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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 10341 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 156 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 198 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 138 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 327 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 588 Views 0 comment Print


Misuse of Notif. 64/88-Cus for import of hosital/medical equipment-Recovery of customs duty

July 4, 1997 4906 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the ongoing inquiry in the Delhi High Court regarding alleged misuse of notification No. 64/ 88 – Cus. In this regard, your attention is invited to the judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, in the case of M/ s Mediwell Hospital & Health Care Pvt. Ltd. Union of India in CA No. 16735 of 1996, decided on 17.12.1996, reported in ELT 1997 (89) ELT 425 (SC). The court has

Advance Noting of Bill Entry-Procedure Announced

July 4, 1997 13978 Views 1 comment Print

Kindly refer to the amended provisions of Sec. 46 (3) of the Customs Act, 1962 which provide that Bill of Entry may be presented even before the delivery of import Manifest, if the vessel or Aircraft by which the goods have been shipped for importation, is expected to arrive within 30 days from the date of such presentation.

Customs Tariff (Identification and Assessment of Safeguard Duty) Rules, 1997

June 29, 1997 1261 Views 0 comment Print

1. Short title and commencement.- (i) These rules may be called the Customs Tariff (Identification and Assessment of Safeguard Duty) Rules, 1997. (ii) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official gazette.

EOUs-Imports of fuel lubricants and consumable, allowed freely on customs/ DC’s approved

June 24, 1997 829 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board by Ministry of Commerce and Petroleum and Natural Gas that the 100% EOUs are facing problems because of differing interpretations of the provisions of the Notification No. 13/ 81-Cus. It provides for duty free import of specified goods for the purpose of manufacture of articles for export out of India or for being used in connection with the

Assessable Value of Goods Imported under Deferred Payment

June 17, 1997 2044 Views 0 comment Print

The issue regarding whether interest charged to importers by foreign suppliers under deferred payment scheme, should form part of assessable value or not, has been considered by the Board. Board has also considered decision No. 3.1 on 26.4.84 of the Committee on Customs Valuation, of the then Customs Cooperation Council, regarding treatment of interest in the Customs value of imported goods

EOUs – Traqnsparent Procedure for operation of units under 53/97-Cus – 13/81-Cus Rescinded

June 12, 1997 1177 Views 1 comment Print

Notification No. 13/ 81-Cus. provided for duty free import of goods required by 100% EOUs for the purpose of manufacture of articles for export or for being used in connection with production or packaging of goods for exports. The process of liberalisation of imports and experiences gathered regarding the working of EOU schemes over the years has necessitated certain changes in the above said

CRGO/ CRNGO Steel Sheets/ Strips in Coil – No Concessional Duty under Sl. No. 105 of Notif. No. 11/97-Cus.

June 9, 1997 1492 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of Sr. No. 105 to Notification No. 11 / 97 – Cus. dated 01.3.97 Cold rolled coils falling under Chapter 72 of the Customs tariff are liable to basic duty of Customs @ 25% ad valorem. In this context it has been further clarified vide Board’s Telex F.No. B-31/ 2/ 97

Duty Drawback-Certificate of Non-availment of Modvat Credit

June 4, 1997 1771 Views 0 comment Print

It has come to the notice that there is no uniformity in regard to interpretation of General note 11 of Notification No. 22/ 97-Cus. (N.T.) dated 30.5.1997 (erstwhile Notification No. 49/ 96-Customs (N.T.) dated 20.10.1996) regarding All Industry Rates of Drawback. It also appears that declarations by the Merchant.

Charitable goods duty free import – Certificate about the organisation and distribution – District Magistrates / AC Excise Expowered

June 4, 1997 1033 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of Sl.No. 1 to Notification No. 148 / 94-Cus. dated 13.7.94, foodstuffs, medicines, medical stores of perishable nature, clothing’s and blankets imported by a charitable organisation, as free gift, are exempted from payment of Customs duty subject to condition mentioned therein. Clause (III) (a) of the said conditions requires the importer to produce a certificate to the Asstt.

This notification exempts the goods imported for the purpose of manufacture of articles for export or for use in a 100% EOU

June 3, 1997 6328 Views 0 comment Print

rovided that both supplying and receiving unit shall maintain account for the quantity of consumables and raw materials used in generation of each unit of power so transferred as quantified on the basis of norms approved by the said Board, for the purpose of calculation of Net Foreign Exchange earning as a Percentage of Export.

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