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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 1248 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 633 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 10341 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 1467 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 249 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


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 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 156 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 327 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 588 Views 0 comment Print


CBEC instruct commissioners to stop working in casual manner

April 13, 2016 3241 Views 0 comment Print

CBEC instructs that file and notes on the file should not only be concise but should also contain the details of minutes recorded in a case. Fixing/ Re-fixing of personal hearing is a vital step towards the disposal of the case by the quasi judicial / appellate authority. There can be no casual approach towards it.

Notification No. 54/2016-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 13th April, 2016

April 13, 2016 1552 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 54/2016 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver.

Notification No. 53/2016-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 13th April, 2016

April 13, 2016 1192 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority 1. M/s Galaxy Medicare Ltd., Bhubaneshwar 2. M/s Gujarat Fluoro Chemicals Ltd, Bharuch 3. M/s Ethan Sales and Services, New Delhi and others

Notification No. 52/2016-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 13th April, 2016

April 13, 2016 1723 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority for 1. M/s P. S. Exports, New Delhi and M/s Sumita Exports, Mumbai 2. M/s Nimbus Stitch Tech, Bangalore 3. M/s Maruthi Electrodes Private Limited, Bangalore

Notification No. 51/2016-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 13th April, 2016

April 13, 2016 952 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority for 1. M/s Sony India Pvt. Ltd. 2. Ayub Khan Proprietor: Junaid Plaster of Paris, Bangalore 3. HEALTH CODE, No.3 & No.5, Thambuswamy Road, Kilpauk, Chennai- 600010 & Others ( M/s. Health Impex, Chennai; Health Care Impex (India) Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore

Notification No. 50/2016-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 13th April, 2016

April 13, 2016 784 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority for 1. T.C. Terrytex Ltd., Railway Road, Muktsar 2. Pallahan Industries, Jalandhar and Others 3. Narmadeshwar Enterprises, 244- B, Sarpanch Colony, Near Chetan Little Angel School, Jamalpur, Ludhiana

Notification No. 49/2016-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 13th April, 2016

April 13, 2016 1069 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby appoints officers mentioned in column (4) 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 said table for purpose of adjudication of show cause notices mentioned herein, namely:-

Shortage of staff affecting performance of Customs Department

April 12, 2016 1060 Views 0 comment Print

The Committee observes that shortage of staff is severely affecting the performance of the Customs Department. They note that CBEC had directed that the time On-site Post Clearance Audit (PCA) was made applicable to all categories of importers. Further, the percentage of B/Es selected for PCA at Customs House should be suitably enhanced to safeguard the interest of revenue.

Import/Export of Gifts by Courier – regarding

April 11, 2016 2197 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice that courier agencies abroad are refusing to book bonafide gift consignments for export to India citing non-clearance and embargo imposed on such gift-parcels by Indian Customs.

Anti-dumping investigation on imports of Hot-rolled flat products

April 11, 2016 1225 Views 0 comment Print

Initiation of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Hot-rolled flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel in coils of a width upto 2100mm and thickness upto 25mm and Hot-rolled flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel not in coils (commonly known as sheets and plates) of a width upto 4950 mm and thickness upto 150mm, originating in or exported from China PR, Japan, Russia, Korea RP, Brazil and Indonesia.

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