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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


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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


Notification No. 17/2015-Customs (ADD), Dated 1st May, 2015

May 1, 2015 2616 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 17/2015-Customs (ADD), Dated the 1st May, 2015 Seeks to extend the validity of notification No. 57/2010-CUSTOMS, dated the 3rd May, 2010 for a further period of one year.

Usage of Digital Signature Certificate in Remote EDI filing (RES) of Customs Documents – reg.

May 1, 2015 1299 Views 0 comment Print

Circular No. 10/2015-Customs dated 31st March, 2015 The Government has prioritized trade facilitation and creating an environment for ease of doing business. In this direction several initiatives have been taken in the recent past to simplify Customs procedures and enhance the use of automation in business processes with resultant reduction in transaction costs and dwell time associated with the Customs clearance of imported and export goods.

Notification No. 42/2015-CUSTOMS (N.T.), Dated: April 30, 2015

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Notification No. 42/2015-CUSTOMS (N.T.), Dated: April 30, 2015 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 3 rd August, 2001, namely:-

Rate of exchange of conversion of each of foreign currency wef 01.05.2015

April 30, 2015 688 Views 0 comment Print

NOTIFICATION NO. 41/2015 – Customs (N.T.), Dated: April 30, 2015- In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby makes the following further amendments in the Notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 38/2015-CUSTOMS (N.T.) dated the 16th April, 2015 published in the Gazette Of India, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-Section (ii), Extraordinary vide number S.O.1028 (E) dated, the 16th April, 2015, namely:-

Budget 2015- Changes in Service Tax, Excise & Custom Duty as passed in Lok Sabha

April 30, 2015 29923 Views 0 comment Print

While replying to the discussions on the Finance Bill, 2015 in Lok Sabha today, Finance Minister has announced certain further changes in Central Excise and Customs duty rates. Notifications No.23 to No.27/2015-Central Excise and notifications No. 28 to No.30/2015- Customs, all dated 30th April, 2015 have been issued to give effect to these announcements. Notifications No.12 and No.13/2015-Central Excise (N.T.), dated 30th April, 2015 has also been issued in this regard. As regards Service Tax, notification No.12/2015-Service Tax, dated 30.04.2015 has been issued.

Reduction in Custom duty on iron ore fines (below 58% Fe content)

April 30, 2015 5301 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No.30/2015- Customs, dated 30.04.2015- Export duty on iron ore fines (below 58% Fe content) [falling under tariff lines 2601 11 41 and 2601 11 42] has been reduced from 30% to 10%. There is no change in the export duty rate on iron ore other than iron ore fines (below 58% Fe content).

Withdrawal of Exemption from additional duty of customs on certain entries

April 30, 2015 9835 Views 0 comment Print

The Reserve Bank has today released the final circular on the relaxation in requirement of additional factor of authentication (AFA) for small value card present transactions for values up to ₹ 2,000/- per transaction across all merchant categories. This is in line with the

Changes in Custom duty rate on Sugar, Colemanite and other Boron ores, natural rubber, Digital Cameras & raw silk

April 30, 2015 1536 Views 0 comment Print

Basic Customs Duty on raw and refined / white sugar has been increased from 25% to 40%. S.Nos.76, 77 and 78 of notification No.12/2012-Customs, dated 17.03.2012 as amended by notification No.28/2015-Customs, dated 30.04.2015 refer.

Notification No. 16/2015-Customs (ADD) Dated 22nd April, 2015

April 22, 2015 3251 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 16/2015-Customs (ADD) Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 36/2011- Customs, dated the 18th April, 2011, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 328 (E), dated 18th April, 2011, namely: –

Notification No. 15/2015-Customs (ADD) Dated 22nd April, 2015

April 22, 2015 2890 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act and in pursuance of rule 23 of the said rules, the Central Government hereby makes the following further amendment in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 6/2011- Customs, dated the 7th February, 2011, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 69 (E), dated 7th February, 2011, namely: –

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