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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 624 Views 0 comment Print


Duty Drawback – All Industry Rates of Drawback effective from 1.6.99-Instructions regarding.

May 21, 1999 667 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry have announced the new All Industry Rates of Drawback vide Notification No. 31/99-Customs (N.T.) dated 20.5.99. These rates will come into effect from 1.6.99. Till such time, the existing rates of drawback will continue to apply. A copy of the Press Note issued is enclosed highlighting the important changes made in the Drawback Table, which are as under

Circular No. 25/99-Custom Duty Dated 21/5/1999

May 21, 1999 502 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received from various exports organisations regarding delay in processing and settlement of drawback claims at various Customs locations

Facility for permitting imports under DEPB Scheme at various Ports/Airports/ICDs through TRA Procedure – reg.

May 13, 1999 304 Views 0 comment Print

Representations from Trade Associations and references from the field offices have been received n the Board to extent various facilities under DEPB Scheme to additional Customs Stations

Revised guidelines for determination /verification of the Present Market Value (PMV) under DEPB Scheme- Regarding.

May 11, 1999 1198 Views 0 comment Print

A reference has been received from filed formations that under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, a period of 5 years has been provided for issue of Show Cause Notices in cases involving fraud/collusion/wilful mis-statement or suppression of facts. The Circular No. 69/97-Cus. dated 8.12.97 issued by the Board does not purport to restrict the statutory provisions of the Customs Act, wherever

This notification exemps high speed disel oil from the levy of additional duty

May 11, 1999 727 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 high speed diesel oil, falling under heading No. 27.10 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975).

General permission for release of imported currency – instructions regarding.

May 7, 1999 388 Views 0 comment Print

Under Section 13(i) of FERA, 1973 no person can bring or send into India any foreign exchange or Indian Currency except with special or general permission of RBI. Further, Import of Indian currency notes or coins by post is not permitted. As per the existing practice, whenever such notes / coins, received by post, are confiscated by the customs authorities, RBI is approached for grant of “no

Clearance of uncleared Ports amd Air Cargo Complexes.

May 6, 1999 403 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to inform that in letter No. 046 IV dated 17.10.1997 read with letter dated 20.9.1997 Board has across dispose of unclaimed and uncleared cargo landed in the IPB meeting dated 20.3.1999 at Chennai, it has been dated actin to clear the goods laying upto 31.12.1998 within the . I fhere are no court cases preventing such disposal and witin court cases involved.

Clearance of cellular phones and battery cells in the guise of plastic buttons – modus operandiregarding.

May 5, 1999 343 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board that a company in Noida had attempted to clear the high value electronic items in the guise of plastic buttons. On further examination, it was found that the importer has filed Bill of Entry for clearance of plastic buttons valued at Rs. 56351/-. The consignment was in the final stage of clearance and out of charge had already been given. The consignment

Diamond GEm & Jewellery Export Promotion Scheme – Amendments regarding.

April 29, 1999 1426 Views 1 comment Print

The revised EXIM Policy, 1997-2002, and corresponding Hand Book of Procedures (HOP), incorporating amendments in Policy upto 31.3.99, comes into force from 1st April, 1999. The amendments made in the Chapter-8 of EXIM Policy and HOP and agreed to by our Department have necessitated amendments in Notification No. 3/88-Cus, dated the 14th January, 1988, governing the Jhandewalan

EXIM Policy, 1997 2002, incorporating amendments upto 31.3.99 aligning of customs provisions – Regarding

April 29, 1999 1369 Views 0 comment Print

The revised edition of the Exim Policy and Hand Book of Procedures, incorporating amendments upto 31.3.99, comes into force from 1st April, 1999. The amendments made in them, necessitate certain changes in the existing circulars or issue of fresh instructions. These have been discussed below

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