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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 348 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 4620 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 7845 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 747 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 1104 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 63 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 123 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 63 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 54 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 198 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 99 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


Seeks to prescribe a duty of 15% on capital goods used by the IT/Electronics industry, subject to actual user condition

March 1, 2002 3517 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 specified in column(2) of the Table below, and falling under Chapters 82,84,85 or 90 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act,1975(51 of 1975), when imported into India for use in the manufacture of the finished goods specified in the corresponding column(3) of the said Table, from so much of that portion of the duty of customs leviable thereon which is specified in the said First Schedule, as is in excess of the amount calculated at the rate of 15% ad valorem.

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

March 1, 2002 430 Views 0 comment Print

The principal rules were published vide notification No. 36/96-Customs (N. T.), dated the 23rd July, 1996, [G.S.R. 305 (E), dated the 23rd July, 1996] and were last amended vide notification No. 33/98-Customs (N. T.) dated the 2nd June, 1998, G. S. R. 299 (E), dated the 2nd June, 1998.

Amends the Baggage Rules, 1998

March 1, 2002 643 Views 0 comment Print

The principal rules were published vide notification No.30/98-Customs (N.T) dated the 2nd June, 1998,[G.S.R. 296 (E), dated the 2nd June , 1998] and were last amended vide notification No. 50/2000-Customs (N.T), dated the 9th August, 2000, G.S.R. 658(E), dated the 9th August, 2000.

Notification No. 24/2002-Customs, dated: 01.03.2002

March 1, 2002 5068 Views 0 comment Print

Notification 54/2001-Customs, dated the 11th May, 2001 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide G.S.R.353 (E), dated the 11th May, 2001.

Supercession of the notification No.19/2001-Customs, dated: 01.03.2001

March 1, 2002 829 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), and in supercession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance ( Department of Revenue), No.19/2001-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2001.

Seeks to prescribe effective rates of duty for goods where the tariff rate is sought to be reduced in the Finance Bill, 2002

March 1, 2002 709 Views 0 comment Print

In the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 22/2002-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R.119(E), dated the 1st March,2002,at pages 103 to 118.

Notification No. 21/2002-Customs, dated: 01.03.2002

March 1, 2002 50755 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) and in supercession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance ( Department of Revenue), No.17/2001-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2001[ G.S.R. 116(E) dated the 1st March, 2001], 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 or column (3) of the said Table read with the relevant List appended hereto, as the case may be, and falling within the Chapter, heading or sub-heading of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) as are specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table, when imported into India.

Carriage of coastal cargo from one Indian port to another port in foreign going vessels-reg

February 25, 2002 1228 Views 0 comment Print

The proposal has been considered by the Board and it has been decided that Indian flag foreign going vessels operating in routes covering more than one Indian port to a port outside India

Notification No. 10/2002-Customs (N.T.), dated: 25.02.2002

February 25, 2002 424 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (a) of sub-section (3) of Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and in supercession of the Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.8/2002-NT-Customs, [S.O.115(E)] dated the 28th January, 2002 the Central Government hereby determines for the purposes of said section in so far as these relate to export goods, that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currency specified in the column (2) of Schedule I and Schedule II appended hereto into Indian Currency or vice versa shall, with effect from the 1st March, 2002.

Notification No. 9/2002-Customs (N.T.), dated: 25.02.2002

February 25, 2002 451 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 20 of the Indian Stamp Act 1899 (2 of 1899) and sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of Section 14 of Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and in supercession of the Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.7/2002-NT-Customs, [S.O.114(E)] dated the 28th January, 2002.

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