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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


Circular No. 66/2003-Custom Duty, dated; 28.07.2003

July 28, 2003 1372 Views 0 comment Print

As regards the adjudication proceedings, since some major issues, such as manner of disposal of hazardous waste, sale to actual user etc. are yet to be decided by Hon’ble Court, confiscation of the goods at this stage will not be advisable . Moreover, in the case of confiscation of goods , the ownership along with the attendant responsibilities will rest with the Central Government. Therefore, adjudicating proceedings in the case of hazardous waste , should be kept in abeyance till the outcome of the writ petition filed before Hon’ble Supreme Court.

Acceptance of self-declaration as to the non-availment of Cenvat facility for extending the duty drawback

July 28, 2003 946 Views 0 comment Print

It was decided that these manufacturer exporters and merchant exporters with a supporting manufacturer shall be required to give a self-declaration that such manufacturer-exporters or the supporting manufacturers are not registered with Central Excise and that they do not avail / have not availed Cenvat facility.

Notification No. 57/2003-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 25.06.2003

July 25, 2003 424 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 12/97-Customs (N.T.) dated the 2nd April 1997 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part (II), Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide No. GSR 193 (E), dated the 2nd April, 1997 and was last amended by notification No. 32/2003-Custom (N.T.), dated the 7th May , 2003, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary part (II), Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide GSR No. 384 (E), dated the 7th May, 2003.

Notification No. 56/2003-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 24.07.2003

July 24, 2003 424 Views 0 comment Print

In pursuance of sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), Board hereby makes the following further amendment in the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue No.41/2003-NT-CUS. [S.O.730(E)] dated 25th June, 2003 (export goods), namely.

Notification No. 55/2003-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 24.07.2003

July 24, 2003 928 Views 0 comment Print

In pursuance of sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), Board hereby makes the following further amendment in the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue No.40/2003-NT-CUS. [S.O.729 (E)] dated 25th June, 2003 (import goods), namely.

Anti-dumping duty on D (-) Para Hydroxy Phenyl Glycine Methyl Potassium Dane Salt

July 24, 2003 901 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, issued from time to time, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 14 of the said Customs Act, and the relevant date for the determination of the rate of exchange shall be the date of presentation of the bill of entry under section 46 of the said Customs Act.

Discontinuation of the anti-dumping duty on strontium carbonate

July 24, 2003 586 Views 0 comment Print

WHEREAS on the basis of the aforesaid final findings of the designated authority, the Central Government had imposed an anti-dumping duty on Strontium carbonate vide notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.70/2001-Customs, dated the 26th June, 2001, [G.S.R. 462(E), dated the 26th June, 2001], published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), dated the 26th June, 2001.

Special Economic Zones (Customs Procedures) Regulations, 2003

July 22, 2003 901 Views 0 comment Print

The Committee of Approval shall fix the time schedule for commencement and completion of the construction of the zone and in case of delay in the completion of the project, the developer of the zone shall explain the reasons of such delay to the Committee of Approval.

Special Economic Zones Rules, 2003

July 22, 2003 2629 Views 0 comment Print

Provided always that the liability of the surety hereunder shall not be impaired or discharged by reason of any time being granted or any forbearance, act or omission of the Government (whether with or without the knowledge or the consent of the surety) in respect of or in relation to the obligation and condition to be performed or discharged by the obligor(s) nor shall it be necessary to sue the obligor(s) before suing the surety for amounts hereunder.

Notification No. 51/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated: 22.07.2003

July 22, 2003 454 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, “Surat Special Economic Zone” means the Surat Special Economic Zone located at village Sachin, taluka: Choryasi, district Surat in Gujarat comprising of the places bearing the block numbers and enclosed by boundaries as specifies below, namely.

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