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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


Extends Anti-dumping duty on Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) from Japan to 13.05.2001

November 9, 2000 403 Views 0 comment Print

WHEREAS the designated authority vide notification published in Part I, Section I of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated the 24th day of October, 2000, has initiated review in the matter of continuation of anti-dumping duty on Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) originating in or exported from, Japan, imposed vide notification No.68/99-Customs, dated the 26th May, 1999.

Recovery of dues/inspection fees levied under the Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914 – regarding

November 7, 2000 580 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to section 3 of the Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914 as amended by the Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment and Validation) Act, 1992, wherein it has been provided that the Central Government may, by notification under this section, also levy and collect such fees and its arrears at such rates and in such manner as may be specified therein for making an

Export frauds – Suggestions for improvement in assessment and examination procedure – regarding

November 7, 2000 376 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that while conducting the investigation from vigilance angle in certain cases of export frauds, the Directorate General of Vigilance has noticed certain loopholes in assessment and examination procedures. To check these loopholes and to tighten controls, they have made following suggestions

DEPB – export of embroidered fabrics and fabrics contain! metallised yarn, and ladies’ dresses

November 6, 2000 364 Views 0 comment Print

Clarifications have been sought from the Board regarding admissibility of DEPB benefit to embroidered silk garments under DEPB entry at S.No. 74 of DEPB. Rate in the Textile Group. Similar issues regarding embroidered fabrics/ garments of various compositions, fabrics/garments containing metalised yam and definition of ladies dresses have come up during discussions in the DEPB Committee

Rescinds Notification 40/97-Cus., thereby withdrawing the Anti-dumping duty on Bisphenol – A imported from USA

November 3, 2000 370 Views 0 comment Print

Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 9A of the said Customs Tariff Act, read with sub-section (6) of the said section 9A and rule 23 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995.

Notification No. 67/2000-Customs(N.T.) Dated: 03.11.2000

November 3, 2000 637 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by clause (b) of section 7of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government thereby makes the following further amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, No. 63/94-Customs(N.T.), dated the 21st November, 1994, namely :-

Administrative Control over Export Oriented Units (EOUs) / Export Processing Zones- Instructions Reg

November 2, 2000 577 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention to the Board’s Circular No. 72/2000-Cus, dated 31-8-2000 on the above-mentioned subject. It has been brought to the notice of the Board by some of the Commissioner rates that the above said Circular is silent about the EHTP (Electronic Hardware Technology Park)/ STP (Software Technology Park) units

Circular No. 86/2000-Custom Duty Dated 1.11.2000

November 1, 2000 499 Views 0 comment Print

It is directed to refer to Notification No. 14/2000-Cus(N.T.) dated 25.2.2000 regarding appointment of Commissioner of Customs, Calcutta as Commissioner of Customs having jurisdiction over the whole of India for the purpose of investigation, issue of show cause notices against M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. in respect of their consolidated duty liability on account of non-inclusion of ships

Exchange Rates for export of goods for December, 2000

October 27, 2000 382 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.

EPCG Scheme – Notification No. 29/97-Cus – capital goods for marine/textile/chemical sectors – zero duty benefit – classification issued

October 27, 2000 883 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to paragraph 1(i) and condition 5 of para 2 of Notification No. 29/97-Customs dated 1.4.1997 issued under Zero duty EPCG Scheme. In terms of para 1(i) to the notification, inter-alia CVD exemption is exemption is extended to capital goods for marine sector. In terms of condition(5) of para 2 of the notification, it is specified that zero duty benefit would be available if the

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