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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


Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty for Manufacture of Excisable Goods) Rules, 1996

January 23, 2004 694 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 exempts the goods of the description specified in column (3) of the Table below and falling under the heading, sub-heading or tariff item of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 ( 51 of 1975), specified in the corresponding entry.

Notification N0. 9/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 23.01.2004

January 23, 2004 391 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 Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby appoints the Commissioner of Customs, Bangalore, to act as Commissioner of Customs, Air Cargo (Import and General), New Custom House, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi for the purpose of adjudicating the matters.

Notification No. 26/2004-Customs Duty, Dated: 22.01.2004

January 22, 2004 544 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 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.

Anti-dumping duty on import of Copper Clad Laminates

January 22, 2004 2755 Views 0 comment Print

In the matter of import of Copper Clad Laminates falling under Chapter 74 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), originating in, or exported from, People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Philippines and Thailand, the designated authority, in its preliminary findings, vide notification No. 14/14/2002-DGAD dated 25th June, 2003.

Notification No. 8/2004-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 22.01.2004

January 22, 2004 649 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No.12/97-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated the 2nd April,1997 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part-II, section 3, sub-section(i), vide G.S.R.193(E) dated the 2nd April,1997 and last amended by notification No. 1/2004-CUSTOMS (N.T.) dated 2nd January,2004, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part-II, section 3, sub-section(i), vide G.S.R. 4(E) dated the 2nd January, 2004.

Notification No. 24/2004-Customs Duty, Dated: 21.01.2004

January 21, 2004 730 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), No. 21/2002-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002, namely.

Supersession of notification No. 81/1998, Dated: 27.10.1998

January 21, 2004 580 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 9A read with sub-section (6) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), and sub section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and in supersession of notification of Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 81/1998, dated the 27th October, 1998.

Rescinds notification No. 69/2000-Customs, dated:19.05.2000

January 21, 2004 466 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 9A read with sub-section (6) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), and 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 rescinds the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue).

Notification No. 7/2004-Customs (N.T), Dated: 21.01.2004

January 21, 2004 520 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 12/97-CUSTOMS (N.T), dated the 2nd April,1997,was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part-II,section3, sub-section (i), vide G.S.R 193 (E) dated the 2nd April,1997 and was last amended vide notification No.1/2004-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated the 2nd January, 2004.

Correction of error in spelling of a drug under notification No. 21/2002-Customs Dated 1-3-2002

January 21, 2004 463 Views 0 comment Print

It may be mentioned that the amending notification does not in any way alter the scope of the existing notification and is only in the nature of correction of spelling. The benefit of conecessional rate of duties as applicable, may not be denied on this account and pending cases, if any, may be disposed off accordingly.

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