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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-duty on magnesium originating in or originating from People”s Republic of China

October 22, 1998 511 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, “landed value” means the assessable value as determined under the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and includes all duties of customs except customs duties levied under sections 3,3A, 8B, 9 or section 9A, as the case may be, of the said Customs Tariff Act.

DEPB – PMV Verification allowed upto 90 days instead of 30 days

October 22, 1998 433 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Circular No. 69/97 – Cus. date 8th December, 1997. As per para 6 & 7 of this Circular, an enquiry/ investigation into the PMV of an export product must be completed and a final view taken within 30 days

Disposal of uncleared/ unclaimed cargo of wholly owned Govt. undertakings

October 22, 1998 475 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Circular No. 50/97, dt. 17.10.97 regarding disposal of Unclaimed/ Uncleared Cargo by the Custodians. It was decided that the procedure contained in the said Circular would be applicable to Central Government undertakings listed therein. In view of requests from State Government like Mysore Silk International, Kerala State Industrial Enterprises etc. and direction of the

This notification exempts goods imported against a Special Advance License with actual user condition

October 16, 1998 487 Views 0 comment Print

he Designated Officer of the Department of Electronics (hereinafter referred to as the said officer) verifies the relevance/ useability of the imported materials in the export product as well as the quantity of such materials required for the manufacture of such export product. The said officer shall also verify the actual utilisation of the imported materials in the export product as well as the wastage in respect of export product in terms of the standard input output norms as specified in Volume II of the Hand Book of Procedure of the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002.

DEPB Scheme * DEPB Scrip utilisation for Imports under EPCG/ Project Import Schemes * Exemption from SAD also available

October 12, 1998 1153 Views 0 comment Print

Reference from the field formations have been received in the Board, seeking clarification whether DEPB scrips can be used to clear goods Imported under various other schemes like EPCG Scheme or Project Imports whether SAD will be exempted on such exports; and whether duty leviable at tariff rate on at concessional rate will be debited in a DEPB scrip in case the goods are eligible for a partial

No Cess on Rubber Imports

October 8, 1998 742 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s letter of even number dated 22.7.97 circulating Ministry of Commerce’s O.M. No. 14(3) Plant (B) dated 30.6.97 on the above subject (copy enclosed) and to say that Board’s above Circular letter dated 22.7.97 stands withdrawn with immediate effect

Leather Industry Imports- End-use Bond Condition for Insole/ Midsole is Must for duty Exemption

October 6, 1998 688 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai has made a reference on the eligibility of Nylon Tricot Fabrics/ P.U.leather cloth under the above Sl.No. of the Notification No. 11/97-Cus. read with list 3 (A) therein. The dispute was that the product was having multiple uses and the main use not being that of use in leather industry. While Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai considered, this item to be

Circular No. 73/98- Customs Duty Dated 25/9/1998

September 25, 1998 559 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai Custom House has reported that certain that certain parties have managed to obtain DEPB Scrips on the basis of forged documents in the name of following non-existant firms

Baggage Imports by Tourists – ‘Personal Effects’ for Insole/ Midsole is Must for Duty Exemption

September 24, 1998 2830 Views 0 comment Print

In the Estimates Committee (1994-95) of the 10th Lok Sabha, the Government had undertaken to review the Baggage Rules permitting the travellers to bring in Note Book Computers and other essential items so that harassment to the general passengers could be eliminated. The Committee has desired an expeditious review of the matter. The matter has been examined, under Tourist

DEEC & EPCG Scheme – Manufacturer – Exporters exempted from furnishing Bank Guarantee – Bond form prescribed

September 15, 1998 20269 Views 1 comment Print

In partial modification of Board’s Circular No. 45/96-Cus dated 28.8.1996 vide F.No. 605/75 (A)/ 95-DBK, it has been decided that Manufacturer – Exporters registered with the Central Excise Department shall be exempted from furnishing Bank Guarantee under the DEEC and EPCG Schemes. Under EPCG Scheme the facility shall be available to EPCG Licences issued after 1.4.1995

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