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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


Notification No. 115/2004-Customs(N.T.), Dated: 21.10.2004

October 21, 2004 421 Views 0 comment Print

For the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to Show Cause Notice pertaining to M/s. Vision Inc., K-53A, Basement, Kalkaji , New Delhi & Others issued vide, F. No 50C/11/2003, dated the 31st March, 2004, by the Assistant Director( CI), Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, New Delhi.

Notification No. 114/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 21.10.2004

October 21, 2004 391 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, Jaipur to act as Commissioner of Customs(Export Promotion), New Custom House, Mumbai and Commissioner of Customs, Air Cargo Complex, New Custom House, New Delhi for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to Show Cause Notices pertaining to M/s. Kansara Bearings Ltd, C-83, Marudhar Industrial Area, Phase II, Basni , Jodhpur issue.

Notification No. 113/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 21.10.2004

October 21, 2004 400 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) and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance(Department of Revenue) No.27/92-Customs (N.T.), dated the 27th March, 1992, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide No. G.S.R. 369(E), dated the 27th March, 1992.

Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-2009-Changes made in Advance License, DFRC, EPCG, and DEPB Schemes

October 21, 2004 2698 Views 0 comment Print

The facilities extended to this sector include, interalia, (a) duty free import entitlement of specified trimmings and embellishments at 5% of FOB value of exports made during the previous financial year; and (b) duty free import of old pieces of hand knotted carpets on consignment basis for re-export. To give effect to the Policy provision at (a) above, S.No.167 of notification No. 21/2002-Cus.

Revised Norms for Execution of Bond and Bank Guarantee under Advance License and EPCG Schemes

October 21, 2004 23935 Views 0 comment Print

In the light of these Policy provisions, the issue regarding execution of Bond/BG under DEEC and EPCG Schemes has been reviewed by the Board and in supersession of earlier DOR Circular Nos. 45/96-Cus., dated 28.8.96, 71/98-Cus., dated 15.9.98, 48/2003-Cus., dated 6.6.2003, 74/2003-Cus., dated 21.8.2003 and 79/2003-Cus., dated 4.9.2003, the following revised norms are prescribed for the purpose of furnishing Bond and BG under the said Schemes.

Eligibility of DEPB benefit on exports in cases where the inputs have been procured under DEPB Scheme

October 21, 2004 985 Views 0 comment Print

It is, therefore, clarified that the benefit of DEPB Scheme should be allowed on exports even though the inputs used in the manufacture of the export product were cleared through DEPB route. The letter F.No.605/11/2004-DBK dated 12.4.2004 of OSD.

Specifies Phase II, Sitapura Special Economic Zone at Jaipur in the State of Rajasthan, as a “special economic zone”

October 18, 2004 871 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, Phase II, Sitapura Special Economic Zone means Phase II, Sitapura Special Economic Zone at Jaipur comprising of the Khasra numbers in the villages of State of Rajasthan and Rakba as specified in the Table.

Circular No. 56/2004-Custom Duty Dated:18.10.2004

October 18, 2004 4324 Views 0 comment Print

The whole issue has since been reviewed in the background of the recent explosion at the premises of a scrap importer at Ghaziabad resulting in the death of ten persons. Consultations have been held with the concerned Ministries, namely Commerce & Industry, Home, Shipping, Steel and External Affairs. Discussions have also taken place between the concerned Trade Associations and the Government of India.

Debonding by EOU/EHTP/STP Units

October 14, 2004 2299 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification has been sought as to whether 10% Bank Guarantee is to be insisted upon in the case of those show cause notices involving an issue which has already been decided against the revenue and department has preferred appeal against such decision. The issue has been considered in the Board. If the decision of the Tribunal is in favour of the assessee, strictly speaking, no duty is payable, notwithstanding the fact that Department has preferred appeal.

Antidumping duty on import of certain Polyester Staple Fibres

October 13, 2004 538 Views 0 comment Print

therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), read with sub-section (5) of section 9A of the said Customs Tariff Act and rules 18 and 20 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995, the Central Government, hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India.

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