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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 4611 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 7821 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 66 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 90 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 129 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 195 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. 63/2004-Customs, Dated: 14.05.2004

May 14, 2004 532 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, hereby directs that each of the notifications of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), specified in column (2) of the Table below shall be further amended in the manner as specified in the the corresponding entry in column (3) of the said Table.

Filing of Import Manifest before arrival of the vessel or aircraft

May 13, 2004 433 Views 0 comment Print

In view of the representation from the field formation, in the Annexure-I to the Circular No.30/2004-Cus., dated 16.4.2004, after the Sr.No.10.

Notification No. 62/2004-Customs, Dated: 12.05.2004

May 12, 2004 2011 Views 0 comment Print

(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, and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 80/1997-CUSTOMS, dated the 21st October, 1997, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary vide, G.S.R. No.610(E), dated the 21st October, 1997, hereby exempts goods of the description specified in column

Operationalisation of the Provision of Chapter X A of the Customs Act, 1962-Issuance of SEZ Rules and Regulations

May 12, 2004 751 Views 0 comment Print

Please note that on the operationalisation of Chapter XA of the Customs Act, 1962, along with the attendant Rules and Regulations, Drawback, DEPB and other export benefits would be available in respect of supplies from DTA to SEZ subject to fulfillment of relevant provisions of the EXIM Policy and Customs and Central Excise laws (including notifications).

Notification No. 65/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 11.05.2004

May 11, 2004 478 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, “Moradabad Special Economic Zone” means the Moradabad Special Economic Zone, located at and comprising of the places bearing the Khasra numbers specified.

Specifies Manikanchan SEZ at Salt Lake as a “special economic zone”

May 11, 2004 2473 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, Manikanchan Special Economic Zone means the Manikanchan Special Economic Zone at Salt Lake, Kolkata located at and comprising of area and enclosed by boundaries as specified.

Specifies Boranada SEZ at Jodhpur, in State of Rajasthan, as a “SEZ”

May 11, 2004 2380 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, Boranada Special Economic Zone means Boranada Special Economic Zone, located at and comprising of the places bearing the area, khasra numbers.

Amend the SEZs (Customs Procedures) Regulations, 2003

May 11, 2004 1528 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 53/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated the 22nd July, 2003, was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide G.S.R. 571 (E), dated the 22nd July, 2003 and was last amended by notification No.59/2004-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated the 30th April, 2004 [G.S.R.295 (E), dated the 30th April, 2004].

Notification No. 61/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 11.05.2004

May 11, 2004 673 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 52/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated the 22nd July, 2003, was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) with G.S.R 570 (E), dated the 22nd July, 2003 and was last amended by notification No 58/2004-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated the 30th April, 2004 [G.S.R 294(E), dated the 30th April, 2004].

Customs Valuation Rules,1988-Determination of assessable value for goods sold on high seas

May 11, 2004 13282 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined taking into account the Advisory Opinion 14.1 of the GATT Valuation Code, which stipulates that if the importer can demonstrate that the immediate sale under consideration took place with a view to export the goods to the country of importation, then such transaction would constitute an international transfer of goods. The later transaction, which led to the import, would be the relevant transaction for assessment and Rule 4 of Customs Valuation Rules, 1988 would apply. Hon’ble Supreme Court, in the case of M/s.Hyderabad Industries Limited [2000(115)E.L.T.593(S.C)].

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