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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 1275 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 636 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 10350 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 252 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 2817 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 1698 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 171 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 201 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 144 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 336 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 603 Views 0 comment Print


Frauds in the Name of Mumbai Customs Office/Officer

May 13, 2012 1207 Views 0 comment Print

All are hereby informed that Mumbai Customs is in no way concerned with the international prize/award money. Public is requested not to believe in such fraudsters and if any one approaches or issues a receipt in the name of any Mumbai Customs Office/Officer the same may be reported to the nearest police station.

Notification No. 41/2012-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 11.05.2012

May 11, 2012 790 Views 0 comment Print

S.O.1058 (E) – In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 7 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby makes the following further amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.62/94- Customs (N.T.) dated the 21st November, 1994, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, section 3, sub-section (ii) vid

Customs – Amendment in Conditions for Exemption from SAD

May 8, 2012 1051 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 32/2012 – Customs The exemption for some of goods is now subject to the condition that the importer declares- (i) the State of destination namely the State where the goods are intended to be taken immediately after importation whether for sale or for distribution on stock transfer basis; and (ii) his VAT (Value Added Tax) registration number or Sales Tax registration number or Central Sales Tax registration number, as the case may be, in the said State.

Customs – Rffective Rates – Notification No. 12/2012-Customs Amended

May 8, 2012 1012 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 31/2012-Customs In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 12/2012-Customs, dated the 17th March, 2012 which was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide G.S.R. 185(E) dated the 17th March, 2012, namely: –

Removal of CVD Exemption on Certain Item imported by or for Government

May 8, 2012 2225 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 30/2012-Customs Notwithstanding anything contained herein above, the exemption from whole of the additional duty leviable thereon under section 3 of the said Customs Tariff Act shall not apply to the following goods, namely:- (i) Hand held Metal detector (ii) Postal Bomb detector (iii) Explosive Container (iv) Portable or Fixed Door frame Metal detector, (v) Deep search Metal or Mine detector (vi) Mine impactor (vii) Mine prodder ( non-magnetic) and (viii) Under Vehicle search Mirrors

Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights on imported goods – Clarification on the issue of parallel imports

May 8, 2012 1519 Views 0 comment Print

Circular No. 13/2012-Customs, I am directed to invite your attention to the Notification No.51/2010-Customs (N.T.) dated 30.6.2010 and Board’s Circular No. 41/2007-Customs dated 29.10.2007 prescribing certain conditions and procedures in implementation of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) such as trade mark, design, patent, geographical indication and copyright under the IPR (Imported Goods) Enforcement Rules, 2007. In this regard, certain representations have been received in the Board from the trade as well as the field formations seeking clarification on the matter of import of original/genuine products (not counterfeit or pirated) which are sold/ acquired legally abroad and imported into the country, by persons other than the intellectual property right holder without permission/authorisation of the IPR holder, which in trade parlance is known as ‘parallel imports’.

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Viscose Filament Yarn

May 4, 2012 1491 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 23/2012-Customs (ADD) In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) read with sub-section (5) of section 9A of the said Customs Tariff Act, 1975 read with rules 18 and 23 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995, the Central Government, on the basis of the aforesaid findings of the designated authority, hereby imposes anti- dumping duty on the goods, the description of which is specified in column (3) of the Table below, falling under heading 5403 of the First Schedule to the said Customs Tariff Act as specified in the corresponding entry in column (2),originating in the country specified in the corresponding entry in column (4), and exported from the country specified in the corresponding entry in column (5) and produced by the producer specified in the corresponding entry in column (6) and exported by the exporter specified in the corresponding entry in column (7), and imported into India, an anti-dumping duty at the rate indicated in the corresponding entry in column (8) of the said Table.

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Partially Oriented Yarn originating in, or exported from, China PR

May 2, 2012 1162 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No.22/2012-Customs (ADD) in the matter of continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of Partially Oriented Yarn (POY) (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under Heading 5402 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), originating in, or exported from, the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the subject country), imposed vide notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 92/2007-Customs, dated the 3rd August,2007, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R.535(E), dated the 3rd August,2007,as extended vide

Regarding Issue of ‘proper officer’ under the Customs Act, 1962

May 2, 2012 35119 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 40/2012-Customs (N.T.) In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (34) of section 2 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise and Customs, hereby assigns the officers and above the rank of officers mentioned in Column (2) of the Table below, the functions as the proper officers in relation to the various sections of the Customs Act, 1962, given in the corresponding entry in Column (3) of the said Table:-

Customs – Regarding classification of Micro / Mini SD Cards

May 1, 2012 2277 Views 0 comment Print

Circular No.12/2012 – Customs Doubts have been raised as regards the classification of Micro / Mini SD Cards in the Sub-heading 852351, which covers Semiconductor media, Solid – state non-volatile storage devices or the Sub-heading 852352, which applies to Semiconductor media, Smart cards. The matter was also deliberated upon in the Bangalore 2011 Conference of Chief Commissioners of Customs.

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