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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


Notification No. 5/2000-Customs, Dated: 21.01.2000

January 21, 2000 439 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification no. 34/97-Customs, dated the 7th April, 1997 was issued vide GSR 197 (E), dated the 7th April, 1997 and last amended vide notification No. 1/2000-Customs, dated the 5th January, 2000 GSR 15 (E), dated the 5th January, 2000.

This notification appoints the Commissioner of Customs, Jaipur to be the Commissioner of Customs, to exercise

January 13, 2000 583 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 appoints the Commissioner of Customs, Jaipur to be the Commissioner of Customs, to exercise the powers of the

Circular No. 5/2000-Custom Duty Dated 13/1/2000

January 13, 2000 1219 Views 0 comment Print

It is directed to refer to Board’s Circular No. 50/97-Cus. Dated 17.10.97 on above mentioned subject. In the said Circular, guidelines fror disposal of unclaimed/uncleared cargo and sharing of sale proceeds on the basis of 50:50 between the custodian and Customs were issued as a one-time measure in respect of cargo landed prior to 31.12.96. In the light of severe congestion at ports, the issue was

Notification No. 4/2000-Customs, Dated: 13.01.2000

January 13, 2000 490 Views 0 comment Print

WHEREAS in the matter of import of Di-sodium Carbonate falling under sub-heading No. 2836.20 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), originating in, or exported from, Peoples Republic of China, the Designated Authority vide its preliminary findings, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated 18th November, 1999.

Drawback – fixation of Brand Rate – time limit relaxed for filing application

January 12, 2000 2689 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to the Ministry’s Circular No. 82/98-Customs dated 29th October, 1998 which permits condonationof delay in filing brand rate application beyond the time limit permitted under Rule 6/7 of the Customs and Central Excise Duties Drawback Rules 1971/1995 in certain situations which are enlisted in the Annexure attached therewith

This notification imposes anti-dumping duty on Acrylic Fibre originating in or exported from Taiwan

January 12, 2000 412 Views 0 comment Print

WHEREAS in the matter of import of Acrylic Fibre, including tow and tops, falling under Chapter 55 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), originating in or exported from Taiwan, the Designated Authority, vide its preliminary findings, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated the 11th November, 1999.

Notification No. 2/2000-Customs, dated: 10.01.2000

January 10, 2000 517 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide notification No. 36/98-Customs, dated the 26th June, 1998 [G.S.R. 359(E), dated the 26th June, 1998] and was last amended vide notification No.110/99-Customs, dated the 17th September, 1999.

Export Cess – processed & primary fruits & vegetables clarification reg

January 7, 2000 4459 Views 1 comment Print

Board has received various reports from field formations that divergent practices are being followied by different Customs Houses with regard to collection of Export Cess on export of Gherkins, processed in Brine/Acetic Acid/Vinegar. The same practice is also being followed in respect of other processed food products. It has been reported that whereas, at some places, Export Cess at the rate

Notification No. 05/2000-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 5th January, 2000

January 5, 2000 517 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 appoints the Commissioner of Customs, Ahmedabad to be the Commissioner of Customs, Kandla for the purpose

This notification amends Notification No. 58/97-Cus.(NT) dated 24th November, 1997

January 5, 2000 1447 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 the following further amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance

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