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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


Notification No. 144/2000-Customs, Dated: 21.11.2000

November 21, 2000 454 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), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 61/2000-Customs, dated the 12th May, 2000.

This Notification fixes the rate of duty on edible oils, refined vegetable oils etc

November 21, 2000 481 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), the Central Government hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 18/2000-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2000.

This Notification fixes the rate of duty on edible oils, refined vegetable oils etc

November 21, 2000 526 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. 131/2000-Customs, dated the 17th October, 2000.

Circular No.93 /2000-Custom Duty Dated 21.11.2000

November 21, 2000 916 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board that Central Excise authorities in Bhiwadi Division have refused to honour the permission given by the Development Commissioner, Noida Export Processing Zone, to a 100% EOU for DTA sale. In brief, the matter is that a 100% EOU on the basis of physical export of goods worth Rs. 1.42 crores during the period from 1-4-2000 to 30-9-2000 had

Procedures Governing Operation of Units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) – Reg

November 20, 2000 4438 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention to the above mentioned subject and to state that the provisions of Export and Import Policy and Handbook of Procedures relating to the SEZ Scheme have since been amended vide notification No.39(RE-00)/1997-20002 and Public Notice No.37(RE-00)/1997-2002 both dated 19-10-2000 of Government of India, in the Ministry of Commerce (Directorate

Circular No. 91/2000-Custom Duty Dated 20.11.2000

November 20, 2000 646 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention on the above-mentioned subject and to state that representations have been received from trade and industry as also the Ministry of Commerce highlighting the hardships being faced by the exporters of Gem&Jewellery on account of seizure of gem and jewellery stocks for long periods. Such seizures are effected by Customs authorities on the basis of

Notification No. 141/2000-Customs, dated: 15.11.2000

November 15, 2000 517 Views 0 comment Print

WHEREAS in the matter of import of Polyester film, falling under sub-heading No. 3920.69 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), originating in, or exported from People’s Republic of Korea and Indonesia, the designated authority vide its preliminary findings, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated the 14th August, 2000.

Notification No. 140/2000-Customs, dated: 14.11.2000

November 14, 2000 685 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), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 50/2000-Customs, dated the 27th April, 2000.

Exchange rate of imported goods amending notification No. 70/2000-Cus. (N.T.) dated 27th November, 2000

November 13, 2000 250 Views 0 comment Print

In pursuance of 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 the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the Notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, No. 70/2000-NT-Cus., [S.O. 1056 (E)], dated 27th November, 2000 (import goods), namely :- In the Schedule-I of the said Notification for serial No. 12 and the entries relating thereto, the foll

SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement Rules, 1995 – duty on imports raised

November 10, 2000 439 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of the section 5 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Customs Tariff (Determination of origin of Goods under the Agreement on SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement) Rules, 1995, namely:-

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