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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


Cargo – Movement of imported cargo by containers / trucks from Airports / ACCS to ICDs/CFSs/Airports/ACCS

July 13, 2000 619 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the Circular No. 69/99-cus., dated the 6th October, 1999 [See 1999 (113) E.L.T. T50] on above mentioned subject. In the said Circular a procedure has been prescribed for movement of imported cargo in containers/trucks from Airports/CCCs to ICDs/CFSs/Airports/ACCs. In this connection, references have been received from trade and the Ministry of

Customs Duty on share certificates imported for sale or dematerialisation

July 12, 2000 2602 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the subject mentioned above and to say that a representation has been received from the Stock Exchange, Mumbai stating that the Customs authorities are insisting on payment of Customs duty when shares held by NRIs abroad are re-imported for sale or dematerialization. It has been stated that presently the NRIs are allowed to invest in India shares and hold

Duty Free Replenishment Certificate Scheme, announced in EXIM Policy 2000-2001

July 11, 2000 592 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Department of Revenue”s Circular Nos. 33/2000-Cus ., dated 2-5-2000 and 42/2000-Cus ., dated 12-5-2000 which were issued outlining the procedure to be followed for permitting export/import under DFRC Scheme. In sub-paras 4.1 to 4.4of Department of Revenue”s Circular No. 33/2000, the procedure to be followed for permitting imports against DFRC licence was

This notification imposes Anti-dumping duty on Pure Terephthalic Acid from Thailand and Indonesia

July 11, 2000 286 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) read with rule 23 of Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules 1995, and consequent upon imposition of final anti-dumping duty on Pure Terephthalic Acid originating in, or exported from Korea RP, vide notification 99/2000-Customs, dated the 11th day of July, 2000.

This notification imposes Anti-dumping duty on Pure Terephthalic Acid from Korea RP

July 11, 2000 553 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, the anti-dumping duty shall be payable in Indian currency. The “rate of exchange” applicable for the purpose of calculation of such anti-dumping duty shall be the rate which is specified in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance.

Circular No. 58/2000-Custom Duty Dated 10.7.2000

July 10, 2000 2038 Views 0 comment Print

References have been received from trade that the EOUs engaged in development and export of software and software developing units in EPZ/EHTP/STP should be allowed to import software through data communication/tele- communication link and internet. It has been stated that the Reserve Bank of India has permitted authorized dealers to allow remittances towards import of software

Warehousing – Delegation of Board’s power to Chief Commissioners

July 7, 2000 442 Views 0 comment Print

Kind attention is invited to the Notification No. 33/94-Cus(N.T.), dated 1-7-1994 delegating powers to Chief Commissioner of Customs for granting waiver of interest on Customs Duty under Section 61 of the customs Act, 1962, in cases where the amount of interest does not exceed Rs. 15 lakhs

Notification No. 98/2000-Customs, Dated: 07.07.2000

July 7, 2000 457 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (i) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), read with sub-section (4) of section 90 of the Finance Act, (10 of 2000) the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following further amendment 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.

Notification No. 97/2000-Customs, Dated: 07.07.2000

July 7, 2000 412 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notifications was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide notification No. 16/2000-Cusotms, dated the 1st March, 2000 [G.S.R. 168(E), dated 1st March, 2000] and was last amended by Notification No. 88/2000-Customs, dated the 12th June, 2000.

This Notification increases duty on Areca nuts, falling under Chapter 8

July 7, 2000 532 Views 0 comment Print

Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 8A of the said Customs Tariff Act, the Central Government, hereby directs that the First Schedule of the said Customs Tariff Act shall be amended in the following manner, namely.

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