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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


Anti-dumping duty on imports of titanium dioxide

April 9, 2004 5662 Views 0 comment Print

And whereas, the designated authority, vide its final findings notification No.14/51/2002-DGAD, dated the 15th March, 2004, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated the 16th March, 2004, has come to the conclusion that

Extension of benefit of Notification No. 51/96-Cus., dated 23-7-1996 on goods imported by Private Colleges

April 6, 2004 3115 Views 0 comment Print

In the case under reference to 3. the Board, benefit of Notification No. 51/96-Cus., dated 23-7-1996 was claimed. However, the importing college itself was not registered with DSIR; the importer submitted copy of ‘Certificate of Registration’ issued by DSIR to the University.

Appointment of custodian for Air Cargo Complex and Seaports

April 6, 2004 2122 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined by the Board and it is clarified that the new guidelines issued vide Board’s Circular No.34/2002-Cus, dated 26.6.2002 will not apply to the above categories of cases. However, the conditions and obligations already being discharged by the earlier custodians for such existing air cargo complexes (including courier terminals).

Anti-dumping duty on import of Melamine

April 2, 2004 664 Views 0 comment Print

Rate of exchange applicable for the purposes of calculation of such anti-dumping duty shall be the rate which is specified in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), issued from time to time, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause

Notification No. 52/2004-Customs, dated: 31.03.2004

March 31, 2004 457 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 makes the following further amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), vide No. 115/2003-CUSTOMS, dated the 22nd July, 2003.

Notification No. 51/2004-Customs, dated: 31.03.2004

March 31, 2004 433 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

March 31, 2004 535 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.

Levy of CVD on various types of gums, lacs and resins etc.under CETH 13.01

March 31, 2004 511 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined by the Board. It is noted that no appeal has been filed against the decision in the case of Sudharsan Pine Products. It would therefore not be appropriate to ignore it. However, the Deptt. would be within its rights to verify through our missions abroad, or otherwise, the claim of the supplier or the importer (about non-use of power) and till then the assessments could be kept provisional. However, a certificate from the Chamber of Commerce or a Govt. agency of the supplying country.

Notification No. 49/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 31.03.2004

March 31, 2004 607 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 61/2003-CUSTOMS (N.T), dated the 1st August, 2003, was Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide G.S.R 627 (E), dated the 1st August, 2003 and was last amended by notification No. 28 /2004-CUSTOMS (N.T), dated the 28th February, 2004 [G.S.R 162 (E), dated the 28th February, 2004].

Amend the Special Economic Zones (Customs Procedures) Regulations, 2003

March 31, 2004 409 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. 27 /2004-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated the 28th February, 2004 [G.S.R. 161(E), dated the 28th February, 2004].

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