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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 10353 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 174 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 180 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 201 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 336 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 609 Views 0 comment Print


Circular No. 36/98- Customs Duty Dated 20/5/1998

May 20, 1998 784 Views 0 comment Print

It has come to the notice of the Board that certain Custom Houses had refused to allow drawback and other 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 cash with authorised foreign exchange

Circular No. 35/98-Customs Duty Dated 19/5/1998

May 19, 1998 934 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s circular No. 27/98-Cus. dated 21-4-98, issued from F.No. 314/19/98- FTT and to say that in para 3, the rate of depreciation for “computers” has been specified. It is clarified that above said norms will also be applicable to “Computer Peripherals”. The above said circular may be treated modified to this extent

Circular No. 34/98-Customs dated 19/5/1998

May 19, 1998 988 Views 0 comment Print

In partial modification of Circular No. 25/ 98-Cus. dt. 20.4.98, the guidelines at sub-paras (iii)(a) and (v) of the said Circular shall be substituted as follows

Circulars No. 10/97 Cus dated 17.04.97, No. 28/97 Cus dated 30.07.97, No. 5/98 Cus dated 23.01.98 and No. 19/98 Cus dated 20.03.98.

May 13, 1998 625 Views 0 comment Print

Please refer to Boards Circular Nos. 10/97-Cus. dated 17.04.97, 28/97-Cus. dated 30.07.97, 5/ 98-Cus. dated 23.01.98 and 19/98 – Cus dated 20.03.98

Notification No. 20/98-Cstoms, Dated: 05.05.2018

May 5, 1998 448 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 rule 18 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995, the Central Government, on the basis of the final findings of the designated authority, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated the 27th March, 1998.

Circular No. 5/97 Cus dated 14.03.97. Notfns. No.28/97 Cus & No. 29/97 Cus, both dated 01.04.97 and No. 110/95 Cus & No.111/95.

May 5, 1998 1060 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to the Board’s Circular No. 5/97-Cus. dated 14.3.97 outlining the procedure for monitoring the fulfilment of export obligation under EPCG Scheme. Thereafter on 1.4.97, two Notification Nos. 28/97-Cus. and 29/97-Cus. both dated 1.4.97 were issued under EPCG Scheme consequent to announcement of new EXIM Policy for the period 1997-2002. Notification No. 28/97-Cus.

Notifications. No.8/98 to No. 10/98, all dated 23.04.98.

May 5, 1998 946 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Commerce have published a revised Export & Import Policy for the period 1997-2002 on 13.4.98. The changes in the Exim Policy take effect from 13.4.98. As a result the Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG Scheme) and Duty Exemption Scheme in the revised Exim Policy have under gone changes. In order to give effect to these changes, Notification Nos. 8/98-Cus,

Export through Land Customs Station – FOB Value of Exports Determination

April 30, 1998 1384 Views 0 comment Print

It has come to the notice of the Board that different yard stick is being adopted at various Customs Houses to Calculate the FOB value of exports undertaken from Land Customs Stations for calculation of drawback/ DEPB entitlement as a percentage of FOB value of exports

This notification imposes anti dumping duty on PTA originating in or originating from Korea RP, Thailand and Indonesia

April 28, 1998 637 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 Rule 18 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995, the Central Government, on the basis of the final findings of the designated authority in the matter of dumping of Purified Terephthalic Acid, published vide notification number 14/1/96-ADD, dated 19th March, 1998 in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part 1, Section 1, dated 19th March, 1998, hereby imposes on Purified Terephthalic Acid, falling under sub-heading 2917.36.

Bonded warehouses for diamonds import and re-export

April 24, 1998 1642 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the Notification No. 39/1997-2002 dt. 26th February, 19981 issued by the DGFT (copy enclosed for ready reference). The scheme under pare 8.13 of the EXIM Policy provides for setting up Private/ Public Bonded warehouses in EPZ/ DTA for import and re-expot of cut & polished diamonds, cut & polished coloured gemstones, import and re-export of rough diamonds,

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