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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


Notification No. 17/2001 Customs-(N.T.), dated: 25.04.2001

April 25, 2001 733 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.13/2001-NT-Customs, [S.O.278(E)] dated the 27th March, 2001 the Central Government hereby.

Notification No. 43/2001-Customs, dated: 25.04.2001

April 25, 2001 1387 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 17/2001-Customs dated the 1st March, 2001 was published in the Gazette of India, (Extraordinary) vide GSR 116(E) dated the 1st March, 2001 and last amended by notification No. 36/2001-Customs dated the 31st March, 2001 vide GSR No. 239 (E).

Eligibility of Drawback for exports made under DFRC Scheme – reg.

April 24, 2001 754 Views 0 comment Print

It is reiterated that in respect of exports made under DFRC Scheme, AIR of drawback or brand rate of drawback, as the case may be, shall be available as mentioned in Para 1 above. Further AIR of Drawback in respect of export made during the period 1.4.2000 to 31.5.2000 shall also be available as mentioned in para 2 above.

Wrong availment of DEPB benefit in respect of exports where imports were made ithout payment of customs duty under Notification No.32/97 dated 1.4.97

April 24, 2001 730 Views 0 comment Print

DEPB benefit is available only when the inputs gone into the manufacture of export product have suffered duty. Hence, once the party has availed benefit of customs notification No.32/97, facility available under 32/97 (DEPB Scheme) are exclusive and independent of each other.

Duty Drawback of Ready-made Garments in the wake of levy of terminal Excise Duty-regarding.

April 24, 2001 913 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of Chapter 4 of the Finance Bill, 2001, amongst other proposals of Central Excise Taxes, it has been proposed to subject ready-made garments and clothing accessories bearing a registered brand name or sold under a registered brand name, and falling under Central Excise Tariff Headings 62.01 and 62.02, to a Cenvat levy of 16% ad valorem with effect from 1.3.2001.

Declaration under Rule 12(1)(a)(ii) of Drawback Rule for availing AIR of Drawback.

April 20, 2001 2545 Views 0 comment Print

Brief details of cases where proof of import of duty payment has been insisted upon for claims under All Industry Rates by the Custom House may be brought to the notice of the Board.

Notification No. 16/2001-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 20.04.2001

April 20, 2001 538 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the power conferred by rule 3, read with rule 4 and rule 5, of the Customs and Central Exercise Duties Drawback Rules 1995, the Central Government being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, No. 41/2000-Customs(N.T.) dated 1st June, 2000, with effect from 1st March, 2001, namely.

Declaration under Rule 12(1)(a)(ii)of Drawback Rule for availing AIR of Drawback.

April 18, 2001 784 Views 0 comment Print

it is clarified that, as a matter of rule, no evidence of actual duties suffered or imported or indigenous nature of inputs, even if the All Industry Rate has customs portion, should be insisted upon by the field formations alongwith declaration filed by exporters under Rule 12(1) (a) (ii) of the Customs & Central Excise Duties Drawback Rules, 1995.

Consolidation of cargo at the gateway port-procedure-regarding

April 17, 2001 1420 Views 0 comment Print

Custodians may, thereafter, use the same containers to bring back LCL imports to various ICDs/CFSs. As regards consolidation of imported LCL cargo at the gateway port (or a CFS near gateway port) and subsequent transhipment to inland ICDs/CFSs, following procedure

Monitoring the pendency of Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills-Regarding

April 16, 2001 649 Views 0 comment Print

The large scale pendency of Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills at most of the Custom Houses is a cause of serious concern. Apart from the fact that the pendency of Bills of Entry has a direct bearing on revenue collection, this has also given rise to a number of complaints, and puts the department in a poor light.

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