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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 4599 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 7818 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 744 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 1095 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 288 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 1611 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DRI Cannot Retain Seized Cash Beyond Six Months Without Valid Extension: Allahabad HC

Custom Duty : The Court held that retention of seized cash beyond six months is illegal if the extension order under Section 110(2) of the Custo...

June 11, 2026 60 Views 0 comment Print

Interest on Customs Duty Cannot Be Waived Merely Because EPCG Benefit Was Granted Later: CESTAT Mumbai

Custom Duty : Tribunal ruled that interest liability extends to the full duty adjudged under Section 28, regardless of whether payment is made t...

June 11, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

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 117 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 126 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


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 192 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


Warehousing-Waiver of interest on the Customs duty-Delegation of powers to Chief Commissioners of Customs & Central Excise

October 29, 2004 937 Views 0 comment Print

Therefore, requested to consider all requests for waiver of interest on the customs duty in respect of warehoused goods keeping in mind the aforesaid guidelines of the Board and taking into consideration all the relevant rules and regulations which are applicable.

Importability of Boric Acid

October 28, 2004 1321 Views 0 comment Print

The Apex Court has held that even in respect of a separately chemically defined compound, if it is a pesticide/insecticide it will be classified under heading 3808 of the Central Excise Tariff (which is identical to the corresponding heading of the Customs Tariff) and not under Chapters 28 or 29.

Notification No. 124/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 26.10.2004

October 26, 2004 442 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.110/2004-NT-Customs, dated the 27th September, 2004 [S.O.1052(E), dated the 27th September, 2004], the Board hereby determines for the purposes of said section relating to export goods.

Notification No. 123/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 26.10.2004

October 26, 2004 448 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 14 of Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.109/2004-NT-Customs, dated the 27th September, 2004 [S.O.1051(E) dated the 27th September, 2004], the Board hereby determines for the purposes of said section, relating to imported goods.

Clearance of imported metal scraps-Procedure regarding

October 26, 2004 439 Views 0 comment Print

Further, the field formations have also expressed doubts regarding para 4(i) of the Board’s Circular No.56/2004-Cus, dated 18.10.2004 as to whether in such cases the containers should be allowed to be removed after payment of Customs duty or in bond . It is clarified that such facility has been provided to manufacturer importers of metals scrap which have landed on or before 25.10.2004.

Amendment in the notification No. 33/94-Customs(NT), dated: 01.07.1994

October 25, 2004 2977 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (a) of section 152 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance, (Department of Revenue), No. 33/94-CUSTOMS(NT), dated the 1st July 1994, namely:-In the said Notification, in the Table A, in item (ii), for the words “rupees fifteen lakhs”, the words “rupees two Crores” shall be substituted.

Notification No. 119/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 21.10.2004

October 21, 2004 301 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby appoints the Commissioner of Central Excise (Adjudication), New Custom House, Air Cargo Complex, New Delhi, to act as; ( i ) Commissioner of Customs, Inland Container Depot, Tughlakabad , New Delhi; (ii) Commissioner of Customs, Jamnagar ; (iii) Commissioner of Customs, Kandla ; (iv) Commissioner of Customs (Ports), Chennai; and (v) Commissioner of Central Excise, Faridabad , for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to Show Cause .

Notification No. 118/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 21.10.2004

October 21, 2004 301 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby appoints the Commissioner of Central Excise(Adjudication), New Custom House, Air Cargo Complex, New Delhi, to act as, ( i ) Commissioner of Customs(Imports), Mumbai, (ii) Commissioner of Customs, Inland Container Depot, Tughlakabad , New Delhi, (iii) Commissioner of Customs(Imports), Nhava Sheva ; (iv) Commissioner of Customs (Port), Customs House, Kolkata ; and (v) Commissioner of Central Excise, Faridabad , for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to Show Cause Notices pertaining to M/S. Tirupati Trading Company, New Delhi and M/S Tanisha Trading Company, New Delhi.

Notification No. 117/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 21.10.2004

October 21, 2004 349 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby appoints the Commissioner of Customs(Adjudication), New Customs House, Mumbai to act as Commissioner of Customs(Imports), Jawahar Customs House, Nhava Sheva and Commissioner of Customs (Export Promotion), New Customs House, Mumbai for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to Show Cause Notice pertaining to M/s. Far East Exports, Room No.602, 15/D, Khwaja Manzil , 6th Floor, Nishanpada Road, Dongri , Mumbai issued vide, F. No. DRI/NS/INT-2/2003, dated the 17th May, 2004, by the Additional Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Mumbai Zonal Unit, Mumbai.

Notification No. 116/2004-Customs(N.T.), Dated: 21.10.2004

October 21, 2004 787 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby appoints the Commissioner of Customs (Adjudication), New Customs House, Mumbai, to act as Commissioner of Central Excise and Customs, Daman; Commissioner of Customs(Exports), Nhava Sheva and Commissioner of Central Excise and Customs, Surat -II for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to Show Cause Notices pertaining to M/s. Aditya Recycling Private Limited, Navsari issued vide F.No.DRI/BZU/G/8/2003-Aditya, dated the 23rd March, 2004.

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