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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 1224 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 10326 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 1455 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 438 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 126 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 135 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 570 Views 0 comment Print


Export of fruits & vegetables – Customs examination simplified

June 17, 1996 724 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to earlier Circular No. 446/42/91-Cus. IV dated 6.8.91 which provides procedure for examination of cargo at different Customs stations

Circular No. 32/96-Custom Duty Dated 12/6/1996

June 12, 1996 787 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that doubts have been raised regarding applicability of notification No.211/83- Customs dated 23rd July, 1983 to spare parts imported for repair of ocean going vessels, by a ship repair unit, in view of the decision of the CEGAT in the matter of Collector of Customs Bombay vs. Keshari Steels 1994 (71) ELT, 768, Making a distinction between “components” and “spares

Circular No. 31/96-Custom Duty Dated 7/6/1996

June 7, 1996 1402 Views 0 comment Print

Vide Finance act, 1994, Section 61 of the Customs Act, 1962 was amended and the normal warehousing period in respect of capital goods warehoused by 100% EOUs have been fixed for five years which is further extendable. Further the Board had been vested with powers under section 61(2) to specify class of goods in official Gazette in which no interest on duty shall be chargeable. Consequent to

Circular No. 30/96- Custom Duty Dated 24/5/1996

May 24, 1996 544 Views 0 comment Print

Kindly refer to Drawback / PN-1 / 96, dated the 27th February, 1996, announcing the All Industry rates of Drawback in respect of Cotton Handloom Terry Towels and Terry Towelling Cloth, when dyed, falling under SS No.5803 & 6309 (OId 2610 & 2710) of the existing Duty Drawback Table, as under :

Circular No. 29/96-Custom Duty Dated 24/5/1996

May 24, 1996 604 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed to refer to the provision of notification no. 148/94-Cus. dt. 13.7.94, Sl. No. 1 of the Table which exempts the import duties on foodstuffs, medicines, clothing etc. imported by reconised charitable organisation for free distribution

Circular No. 28/96-Custom Duty Dated 14/5/1996

May 14, 1996 1666 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the instructions issued by the Board vide circular No. 68/95 dated 15th June, 1995 (F. No. 473/61/94-LC) and to say that a doubt has arisen whether the applications for grant of licences to private bonded warehouses may be granted even though, if violations committed by the party does not come within the exact ambit/ frame work of five years in terms of the aforesaid

100% EOUs etc. – CE Commissioners to handle cases where both Cus. & Excise Commissioners exit

May 10, 1996 430 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the Ministry Circular No. 126/95 of even No. dated 12.12.95, on the above subject and to say that on re-examination of the said instructions it has been decided by the Board that sub-para (b) of para 2 of the said circular will be substituted as below

Transshipment of import containers from JNP to CFS Mulund, Bombay

May 8, 1996 844 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to letter No. 95/ CONCOR dated 2.2.96 from G.M.CONCOR addressed to Member (Customs) for permission for transhipment of import containers form Jawahar Customs House to CFS (Import) Mulund, Bombay. The matter was examined in Board’s officer and it was observed that the

UPSS classifiable under 8543.89 CTA and 8543.00 of CETA

April 24, 1996 910 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that doubts have been raised regarding the classification of uninterruptible power supply system (UPSS) under First Schedule CTA ’75 (the Custom Tariff) in the wake of the decision of the Hon’ble CEGAT in the matter of J.K. Synthetic Ltd. v/s. Collector of Customs, Jaipur [1995 (80) ELT 208 (Tribunal)], holding that UPSS are classifiable under heading 8443.80 ibid

Discharge of Export Obligation under DES/ EPCG Scheme – Licensing authority to be monitoring agency

April 19, 1996 2083 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Ministry’s Circular No. 131/95 dated the 20th December, 1995 clarifying the scope of certain amendments to notifications issued under DEEC and EPCG Scheme particularly for discharge waiver of Bond to be executed with the Customs Authority. The DGFT have observed that the Circular militates

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