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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 1290 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 183 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 186 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 612 Views 0 comment Print


Bonded Warehouses – Irregularities Detected

July 27, 1998 1156 Views 0 comment Print

Board desires that suitable instructions may be issued to all field officers to alert against any such irregularities and in particular follow the following procedure

This notification imposes anti dumping duty on Vitamin-C originating in or originating from People”s Republic of China and Japan

July 24, 1998 469 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), read with rules 18 and 20 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995, and based upon the final findings of the Designated Authority published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated 26th May, 1998, that there has been import into India of Vitamin-C originating in or exported from the Peoples Republic of China and Japan below normal value, and that the Indian industrylias suffered material injury, and that the imports caused material injury to the Indian.

DEPB – Brand Rate Fixation – No time limit for fixation

July 23, 1998 1057 Views 0 comment Print

Kindly refer to Ministry’s Circular No. 69 /97- Customs dated 2nd December, 1997 – allowing payment of Drawback by way of fixation of Brand Rates on exports made under DEPB Scheme of those products which cannot avail MODVAT credit of the additional duty of customs (CVD) paid in cash on imported inputs, or excise duty paid on indigenous inputs, utilised in the production of export

Drawback – Non-availment of Modvat certification not necessary for handloom products certified by HEPC

July 22, 1998 523 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of exports of Hand loom products by the exporters, including the merchant exporters, where the Shipping Bills are certified by the Hand loom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) to the effect that goods covered by such Shipping Bills are made from Hand loom fabrics, the Customs

DEPB – Exemption from Special Addl. Duty (SAD)- A few Illustrations

July 20, 1998 535 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 48/98- Cus. dt. 17.7.98 has been issued by the Department of Revenue (copy enclosed). This notification provides that SAD is completely and unconditionally exempt on goods imported under DEPB Scheme (Under Notification No. 34/97-Cus.). In effect, SAD would not be levied on that portion of value the duty payable on which is covered by the credit. The remaining portion of

Notification No. 47/98-Customs, Dated 16-7-1998

July 16, 1998 1306 Views 0 comment Print

The donee undertakes to observe the procedure, prescribed by the Assistant Commissioner of the Customs having jurisdiction, for transport of the said goods from donor to his premises and such goods shall not be used for commercial purposes, and shall not be sold, disposed of, gifted, loaned, exchanged or parted with without the permission of the said Assistant Commissioner.

Conversion to SBs to DBK SBs – Power Delegated to Commissioners

July 15, 1998 592 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Ministry’s Budget Notification No. 32/98-Customs (NT) dated the 2nd June, 1998 (Copy enclosed)1 amending Rule 12(1)(a) of the Customs & Central Excise Duties Drawback Rules, 1995, with view to delegating powers of relaxation of this rule to Commissioners of Customs. Rule 12(1)(a) inter alia requires an exporter to make a declaration on the Shipping Bill that a claim for

Circular No. 47/98- Customs Duty Dated 7/7/1998

July 7, 1998 637 Views 0 comment Print

Please find enclosed herewith a letter No. 3/36/97-98 / P & I/ (X) dated 25th May, 1998 issued by DGFT on the subject. A copy of this letter, which is self – explanatory, is enclosed herewith for necessary action

ICD at Garhi Harasaru (Gurgaon)

July 3, 1998 874 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer your letter No. C. No.IV (16)240/ Tech/ DIII/ 98/ 2946 dated 6/5/98 on the above subject. The following issues raised by you in above mentioned letter have been examined in Board’s office

separately under two different serial Nos. of the same notification be allowed the benefit of notification – Clarification on

June 30, 1998 892 Views 0 comment Print

Chief Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, New Delhi has sought clarification whether a combination of two equipments which are covered separately under two different Sl. Nos. of the same notification or two different notification can be allowed exemption under the said notification. In the instant case, the equipment was Auto Keratometer ARK 700 which is a combination of

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