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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 1152 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 624 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 10281 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 894 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 1452 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 2808 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 141 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 207 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 165 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 12 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 186 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 126 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 306 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 552 Views 0 comment Print


Duty Exemption/ EPCG Scheme- Clarifications on recent Changes

December 12, 1995 742 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Ministry’s telex of even number dated the 21st Sept, 1995 whereby amendments made to Notifications under Duty Exemption Scheme and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPGG) Scheme were communicated. Copies of the Notification Nos. 140/95-Csutoms to 147/95-Csutoms all dated 19th September, 1995 have also been forwarded with post copy of the said telex. These

EOUs/ Jurisdiction of Customs and Excise Defied

December 12, 1995 1639 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that the Board has examined various representations from the associations of officers both from Customs and Central Excise side of the Department of officers both from Customs and Central Excise side of the Department regarding the administrative control ever the 100% EOUs / EPZs, set up under export promotion schemes.

Import from SAARC Countries under SAPTA – Clarification on Duty concession

December 11, 1995 3589 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to state that the Central Government has operationalised the SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA) with effect from 7.12.95 with the issue of notification No. 165/95- Cus, dated 7.12.95 (copy enclosed)

QBAL Imports – Exemption from Additional Duty

December 8, 1995 682 Views 0 comment Print

Your attention is invited to Notification No. 149/95-Cus dated the 19th September, 1995 and instruction issued vide circular No. 101/95-Customs dated the 21st September, 1995. Notification No. 149/95-Customs dated the 19th September 1995 which permits import of materials free of both basic duty of Customs and additional duty of Customs imported against Quantity Based Advance

Customs Tariff (Determination Of Origin Of Goods Under Agreement On Saarc Preferential Trading Arrangement) Rules, 1995

December 7, 1995 1270 Views 0 comment Print

1. Short title and commencement. – (1) These rules may be called the Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under the Agreement on SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement) Rules, 1995. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Subsidiaries of Export Houses – Joint Bond facility extended

December 4, 1995 529 Views 0 comment Print

A representation has been received by the Ministry to extend the facility of execution of BG/ Bond to the subsidary of export house/ trading house/ star trading house/ super star trading house as has been made available to them under Circular No. 52/ Customs & 97/ 95 Customs issued from F.No. 605/75/95- DBK

EOUs/ EPZ Units- Policy issues to be referred to CBEC before issue of Show Cause Notice

November 28, 1995 685 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that certain instances have been brought to the notice of the Board, wherein show cause notices have been brought to the notice of the Board, wherein show cause notices have been issued to units working under the EOU/ EPZ scheme on matters involving interpretations of provisions and scope of exemption notification, eligibility of duty free imports etc. without

Engg. Product Export Scheme – Modvat permitted on inputs – Spares Import allowed

November 23, 1995 637 Views 0 comment Print

Engineering Products Export (Replenishment of Iron & Steel Intermediates) Scheme was notified by Ministry of Commerce on 1st March, 1995 and the Department of Revenue had issued Notification No. 10/95- Customs dated the 7th March, 1995 to give effect to the said scheme. In view of representations made by the Engineering Products exporters and Iron & Steel producers, the scheme has

EPCG / Advance Licences – Third Party Exports can be counted towards Export Obligation

November 23, 1995 19720 Views 1 comment Print

After introduction of para 41(II) and para 59 (A) in the EXIM Policy (92-97) with effect from 30th March, 1994, under which exports by Advance Licence holders through third party were allowed, doubts were expressed by some of the Commissioners of Customs whether and how the export through a third party by an Advance Licence holder under DEEC Scheme or EPCG holder could be

Grant of Private Bonded warehouse licence in SEEPZ – Asstt. Comm. authorised to grant the licence

November 22, 1995 721 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that a request has been received from the Development commissioner, SEEPZ for delegation of powers to Assistant Commissioner of Customs, SEEPZ relating to grant of private bonded warehouse licence under section 58 of the Customs Act, 1962 in SEEPZ a Bombay

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