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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 1248 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 10344 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 249 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 159 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 141 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 330 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 594 Views 0 comment Print


This notification exempts gold and silver imported by the specified Agencies

October 21, 1997 985 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, the expressions “Gold in any form including liquid gold” and “Silver in any form” shall include medallions and coins, but shall not include jewellery made of gold or silver and foreign currency coins.

Hij pilgrims-Information on Baggages Rules, etc

October 17, 1997 508 Views 0 comment Print

Until a few years ago, Haj Pilgrims used to board the vessel from Bombay Port and on their return journey, disembark at Bombay. Due to changed circumstances, now Haj Pilgrims travel by Air only and at present they board the Aircrafts from 6 different major Airports. Ministry of Civil Aviation and Air India have stated that wherever landing facility for wide bodied 747 Jumbo Aircrafts is

ICD / CFS -Cost Recovery Charges

October 17, 1997 5182 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the various ICDS/ CFSs approved by IMSC / Board to facilitate import / export work from time to time. The staff is being sanctioned by Board to deal with customs work at such places. Staff for all the new ICD is being sanctioned on cost recovery basis. Government of India have approved norms for sanction of Customs Staff for ICD and CFS as under

Duty Drawback on Textiles (Garments, Madeups) etc. – Original rates restored up to 31/12/97 – New (Lower Rates) Effective 1/1/98

October 17, 1997 1393 Views 0 comment Print

On the various representations from Export Promotion Councils, the Government has decided to restore the old rates of Drawback in respect of Knitwrars, Garments and Made-ups covered under Serial/ Sub-Serial Nos. 52.03, 60.02, 61.01, 61,02, 62.02, 62.11, 63.61, 63.09 and 63.11 of the Drawback Table 97-98 fixed vide Ministry’s Notification No. 22/ 97-Cus (NT) dated 30.5.97. These old rates of

Unclaimed / Uncleared Cargo

October 17, 1997 1336 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India have taken a number of important decision, as a part of the Scheme Uperation Instant Cargo, for the expeditious clearance of cargo lying unclaimed/ uncleared in the seaports, Airports and Aircargo within a specified complexes tim

Irregular counting of some exports under Advance Licenec Scheme & EOU Scheme

October 14, 1997 472 Views 0 comment Print

It has brought to the notice of the Board by the C & AC that certain 100% EOUs or the Export Houses through which the export were routed have availed of the benefits of Advance Licence Scheme also and thus the same exports were being Counted towards fulfilment of export obligation under both the Schemes viz EOU as well as Advance Licence Scheme

Jewellery EP Schemes – Relaxations for Banks, Bond Value, etc.

October 13, 1997 478 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to enclose RBL’s letter IBS No. 452/ 23.67.002/ 97-98 dt. 30.8.97 authorising seven Banks as the Nominated Agencies for the import of Precious Metals under various, jewellery Export Promotion Schemes as per the EXIM Policy 1997-2002. For supply of metals for export manufacture under these Schemes, the Board has considered to given the following relaxation within the overall

Powers of adjudication of Additional Commissioner of Customs

October 6, 1997 841 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invited your attention to Board’s instructions of even No. dated 13-5-92 regarding powers of adjudication of Officers of Customs

Delection of explosives and other war materials in imported consignments of hevy melting scrap – Procedure for disposal

October 6, 1997 634 Views 0 comment Print

Inspite of all the precautions taken, recently a blast occurred at CFS, Ludhiana ia a consignment of steel scrap resulting in death of the labourers and injury to 3/4 persons. This particular consignment was imported from Kuwait in six containers and the blast took place when the goods were being loaded on truck. This consignment was originated from a place affected by rebelion or war. The blast

CTV Components Classification for Imports

September 30, 1997 817 Views 0 comment Print

It has come to the notice of the Board that doubts are being expressed in the matter of classification of components of Colour Television Sets in the context of provisions contained in Rule 2 (a) of the General Rule for the interpretation of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975

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