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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 1308 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 639 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 10380 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 1473 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 213 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 189 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 192 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 204 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 339 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 624 Views 0 comment Print


Antidumping duty on import of certain Polyester Staple Fibres

October 13, 2004 568 Views 0 comment Print

therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), read with sub-section (5) of section 9A of the said Customs Tariff Act and rules 18 and 20 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, hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India.

Amendment in the notification No. 12/99-Customs (NT) dated: 05.02.1999

October 13, 2004 703 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 28A of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest 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. 12/99-Customs (NT) dated the 5th February, 1999.

Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) announced on 31.8.2004- Amendment of notifications relating to EOU and Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Schemes

October 13, 2004 1369 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to Para 4.4.2 relating to reduction in carat from 0.50 to 0.25 under the Gem and Jewellery Scheme and paras 6.39.1 to 6.39.13 of the HOP relating to Fast Track clearances for EOU’s, are under review and its implementation may be deferred till a final view is communicated by this Ministry.

Waiver of filing GR forms for exports of value below US $ 25,000 under Foreign Exchange Management Regulations

October 13, 2004 41920 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined by the Board and to state that the instruction contained in the Regulation 4(d) and 4(e) of Foreign Exchange Management (Exports of Goods and Services ) Regulations, 2000 as amended vide notification No.FEMA.116/2004-RB, dated the 25th March, 2004 may kindly be implemented in letter and spirit.

Anti-dumping duty on Propylene Glycol

October 8, 2004 2410 Views 0 comment Print

Whereas, the designated authority had initiated anti dumping investigations into the existence, degree and effect of dumping in the matter of import of Propylene Glycol (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under tariff item 2905 32 00 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), originating in, or exported from United States of America, Singapore, Republic of Korea and European Union (hereinafter referred to as the subject countries).

Anti-dumping Duty on Poly Vinyl Chloride Paste Resin

October 7, 2004 772 Views 0 comment Print

rate of exchange applicable for the purposes of calculation of such anti-dumping duty shall be the rate which is specified in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), issued from time to time, in exercise of the powers conferred.

Bank Guarantee for transshipment of import & export cargo from Gateway Ports to Feeder Ports/ICDs/CFSs and vice versa

October 7, 2004 490 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined by the Board and it has been decided to waive the condition of Bank Guarantee for “Shipping Lines” who are handling more than 5000 TEUs ( as Import Containers) in a financial year for the purpose of transshipment of import & export cargo from any Gateway Ports to feeder ports/ICDs/CFSs & vice versa, by Road.

Assessment of Automobile parts namely ‘Lever Combination Switch’ declared as switch

October 1, 2004 763 Views 0 comment Print

As per HSN notes in the heading 85.12, the exclusions include an assembly of switches for mounting on the steering column (CTH 85.37) which is nothing but “lever combination switch”. Since “lever combination switches” are specifically classifiable under CTH 85.37, whereas in general, switches are classifiable under CTH 85.36, it appears that “lever combination switches’ are not switches in the normal meaning of the term and hence these may not be treated as switches for the purpose of Customs Notification No. 25/99 dated 28.2.1999, S.No. 112.

Synchronization of holidays by Ports/Airports and the Customs Authority-regarding

October 1, 2004 598 Views 0 comment Print

In view of the decision of the Export Promotion Board, you are requested to ensure that, to the extent possible holidays should be decided in consultation with the Ports/Airports Authority or Custodians , as the case may be , so that holidays are synchronized , to ensure smooth flow of trade.

Notification No.103/2004-Customs, Dated: 30.09.2004

September 30, 2004 514 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, 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).

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