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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 1284 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 1470 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 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 606 Views 0 comment Print


Acrylic Top and Acrylic Tow are also leviable to antidumping duty

April 23, 1998 664 Views 0 comment Print

As per notification No. 81/ 97-Cus dated 24.10.97 acrylic fibre falling under heading 55.03 of the first schedule to the Custom Tariff Act, 1975 is leviable to anti-dumping duty

Depreciation Norms for Computers and CG Changed for EOUs

April 21, 1998 13111 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s F.No.305/52/85-FTT dated the 15th April 1987 wherein the method for calculating the depreciation on ‘Capital goods’ permitted to be taken outside the units, was prescribed, and the over all limit of depreciation was fixed at 70%. Subsequently Board in their F.No. 314/19/94- FTT Part – VI, dated 11th April, 1997 had provided for acclerated rate of

Size tabs import with hangers allowed

April 20, 1998 865 Views 0 comment Print

Hangers have been allowed to be imported duty free by bona fide importers under Sl. No.68 of Notification No. 11/97-Cus. It has been brought to the notice of Board that size tabs like M/L/S which are fixed on hangers for easy identification of different sizes/ styles are being imported. Such size tabs are to be exported along with hangers in case of export of readymade garments in hanger

Duty Drawback – Guidelines for Requirement / Acceptance of Certificate of Non-availment of Modvat

April 20, 1998 919 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-acailment of Modvat facility for the purposes of processing the drawback claims may be followed in future

Gem & Jewellery EP schemes – Customs Procedure for Import by Nominated Agencies Notified

April 20, 1998 1267 Views 1 comment Print

I am directed to invite You attention to Board’s Circular No. 38/96-Cus, dated 9-7-1996, No. 27/97-Cus, dated 8.7.1997 and No. 48/97-Cus, dated 13.10.97 issued from F.No. 305/92/97-FTT regarding procedure to be followed by the Nominated Agencies for supplying duty free gold to exporters under various schemes under the EXIM Policy 1997-2002. In addition to MMTC, SBI, STC,

Flint Buttons Import Clearance as Opthalmic Blanks to be Checked

April 1, 1998 643 Views 0 comment Print

Board has received information from M/s. Bharat Opthalmic Glass Ltd., Durgapur, West Bengal that certain unscrupulous persons are importing Flint Buttons (which are distintively different from Opthalmic Blanks) and are clearing the same under the description Opthalmic Blanks under Notification No. 11/97 (Sl. No. 95)

Circular No. 22/98-Custom Duty Dated 27/3/1998

March 27, 1998 862 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board by the trade associations and Ministry of Commerce that the units in EPZ/ EHIP are unable to take out samples to show it to their prospective buyers because of the lengthy procedure to be followed

Circular No. 21/98-Customs Duty Dated 25/3/1998

March 25, 1998 427 Views 0 comment Print

Instances cone to the notice of the Board through the Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai and also a study of the above mentioned subject by Directorate of Valuation, Mumbai that in a number of cases of import of PTA originating from recognised trading houses in Japan, claiming that the goods are manufactured by M/s. Kohap Chemical Corporation but exported by some other Party are claming

Circular No. 20/98-Customs Duty Dated 25/3/1998

March 25, 1998 502 Views 0 comment Print

Your attention is invited to the Circular No. 44/97-Custom dated 30.9.1997. The Conference of Commissioner at Chennai had discussed the circular and suggested that the interpretation of Para 6 has created many problem and existing regular importers have started questioning the established assessment practices. They had suggested to review the circular

TRA facility extended to more ports/ airports

March 20, 1998 880 Views 0 comment Print

Para 6 of Circular No. 10/97-Cus provided that, under DEPB Scheme, imports and exports can be undertaken only from the port of registration of the DEPB scrip. This condition was relaxed by issue of Circular No. 28/97-Cus., to permit imports from Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta and Chennai, for DEPB Scrips registered at any of these ports. Further relaxation for Hyderabad Airport and ICD was

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