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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 1191 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 10308 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 2811 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


Latest Judiciary


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 192 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 129 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 312 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


Interest on arrears of confirmed demand

May 30, 1995 955 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invited your attention to the provisions of the Finance Bill, 1995, which sought to introduce a new section 28AA in the Customs Act. 1962 for the purposes of levy of interest on delayed payments of confirmed demands by the assesses, and to say that

Circular No. 56/95-Custom Dated 30/5/95

May 30, 1995 1009 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that the Finance Bill 1995 has received the assent of the President of India on 26.5.1995 and with the coming into force of the Finance Act 1995 Chapter 98 of the Custom Tariff Act, 1975 stands amended such that vide NOTE 4″ goods imported through courier service” are excluded from the said Chapter. Accordingly, Imports by courier shall NOT henceforth be classified as

Circular No. 55/95-Custom Duty Dated 30/5/1995

May 30, 1995 4273 Views 0 comment Print

The Board has had the occassion to examine the question of assessment of goods imported in unassembled form, particularly in the context of certain recent imports of cars in SKD kits form with the omission of a few parts like the batteries and tyres

Recovery of Govt. dues – guidelines issued

May 30, 1995 1519 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed to say that in terms of the amended section 142 of the customs Act, 1962, in addition to the existing modes of recovery of govt. dues mentioned therein, a provision has been made to empower custom officers to attach and sell the

DEEC Scheme – Clearance of bulk commodities may be allowed at any other ports than specified

May 29, 1995 628 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry has received a number of representations form Cement Companies importing cola and other bulk commodities under the DEEC Scheme at Ports other than those specified in the Customs Exemption Notifications Nos. 203/92, 204/92, 79/95 and 80/95

The Customs, Central Excise Duties and Service Tax Drawback (Amendment) Rules, 2006

May 26, 1995 1042 Views 0 comment Print

Where any goods are produced or manufactured from imported materials or excisable materials or by using any taxable services as input services, on some of which only the duty or tax chargeable thereon has been paid and not on the rest, or only a part of the duty or tax chargeable has been paid; or the duty or tax paid has been rebated or refunded in whole or in part or given as credit,

Re-export of imported goods (Drawback of Customs duties) Rules, 1995

May 26, 1995 8845 Views 0 comment Print

1. Short title, extent and commencement.- (1) These rules may be called Re-export of Imported Goods (Drawback of Customs Duties) Rules, 1995. (2) They extend to the whole of India. (3) They shall come into force on the 26th day of May, 1995.

Circular No. 52/95-Custom Duty Dated 25/5/1995

May 25, 1995 730 Views 0 comment Print

With the changes effected in the Duty Exemption Scheme and the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme in the revised edition of the Exim Policy published on 31st March, 1995 and the revised Handbook of Procedure, Vol. I published on 1st May, 1995, the Bond cum surety/ security under these Schemes is required to be executed by the importers with the Customs authorities

Customs Refund Applications regulations – CBEC clarifications

May 24, 1995 496 Views 0 comment Print

Please refer to Ministry’s Circular No. 12/95-Customs Dated 20th February, 1995 (Board’s F. No. 605/14/95-DBK) regarding issue of Telegraphic Release Advices (TRAs) for imports under DEEC Scheme. Representations have been received from Custom Houses

TR Rules – Doubts/disputes about baggage to be referred to Addl. Collector

May 18, 1995 775 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed to say that a number of complaints are being received by the Board from passengers alleging that when they approached the customs authorities for clearance of their unaccompanied baggage containing household and personal effect under T.R. facility, they were harassed and their goods were seized / detained by the customs authorities and they were forced to write

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