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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


Notification No. 79/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated: 25.09.2003

September 25, 2003 505 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 amends the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Finance and Company Affairs (Department of Revenue), No.66/2002-CUSTOMS (N.T), dated the 25th October, 2002, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide, G.S.R. 724(E), dated the 25th October, 2002, except as respect things done or omitted to be done before such amendment, namely.

Import of palm oil/Palmolein in refined/crude forms-regarding

September 24, 2003 961 Views 0 comment Print

So far as refined, bleached and deodorized (RBD) palm oil/palmolein is concerned, the same should conform to the specifications of refined vegetable oil under category A.17.15 of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1956. Such RBD palm oil/palmolein would be classified under sub-heading 15119010 of the Customs Tariff.

Marble Imports-valuation-Finalisation of Provisional Assessments-reg

September 24, 2003 628 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No. 40/2002-Cus., dated 17/7/2002, on the above-mentioned subject, wherein various issues involved in finalisation of provisional assessment cases of marble imports were clarified. In the said Circular, para 2(d) contained guidelines on valuation of marble slabs and marble blocks. Subsequently, vide Circular No.45/2002-Cus, dated 23.7.2002 , it was decided that application of the para 2(d) of said Circular should be kept in abeyance.

Notification No. 78/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated: 22.09.2003

September 22, 2003 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 (Preventive),Jamnagar to act as Commissioner of Customs, Ahmedabad for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to Show Cause Notice pertaining to M/s. RSI Limited, 1, Bishop Lefroy Road, Calcutta issued vide F.No . VIII/10-119/COMMR/2000, dated 24th October, 2001 by the Commissioner of Customs, Ahmedabad.

Notification No. 77/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated: 18.09.2003

September 18, 2003 556 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India vide G.S.R.276(E), dated the 1st April, 2003 and was last amended vide notification No.42/2003-Cus.(N.T.) dated the 25thJune, 2003, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), vide G.S.R. No.514(E) dated the 25th June, 2003.

Circular No. 83/2003-Custom duty, dated; 18.09.2003

September 18, 2003 5629 Views 0 comment Print

An exporter exports a complete bus. The Chassis portion of the bus has been manufactured by using various parts, components, compressor for air-conditioner. The details as regards the duty incidence suffered on various inputs is provided in DBK-II and IIA supported by duty paying bills of entry.

Notification No. 76/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated: 12.09.2003

September 12, 2003 1015 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 28AB 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.27/2002 -Customs (N. T.), dated 13th May, 2002 [ GSR 358 (E), dated 13th May, 2002 ], except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession , the Central Government hereby fixes the rate of interest at thirteen per cent per annum for the purposes of the said section.

Notification No. 75/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated: 12.09.2003

September 12, 2003 2170 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 27A 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.25/2002 -Customs (N. T.), dated 13th May, 2002 [ GSR 356 (E), dated 13th May, 2002 ], except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession , the Central Government hereby fixes the rate of interest at six per cent – per annum for the purposes of the said section.

Notification No. 74/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated: 10.09.2003

September 10, 2003 508 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 Central Excise, Chandigarh-I, to act as Commissioner of Customs, Amritsar, for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to Show Cause Notice pertaining to M/s. Sri Rama Steel Limited, Village Bated, Baddi Road, Barotiwala, District Solan, Himachal Pradesh and Others, issued vide DGCEI.F.No.NZU/INV/98/LRU/2002/282-289, dated 7th February, 2003, by the Additional Director General, Delhi Zonal Unit, Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence, West Block VIII, Wing No.3, 1st Floor, Sector-1, R.K.Puram, New Delhi – 110 066.

Notification No. 73/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated: 10.09.2003

September 10, 2003 559 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, Kandla, to act as Commissioner of Customs (Imports), Jawahar Custom House, Nhava Sheva, Post: Uran, District-Raigarh, Maharashtra- 400 707 and Commissioner of Customs, Ahmedabad for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to Show-Cause-Notice pertaining to M/s. Anita Tex Print Limited, SP-35, Rajasthan Industrial Investment Cooperation, Industrial Area, Kaladera, Jaipur and Others, issued vide F.No.23/20/2002-DZU/1734-1746(Ex.Pt.1738), dated the 31st March, 2003 / 8th April, 2003.

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