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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 1269 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 10347 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 1467 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 2814 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 1692 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 210 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 165 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 333 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 597 Views 0 comment Print


Drawback – DEPB SBs Conversion into DBK S.B.

November 17, 1997 604 Views 0 comment Print

number of representation have been received from Export Promotion Councils regarding difficulties being faced by them in claiming drawback on exports made under the new Duty Entitlement Pass-Book Scheme as introduced in Chapter 7 of the Export and Import Policy for the period 1997-2002 substituting Value Based Advance Licensing Scheme as well as Pass- Book Scheme of the

Drawback – Non-availment of Modvat Certificate

November 17, 1997 991 Views 0 comment Print

An issue has been raised regarding the procedure for the Customs House to verify whether the exporter has availed central excise rebate on inputs under rules 12(1) (b) / 13(1) (b) of the Central Excise Rules, 1944

Disposal of Hazardous Waste

November 12, 1997 976 Views 0 comment Print

“In respect of waste oil, if on sampling, the concentration of Poly-Chlorinated Biphenyl, Poly-Chlorinated Tripheny1 and Poly-Brominated Bipheny1 is more than 5mg/ 1, Chlorinated solvents, benzene total Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons more than 100 mg/1, and heavy metals (arsenic, barium, chromium, copper cadmium, nickel, lead, zinc) each more than 100mg/1, waste oil can be

This notification exempts all goods imported for execution of projects financed by the United Nations or an International Organization

November 11, 1997 2605 Views 0 comment Print

Imported for use in a project that has been approved by the Government of India and financed (whether by a loan or a grant) by an international organisation listed in the said Annexure, a certificate from an officer not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) that the said goods are required for the execution of the said project and that the said project has duly been approved by the Government of India.

nclusion of Visakhapatnam EPZ in Notification No. 177 /94-Cus. To enable setting up of Jewellery Units in the Zone

November 10, 1997 607 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to enclose a copy of the Notification No. 83/ 97-Cus dated 27.10.97 and to say that the Visakhapatnam Export Processing Zone (VEPZ) is functioning since 1994-95. It was not included in the Notification No. 177/ 94-Cus. governing Gem & Jewellery in the EPZ / FTZ as there were no jewellery units earlier. Notification No. 83 / 97-Cus dated 27.10.97 amends notification

Procedure for collection of duty on ship stores consumed during coastal run

November 6, 1997 11026 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer Board’s circular F.No. 433/ 1/ 81-CUS.IV dated 22.1.85 on the above subject. In view of representations made by Indian National Shipowner’s Association from time to time and the references made by Commissioners of Customs, the procedure relating to recovery of duty on ship stores Consumed by foreign going vessels during their temporary reversion into coastal run has

Testing of goods exported under DEEC / Drawback / Pass Book Schemes

October 31, 1997 1402 Views 0 comment Print

During the meeting with Commerce Minister held on 23rd October, 1997 to discuss the problems of the exporters, it was pointed out that clearance of export goods under the Export Promotion Scheme, logging of DEEC Books and payment of Drawback were delayed on account of frequent drawl of samples and the inordinate time taken to issue Test Reports. It was explained that Mumbai Custom

Simplification of procedures of setting up ICDs/CFSs

October 28, 1997 628 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No. 133/ 95-Cus. dated 22-12-95 issued from File No. 434/ 54/ 95-Cus.IV on the above subject. The matter has been re-examined in the Board on representation from Ministry of Commerce. It has been decided to rescind para 7 of the Circular. However, to cope up with any emergency pertaining to import and export the Commissioners are authorised to

Duty Drawback on Export-Revision of All Industry Rates of Drawback

October 23, 1997 496 Views 0 comment Print

In continuation of Circular No. 31/ 97-Cus dated 17th Oct., 1997, on the above subject, the Govt. have further decided that the exporters may be allowed to file supplementary claims for the exports covered under the Serial / Sub-Serial Nos. 52.03, 60.02, 61.01, 61.02, 62.01, 62.02, 62.11, 63.06, 63.061, 63.09 and 63.11 specified in the Notification No. 53/ 97-Cus (N.T.) dated 17th Oct., 1997 in

Streamlining the Procedures for Clearance of Import/ Export Goods

October 23, 1997 676 Views 0 comment Print

The issues streamlining the procedures for clearance of Air Cargo Complex in order to reduce congestion and to ensure faster clearance of import as well as export goods from Air Cargo Complexes have been considered by Export Promotion Board recently and the following further decision have been taken by Board for immediate compliance

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