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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


Rescinds the notifications no. 117/94-Customs, dated: 27.04.1994

July 10, 2003 460 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 rescinds the notifications of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), number 117/94-Customs, dated the 27th April, 1994, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide G.S.R. 417(E), dated the 27th April, 1994 except as respect things done or omitted to be done before such rescession.

Anti Dumping Duty on Green Veneer Tape

July 9, 2003 640 Views 0 comment Print

WHEREAS in the matter of import into India of Green Veneer Tape falling under Chapter 48 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, Chinese Taipei (hereinafter referred to as “the subject country”), the designated authority vide its preliminary findings, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated the 23rd May, 2003.

Rescinds the notification No. 20/1998-Customs, dated: 05.05.1998

July 7, 2003 442 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), read with rules 18 and 23 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for determination of Injury) Rules, 1995, the Central Government hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Finance and Company Affairs (Department of Revenue), No. 20/1998-Customs, dated the 5th May, 1998, published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated the 5th May, 1998 vide No. G.S.R. 239(E), dated the 5th May, 1998, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such rescission.

Anti-dumping duty on graphite electrodes

July 7, 2003 2326 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, rate of exchange applicable for the purposes of calculation of such anti-dumping duty shall be the rate which is specified in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (i) of sub-section (3) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 and the relevant date for the determination of the rate of exchange shall be the date of presentation of the bill of entry under section 46 of the said Customs Act, 1962.

Notification No. 100/2003-Customs, dated: 03.07.2003

July 3, 2003 2803 Views 0 comment Print

Goods specified against S.No. 173A of the table annexed to notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 21/2002-Customs dated 1st March, 2002

Anti-dumping duty on Fused Magnesia

July 1, 2003 523 Views 0 comment Print

THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9A of the said Customs Tariff Act read with rules 18, 20 and 23 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995, the Central Government after considering the aforesaid final findings in review of the designated authority, hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.35/99-Customs, dated the 17th March, 1999.

Anti-dumping duty on vitrified and porcelain tiles, other than vitrified industrial tiles

July 1, 2003 1039 Views 0 comment Print

In case of recommendation of anti-dumping duty after completion of the said review by the designated authority, the importer shall be liable to pay the amount of such anti-dumping duty recommended on review and imposed on all imports into India of vitrified/porcelain tiles from M/s Nanhai Shanyuan Qulian Construction Ceramics Co. Ltd., China, producer and M/s Prestige General Trading, Dubai, UAE as exporter, from the date of initiation of the said review.

Circular No. 57/2003-Custom Duty, dated; 27.06.2003

June 27, 2003 658 Views 0 comment Print

Therefore, it is clarified that the term “Cellular Phone” in notification no. 21/2002 Cus(Sl. 313) dated 1.3.2002 covers only hand held mobile phones working on cellular technology. This notification does not cover either fixed wireless terminals or fixed wireless telephones working on cellular technology.

Dutiability of Coke Breeze generated in the process of manufacturing of Pig iron/steel

June 27, 2003 1036 Views 0 comment Print

In view of the above, it is clarified that no customs duty or anti-dumping duty should be charged on the amount of Coke Breeze cleared from the factory. However, if the amount of coke breeze is more than 5%, the Assistant Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner concerned should enquire into it and take decision on merits.

Various notifications amended relating to Export Promotion Schemes

June 25, 2003 574 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No.30/97-Customs dated, the 1st April, 1997 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary vide GSR 186 (E) dated, the 1st April, 1997 and was lastly amended by Notification No.125/2002-Customs vide GSR 760(E) dated, the 12th November, 2002.

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