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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 1182 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 624 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 10293 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 894 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 1455 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 438 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 2808 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 141 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 207 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 168 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 42 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 192 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 126 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 309 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 555 Views 0 comment Print


India Restricts Bangladesh Imports to Nhava Sheva Seaport

July 1, 2025 891 Views 0 comment Print

India has imposed new port restrictions on specific textile imports from Bangladesh, limiting entry to Nhava Sheva Seaport, effective immediately.

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 29th June 2025

July 1, 2025 5667 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with key regulatory changes from June 23-29, 2025 across Income Tax, GST, Customs, DGFT, SEBI, MCA, IBBI, and RBI. Includes DTAA updates, anti-dumping duties, and new SEBI guidelines.

GSM, LTE, NR, NB-IoT & GPS Modules falls Under CTH 8517 as Communication Apparatus: CAAR

June 30, 2025 1881 Views 0 comment Print

 A recent Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR) Mumbai decision addresses the classification of GSM/GPRS, LTE, NR, NB-IoT, and GPS Modules. The applicant seeks to classify these as parts under Tariff Item 85177990, arguing they are not standalone apparatus.

IGST 5% on Marine Engines & Parts for Fishing Vessels: CAAR

June 30, 2025 1206 Views 0 comment Print

Mega Marine Spares India Pvt Ltd seeks an advance ruling on 5% IGST for imported marine engines, spares, and gears (HSN 8408, 8409, 8483) used in fishing vessels under Notification No. 01/2017-IGST (Rate).

Apple HomePod Customs Classification Upheld by CAAR

June 30, 2025 525 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai upholds Apple HomePod’s customs classification under CTH 8517 62 90, citing its principal function as a data transmission and reception device.

Air Canada Added Under Customs Notification

June 30, 2025 732 Views 0 comment Print

India adds Air Canada to its customs notification list effective July 1, 2025, under Notification No. 32/2025-Customs, amending 130/2010-Customs.

CBIC Appoints Adjudicating Authority for Customs Cases of MB Crusher India

June 30, 2025 576 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Notification 45/2025-Customs (N.T.) designates a common authority for M/s MB Crusher India Pvt. Ltd.’s customs show cause notices, effective June 30, 2025.

Tariff Value for Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver wef 1st July 2025

June 30, 2025 1176 Views 0 comment Print

The CBIC has updated tariff values for imported edible oils, brass scrap, gold, silver, and areca nuts, effective July 1, 2025. This notification amends the existing customs tariff values, impacting various commodities for duty calculation.

India Imposes Countervailing Duty on Printing Plates

June 27, 2025 3552 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Ministry of Finance announces countervailing duties on Digital Offset Printing Plates from China and Taiwan for five years, following findings of subsidized exports and material injury threat to domestic industry.

India Imposes Countervailing Duty on Chinese Pigments

June 26, 2025 1926 Views 0 comment Print

India imposes definitive countervailing duty on certain effect pearlescent pigments from China PR for five years, effective June 26, 2025, due to subsidization and material injury to domestic industry.

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