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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 4623 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 7869 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 291 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 87 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 87 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 108 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 129 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 96 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 96 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. 8/2001-Customs, Dated: 31.01.2001

January 31, 2001 424 Views 0 comment Print

In the matter of import of Sodium Ferrocyanide, falling under sub-heading No. 2837.20 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, has come to the conclusion.

Notification No. 7/2001-Customs, Dated: 27.01.2001

January 27, 2001 475 Views 0 comment Print

That the importer produces before the Deputy Commissioner or the Assistant Commissioner of Customs, as the case maybe, within three months from the date of importation of the said goods or within such extended period as the said officer may allow, a certificate from the District Magistrate of the affected area in the State of Gujarat that the said goods have been donated for use for the aforesaid purpose.

Notification No. 3/2001-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 25.01.2001

January 25, 2001 421 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 supersession of the Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 78/2000-NT-Customs, [S.O.1141(E)] dated the 22nd December, 2000.

Notification No. 2/2001-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 25.01.2001

January 25, 2001 595 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.77/2000-NT-Customs, [S.O.1142(E)] dated the 22nd December, 2000.

Safeguard duty on import of Gamma Ferric Oxide into India

January 24, 2001 454 Views 0 comment Print

Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 8B of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), read with rules 12 and 14 of the Customs Tariff (Identification and Assessment of Safeguard Duty) Rules, 1997, the Central Government after considering the said findings of the Director General (Safeguards), hereby imposes on Gamma Ferric Oxide, falling under sub-heading No. 2821.10 of the First Schedule to the said Customs Tariff Act.

Notification No. 1/2001-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 24.01.2001

January 24, 2001 382 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India vide notification No. 62/94-Customs (NT), dated the 21st November, 1994 [S.O.829 (E), dated the 21st November, 1994] and last amended by notification No. 62/2000-Customs (NT), dated the 17th October, 2000.

Rescinds Notification No. 27/97-Cus., dated 1-4-1997

January 22, 2001 814 Views 0 comment Print

Therefore, in exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1), read with sub-section (5) of section 9A of the said Customs Tariff Act, the Central Government hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.27/97-Customs, dated the 1st April, 1997, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide G.S.R. 190(E), dated the 1st April, 1997.

Rescinds Notification No. 14/99-Cus., dated 5-2-1999

January 22, 2001 466 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.14/99-Customs, dated the 5th day of February, 1999.

Anti-Dumping duty on Theophylline and Caffeine

January 22, 2001 700 Views 0 comment Print

The designated authority vide notification published in Part I, Section 1 of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated the 3rd day of March, 2000, had initiated review in the matter of continuation of anti-dumping duty on Theophylline and Caffeine, originating in, or exported from, People’s Republic of China, imposed vide notification No.14/99-Customs, dated the 5th February, 1999 and had requested for suitable extension of anti-dumping duty, pending the results of the review investigations.

Drawback on Ready – made Garments – Deduction for f.o.b. value on account of Imported/indigenous hangers – regarding

January 19, 2001 1786 Views 0 comment Print

A representation has been received from the Apparel Export Promotion Council that certain Customs formations are following a practice of deducting the value of hangers from the f.o.b. value of the hanger packed garments for the purpose of allowing drawback even though the Customs Notification No. 16/2000 dated 1.3.2000 (vide Serial No. 115), exempts hangers imported by bonafide exporters, from both the basic Customs duty and the countervailing duty.

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