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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 10398 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 150 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 123 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 195 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 147 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 630 Views 0 comment Print


Reg. Anti-dumping Duty on import of Potassium Permanganate

March 12, 2001 496 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, “rate of exchange” applicable for the purposes of calculation of 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 under sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) 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.

Reg. Anti-dumping Duty on Sodium Hydrosulphite

March 12, 2001 478 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, “rate of exchange” applicable for the purposes of calculation of 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 under sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962).

Guidelines for the sale of seized/confiscated gold, ripe for disposal-Reg

March 9, 2001 8242 Views 0 comment Print

Such gold would, as far as possible, be in an easily marketable form such as TT bars, 1 kg. Bars, 500/100 gms, bars etc. Crude gold/jewellery will be converted by Customs Department to .999/995 purity before delivery to the Bank for sale

Notification No. 27/2001-Customs, Dated: 05.03.2001

March 5, 2001 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 rough diamonds and other precious or semi-precious stones, unset and uncut, falling under Chapter 71 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), when imported into India, from the whole of the duty of customs leviable thereon under the said First Schedule and the additional duty.

Export of Formulations of Bulk Drugs under DEPB Scheme

March 5, 2001 451 Views 0 comment Print

To cite a specific example, the entry at S.No.41 of Chemical Group which reads as “Enalapril Maleate 2.5/5/10 mg. Tablets” would cover only such tablets. The entry at Sr.42 ibid which reads as “Erythromycin BP 88” would cover only the bulk drug. The formulations made out of erythromycin BP 88 shall not be covered Sr 42 but only under Sr. 37 and would be eligible for the reduced rate as per the said Sr.37.

Regarding inclusion of ship demurrage charge in Valuation of Goods

March 2, 2001 1996 Views 0 comment Print

In the circumstances, it is considered advisable to clarify that nothing contained in the earlier letter should be construed as authorizing the exclusion of any ship demurrage charges paid which are required to be included in the assessable value of goods under Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 interalia by virtue of Rule 9 (2) of the Customs Valuation Rules, 1988.

Customs claims against vehicles temporarily imported into India by tourists under carnets the passage-en-douane-reg

March 2, 2001 2659 Views 0 comment Print

It is requested to inform the field formations in your jurisdictions suitably. A review of the pendencies in this regard may also be made in the Commissionerates and officers incharge of exit points for vehicles should be asked to send requisite particulars to the officers at the entry point, wherever not already done to help reconcile all pending cases on an urgent basis.

Seeks to exempt all goods from the whole of the surcharge of customs

March 1, 2001 529 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 61/2000-Customs, dated the 12th May, 2000 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide number G.S.R. 435 (E), dated the 12th May, 2000 and was last amended by notification No. 144/2000-Customs, dated the 21st November, 2000 published vide number G.S.R. 883 (E), dated the 21st November, 2000.

Notification No. 25/2001-Customs, Dated: .01.05.2001

March 1, 2001 1393 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 (6) of section 3 and sub-section (1) of section 3A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 ( 51 of 1975), and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 139/99-Customs, dated the 30th December, 1999, published in the Gazette of India vide number G. S. R. 836 (E), dated the 30th December, 1999.

Notification No. 24/2001-Customs, Dated: 01.03.2001

March 1, 2001 529 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 (6) of section 3 and sub-section (1) of section 3A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 ( 51 of 1975) and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue).

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