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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 630 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 10338 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 1461 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 246 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 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 324 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 585 Views 0 comment Print


Clarification on availability of benefit under N/N. 151/94-Cus dated 13.07.1994

April 8, 2016 2005 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined by the Board and it is observed that in reference to Serial No. 1 of the Notification No. 151/94-Cus dated 13.07.1994, exemption is not limited to the ‘Indian Airlines’ (now called as ‘National Aviation Company of India Limited’). It is available to any Indian airline, in other words, to all Indian airlines.

Rate of exchange of foreign currency conversion WEF 08.04.2016

April 7, 2016 2179 Views 0 comment Print

CBEC hereby determines rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 08th April, 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.

Rate of exchange of South African Rand wef 05.04.2016

April 4, 2016 1603 Views 0 comment Print

In the SCHEDULE-I of the said Notification, for serial No.12 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted

Customs Fees for Rendering Services by Customs Officers Amendment Regulations, 2016

April 1, 2016 3475 Views 1 comment Print

where the working hours in respect of clearance of cargo in Customs ports or Customs airports, has been prescribed as twenty- four hours on all days for customs clearance, no fee shall be leviable in such locations for the services rendered by the category of officers mentioned in column (1) of the Table.

Bill of Entry (Electronic Declaration) (Amendment) Regulations, 2016

April 1, 2016 4171 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby makes the following regulations to amend the Bill of Entry (Electronic Declaration) Regulations, 2011, namely:- 1. (1) These regulations may be called the Bill of Entry (Electronic Declaration) (Amendment) Regulations, 2016.

Bill of Entry to be replaced by Integrated Declaration wef 01.04.2016

March 31, 2016 13276 Views 0 comment Print

Following the issue of CBEC Circular 10/2016-Cus dated 15.03.2016 regarding implementation of the Single Window Integrated Declaration with effect from 1st of April, 2016, the Bill of Entry will be replaced by an ‘Integrated Declaration’, which covers all information required for import clearance by the other government agencies.

Customs Duty on goods imported from Japan reduced

March 31, 2016 2308 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 69/2011-Customs, dated the 29th July, 2011, was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 593(E), dated the 29th July, 2011 and was last amended vide

Notification No. 44/2016-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 31st March, 2016

March 31, 2016 3055 Views 0 comment Print

S.O. 1269(E). In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise & Customs, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient so to do, hereby makes the following amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.), dated the 3rd August, 2001, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section-3, Sub-section (ii), vide number S. O. 748 (E), dated the 3rd August, 2001

Notification No. 43/2016-Customs (N.T.) Dated-31st March, 2016

March 31, 2016 5977 Views 0 comment Print

Passenger arriving from countries other than Nepal, Bhutan or Myanmar.-An Indian resident or a foreigner residing in India or a tourist of Indian origin, not being an infant arriving from any country other than Nepal, Bhutan or Myanmar, shall be allowed clearance free of duty articles in his bona fide baggage, that is to say, –

Customs Duty on goods imported under Transfer of Residence

March 31, 2016 4429 Views 0 comment Print

(a) any person holding a valid passport issued under the Passports Act, 1967 (15 of 1967) and returning to India after having stayed abroad for at least 365 days during the two years immediately preceding the date of arrival in India, or (b) any person on a bona fide transfer of residence to India as part of his bona fide baggage,-

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