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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 1206 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 10320 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 168 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 45 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 132 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 315 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 558 Views 0 comment Print


Circular No. 3/ 96-Custom Duty Dated 31/1/1996

January 31, 1996 535 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to notification No. 8/96- Customs and 3/ 96 – Central Excise both dated 17th January, 1996. Notification No. 8/96- Customs amends notification Nos. 13/95- Cus. and 16/95- Cus. both dated the 16th March, 1995. The effect of the amending notification is to remove the spelling error in the description of a drug ‘Mesna’ under notification No. 13/95- Cus. and to correct the

Correction of typographical error in the spellings of a drug under notification No. 13/95- Customs

January 31, 1996 691 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to notification No. 13/ 96- Customs dated 29th January, 1996 which amend notification Nos. 13/95- Cus. dated the 16th March, 1995. The effect of the amending notification is to correct the spelling mistake in the description of ‘s- Fluorouracil

Private Bonded Warehouse – Availability of space certificate from Public Bonded Warehouse not required

January 1, 1996 8782 Views 1 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the instructions issued by the Board vide letter of even number dated 15th June, 1995 (Customs Circular No. 68/95) and to say that a doubt has arisen whether a “no objection” is required from Public Bonded Warehouse for availability of space there before granting licence for Private Bonded Warehouse (in the same area where the Public Bonded Warehouse exists) under

Circular No. 134/95-Custom Duty Dated 29/12/1995

December 29, 1995 1006 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed to refer to the Board’s instructions contained in its earlier Circular No. 116/95- Customs, dated 16.11.95. As already stated therein, the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act undergoes various changes effected through the proposals contained in the Third Schedule (Parts I & II) to the Finance Act, 1995. The changes come into effect from 1.1.96, as already notified by

Circular No. 133/95-Cusum Duty Dated 22/12/1995

December 22, 1995 943 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the various instructions and circulars issued from time to time regarding setting up of ICDs / CFSs by the Public Sector Undertakings as well as by the Private Sector Undertakings. In view of growing demand for setting ICDs /CFSs in hinterland and to keep pace with fast growing import / export, it has been decided to simplify the procedure for setting up ICDs/ CFSs

Circular No. 132/95-Custom Duty Dated 22/12/1995

December 22, 1995 1048 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to state that a review of the existing policy with regard to grant of in-bond Manufacture facility under section 65 of the Customs Act, 1962 has been conducted by the Board. Consequent to the review, it has been decided that the requests for grant of in-bond Manufacture facility under section 65 of the Act will henceforth be considered and decided at the level of the Commissioners

Drawback on cotton power loom made ups permissible

December 19, 1995 769 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received from the exporters of Cotton Power loom made-ups (bed sheets) under S.S. No. 6305 (Old 2702(5)) of the Drawback Table where exporters’ claim for drawback have not been allowed by the Customs Houses on the ground that drawback at the specific rate of Rs. 4.35 per piece works out to less than Rs. 5000/-per Shipping Bill as also less than 2% of the

Poultry and poultry products – No need for counter signature on Health Certificate

December 19, 1995 415 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to draw your attention to the Minister’s instructions F.No. 478/29/ 88-Cus. VII (copy enclosed)1 regarding the requirement of countersignature of Quarantine officer on the Health Certificates and to say that is has been decided in consultation

Circular No. 128/95-Custom Duty Dated 14/12/1995

December 14, 1995 1966 Views 0 comment Print

=The Government have decided that the private sector would also be involved in infrastructure development. Accordingly this sector has been allowed to open CFSs/ ICDs/ CPZs in addition to public sector agencies. The other intention of the Government has been to bring the Customs facilities to the doorstep of the exporting and importing community; therefore, many CFSs/ ICDs/ EPZs have been

Re-import of Indian origin goods even for re-processing, re-conditioning, etc.

December 14, 1995 9553 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to notification No. 158/95-Customs dated 14.11.1995 issued in supersession of notification No. 98 / 95- Customs dated 26.5.95 for exempting from the whole of duties goods manufactured in India, when re-imported into India for the purpose of repairs, reconditioning, reprocessing, refining, remaking or similar process. As may be seen the new notification considerable enlarges

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