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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 627 Views 0 comment Print


Amendments in notification No. 42/96- Customs, dated: 23.07.1996

January 8, 2004 1825 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide G.S.R. 294 (E), dated the 23rd July, 1996 and was last amended by notification No. 28/2003-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2003 [G.S.R 163 (E) dated the 1st March, 2003].

Exempts water supply projects for agricultural and industrial use

January 8, 2004 1108 Views 0 comment Print

Water Supply Project includes a plant for desalination, demineralization or purification of water or for carrying out any similar process or processes intended to make the water fit for agricultural or industrial use.

Amendments in the notification No.137/90-Customs, dated 20th March,1990

January 8, 2004 727 Views 0 comment Print

In the said notification ,in the TABLE, against S.No.1, in column (2) , for the letters and figures “S.Nos.140”, the letters, figures, words and brackets “S.No.132, in column (3) at item No. (1) (Cinematograph films, exposed but not developed) and S.Nos.140”, shall be substituted.

Exempts laptop imported as baggage

January 8, 2004 6967 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 exempts one laptop computer (notebook computer) falling under tariff item 98030000 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975).

Amendments in various Notifications

January 8, 2004 364 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 28/95-Customs dated the 16th March, 1995, was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated the 16th March, 1995, vide G.S.R. 157(E) dated the 16th March, 1995 and was last amended by notification No. 28/2003-Customs dated the 1st March, 2003 [G.S.R. 163(E) dated the 1st March, 2003].

Notification No. 9/2004-Customs Duty, Dated: 08.01.2004

January 8, 2004 1549 Views 0 comment Print

For the portion beginning with the words “amount calculated at the rate of -,” and ending with the words and letter “specified in List C:”, the following shall be substituted, namely.

Notification No. 8/2004-Customs Duty, Dated: 08.01.2004

January 8, 2004 3466 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No.25/2002-Customs dated the dated the 1st March, 2002, was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide G.S.R.122(E), dated the 1st March, 2002, and was last amended by notification No.69/2003-Customs, dated the 30th April, 2003 [G.S.R. 370(E), dated the 30th April, 2003].

Amendments in notification No. 21/2002-Customs, dated: 01.03.2002

January 8, 2004 1078 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No.21/2002-Customs dated the dated the 1st March, 2002, was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide G.S.R.118 (E), dated the 1st March, 2002,and was last amended by notification No.3/2004-Customs, dated the 7th January, 2004 [G.S.R. 15 (E), dated the 7th January, 2004].

Exempts all goods from levy of Special Additional Duty (SAD) of 4%

January 8, 2004 649 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), read with sub-section (4) of section 3A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts all the goods covered in the First Schedule to the said Customs Tariff Act, from the whole of the special additional duty leviable under sub-section (1).

Reduces peak rate of Customs duty on all goods (other than agricultural commodities) from 25% to 20%

January 8, 2004 472 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), and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Finance and Company Affairs (Department of Revenue) No. 27/2003-Customs dated the 1st March, 2003, published in Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II section 3, sub-section.

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