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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 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


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 36 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 42 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 33 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 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


Classification of pedestrian controlled tractors/power tillers as rotary tillers under heading 84.32.Reg

August 7, 2001 2383 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined. In this connection, comments on classification and assessment practice followed were called for. The Custom Houses were also requested to forward copies of brochure/technical literature of the equipment in question. From the reports received, it appears that the Custom Houses are following the decision of the Conference of Commissioners of Customs on Tariff and Allied Matters

Supersession of the notification No. 49/97-Customs, dated: 23.05.97

August 7, 2001 1294 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 supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 49/97-Customs, dated 23-5-97 [GSR 272(E), dated 23-5-97], except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts.

Classification of certain inorganic chemicals such as, monopotassium phosphate, calcium nitrate, potassium magnesium phosphate as `fertiliser”. – Reg

August 6, 2001 1069 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention to the subject mentioned above. It has been brought to the notice of the Board that chemical compounds like monopotassium phosphate, calcium nitrate and potassium magnesium phosphate are being classified as fertilisers under Chapter 31 of the Customs Tariff and levied to duty at a concessional rate as applicable to a fertilisers.

Import of livestock products – reg

August 6, 2001 940 Views 0 comment Print

Board also desires that meetings between Quarantine/Veterinary Officers and your officers be organised where officers from Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Commerce Ministry could also be invited for effective implementation of the aforesaid notification. Difficulties, if any, in implementation of this Circular may be brought to the notice of the Board. Kindly acknowledge receipt of the Circular.

Notification No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.) dated 3rd August, 2001

August 3, 2001 7861 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient so to do, hereby fixes the tariff values specified in column (4) of the Table below, in respect of the imported goods of the description specified in the corresponding entry in column (3) of the said Table and falling under Chapter or heading or sub-heading No. of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), as is specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table, having regard to the trend of the value of such or like goods.

Rescinds notification No.14/2001-Customs, dated: 06.02.2001

August 2, 2001 409 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), read with rule 13 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 Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.14/2001-Customs, dated the 6th February, 2001.

Notification No. 84 /2001-Customs, dated: 02.08.2001

August 2, 2001 673 Views 0 comment Print

Rate of exchange applicable for the purposes of calculation of the anti-dumping duty shall be the rate, which is specified in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), issued from time to time, in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 14 of the said Customs Act and the relevant date for 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.

Circular No. 42/2001- Custom Duty Dated : 31/07/2001

July 31, 2001 3286 Views 0 comment Print

As instructed even earlier, serious view may be taken where the delays are on account of CHAs & steps should be taken to ensure that they realize their responsibilities under CHA regulations and expedite action where the Bills of Entry/Shipping Bill is returned to them – for giving reply to query/arranging examination of goods/payment of duty etc.

Rescinds the notification No. 9/2001-Customs, dated: 31.01.2001

July 30, 2001 388 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 20 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 Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 9/2001-Customs, dated the 31st January, 2001 [G.S.R. 46(E), dated the 31st January, 2001], published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated the 31st January, 2000.

Reg. anti-dumping duty on import of Theophylline and Caffeine

July 30, 2001 643 Views 0 comment Print

WHEREAS in the matter of import of Theophylline and Caffeine, falling under Chapter 29 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), originating in, or exported from, the European Union, the designated authority vide its preliminary findings, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated the 2nd January, 2001.

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