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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 1305 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 10374 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


This notification exempts goods imported against an anual advance licence

April 29, 1999 598 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Advance License with Actual User Condition exemption for annual requirement 29-4-1999 Notification No. 48/99-Customs 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 materials imported […]

Notification No. 42/1999-Customs, Dated: 28-4-1999

April 28, 1999 1015 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 the cut and polished diamonds and Gemstones falling under Chapter 71 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) hereinafter referred to as the said Act, upto five per cent of the Free on Board (FOB) value of the preceding financial year of the exports of cut and polished diamonds or studded jewellery, as the case may be, when imported into India by the holders of Diamond Imprest Licences issued under para 4.4.16.

This notification exempts specified goods imported for use in the manufacture of gems and jewellery for export by the holder of Replenishment Licenses

April 28, 1999 706 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 the goods as specified in the Annexure-I and Annexure-II to this notification, upto one per cent of the Free On Board (FOB) value of preceding financial year of the export of Gems and Jewellery or cut and polished diamonds, as the case may be, when imported into India against the Replenishment Licence referred to in para 4.80.

Levy of Cess on imported sugar – Clarification reg.

April 19, 1999 1033 Views 0 comment Print

The issue as to whether Cess is leviable on imported sugar, came to be examined in the Board in the context of references received from some Commissioners of Customs as also some trade interests

Facility for permitting imports under DEPB Scheme at Customs bonded warehouses through TRA procedure regarding.

April 7, 1999 508 Views 0 comment Print

During the review of Exim Policy for the year 1999-2000, Ministry of Commerce have recommended that under DEPB Scheme, imports may be allowed to clear goods stored in a custom bonded warehouse by adjusting customs duty in a DEPB scrip. Similar facility is already available under the Advance Licensing Scheme

Carriage of domestic Cargo in Air-India Flights.

March 22, 1999 580 Views 0 comment Print

M/s Air-India has requested to carry domestic Cargo on International flights on the grounds that the majority of Air-India Flights originate at Mumbai and touch another Domestic point on its way to foreign airport. It has ample capacity to uplift domestic Cargo between these two ports. M/s Air India has also requested that to allow them to carry domestic Cargo in the domestic leg of the

This notification imposes anti dumping duty on Fused Magnesia originating in or exported from People”s Republic of China

March 17, 1999 535 Views 0 comment Print

Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 9A of the said Customs Tariff Act, read with rule 18 and rule 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, after considering the aforesaid findings of the Designated Authority, hereby imposes on Fused Magnesia falling under Chapter 25 of the First Schedule to the said Customs Tariff Act.

Circular No. 14/99-Custom Duty Dated 15/3/1999

March 15, 1999 751 Views 0 comment Print

Instances have come to notice of the Department where DEPB scrips were obtained by unscrupulous exporters by presenting S/Bs with forged examination reports and “let export” orders alongwith forged BRCs, etc. In some of such cases even the verification endorsements by Customs authorities on DEPB scrips have been apparently forged. It has, therefore, become necessary to revise and

Circular No. 13/99-Custom Duty Dated 15/3/1999

March 15, 1999 382 Views 0 comment Print

Representations from trade Associations and references from the field offices have been received in the Board to extend additional various facilities under DEPB Scheme to various Customs Stations

Circular No. 12/99-Custom Duty Dated 15/3/1999

March 15, 1999 436 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to custom Notification No. 18/99-Cus. dated 11.2.99, wherein second-hand computer and computer peripherals including printer, plotter, scanner, monitor, key-board and storage unit has been exempted from custom duties, when received as donation by a schools run by Central Government, State Government, Government of Union Territory or a local body

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