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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 1242 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 627 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 10335 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 1458 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 243 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 141 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 318 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 579 Views 0 comment Print


Baggage articles in non-commercial quantity need not be detained

December 17, 1996 898 Views 0 comment Print

It has come to the notice of the Board that adjudicating authorities at different levels are holding different opinions whether free allowance would be permitted on import of baggage’s, where part of the goods are found to be in commercial quantity. The issue of import of consumer goods in commercial quantity had earlier been examined by Board and instructions were issued vide circular No.

This notification exempts re-imported goods of Indian origin

December 16, 1996 26455 Views 0 comment Print

(a) the goods [other than the goods exported under the Duty Exemption Scheme (DEEC) or the Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG) or Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme (DEPB) are re-imported within three years after their exportation or within such extended period, not exceeding two years, as the Commissioner of Customs may on sufficient cause being shown for the delay, allow

Jobbing on Imported Materials – Disposal of Waste

December 13, 1996 1486 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 81/95- Customs dated 31.3.95 requires the waste including the resultant product to be re-exported after the inputs imported under the benefit of said notification have been subjected to the jobbing operation. Some representations have been received

Software development Units – Details to be Collected

December 11, 1996 466 Views 0 comment Print

Your attention is invited to Notifications No. 13/81-Cus. dated 9.2.1981 and 138/91-Cus. dated 22.10.1991, which allows duty free import of capital goods, raw materials etc. to software development units for exports. These units could be 100% EOUs or and be situated in Software Technology Complex. Notification No. 88/96-Cus. and 89/96-Cus. both dated 19th Nov., 1996 have been issued

Circular No. 61/96-Custom Duty Dated 11/12/1996

December 11, 1996 826 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 81/95- Customs dated the 31st March, 1995 has been amended by Notification No. 87/96-Cus. dated the 18th November, 1996(Copy enclosed)1 to provide that jobbing operations would not be carried out in a Ware House under the provisions of

Standing Committee on Industry Problems constituted

December 6, 1996 532 Views 0 comment Print

During the 35th Meeting of Customs & Central Excise Advisory Council held on November 4, 1995, it was proposed to constitute a Standing Committee to review on a continuous basis the problems and representations of trade and industry. The Board has accepted the suggestion. Accordingly a standing committee is set up to examine, and review the problems and difficulties of the trade and

ICDs / CESs Establishment – Minimum Land Requirement

December 5, 1996 1732 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer D.O. letter No. 16/5/92 – Infra I, dated 6.1.94 received from Director (Infra-I) on the above subject. The issue was examined in consultation with various Commissioners of Customs and Director General of Inspection. On the basis of views

Duty Free clearance of Air conditioners for OE/ STP/ EHTP units

November 29, 1996 478 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to the notifications permitting duty free procurement of capital goods and spares of the capital goods, by the Units working under the schemes of 100% EOUs, Export Processing Zones, Electronic Hardware Technology Parks for Software Technology Parks. A doubt has arisen whether duty free procurement of airconditioners is admissible as capital goods under above such

Recovery of duty from the custodians on goods pilfered after unloading in customs area – Clarification reg.

November 29, 1996 3646 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer sub-section 3 of section 45 of the Customs Act, 1962 inserted by clause 58 of the Finance Act, 1995 for recovery of duty from the custodians on goods pilfered after unloading in customs area

CBEC – Circular No. 56/96-Custom Duty Dated 14/11/1996

November 14, 1996 1939 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to amended section 142(1) of the Customs Act, 1962 read with Customs (Attachment of Property of Defaulters for Recovery of Government Dues) Rules 1995, which enable the Department to create a legal framework to realise dues of the Government by attaching, distraining movable and immovable property of the person and then disposing the said property to recover

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