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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


Misuse/abuse of DEPB Scheme by M/s. S.S. Watch Industries, Jaipur and others

February 26, 2004 598 Views 0 comment Print

The aforesaid modus operandi may be brought to the notice of customs field officers under your charge to prevent its recurrence.

Notification No. 24/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 25.02.2004

February 25, 2004 712 Views 0 comment Print

The Principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide notification No. 36/2001- CUS (N.T.), dated, the 3rd August, 2001 [S.O 748 (E), dated, the 3rd August, 2001] and was last amended vide notification no. 16/2004-Cus. (N.T.), dated the 12th February, 2004 [S.O.191 (E), dated, the 12th February, 2004].

Notification No. 38/2004-Customs Duty, Dated: 24.02.2004

February 24, 2004 544 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide notification No. 21/2002-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002 [G.S.R. 118(E), dated the 1st March, 2002] and was last amended by notification No.32/2004-Customs, dated the 30th January, 2004 [G.S.R. 88 (E), dated the 30th January, 2004].

Notification No. 23/2004- Customs (N.T.), Dated: 24.02.2004

February 24, 2004 3247 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.11/2004-NT-Customs, dated the 27th January, 2004 [S.O.121(E), dated the 27th January, 2004].

Notification No. 22/2004- Customs (N.T.), Dated: 24.02.2004

February 24, 2004 508 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.10/2004-NT-Customs, dated the 27th January, 2004 [S.O.120 (E) dated the 27th January, 2004].

Reg. Customs House Agents Licensing Regulations, 2004

February 23, 2004 766 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 146 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the Customs House Agents Licensing Regulations, 1984, except as respect things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby makes the following regulations.

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Potassium Carbonate

February 20, 2004 679 Views 0 comment Print

on the basis of the aforesaid findings of the designated authority, the Central Government had imposed an anti-dumping duty on Potassium Carbonate vide notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No . 91/2003-Customs, dated the 10th June, 2003, [G.S.R. 470(E), dated the 10th June, 2003].

Scope of Notification No. 32/97-Customs Duty for jobbing

February 20, 2004 31471 Views 3 comments Print

Notification No. 32/97-Cus. dated 1-4-97 provides exemption from Customs duty for material when imported into India for execution of an export order. The issue to be looked into whether the benefit would be applicable when the manufacture of goods involves substantial usage of indigenous goods along with the imported goods in the said notification.

Classification of CPU Cooler Fan with Heat sink

February 20, 2004 3937 Views 0 comment Print

The item CPU Cooling Fan with Heat Sink is said to perform the function of cooling the processor in the CPU. On its importation it is being classified in different Custom Houses either under Other Fans under CTH 8414 59 10 or as Part of a Computer under CTH 8473 30 99.

Amends notification No. 31/86-Customs, dated the 05.02.1986

February 16, 2004 11191 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1A) of section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, having regard to the perishable nature, depreciation in value with the passage of time, constraints of storage space and valuable nature of goods, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the government of India in the ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 31/86-Customs, dated the 5th February, 1986.

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