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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 1317 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 10383 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 1476 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


Seeks to exempt exposed and developed cinematographic film

March 1, 2003 613 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 cinematographic film, exposed and developed, falling under heading 3706 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), when imported into India.

Notification No. 32/2003-Customs, Dated: 01.03.2003

March 1, 2003 3169 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975(51 of 1975) and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.54/2001-Customs, dated the 11th May, 2001.

Notification No. 31/2003-Customs, Dated: 01.03.2003

March 1, 2003 2944 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, eligible passenger means a passenger of Indian origin or a passenger holding a valid passport, issued under the Passports Act, 1967 (15 of 1967), who is coming to India after a period of not less than six months of stay abroad; and short visits, if any, made by the eligible passenger during the aforesaid period of six months shall be ignored if the total duration of stay on such visits does not exceed thirty days and such passenger has not availed of the exemption under this notification or under the notification being superseded at any time of such short visits.

Additional duty of customs as is equivalent to the National Calamity Contingent duty leviable

March 1, 2003 523 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 all goods, as specified in column (3) of the Table in the Seventh Schedule to the Finance Act, 2001, as amended vide clause 161 of the Finance Bill, 2003, when imported into India, from so much of the additional duty leviable thereon under sub section (1) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 ( 51 of 1975) as is equivalent to the National Calamity Contingent duty leviable thereon under section 136 of the Finance Act, 2001 read with clause 161 of the Finance Bill, 2003.

Seeks to amend notification No. 23/2002-customs dated 1.3.2002

March 1, 2003 463 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 23/2002-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002 was published in the Gazette of India vide number G.S.R. 120(E), dated the 15t March, 2002 and was last amended vide notification No.63/2002- Customs, dated the 18th June, 2002,G.S.R. 436(E), dated the 18th June, 2002.

Seeks to amend various customs notifications

March 1, 2003 910 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 directs that each of the notifications of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), specified in column(2) of the Table below, shall be amended or further amended , as the case may be, in the manner specified in the corresponding entry in column(3) of the said Table, namely.

Seeks to prescribe effective rates of duty for goods falling under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975

March 1, 2003 511 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 goods falling under the Chapter, heading, sub-heading or tariff item of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

Seeks to amend notification No. 21/2002-customs, dated: 1.3.2002

March 1, 2003 517 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 21/2002-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002 was published in the Gazette of India vide number G.S.R. 118(E), dated the 1st March, 2002 and was last amended vide notification No. 4/2003-Customs, dated the 3rd January, 2003 vide number G.S.R. 6 (E), dated the 3rd January, 2003.

Notification No. 17/2003-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 25.02.2002

February 25, 2003 439 Views 0 comment Print

the Board hereby determines for the purposes of said section relating to export goods, that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currency specified in column (2) of each of Schedule I and Schedule II appended hereto into Indian currency or vice versa shall, with effect from the 1st March, 2003, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column (3) thereof.

Notification No. 16/2003-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 25.02.2003

February 25, 2003 544 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 14 of Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and in supercession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance & Company Affairs (Department of Revenue) No.9/2003-NT-Customs, dated the 28th January, 2003 [S.O.96(E) dated the 28th January, 2003], the Board hereby determines for the purposes of said section, relating to imported goods, that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currency specified in column (2) of each of Schedule I and Schedule II appended hereto into Indian currency or vice versa shall, with effect from the 1st March, 2003.

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