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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 4596 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 7812 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 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 1611 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 75 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 105 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 117 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


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 180 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. 96/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 26.08.2004

August 26, 2004 538 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.91/2004-NT-Customs, dated the 27th July, 2004 [S.O.851(E), dated the 27th July, 2004], the Board hereby determines for the purposes of said section relating to export goods, that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currency specified in column (2) of each of Schedule I and Schedule II.

Notification No. 95/2004-Customs(N.T.), Dated: 26.08.2004

August 26, 2004 370 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.90/2004-NT-Customs, dated the 27th July, 2004 [S.O.850 (E) dated the 27th July, 2004].

Drawal of Samples of Raw Silk Imported from China by 100% EOU/SEZ

August 24, 2004 604 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received from the trade that EOUs are facing difficulties because of this practice as drawal of sample is being insisted by the department for every import consignment of silk by EOUs from China. The matter has been examined by the Board. Board’s Circular 39/2003- Cus was issued to deter unscrupulous importers who misdeclare the grade of silk in order to circumvent anti-dumping duty leviable.

Notification No. 83/2004-Customs Duty, dated: 20/08/2004

August 20, 2004 502 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance.

Notification No. 82/2004-Customs duty, dated: 18.08.2004

August 18, 2004 592 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, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance ( Department of Revenue), No. 21/2002-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002, namely.

Administrative control over ICDs/CFSs-reg

August 13, 2004 466 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined by the Board. It is observed that the office of Commissioner of Customs, Mangalore is about 400 km away from Belgaum where the ICD is located. It has , therefore, been decided that in respect of Inland Container Depot at Desur, District Belgaum, notified vide Notification No.89/2004-Cus., dated 21.7.2004 under clause (aa) of sub-section (1) of section 7 of the Customs Act, 1962.

Notification No. 94/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 06.08.2004

August 6, 2004 811 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 Board hereby appoints the Commissioner of Customs (Export ), Jawahar Custom House, Nhava Sheva to act as Commissioner of Customs (Import), Jawahar Custom House, Nhava Sheva for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to show cause notice, pertaining to M/s Mangal Exports, Plot No.73 and 33, ABC Government Industrial Estate at Charkop, Kandivili(W).

Notification No. 93/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 06.08.2004

August 6, 2004 1489 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 Board hereby appoints the Commissioner of Customs (Export Promotion), New Customs House, Mumbai to act as Commissioner of Customs (Import), Jawahar Custom House, Nhava Sheva and Commissioner of Customs, New Custom House, Kandla for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to show cause notice.

Rescinds notification No.98/2003-Customs, dated: 1.07.2003

July 28, 2004 424 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (5) read with sub-section (1) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) and read with rules 18, 20 and 22 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 in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.98/2003-Customs, dated the 1st July, 2003.

Anti-dumping duty on all imports of vitrified/porcelain tiles

July 28, 2004 715 Views 0 comment Print

whereas on the basis of aforesaid recommendation of the designated authority, the Central Government has ordered, vide notification No. 98/2003-Customs, dated the 1st July, 2003, published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated the 1st July, 2003.

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