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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 1296 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 636 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 10356 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 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 anti dumping duty on polystyrene originating in or exported from Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Taiwan and Japan

November 27, 1998 661 Views 0 comment Print

On the basis of the aforesaid findings of the Designated Authority, the Central Government has imposed anti-dumping duty vide Notification No. 43/98-Customs, dated the 30th June, 1998 [G.S.R. 371(E), dated 30th June, 1998], published in Part II, section 3, sub-section (i) of the Gazette of India Extraordinary, dated the 30th June, 1998 (hereinafter referred to as the provisional duty).

EOUs- Misuse of CT3 facility – AR3A and rewarehousing certificate to be sent by post and not by hand

November 18, 1998 736 Views 0 comment Print

The Dte. General of Anti-evasion have unearthed duty evasion of over Rs. 50 crores by certain EOUs. The Modus Operandi used by the EOUs was as under

EPZ Units – Sftware transfer in DTA through data communication permitted

November 17, 1998 370 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No. 54/98-Cus., dated 21.7.98 issued from F.No. 305/210/ 97-FTT on the subject mentioned above clarifying that 100% EOUs working under Notification No. 53/73- Cus. dated 3.6.97 can sell their software through data communication link or tele-communication link as there is no such restriction on sale of software to DTA through telelink. The

Export/ Import through Courier- Assessment of goods

November 13, 1998 3001 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the Courier Imports and Export (Clearance) Regulations, 1998 dated 9th November, 1998 issued by Government of India vide Notification No. 87/98-Cus. (N.T.) dated 9th November, 1998. The new regulations cover assessment and clearance of goods imported or to be exported through courier mode

Re-export of diamonds from private bonded warehouse

November 10, 1998 880 Views 0 comment Print

It has been reported by the Commissioner of Customs, Ahmedabad that Private Bonded Warehouses (PBW) areset up under Para 9.21 of the Exim Policy as per the permission given by the concerned Development Commissioner and the Board of Approval. The PBW was allowed to import rough diamonds and sale it in the DTA against the REP Licences, NAW, the RBW intended to re-export a

Marine freight containers clearance and re-export

November 5, 1998 1378 Views 0 comment Print

M/s Indian Freight Container Manufacturers Association has represented to Government of India that a huge dumping of empty containers into the system is affecting the off take of containers manufactured in the country because of lack of monitoring of the requirement to re-export the imported Containers within six months. Moreover, extinction beyond six months is granted by customs

This notification provides effective rate of duty on specified goods imported from Nepal

November 5, 1998 712 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. 3/97-Cus., dated the 16th January, 1997, the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts goods of the description specified in the Annexure below (hereinafter referred to as the specified goods) upto the value of clearances specified in column (2) of the Table below, (hereinafter referred to as the said Table) from so much of the duty of customs leviable under section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

Drawback- Brand Rate/ Special Brand Rate Fixation- Period of Condonation of Delay in Filing Application Specified

October 29, 1998 11671 Views 1 comment Print

Rule 6 & 7 of the Customs and Central Excise Duties Drawback Rules, 1971/1995 an exporter can file an application for fixation of Brand Rate or a special Brand Rate, as the case may be, within 30/60 days of let export date. The Central Government can allow a further period of 30 days after satisfaction that the manufacturer or exporter was prevented by sufficient cause for making the

Special Advance Licensing Scheme for Electronics Products – Guidelines for

October 27, 1998 799 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Public Notice No. 41(RE-98)/ 1997-2002 dated 16th September, 1998 of the DGFT announcing a special advance licensing scheme for export of electronic products. The Department of Revenue has issued Notification No. 77/98-Customs, dated 16.10.1998 in order to operationalise the scheme. The Special Advance Licences shall be issued under Para 7.4 (f) of the Exim

No direct correspondence on Policy Issues by Ministries with Customs Commissionerates

October 26, 1998 520 Views 0 comment Print

The proposal for establishment of new ICD, CFS and Air Cargo Complexes are presently being examined by Inter-ministerial Committee consisting of representatives from the various Ministries. The said committee is functioning in the Ministry of Commerce. It has been observed that the commissioners of Customs/ Central Excise have been sending letters to the Ministry of Commerce

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