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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 342 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Duty on Gold & Silver Raised to 15% (Effective May 13, 2026)

Custom Duty : The new customs notifications standardize the effective import duty on gold and silver bullion at 15% through revised BCD, SWS, an...

May 14, 2026 4581 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 7785 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 741 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 1092 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


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 285 Views 0 comment Print

₹10 Lakh Cap Removed on Courier Exports to Boost E-Commerce Trade

Custom Duty : The reform removes value restrictions on courier exports, enabling higher-value shipments. It aims to boost e-commerce exports and...

April 1, 2026 441 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 2541 Views 0 comment Print

CBI Books Three Customs Officials for Alleged Bribery in Smuggled Goods Release

Custom Duty : The CBI has registered a bribery case against three Customs officials accused of taking illegal gratification to release seized go...

February 7, 2026 618 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 1608 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Article 20(2) Inapplicable as Customs Proceedings Are Not Criminal Prosecutions: SC

Custom Duty : The Court ruled that confiscation proceedings before Customs Authorities do not amount to prosecution before a judicial tribunal. ...

June 10, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

EPCG Export Failure due to SARFAESI Auction: CESTAT waives Interest & Penalty, upheld duty demand

Custom Duty : Where an EPCG licence holder becomes incapable of fulfilling export obligations due to unavoidable circumstances such as SARFAESI ...

June 10, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Sets Aside Customs Demand as Undervaluation Allegations Lacked Admissible Evidence

Custom Duty : CESTAT Chennai held that unsigned invoices, unauthenticated e-mails, and uncorroborated statements were insufficient to reject tra...

June 9, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Sets Aside Customs Broker Penalty as Ergotamine Preparation Not Covered Under NDPS Schedule-B

Custom Duty : The Tribunal held that a medicine containing Ergotamine was merely a preparation and not “Ergotamine and its salts” under Sche...

June 9, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

Bluetooth Headsets falls Under Heading 8517 as They Transmit & Receive Voice & Data

Custom Duty : CESTAT examined whether Bluetooth headsets should be treated as communication devices or ordinary headphones. It held that devices...

June 8, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Nil Customs Duty on Goods Under Tariff Item 26020010 under India Australia ECTA

Custom Duty : The Central Government has amended Notification No. 62/2022-Customs to prescribe a 0% Basic Customs Duty on all goods falling unde...

June 10, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Common Adjudicating Authority Appointed for SVB SCNs – Koinone Polytech

Custom Duty : CBIC has designated a common adjudicating authority to decide several customs show cause notices issued by different commissionera...

June 10, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

Common Adjudicating Authority Appointed in ViewSonic SVB Case

Custom Duty : CBIC exercised its powers under the Customs Act, 1962 to appoint a common adjudicating authority for two customs proceedings invol...

June 6, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

Hewlett SVB Matter Referred for Common Adjudication of Multiple SCNs

Custom Duty : Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority in the case of M/s. Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited, (IEC: 071500719...

June 5, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Bars Direct DGFT References to Ensure Uniform FTP Interpretation

Custom Duty : CBIC has directed Customs field formations not to seek FTP clarifications directly from DGFT. The new mechanism aims to ensure con...

June 4, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print


Amends Notification No. 15/2007-Customs Duty, dated 20th February, 2007

May 15, 2008 418 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 15/2007-CUSTOMS dated the 20th February, 2007, [G.S.R. 94(E), dated the 20th February, 2007], published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated the 20th February, 2007.

Amends Notification No. 36/2001-Customs Duty (N.T.), dated 3rd August 2001

May 15, 2008 439 Views 0 comment Print

The Principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide Notification No.36/2001 – Customs (N.T.), dated, the 3rd August, 2001 (S.O.748 (E), dated, the 3rd August, 2001) and was last amended vide Notification No. 40/2008-Customs (N.T.), dated, the 2nd May, 2008 (S.O. 1075(E) dated 2nd May, 2008).

Under Rule 22 (2) of the Anti-Dumping Rules and the proviso thereto, the initiation of a new shipper review cannot be with retrospective effect in the case of a first time exporter.

May 14, 2008 708 Views 0 comment Print

H and R Johnson (India) Limited,Versus Union of India – Under the given circumstances of the case and particularly the purport of Rule 22 (2) of the Anti-Dumping Rules and the proviso thereto, the initiation of a new shipper review cannot be with retrospective effect in the case of a first time exporter.

Specifies "Fake Indian Currency Notes" as goods falling in category of prohibited goods

May 13, 2008 988 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (c) of clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 135 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government hereby specifies “Fake Indian Currency Notes” as the goods falling in the category of prohibited goods for the purposes of the said section.

Amends Notification No. 49/2005-Customs Duty (N.T.), dated 17th June,2005

May 12, 2008 427 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 49/2005-Customs (N.T.), dated the 17th June,2005 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section(i) vide number G.S.R. 410(E) dated the 17th June,2005 and was subsequently amended by Notification No.63/2006- Customs (N.T.), dated the 9th June, 2006 vide number G.S.R. 356(E), published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section(i), dated the 9th June, 2006.

Amends Notification No. 40/2005 – Customs Duty (N.T.), dated 13th may, 2005

May 12, 2008 334 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 40/2005-Customs (N.T.), dated the 13th May,2005 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section(i) vide number G.S.R. 308(E), dated the 13th May,2005 and it was lastly amended by Notification No.33/2008- Customs (N.T.) dated the 28th March,2008 , published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section(i) vide number G.S.R. 233(E), dated the 28th March,2008.

Rescinds Notification No.22/2008-Customs, dated 1st March, 2008

May 10, 2008 388 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), read with sub-section (4) of section 134 of the Finance Act, 2003, the Central Government hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.22/2008-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2008, published in the Gazette of India Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R.121 (E), dated the 1st March, 2008, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such rescission.

Exempts the specified goods

May 10, 2008 613 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts the goods specified in column (3) of the Table annexed hereto and falling under Heading No. of the Second Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table, when exported out of India, from so much of the duty of customs leviable thereon under the said Second Schedule as is in excess of the amount calculated at the rate specified in the corresponding entry in column (4) of the said Table:

Amends certain notifications

May 9, 2008 529 Views 0 comment Print

The Principal notification No.97/2004-Customs, dated the 17th September, 2004 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (1) vide number G.S.R 620 (E), dated the 17th September, 2004 and was last amended by notification No.116/2007-Customs, dated the 30th November, 2007 vide number G.S.R 745 (E), dated 30th November, 2007.

Exempts specified goods from duty of customs and additional duty

May 9, 2008 700 Views 0 comment Print

Capital goods in Semi Knocked Down (SKD) / Completely Knocked Down (CKD) conditions to be assembled into capital goods by the importer.

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