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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


Amendment in notification No. 115/2003-Customs, dated: 22.07.2003

April 30, 2004 418 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 115/2003-CUSTOMS, dated the 22nd July, 2003, was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide G.S.R 574 ( E), dated the 22nd July, 2003 and was last amended by notification No. 52/ 2004-CUSTOMS, dated the 31st March, 2004.

Amendment in notification No. 114/2003-Customs, dated: 22.07.2003

April 30, 2004 304 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub- section )1) of section 3A of the Customs Tariff Act,1975 (51of 1975), the Central Government, hereby makes the following further amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), vide No. 114/2003-CUSTOMS, dated the 22nd July, 2003, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide G.S.R 573 ( E), dated the 22nd July, 2003.

Amendment in notification No. 113/2003-Customs, dated: 22.07.2003

April 30, 2004 583 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 (6) of the section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act,1975 (51of 1975), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following further amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), vide No. 113/2003-CUSTOMS, dated the 22nd July, 2003, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3.

Notification No. 60/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 30.04.2004

April 30, 2004 400 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No.45/2003-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 563 (E), dated the 22nd July, 2003 and was last amended by notification No. 49 /2004-CUSTOMS (N.T), dated the 31st March, 2004 [G.S.R. 242 (E), dated the 31st March].

Amend the SEZs (Customs Procedures) Regulations, 2003

April 30, 2004 523 Views 0 comment Print

In the Special Economic Zones (Customs Procedures) Regulations, 2003, in regulation 1, in sub-regulation (3), for the figures, letters and words “1st day of May , 2004″, the figures, letters and words ” 11th day of May, 2004 ” shall be substituted.These regulations may be called the Special Economic Zones (Customs Procedures) (Amendment) Regulations, 2004.

Amend the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2003

April 30, 2004 409 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) vide G.S.R 570 (E), dated the 22nd July, 2003 and was last amended by notification No 47 /2004-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated the 31st March, 2004 [G.S.R 240 (E), dated the 31st March, 2004].

Amends notification No. 43/2003-Customs (N.T.) dated: 22.07.2003

April 30, 2004 304 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 43/2003-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 561(E) dated the 22nd July, 2003 and was last amended by notification No 46 /2004- CUSTOMS (N.T), dated the 31st March, 2004 [G.S.R.239 (E), dated the 31st March, 2004].

Notification No. 56/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 27.04.2004

April 27, 2004 490 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.37/2004-NT-Customs, dated the 25th March, 2004 [S.O.393(E), dated the 25th March, 2004], the Board hereby determines for the purposes of said section relating to export goods.

Notification No. 55/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 27.05.2004

April 27, 2004 667 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.36/2004-NT-Customs, dated the 25th March, 2004 [S.O.394 (E) dated the 25th March, 2004].

Directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India dated 14.10.2003 in the matter of WP No. 657/95

April 26, 2004 4819 Views 0 comment Print

Vide order dated 24th September 2003, the Hon’ble Apex Court has at page 15 of the order allowed a time period of 12 months for upgradation of Customs laboratories at gateway ports as well as posting of manned staff. Action has been initiated by C.R.C.L. in this regard.

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