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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 4614 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 7833 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 1101 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 2544 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


CAAR Rejects Motherboard Classification for CKD Kits as Essential Character Test Was Not Met

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai held that CKD kits comprising discrete electronic components could not be classified as motherboards under CTH 8473 30...

June 11, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

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


Latest Notifications


Countervailing Duty on Aluminium Wire Extended up to 23 March 2027

Custom Duty : Government extends countervailing duty on aluminium wire/wire rod imports from Malaysia up to 23 March 2027 through Notification N...

June 11, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

Anti-Dumping Duty on Aluminium Foil Extended up to 15th December 2026

Custom Duty : Government extends anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil from China, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia up to 15 December 2026. Notifi...

June 11, 2026 45 Views 0 comment Print

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 96 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


Special Economic Zones Rules, 2003

July 22, 2003 2578 Views 0 comment Print

Provided always that the liability of the surety hereunder shall not be impaired or discharged by reason of any time being granted or any forbearance, act or omission of the Government (whether with or without the knowledge or the consent of the surety) in respect of or in relation to the obligation and condition to be performed or discharged by the obligor(s) nor shall it be necessary to sue the obligor(s) before suing the surety for amounts hereunder.

Notification No. 51/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated: 22.07.2003

July 22, 2003 445 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, “Surat Special Economic Zone” means the Surat Special Economic Zone located at village Sachin, taluka: Choryasi, district Surat in Gujarat comprising of the places bearing the block numbers and enclosed by boundaries as specifies below, namely.

Notification No. 50/2003-Customs (N.T ), Dated: 22.07.2003

July 22, 2003 478 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, Kandla Special Economic Zone means the Kandla Special Economic Zone, Kandla, comprising of the places bearing the survey numbers, location and enclosed by the boundaries as specified below, name.

Specifies the NOIDA Special Economic Zone as a “special economic zone”

July 22, 2003 991 Views 0 comment Print

The “NOIDA Special Economic Zone” is situate in Noida, in the district Gautam Budh Nagar, State of Uttar Pradesh at a distance of 30 kilometers from International Airport, New Delhi and is enclosed by boundary wall, totaling 2676.50 metres in length, comprising 194.00 metres on irrigation drain side, 997.10 metres on river side, 346.60 metres on the side adjoining the Electric Sub-station, 720.50 metres on the front side and 168.00 metres on the side front DSC Road to main gate and 244.50 metres from main gate to irrigation drain.

Rescinds the Notifications Nos.137/2000-Cus & 82/2002-Customs

July 22, 2003 919 Views 0 comment Print

(i) The principal notification No. 137/2000-Customs, dated 19-10-2000 was published in the Gazette of India, vide number G.S.R 804 (E), dated the 19th October, 2000. (ii) The principal notification No. 82/2002-Customs, dated 13-08-2002 was published in the Gazette of India, vide number G.S.R 563(E), dated the 13th August, 2002.

Notification No. 114/2003-Customs, dated; 22.07.2003

July 22, 2003 490 Views 0 comment Print

For removal of doubts, it is hereby clarified that the benefit under this notification shall not be available in respect of goods transferred by a special economic zone unit to its unit in domestic tariff area on stock transfer basis.

Notification No. 113/2003-Customs, dated; 22.07.2003

July 22, 2003 673 Views 0 comment Print

Export and Import Policy means the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007 published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry vide notification number 1 (RE-2003) /2002-2007, dated the 31st March, 2003, as amended from time to time.

Notification No. 48/2003-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 22.07.2003

July 22, 2003 658 Views 0 comment Print

The area of the said Zone has its boundaries Irumpanam-Kalamassrey road on the east, Thuthiyur road on the North and West and a cross road from the Irumpanam-Kalamassery road to Thuthiyur on the South east and private lands and paddy fields on the south.

Notification No. 47/2003-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 22.07.2003

July 22, 2003 439 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 76 A of the Customs Act, 1962 ( 52 of 1962), the Central Government hereby specifies the SEEPZ Special Economic Zone, Mumbai in the State of Maharashtra as a special economic zone.

Notification No. 46/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated: 22.07.203

July 22, 2003 490 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the power conferred by section 76 A of the Customs Act, 1962 ( 52 of 1962), the Central Government hereby specifies the Madras Special Economic Zone as a special economic zone.

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