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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.57/99-Custom Duty Dated 27/8/1999

August 27, 1999 412 Views 0 comment Print

On perusal of DEPB-cum-Drawback shipping bills, it has been noticed that in certain shipping bills the exporters had made a declaration that they would be claiming drawback against such exports in the main body of that shipping bill, and on the other side they/their agents inadvertently signed the shipping bills with the shipping bill that exporter shall not claim duty drawback in respect

General Note 11 of the Drawback Table, Certification of Handicrafts of Brass/Iron-Reg.

August 26, 1999 661 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of the proviso to General Note 11 of the Drawback Table, the Exporters of Handicrafts of Brass/Iron under the Duty Drawback Scheme are not required to produce a certificate regarding non-availment of MODVAT facility as Handicrafts are unconditionally exempted from Central Excise duty. However, in gases of export the exporters are required to produce a certificate

Duty Drawback on Readymade Wollen Garments

August 25, 1999 538 Views 0 comment Print

Some doubts have been raised by the field formations and certain sections of the Trade as regards the applicability of All Industry Rate of Drawback under S.S. No 62.01 of the Drawback Table to the Woollen Garments not specified in S.S. No. 62.09 ibid

Admissibility of made-ups made out of yarn dyed fabrics for DEPB Credit.

August 25, 1999 388 Views 0 comment Print

References have been received from the field on the subject issue, seeking clarifications on the scope of Board”s Circular Nos. 6/99-Cus. dated 17.2.99 and 10/99-Cus. dated 10.3.99 vis-a-vis DGFT”s Policy Circular No. 67 (RE-98)/98-99 dated 19.2.99

Circular No. 53/99-Custom Duty Dated 24/8/1999

August 24, 1999 493 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of Board by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Surface Transport, Mumbai that foreign flag sips are plying on the Indian Coast without obtaining licences from the D.G.Shipping, Mumbai under Sections 406 / 407 of the Marine Shipping Act, 1958. Attention has been drawn to Section 410 of the said Act, which states that “no Customs Collector

Clearance of Samples from EOUs/EPZ/EHTP/STP Units to DTA – Regarding.

August 20, 1999 709 Views 0 comment Print

As per paragraph 9.12 of the Exim Policy, 1997-2002 (as amended upto 31st March, 1999), the EOU/EPZ/EHTP/STP Units are allowed to supply or sell in DTA, annually, samples of goods produced by it for display/market promotion, upto 1% of the value of previous year”s export or maximum of Rs. 10 lakhs in case of new unit going into production, on payment of applicable duties

Issue of Indian Currency Note – Foreign going vessels – Instructions regarding.

August 12, 1999 589 Views 0 comment Print

As you are aware, Master of Ships or owners / agents of vessels are permitted to carry on board Indian currency notes of denomination up to Rs 50/- for disbursement of wages to the crew of the ships etc. In this regard, Indian National Shipowners” Association (INSA) had requested RBI to permit the foreign going vessels to take on board the Indian Currency notes of higher

This notification exempts the specified goods imported under SAARC preferential trading Agreement

August 10, 1999 3556 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), and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 15/97-Customs, dated the 1st March,1997, the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts the goods of the description specified in column (2) of the Table hereto annexed and falling under the Chapter, Heading No. or Sub-heading No. of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

Circular No. 50/99-Custom Duty Dated 10/8/1999

August 10, 1999 1213 Views 0 comment Print

It was clarified in Ministrys letter F.No. 354/28/99-TRU dated 18/3/99 that except in the case of hospitals run or controlled by a State Government, a Union Territory Administration or a Local Authority where certificate can be issued by the concerned State Government, U.T. Administration or Local Authority, in all other cases covered by the exemption notification, the certification

Urea imported for the production of complex fertilizers-levy of concessional customs duty – Reg.

August 10, 1999 769 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention on the above subject and to say that a doubt has arisen whether urea imported for the production of complex fertilizers should qualify for concessional duty of 5% or should it be charged to duty at the tariff rate of 35%. The doubt has arisen particularly because, the entry against S.No. 54 of the Table annexed to Notification No. 20/99-Cus. dated

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