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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 1173 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 10290 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 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 42 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 189 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 309 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


Circular No. 118/95-Custom Duty Dated 21/11/1995

November 21, 1995 715 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 13(1) of Customs and Central Excise Duties Drawback Rules, 1995 permits a claim to be filed within three months from the date relevant for the applicability of amount or rate of drawback in terms of sub-rule (3) of rule 5. The proviso to said sub-rule provides that the Assistant Commissioner of Customs may, if he is satisfied that exporter was prevented by sufficient cause from filing his claim

DEEC -Issue of TRA for imports under DEEC further clarification

November 17, 1995 1864 Views 0 comment Print

Please refer to the Ministry’s earlier Circular No. 12/95-Cus. dated 20.2.95 and Circular No. 51/95-Cus. dated 24th May, 1995 regarding issue of Telegraphic Release Advice (TRA) for imports under DEEC Scheme. Some representations have been received form the trade circles complaining about delay in issue of TRA. Reasons cited for delay in the representations are that the Customs

Customs Tariff New HS Code Effective from January 1996

November 16, 1995 1444 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed to refer to the provisions of the Finance Bill, 1995, later enacted as the Finance Act, 1995, Section 69(b) of which proposes certain amendments to the First Schedule to the CTA ’75, as detailed in the Third Schedule to the said Act. It has also been provided that the said amendments shall take effect from a date to be notified by the Government later

This notification exempts goods manufactured in India and re-imported for repairs/reconditioning/reprocessing/refining/remaking etc

November 14, 1995 12160 Views 1 comment Print

That he shall pay, on demand, in the event of his failure to comply with any of the aforesaid conditions, an amount equal to the difference between the duty leviable on such goods at the time of importation but for the exemption contained herein.

Pass Book Scheme – Clarification on operations of New Scheme amended by Notif. No. 115/95-Cus.

November 8, 1995 634 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 104/95-Customs dated the 30th May, 1995 relating to Pass Book Scheme has been amended by Notification No. 115/95-Customs dated the 27th October, 1995 (copy enclosed for ready reference)1. The amendment has been carried out to prescribe the modalities for allowing credit in the Pass Book, to specify that the Pass Book or the credits allowed therein shall not be transferable

Circular No. 114/95-Custom Duty Dated 2/11/1995

November 2, 1995 643 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the correspondence resting with Board’s letter F.No. 483/ 14/ 88-Cus-VII dated 14th October 1988 and 6th June, 1991(copies enclosed)1 on the above subject and to say that in para 1 of the said letter after, Item No. (xiii), following item may be inserted

Toner Cartridges for Laser Printers and Ink Cartridges for Ink Jet Printers – Indicative prices for Customs Valuation

October 31, 1995 748 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received that there is a gross under-invoicing of toner for Photocopiers and toner cartridges of laser printers and ink cartridges of Ink Jet Printers.

Export Promotion Returns by Customs -forms Prescribed

October 27, 1995 565 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Ministry’s Circular No. 609/ 106/93-DBK dated 20th October, 1993 whereby proforma for furnishing information with regard to duty forgone under various Export Promotion Schemes was prescribed.

Transshipment of Imported Goods – Regulations clarified

October 18, 1995 3040 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 61/ 95-NT- Customs dated 28th Sept., 1995, notifying the Goods Imported (Conditions of Transhipment) Regulations, 1995 has been issued on 28th Sept., 1995. This Notification replaces the earlier Regulation of 1984 viz, Imported Goods (Conditions of Transhipment) Regulations

DTA clearances from EOUs/ EPZ Units against payment of full duty

October 16, 1995 475 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the provisions of Notification No. 2/95-CE dated 4.1.95, which extends a concessional rate of duty to goods cleared from EOUs/ EPZUs/ STPUSs, which are allowed to be cleared in accordance with provisions of the EXIM policy and certain specified notifications of the Ministry of Commerce. The concession is up to the extent of 50% of each of the duties of customs leviable

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