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Custom Duty : The article explains how the MOOWR Scheme allows manufacturers to defer customs duty and IGST while detailing eligibility, complia...
Custom Duty : Anti-dumping duty protects local manufacturers from unfairly cheap imports that can damage domestic markets. The article explains ...
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...
Custom Duty : Emergency customs relaxations introduced during the maritime crisis expire on 30 April 2026, leaving exporters uncertain. The fram...
Custom Duty : Highlights how the EMI Scheme allows businesses to defer duty payments, easing working capital pressure while improving operationa...
Custom Duty : The Government has extended the full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical imports until 15 July 2026 because of contin...
Custom Duty : The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement became operational on 1 June 2026 after completion of required proce...
Custom Duty : CBIC has allowed Eligible Manufacturer Importers to avail deferred payment of customs duty from 1 April 2026. The circular outline...
Custom Duty : The new rules enhance duty-free allowances and introduce digital declarations. The overhaul aims to speed up clearance and improve...
Custom Duty : New baggage rules and processing regulations are notified, replacing earlier frameworks and aligning customs procedures for passen...
Custom Duty : CAAR classified complete prosthetic joints as artificial joints and held the imported implants ineligible for exemption under Noti...
Custom Duty : CAAR held ITC (HS) code matching is not mandatory for DFIA imports if goods match DFIA description and satisfy Notification 25/202...
Custom Duty : CAAR ruled that matching ITC (HS) codes is unnecessary if imported goods match the DFIA description and comply with quantity and v...
Custom Duty : CAAR held that exported resultant goods qualify for proportionate duty remission under the MOOWR framework despite domestic sale o...
Custom Duty : CAAR ruled complete filtration assemblies with integrated components are classifiable as parts of filtering machinery under CTH 84...
Custom Duty : CBIC has directed provisional assessment of imports of Glufosinate and its salt from China pending the anti-absorption review. Imp...
Custom Duty : CBIC has directed provisional assessment of Insoluble Sulphur imports from China while the anti-absorption review remains pending....
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...
Custom Duty : CBIC notifies India-UK trade agreement origin rules from 15 July 2026, prescribing origin criteria, QVC tests and preferential tar...
Custom Duty : Notification No. 24/2026-Customs exempts eligible animals imported under the India-UK trade agreement from customs duty and IGST, ...
CBIC has exempted Merchant Overtime charges on customs clearance of international cruise passengers and their baggage at 24×7 notified ports. The move aims to facilitate cruise tourism and ensure uniform implementation across customs formations.
CBIC amended Notification No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.) to revise tariff values for edible oils, precious metals, brass scrap, and areca nuts. The revised values will apply for customs purposes with effect from 16 June 2026.
CBIC clarified that accredited laboratory reports submitted by exporters should be accepted without compulsory referral to CRCL in routine cases. The key takeaway is that exporters can benefit from faster customs clearance where no risk concerns exist.
CBIC directed field officers to implement MeitY’s revised registration requirements for standalone hard disk drives. The new framework becomes applicable to specified HDDs from 05 November 2026.
Equipment using three-phase power, higher current ratings, larger dimensions, or heavier configurations may be exempt from compulsory registration if annual imports or production remain below 100 units per model.
CAAR Mumbai held that CKD kits comprising discrete electronic components could not be classified as motherboards under CTH 8473 30 20 because they lacked the essential character of finished motherboards at the time of importation.
CBIC has continued existing tariff values for edible oils, precious metals, brass scrap, and areca nuts under Notification No. 54/2026-Customs (N.T.). The decision ensures continuity in customs duty calculations by avoiding any changes in valuation benchmarks.
Government issues Section 28A notification exempting customs duty on nuclear power generation goods under tariff item 84013000 imported till Jan 31, 2026.
Government extends countervailing duty on aluminium wire/wire rod imports from Malaysia up to 23 March 2027 through Notification No. 3/2026-Customs.
Government extends anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil from China, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia up to 15 December 2026. Notification No. 10/2026-Customs (ADD) Dated: 10th June, 2026
