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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 1194 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 10317 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 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 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 555 Views 0 comment Print


AC cars import by Tourism corporations/ Tour Operators – No licence and limit on imports

August 14, 1995 481 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention to Customs Notfn. No. 73/94 dated 1.3.1994 as amended vide Notfn. No. 113/95-Cus. dated 7.6.1995 and to say that by amending notification air conditioned cars have been deleted from the parent notification No. 73/94-Cus. dated 1.3.1994. As a consequence, A.C. cars imported by State Tourism Corporation, Tour Operators etc., under this scheme does not

EOUs/ EPZ Units – NO BG for transfer of imported goods

August 14, 1995 496 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board that that contents of circular No. 29/95 dated 20.3.95 issued F.No. 473/ 6/ 95-LC by which relaxation in furnishing Bank Guarantee by the 100% EOU / EPZ units for transfer of imported goods for re-werehousing from

Drawback on exports made under DEEC Scheme- Guidelines for Payment

August 11, 1995 3145 Views 0 comment Print

A number of representations have been received from Export Promotion Councils regarding difficulties being faced by them in claiming drawback on export made made Duty Exemption Scheme. It has been pointed out in these representations that some of the

No Common user facility for consolidation of cargo by freight forwarders/ steamer agents

August 11, 1995 622 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention to this Department’s letter of even number dated the 16th March, 1994(copy enclosed) conveying Board’s decision that consolidation facility by Freight For warders/ Steamer Agents may be allowed by the Customs, if it is carried out

Project Imports -Cash security deposit lowered to 2% from 5%

August 9, 1995 2770 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer Board’s letter F.No. 521 / 192/ 90-Cus.(TU) dated 9.1.1992 advising Customs Houses / Collect orates to take cash security equivalent to 5% of C.I.F. value of goods, at the time or registration of Project Contract under Project Import Regulations, 1986, An exception was, however, made in the case of imports by the Government Department and Public Sector

Circular No. 88/95-Custom Duty Dated 1/8/1995

August 1, 1995 640 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to draw your attention to the amendments in the Exim policy 1992-97 introduced by the Ministry of Commerce w.e.f. 1.4.1995 in so far as they relate to the EOUE /EPZ schemes. In particular, reference is made to the changes in para 96, 115 and 118 of the exim policy

Imported goods classification in consultation with technical authorities

July 31, 1995 454 Views 0 comment Print

Please refer your D.O. letter No. VIII(12) ACU / 10/ MISC/ 6176 dated 2.6.95 addressed to Member (Customs) regarding import of Flight Computer by M/s English Book Stores, New Delhi

Circular No. 86-95-Custom Duty Dated 27/7/1995

July 27, 1995 700 Views 0 comment Print

In the Budget 1995-96, Notification No. 49/95-Customs was issued which inter alia prescribed concessional rate of duty on goods of heading No. 84.14 of Customs Tariff Act. However, the earlier exemption available to parts of such refrigerating and air conditioning

Eous, EPZ, EHTP, STP units Sale in domestic Market – Clarification on concessional duty

July 26, 1995 610 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Notification No. 100/ 95-CE dated 2.6.95 which amended Notification No. 2/95-CE dt. 4.1.95. prescribing the effective rates of duties applicable to goods manufactured by 100% EOUs / EPZ / EHTP / STP / units when cleared into the Domestic Tariff Area

Detention of imported cargo needs removal of to Customs warehouse – containers need not be detained

July 25, 1995 805 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that the matter of long detention of cargo including containerised cargo at various ports by the Customs authorities leading to port congestion as well as hold up of containers has been represented at various forums. This issue has also

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