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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 7851 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 81 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 84 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 102 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 126 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 90 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 84 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


Imports by United Nations and its Agencies-Regarding

January 18, 2001 622 Views 0 comment Print

In so far as ICRISAT notification is concerned (copy enclosed for ready reference), whole Article II has been extended and, therefore, the exemption for official use where claimed subject to same conditions as for United Nation mentioned in section 7(b) will be admissible. Please acknowledge receipt of this Circular. Difficulties faced if any, in the implementation of the instructions may be brought to the notice of the Board.

All Industry Rates of Drawback in respect of man-made fabrics falling under Chapters 54, 55 and 58 of the Drawback Table – regarding,

January 16, 2001 685 Views 0 comment Print

Silk & Rayon Textiles Export Pi-emotion Council and Indian Spinners”” Association have represented to the Board that certain exporters of man-made power loom processed fabrics are using the input – grey fabric imported i-nder Advance Licence/DEEC Scheme and DFRC-cum Drawback Scheme and are availing Central Excise allocations of All industry Rates of Drawback, available to such man-made fabrics. This facility is being availed despite the fact that the input “grey fabric” does not suffer any Excise Duty/Countervailing Duly. Such a practice has led to unintended accrual of drawback benefits.

Circular No. 2/2001-Custom Duty, Dated: 15/01/2001

January 15, 2001 964 Views 0 comment Print

It is brought to the notice of the Board by Air Cargo Commissionerate, Delhi that certain exporters are attempting to export various populated cards like COT SML Card, COT, Power Card, COT Transport Card, COT PSTN Line Card etc. which are used in telecom transmission equipments, and availing DEPB benefit for such exports under DEPB entry at S.No.39.

Duty drawback on handicrafts/articles of composite materials- SS No.73.27 and SS No.74.19/ 191 of the Drawback Table – regarding

January 9, 2001 1093 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received from the trade that the field formations are not permitting drawback to the exports of Handicrafts/ Artwares of composite materials and also on the articles of composite materials, involving brass as a constituent material.

Notification No. 2/2001-Customs, Dated: 08.01.2001

January 8, 2001 892 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide notification No. 16/2000-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2000 [G.S.R. 168 (E), dated the 1st March, 2000] and was last amended by Notification No. 142/2000 – Customs, dated the 21st November, 2000 [G.S.R. 881 (E), dated the 21st November, 2000].

Notification No. 1/2001-Customs, dated: 03.01.2001

January 3, 2001 430 Views 0 comment Print

Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9A of the said Customs Tariff Act, read with sub-rule (4) of rule 18 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995.

Notification No. 158/2000-Customs, dated: 27.12.2000

December 27, 2000 1075 Views 0 comment Print

WHEREAS on the basis of the aforesaid final findings of the designated authority, the Central Government has imposed anti-dumping duty vide notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.42/2000-Customs dated the 11th April, 2000, [G.S.R.330 (E), dated the 11th April, 2000] published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated the 11th April, 2000.

Notification No. 156/2000-Customs, Dated: 26.12.2000

December 26, 2000 472 Views 0 comment Print

WHEREAS on the basis of the aforesaid findings of the Designated Authority, the Central Government had imposed an anti-dumping duty vide notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 39/2000-Customs, dated the 6th April, 2000 [G.S.R. 318 (E), dated the 6th April, 2000], published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated the 6th April, 2000.

Notification No. 155/2000-Customs, Dated: 26.12.2000

December 26, 2000 499 Views 0 comment Print

WHEREAS in the matter of import of Aniline falling under sub-heading No. 2921.41 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 21st November, 2000.

Anti dumping duties on import of Sodium Hydroxide, commonly known as Caustic Soda originating in, or exported from People’s Republic of China

December 26, 2000 421 Views 0 comment Print

WHEREAS in the matter of import of Strontium Carbonate, falling under sub-heading No. 2836.92 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), originating in, or exported from the People’s Republic of China, the designated authority vide its preliminary findings, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated the 15th November, 2000.

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