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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 10362 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


Latest Judiciary


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 186 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 imposes safeguard duty on Flexible Slabstock Polyol of specified grade

December 24, 1998 463 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 8B of the Customs Tariff Act,1975 (51 of 1975), read with rules 12 and 14 of the Customs Tariff (Identification and Assessment of Safeguard Duty) Rules, 1997, and based upon the final findings of the Director General (Safeguards) published vide No. GSR 613 (E), dated 12th October, 1998 in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part II, section 3, sub-section (i), that the increased import of Flexible Slabstock Polyol of molecular weight 3000-4000 used in the manufacture of Slabstock Foam and Polyurethane Foam mattresses have caused and further threatened to cause serious injury to the domestic industry, and imposition of Safeguard duty.

Special Additional Duty of Customs (SAD) – Goods for sale are exempted and need no debit in Passbook

December 17, 1998 880 Views 0 comment Print

Importers are entitled to clear goods against debits in valid Passbooks vide Entry No. 13 Notification No. 34/98- Cus. dated 13.6.98. Merchant exporters are otherwise entitled to the benefit of exemption from SAD vide S. No. 12 of Notification No. 34/98-Cus. dated 13.6.98. This is a stand alone entry which exempts all goods which are for sale as such, and so long as the importers make a

nterwork Interface Unit (NIV) is eligible for Duty concession under Notification No. 23/98-Cus.- Boards Circular No. 70/98 dt. 15/98 superseded

December 17, 1998 409 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Sl. No. 171 of Notification No. 2398-Cus dated 2.6.98, wherein goods specified in List 29, Sl. No. (i) (a), Wireless in Local Loop System (excluding terminal equipment) for basic Telecom Service Project, are extended concessional duty @ 20% basic and ‘Nil’ additional duty

DEPB – Import (but not export) can be made on any seaport / airport/ ICDs against TRA

December 17, 1998 496 Views 0 comment Print

Please refer to Board’s Circular Nos. 10/ 97- Cus. dated 17.4.97, 28/ 97 – Cus, dated 30.7.97, 5/98- Cus. dated 23.1.98, 19/98- Cus. dated and 33/98- Cus. dated 13.5.98 regarding DEPB Scheme & TRA facility there under

This notification notifies specified Countries as developing countries for the purposes of the levy of safeguard duty

December 14, 1998 1858 Views 0 comment Print

Safeguard duty-Developing countries notified for the purposes of Section 8B of Customs Tariff Act. – In pursuance of clause (a) of sub-section (6) oi section 8B of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), the Central Government, hereby notifies the following countries as developing countries for the purposes of the said section.

This notification imposes safeguard duty on Acetylene Black

December 10, 1998 421 Views 0 comment Print

Acetylene Black (including conductive carbons) subjected to safeguard duty. – In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 8B of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), read with rules 12 and 14 of the Customs Tariff (Identification and Assessment of Safeguard Duty) Rules, 1997, and based upon the final findings of the Director General (Safeguards) published vide No. GSR 377 (E), dated 3rd July, 1998, in the Gazette of India Extraordinary.

IV Circular No. 90/98- Custom Duty Dated 8/12/1998

December 8, 1998 1195 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to representations made by various Associations and the commitment by the Government in the Parliament for extending the benefit of self-certification to the exporters having clean track record. In the light of the above, the the following further orders are issued

Export-Import Cargo-simplified Procedure at ACCs

December 3, 1998 634 Views 0 comment Print

In order to examine the procedures involved in clearance of export and import cargo at the Air Cargo Complexes, the 16th Meeting of Export promotion Board was held at International Cargo Terminal, IGI Airport, New Delhi on 23rd October, 1998. It was presided over by the Cabinet Secretary. The Export Promotion Board visited the cargo handling area with a view to see the various processes

EOUs- Bonding Procedure Liberalised

December 2, 1998 1234 Views 0 comment Print

The degree of supervision of the departmental officers on movement of raw materials, components, finished goods and manufacturing process and accounting of the same in an EOU has been under the review of the Board for some time. The Board has since amended the “Manufacture and Other Operations in Warehouse Regulations, 1966” by notification No. 44/ 98-Customs (NT)

This notification imposes anti dumping duty on Hot Roll coils, Strips, sheet and plates originating in or exported from Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine

November 27, 1998 619 Views 0 comment Print

In the matter of import of hot rolled coils, strips, sheets and plates falling under Chapter heading No. 72.08 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) and originating in, or exported from, Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine, the designated authority vide its preliminary findings, published in Part I, section 1 of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated the 17th June, 1998, had come to the conclusion.

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