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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 633 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


Tamper proof bottle seals compulsory for containers

September 22, 1997 592 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer Board’s earlier circular No. 80/ 95-CUS. IV dated 6th July, 1995 (copy enclised1) on the above subject. has come to the notice of Board that in some of the Custom Houses, the containers are still sealed with the punch seals. In order to ensure security and safeguard against tampering, the containers should be sealed with tamper proof ‘bottle’ seals. The cost of such seals

Electronic Hardware Exports – Simplification of Procedure

September 19, 1997 511 Views 0 comment Print

The Export Promotion Board has been examining problems of Export production and export clearance regularly under the Chairmanship of the Cabinet Secretary. A number of Sectors specific problems were raised in the meeting on 3rd Sept., 1997. These have been examined and it has been decided by the Board as under

Transfer of imported goods for re- warehousing

September 19, 1997 1003 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No. 29/ 95 dated 29th March, 1995 (issued from F. No. 473/ 6/ 95-LC) on the above subject and to say that as a measure of further relaxation, it has been decided to do away with the requirement of 5% Bank Guarantee in the case of imported goods of 100% E.O.Us/ EHTP/ STP and EPZ Units. However, a transit bond or an insurance policy equivalent to the

Vessels carrying coastal goods – Relaxation in Customs Procedures

September 19, 1997 1987 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer notification 43/ 97-Customs (N.T.) dated 11th September, 1997 issued under Sec. 98A of the Customs Act, 1962 to exempt vessels from the provisions of Section 92, 93, 94, 97, & 98 (1) of the said Act

Duty Exemption Scheme – Export/ Import through more Stations

September 19, 1997 493 Views 0 comment Print

The Board has received several representations from the Trade and Chambers of Commerce for permitting clearances of export / import goods under DEEC Scheme from the Inland Container Depots at Nagpur, Ahmadabad, Surat, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra and Jaipur. After examining the feasibility of extending Customs Clearance facilities at these Stations in consultation with Chief

Foreign Travel Tax Revised to Rs. 750/-

September 18, 1997 424 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer and enclose a copy of each of The Finance Acts (Amendment) Ordinance, 1997 dated 16th September, 1997 promulgated by the President of India and notification No. 1/ Foreign Travel Tax dated 18th September, 1997. The combined effect of the above said letters is that with effect from 26.9.97 Foreign Travel Tax will be chargeable at the rate of Rs. 750/- (Seven hundred and

Logging of garment exports in DEEC book

September 16, 1997 769 Views 0 comment Print

Member (Customs) was recently informed in a Meeting with Secretary (Commerce) and Secretary (Textiles) that Garment exporters are facing difficulties at the time of logging of their exports in DEEC Book on the following counts

Circular No. 35/97-Custom Duty Dated 13/9/1997

September 13, 1997 589 Views 0 comment Print

All pending Customs cases as on 1.8.1997 involving duty amounts of Rs. 10 lakh and more shall be adjudicated by December, 1997. It is estimated that the total Customs duty involved in these cases is approximately Rs. 500 crones. The objective should be to ensure immediate recovery on completion of adjudication. Wherever appeals are being filed by the importers or their agents, the efforts.

Passbook Scheme-No exemption to duty assessed in excess of credit in Passbook/ DEPB

September 10, 1997 445 Views 0 comment Print

A reference has been made to the Board by CC, Bombay regarding the interpretation of proviso to condition 3 of the Notification No. 104/ 95- Cus. dated 30.5.95

Clarification regarding Corporate Guarantee

September 9, 1997 8719 Views 2 comments Print

Kindly refer to Board’s letter F.No. 605/ 75 (A) / 95-DBK dated 8th August, 1997 regarding revised Norms for execution of Bond and Bank Guarantee under DEEC Scheme

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