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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 4596 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 7812 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 285 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 9 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 81 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 111 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 117 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 183 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. 62/2001-Custom (N.T.), Dated: 07/12/2001

December 7, 2001 469 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, vide notification No. 36/2001- Customs, dated the 3rd August, 2001 [S.O.No.748-(E), dated the 3rd August,2001] and was last amended vide notification No. 40/2001- CUS.(N.T.), dated 28th August, 2001 [ S.O. No. 832-(E), dated the 28th August, 2001] and notification No. 52/2001- CUS.(N.T.), dated 9th October,2001.

Transhipment of cargo from gateway ports to other ports/ICDs/CFSs – Issuance of transhipment permit – reg

December 7, 2001 1300 Views 0 comment Print

The above said simplified procedure for issuance of transhipment permit shall be applicable only for the containers manifested for transhipment to other ports/ICDs/CFSs.

Bank guarantee for transhipment of cargo from gateway ports to feeder ports/ICDs/CFSs-reg

December 7, 2001 1855 Views 0 comment Print

Difficulties, if any, in implementation of this circular may be brought to the notice of the Board. Kindly acknowledge receipt of the circular

Market verification of Ready- made Garments for duty drawback disbursement- reg

December 7, 2001 424 Views 0 comment Print

This should be ensured that the market verifications are expeditiously concluded and the drawback claims are settled at the earliest and at the most within three months from the date of the entry of the goods for export.

Eligibility of `Colonoscope” for benefit of notification No.17/2001-Cus., (Sl.No.348: List 29: Item No. 82)

December 7, 2001 571 Views 0 comment Print

Pending assessments, if any may be finalised accordingly. Difficulties, if any, in implementing the above instructions may be brought to the notice of the Board.

Movement of export cargo from one port to another by rail- reg

December 5, 2001 700 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined. It has been decided to allow movement of export cargo after its clearance at the originating port by rail to another port for export therefrom.

DTA Clearance of Goods Procured by EOUs/EPZ/SEZ/EHTP/STP units from Indigenous Sources- Charging of Duty- Regarding

December 4, 2001 1285 Views 0 comment Print

In all cases of DTA clearance of indigenously procured goods by EOUs/EPZ/STP/EHTP/SEZ units including SEZ trading units, the above laid down procedure shall be complied with. Difficulties, if any, faced in the implementation of the above instructions, may be brought to the notice of the Board at an early date.

HS – 2002 changes effective from 1.1.2002 – implementation thereof. – Reg

December 4, 2001 559 Views 0 comment Print

The amendments may be implemented with effect from the date to be notified shortly. Any difficulty in implementing the same may kindly be brought to notice of the Board.

Notification No. 122/2001-Customs, dated: 03.12.2001

December 3, 2001 478 Views 0 comment Print

The Principal notification No. 77/98 – Customs, dated the 16th October, 1998 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary vide GSR 623(E), dated the 16th October, 1998 and was lastly amended by notification No. 30/2001-Customs vide GSR 171 (E) dated the 12th March, 2001. The Principal notification No. 48/2000-Customs dated the 25th April, 1997 was published in the gazette of India, Extraordinary vide GSR 349(E) dated the 25th April, 2000 and was lastly amended by notification no. 30/2001-customs vide GSR 171 (E) dated, the 12th March, 2001.

Classification of Technology Transfer Agreements (TTA) and their eligibility under Customs exemption notification as `printed books”. – Reg

November 29, 2001 4261 Views 0 comment Print

Pending assessments may be finalised in accordance with the above Supreme Court judgement. Difficulties, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Board. Please acknowledge receipt of this Circular.

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