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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


Customs Notification 13/2025: Amendment to Import Rules

February 1, 2025 2544 Views 0 comment Print

Govt amends Customs Notification 153/94, updating classifications under chapters 86, 88, and 89. Changes effective from February 2, 2025.

Customs Notification 12/2025: Ammunition Import Amendment

February 1, 2025 2223 Views 0 comment Print

Govt modifies Customs Notification 19/2019, updating classifications for ammunition imports. Changes effective from February 2, 2025.

Budget 2025 Amends Duty Exemption for Lithium Battery

February 1, 2025 6084 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2025 amends notification to exempt more capital goods from basic customs duty for lithium-ion battery manufacturing for mobiles and EVs.

Budget 2025: Changes in BCD Rates for Mobile Parts

February 1, 2025 1533 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2025 amends Customs Notification No. 57/2017 to revise BCD rates on inputs/parts for mobile phone manufacturing and high-tech telecom equipment.

Budget 2025: Exempting specific drugs supplied under Patient Assistance Programs by leading pharmaceutical companies

February 1, 2025 2061 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2025 amends Notification No. 16/2017-Customs, exempting specific drugs supplied under Patient Assistance Programs by leading pharmaceutical companies.

Customs Notification 08/2025: Import Duty Revisions

February 1, 2025 7023 Views 0 comment Print

Govt revises import duties under Notification 08/2025, affecting goods like motor vehicles, PVC products, and footwear. Changes take effect from February 2, 2025.

Govt exempt specified goods from whole of levy of Social Welfare Surcharge

February 1, 2025 6459 Views 0 comment Print

Govt revises customs duties under Notification 07/2025, affecting goods like vehicles, jewelry, medical equipment, and electronics. Effective February 2, 2025.

Budget 2025: Govt notifies effective rates of AIDC to certain goods

February 1, 2025 11703 Views 0 comment Print

Govt revises AIDC rates on goods via Notification 06/2025-Customs. Changes include rates for marble slabs, PVC films, footwear, and others.

Budget 2025: Govt notifies BCD related changes

February 1, 2025 4512 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed summary of Notification No. 05/2025-Customs outlining amendments to BCD rates on various goods, including fish products, medicines, and industrial materials.

Budget 2025: Customs Duty Exemptions on Rationalized Tariff Goods

February 1, 2025 11577 Views 0 comment Print

Notification 04/2025-Customs exempts import duty on specified goods as part of tariff rationalization, effective February 2, 2025. Read details on exempted items here.

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