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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 216 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 342 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. 53/2003-Cus. 23rd June, 2003

June 23, 2003 1875 Views 0 comment Print

Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) for Rough Diamonds– Implementation-Reg am directed to invite your attention to the notification No. 21/2002-07 dated 26-12-2002 issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) amending Paragraph 2.2 of the Export and Import Policy to provide that no import or export of rough diamonds shall be permitted unless the shipment parcel is accompanied by Kimberley Process (KP) Certificate required under the procedure specified by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council ( GJEPC).

Notification No. 39/2003-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 10.06.2003

June 19, 2003 1591 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India vide notification No. 208/77-Customs., dated the 1st October, 1977 and lastly amended vide notification No. 5/95-Customs (NT), dated the 4th January, 1995.

Implementation of New Revised 8 digit HS Codes in exports documents and export DTRs to be transmitted to DGCI&S, Kolkata-reg

June 18, 2003 1153 Views 0 comment Print

The field formations should also ensure that the measurements (weight, volume, length or area) both in the Bill of Entry & Shipping Bill are also indicated in the unit of measurement mentioned in the 8 digit import Tariff Schedule. In addition to this, the parties can continue to use the units of measurement as per their terms of sale or purchase.

Rescinds the notification No. 78/2002-Customs, dated: 13.08.2002

June 17, 2003 358 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), read with rule 13 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 in the erstwhile Ministry of Finance and Company Affairs (Department of Revenue), No. 78/2002-Customs, dated the 13th August, 2002, published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated the 13th August, 2002 vide No. G.S.R. 556(E), dated the 13th August, 2002, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such rescission.

Notification No. 93/2003-Customs, Dated: 12.06.2003

June 12, 2003 640 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No.39/96-Customs dated the 23rd July, 1996 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide G.S.R. 291 (E), dated the 23rd July, 1996 and was last amended by notification No.88/2003-Customs, dated the 29th May, 2003.

Customs procedure for shipment of export cargo/import cargo to/from Bangladesh by the inland waterways route from Haldia Docks Complex-reg

June 12, 2003 1213 Views 0 comment Print

Export formalities like filing of Shipping Bill and its assessment, etc., will be done by the Office of CC (Preventive), West Bengal, Kolkata, on the basis of the said ARE-I Form duly signed by the Customs Officers at the point of loading.

Anti-dumping duty on Ferro Silicon

June 11, 2003 1021 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 by the Board from time to time, in exercise of the powers under 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.

Anti-dumping duty on Potassium carbonate

June 10, 2003 616 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, 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 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.

Anti-dumping duty on Borax decahydrate

June 10, 2003 742 Views 0 comment Print

(a) Borax decahydrate has been exported to India from Turkey and the People’s Republic of China, below normal value; (b) the Indian industry has suffered material injury; (c) the injury has been caused cumulatively by the imports of Borax decahydrate from Turkey and the People’s Republic of China;

Guidelines for considering request for exemption from payment of Customs Duty under Section 25(2) of Customs Act, 1962

June 10, 2003 3727 Views 0 comment Print

The charitable nature of the organization, the fact of it’s rendering services on “free / no loss no profit” basis, and it’s having been in existence for not less than three years has been duly verified and found to be correct. It is further certified that the organization enjoys a good reputation.

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