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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 4635 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 7911 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 1110 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 291 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 87 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 87 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 117 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 135 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 99 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 99 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


Pre-shipment inspection of silk goods – Laying down a revised procedure – Reg.

May 24, 1999 937 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your kind attention on the above subject. As you are aware, the present system of pre-shipment inspection of certain silk goods entails submission of an application with a sample swatch to the CSB Certification Centre by the exporters. This is followed by testing of the sample swatch by CSB to the determine the composition and silk contents. Then an inspection at the

Duty Drawback – All Industry Rates of Drawback effective from 1.6.99-SS.No. 63.061 – All Other Made Ups – Clarification

May 23, 1999 553 Views 0 comment Print

Under the SS No. 63.061 of the Drawback Table, the entry which was “All Other Made Ups when Modvat facility has not been availed” remains the same as it was in the last year”s Table of 1998-99. However, while amending the drawback rate vide Notification 14/99 dated 8.2.99, inadvertently the entry was referred to as “All Other Made Ups” only. It may be clarified that the said entry in the new

Duty Drawback – All Industry Rates of Drawback effective from 1.6.99-Instructions regarding.

May 21, 1999 652 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry have announced the new All Industry Rates of Drawback vide Notification No. 31/99-Customs (N.T.) dated 20.5.99. These rates will come into effect from 1.6.99. Till such time, the existing rates of drawback will continue to apply. A copy of the Press Note issued is enclosed highlighting the important changes made in the Drawback Table, which are as under

Circular No. 25/99-Custom Duty Dated 21/5/1999

May 21, 1999 481 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received from various exports organisations regarding delay in processing and settlement of drawback claims at various Customs locations

Facility for permitting imports under DEPB Scheme at various Ports/Airports/ICDs through TRA Procedure – reg.

May 13, 1999 292 Views 0 comment Print

Representations from Trade Associations and references from the field offices have been received n the Board to extent various facilities under DEPB Scheme to additional Customs Stations

Revised guidelines for determination /verification of the Present Market Value (PMV) under DEPB Scheme- Regarding.

May 11, 1999 1168 Views 0 comment Print

A reference has been received from filed formations that under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, a period of 5 years has been provided for issue of Show Cause Notices in cases involving fraud/collusion/wilful mis-statement or suppression of facts. The Circular No. 69/97-Cus. dated 8.12.97 issued by the Board does not purport to restrict the statutory provisions of the Customs Act, wherever

This notification exemps high speed disel oil from the levy of additional duty

May 11, 1999 712 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 exempts high speed diesel oil, falling under heading No. 27.10 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975).

General permission for release of imported currency – instructions regarding.

May 7, 1999 367 Views 0 comment Print

Under Section 13(i) of FERA, 1973 no person can bring or send into India any foreign exchange or Indian Currency except with special or general permission of RBI. Further, Import of Indian currency notes or coins by post is not permitted. As per the existing practice, whenever such notes / coins, received by post, are confiscated by the customs authorities, RBI is approached for grant of “no

Clearance of uncleared Ports amd Air Cargo Complexes.

May 6, 1999 385 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to inform that in letter No. 046 IV dated 17.10.1997 read with letter dated 20.9.1997 Board has across dispose of unclaimed and uncleared cargo landed in the IPB meeting dated 20.3.1999 at Chennai, it has been dated actin to clear the goods laying upto 31.12.1998 within the . I fhere are no court cases preventing such disposal and witin court cases involved.

Clearance of cellular phones and battery cells in the guise of plastic buttons – modus operandiregarding.

May 5, 1999 325 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board that a company in Noida had attempted to clear the high value electronic items in the guise of plastic buttons. On further examination, it was found that the importer has filed Bill of Entry for clearance of plastic buttons valued at Rs. 56351/-. The consignment was in the final stage of clearance and out of charge had already been given. The consignment

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