in column (2) of the Table for purpose of adjudication of show cause notices mentioned herein, namely:-

Notification No. 61/2016-Customs (N.T.), dated: 04.05.2016

May 4, 2016 1303 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby appoints the Additional Director General(Adjudication), Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Delhi to act as a Common Adjudicating Authority to exercise the powers and discharge the duties conferred or imposed on the officers mentioned in Column (4) of the Table, in respect of the show cause notices mentioned in Column (3) of the Table given below for the purpose of adjudication thereof

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