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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


Warehousing – Grant of extension of warehousing period by Chief Commissioners under Section 61 of the Customs Act, 1962 – regarding

April 7, 2003 697 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined further. It has now been decided that the request for waiver of interest in case of re-export of capital goods may be considered favourably, if on clearance, such goods would not be installed, commissioned and used due to the facts that the goods were found defective or sub-standard, and therefore unfit for usage.

Administrative Control over Export Oriented Units (EOUs)/Special Economic Zones- Instructions Reg

April 7, 2003 1195 Views 0 comment Print

As regards Special Economic Zones, the administrative control would continue to be with the jurisdictional Commissioner of Customs. Further, in case of new Special Economic zone that are likely to come up in future, the administrative control shall be exercised by the jurisdictional Commissioner of Customs.

Notification No. 66/2003-Customs, Dated: 04.04.2003

April 4, 2003 511 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide notification No. 21/2002-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002 [G.S.R.118 (E), dated the 1st March, 2002] and was last amended by notification No. 62/2003-Customs, dated the 1st April, 2003.

Anti-dumping Duty on steel and fibre glass tapes, and their parts and components

April 4, 2003 688 Views 0 comment Print

(a) steel and fibre glass tapes and their parts, originating in, or exported from, the China PR, has been exported to India below normal value, resulting in dumping; (b) the domestic industry has suffered material injury; (c) injury has been caused by imports from the People’s Republic of China;

Self assessment scheme for accelerated clearance of import/export cargo

April 4, 2003 814 Views 0 comment Print

We hereby certify that all the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if any part of this declaration is found to be false at any time, the facility of Accelerated Clearance of Import and Export Scheme (ACS) will be liable to be cancelled/withdrawn.

Circular No. 29/2003-Customs dated 3rd April, 2003

April 3, 2003 3316 Views 0 comment Print

In view of above, it was suggested that in case of failure to achieve NFE (EP being deleted in the new Policy), the demand of duty alongwith interest should be in direct proportion to the default as already provided in case of SEZ Scheme. Since the concept is already in existence in case of SEZ Scheme, it has been decided to incorporate the same in EOU/STP/EHTP Scheme also. To implement this, a suitable provision has been incorporated in the notifications Nos. 22/2003-CE and 52/2003-Cus, both dated 31-3-2003, governing duty free procurement and import by EOUs and STP/EHTP.

Transmission of import DTRs to DGCI&S by field formations as per the revised 8 digit Customs Classification Codes-reg

April 3, 2003 466 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention to the Customs Tariff ( Amendment), Act, 2003 vide which the revised 8 digit Customs Classification Codes based on Harmonised Classification has been adopted by the Customs with effect from 1st February, 2003. The new 8 digit codes have also been adopted by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S).

Rescinds the notification No. 55/2002-Customs, dated: 22.05.2002

April 2, 2003 484 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 rules 13 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 in the erstwhile Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 55/2002-Customs, dated the 22nd May, 2002.

Anti-dumping duty on lead acid batteries

April 2, 2003 889 Views 0 comment Print

The anti-dumping duty imposed under this notification shall be levied with effect from the date of imposition of the provisional anti-dumping duty, i.e., the 22nd May, 2002, and shall be payable in Indian currency.

Imports for delivery to an institution, eligibility under notification 51/96-Cus.-reg

April 2, 2003 925 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the subject mentioned above and to say that notification No. 51/96-Cus., dated 23.7.96, prescribes concessional rate of duty on specified goods when imported by importers specified in column (2) of the table to the notification, provided the conditions specified in column (4) of the table are complied with.

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