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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 618 Views 0 comment Print


NIU or Fixed wireless terminal is not eligible to concessional rate of duty under Notif. No.23/ 98-Cus.

September 15, 1998 520 Views 0 comment Print

Your attention is invited to the Sl. No. 171 of Notification No. 23/98- Customs dated 02.6.08 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 the concessional duty @ 20% basic & NIL additional duty.

EOUs / EPZ / EHTP / STP Units- Reliefs in Execution of B-17 Bond

September 15, 1998 5464 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No. 14/ 98-Cus. dated the 10th March, 1998 as modified by Circular No. 42/ 98 – Cus dated the 19th June, 1998 on the above subject

EOUs/ EPZ / EHTP Unit- Procedure for sub-contracting revised

September 14, 1998 2179 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s instructions issued from F. No.305/ 147/93- FTT dated the 31st January, 1994 and Board’s Circular No. 59/ 98-Cus dated the 12th August 1998 on the sub-contracting by EOU/ EPZ / EHTP units (hereinafter to as the said units

EPCG Scheme – Documents prescribed for duty concession for import of irrigation equipment

September 8, 1998 835 Views 0 comment Print

A copy of Notification No. 13(RE : 98) 1997-2002 dated 14.8.1998 regarding the above subject issued by the D.G.F.T. is enclosed. This Notification is issued with a view to enabling the importation and use of irrigation equipments under EPCG for export of agro-products. It may also be imported by EPCG Licence holder and installed in the premises of a contract manufacturers, of a

Circular No. 68/98- Customs Duty Dated 7/9/1998

September 7, 1998 2896 Views 0 comment Print

In one of their report, C & AG observed that the scope of certain terms like working hours, rendering services, Customs Officer is not defined in the overtime regulations which causes divergence in proactive in recovery of merchant overtime in various field formations

EOU / EPZ / EHTP/ STP Units – Export through authorised courier agencies allowed

September 3, 1998 604 Views 0 comment Print

The Hon’ble Commerce Minister in the Lok Sabha on the 5th August, 1998, had announced certain measures for boosting India’s exports. One of the measures announced by the Hon’ble Minister was that the said units may be allowed to export their goods through courier. Keeping in view the above commitment of the Lok Sabha, it has been decided that the said units may be allowed to export

Drawback – Non- availment of Modvat Certification Simplified

September 1, 1998 1267 Views 0 comment Print

In supersession of Circular No. 17/ 97-Cus dated 4.6.97 issued by the Directorate of Drawback, Deptt. of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, on the above subject, the following guidelines regarding requirement/ acceptance of certificates of non- availment of Modvat facility for the purposes of processing the drawback claims may be followed in future

New AI Rates of Drawback Effective 2/9/98- Highlight sand Instructions

September 1, 1998 541 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry has announced the new All Industry Rates of Drawback effective from 2.9.98 vide Notification No. 67/98 dated 1.9.98. A copy of the Press Note issued is enclosed1 highlighting the important changes made in the Drawback Table

Customs House Agents Regulations Clarified

August 28, 1998 1846 Views 0 comment Print

Regln 6(a) was amended stipulating that the applicant for a temporary licence should be a graduate from a recognized university and have experience of Customs clearance work for a period of not less than three years inthe capacity of form ‘G’ pass holder, in addition to the other earlier existing conditions. The commissioner could relax this period from 3 years to 1 year for reasons to be

Drawback – Tourist Baggage eligible to DBK- Scheme changed

August 25, 1998 763 Views 0 comment Print

It has come to the notice of the Board that certain Custom Houses had refused to allow drawback and other export benefits on export goods which were procured by foreign buyers during their visit to India by making payment in freely convertible foreign currency which was deposited in case with authorised foreign currency which was deposited in cash with authorised foreign exchange

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