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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


Circular No. 101/2000-Customs Dated 30.11.2000

November 30, 2000 448 Views 0 comment Print

Recently, a large case of drawback fraud has been detected at Nhava Sheva Port. In this case the exporter had attempted to export old and used garments and carpet cutting left overs, mainly with the intention to claim undue drawback. On investigation, it was found that some garments Mere at such small size as can be used only for dolls and even these were made of old and used sarees. some of the

Procedure for verification of DEPB scrips

November 30, 2000 766 Views 0 comment Print

A large number of exporters and export promotion councils have brought to thenotice of the Board that. there is considerable delay in verification of DEPB scrips at the Custom Houses. This issue has also been brought up repeatedly in all the Open Houses wherein the exporters have expressed their resentment regarding such delay and the require«ent to produce all the necessary documents required

Circular No. 99/2000-Customs Dated 30.11.2000

November 30, 2000 496 Views 0 comment Print

The issue of detection of export frauds has continuously engaged the attention of the Board. Recently, ICD, Tughlakabad has detected large number of cases of which the illustrative ones have been reported to the Board vide Commissioner, ICD, Delhi”s D.0. letter C.No.VIII(ICD)6/TKD/E.Shed/Misc./720/2000/22l46 16th November,2000. On this letter. Chairman, CBEC has observed as under

Drawback circular No 98/2000-Custom Duty Dated 29.11.2000

November 29, 2000 793 Views 0 comment Print

In the All Industry Rates Drawback Table, the drawback rates for the man-made fabrics falling under Chapters 54, 55 and 58 of the said Table, have been determined by taking into consideration the duty suffered on the inputs, i.e., yarn. dyes, chemicals and packing materials. While formulating these rates, the Central Excise duty payable at the processing stage of the manufacture of these fabrics

Circular No. 97/2000-Custom Duty Dated 29.11.2000

November 29, 2000 502 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the subject mentioned above and to say that a reference in this regard has been made to Board stating that Custom authorities are insisting on furnishing of Bank Guarantees for import of goods by importers who have signed a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with the Government of India, on re-export basis under para 5.7(a) of EXIM Policy. A request has been made

Drawback Circular No.96/2000-Custom Duty Dated 28.11.2000

November 28, 2000 373 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received from the trade that the field formations are not permitting drawback to the exports of certain Artistic Handicrafts /Artwares of Brass like, Lamps/Lamp Base( without electrical fittings ) under SS No 74.20 and SS No 74.21 of the Drawback Table on the ground that no corresponding Customs Tariff Headings have been mentioned against these SS Nos

Duty drawback on Brass Builder Hardware under SS No.74.17 of the Drawback Table – reg

November 28, 2000 727 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined in the Board. It may be mentioned that the drawback rate for Brass Builder Hardware, is intended to compensate the duties suffered on the input, i.e., brass. The rate has been determined accordingly and it is clarified that it is applicable to all items of Brass which qualify as Builder Hardware. It is for this reason, no corresponding Customs Tariff Heading has been

Duty drawback on All kind of Bags under SS No.63.09 of the Drawback Table

November 28, 2000 2455 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received from the trade that the field formations are permitting the export of only Sacks and Bags of a kind used for the packing of the goods under SS No.63.09 of the Drawback Table. This is on the premise that-the corresponding Customs Tariff Heading 63.05 covers only such categories of bags. As a result, drawback to various other bags, viz., shopping bags, ladies’ hand

Exchange Rates for import of goods for December, 2000

November 27, 2000 424 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 supersession of the Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.65/2000-NT-Customs, [S.O.956(E)] dated the 25th October, 2000 the Central Government hereby:-

This notification amends earlier notification 31/2000 so as to change A/E into Central Excise Intelligence

November 23, 2000 427 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government hereby makes following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, No.31/2000-CUS.(N.T.), dated the 9th May, 2000, namely:-

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