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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 7869 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 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 108 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 129 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 96 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 96 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


Special Advance Licensing Scheme for Electronics Products – Guidelines for

October 27, 1998 784 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Public Notice No. 41(RE-98)/ 1997-2002 dated 16th September, 1998 of the DGFT announcing a special advance licensing scheme for export of electronic products. The Department of Revenue has issued Notification No. 77/98-Customs, dated 16.10.1998 in order to operationalise the scheme. The Special Advance Licences shall be issued under Para 7.4 (f) of the Exim

No direct correspondence on Policy Issues by Ministries with Customs Commissionerates

October 26, 1998 511 Views 0 comment Print

The proposal for establishment of new ICD, CFS and Air Cargo Complexes are presently being examined by Inter-ministerial Committee consisting of representatives from the various Ministries. The said committee is functioning in the Ministry of Commerce. It has been observed that the commissioners of Customs/ Central Excise have been sending letters to the Ministry of Commerce

This notification imposes anti-duty on magnesium originating in or originating from People”s Republic of China

October 22, 1998 493 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, “landed value” means the assessable value as determined under the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and includes all duties of customs except customs duties levied under sections 3,3A, 8B, 9 or section 9A, as the case may be, of the said Customs Tariff Act.

DEPB – PMV Verification allowed upto 90 days instead of 30 days

October 22, 1998 409 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Circular No. 69/97 – Cus. date 8th December, 1997. As per para 6 & 7 of this Circular, an enquiry/ investigation into the PMV of an export product must be completed and a final view taken within 30 days

Disposal of uncleared/ unclaimed cargo of wholly owned Govt. undertakings

October 22, 1998 451 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Circular No. 50/97, dt. 17.10.97 regarding disposal of Unclaimed/ Uncleared Cargo by the Custodians. It was decided that the procedure contained in the said Circular would be applicable to Central Government undertakings listed therein. In view of requests from State Government like Mysore Silk International, Kerala State Industrial Enterprises etc. and direction of the

This notification exempts goods imported against a Special Advance License with actual user condition

October 16, 1998 481 Views 0 comment Print

he Designated Officer of the Department of Electronics (hereinafter referred to as the said officer) verifies the relevance/ useability of the imported materials in the export product as well as the quantity of such materials required for the manufacture of such export product. The said officer shall also verify the actual utilisation of the imported materials in the export product as well as the wastage in respect of export product in terms of the standard input output norms as specified in Volume II of the Hand Book of Procedure of the Export and Import Policy 1997-2002.

DEPB Scheme * DEPB Scrip utilisation for Imports under EPCG/ Project Import Schemes * Exemption from SAD also available

October 12, 1998 1123 Views 0 comment Print

Reference from the field formations have been received in the Board, seeking clarification whether DEPB scrips can be used to clear goods Imported under various other schemes like EPCG Scheme or Project Imports whether SAD will be exempted on such exports; and whether duty leviable at tariff rate on at concessional rate will be debited in a DEPB scrip in case the goods are eligible for a partial

No Cess on Rubber Imports

October 8, 1998 724 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s letter of even number dated 22.7.97 circulating Ministry of Commerce’s O.M. No. 14(3) Plant (B) dated 30.6.97 on the above subject (copy enclosed) and to say that Board’s above Circular letter dated 22.7.97 stands withdrawn with immediate effect

Leather Industry Imports- End-use Bond Condition for Insole/ Midsole is Must for duty Exemption

October 6, 1998 679 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai has made a reference on the eligibility of Nylon Tricot Fabrics/ P.U.leather cloth under the above Sl.No. of the Notification No. 11/97-Cus. read with list 3 (A) therein. The dispute was that the product was having multiple uses and the main use not being that of use in leather industry. While Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai considered, this item to be

Circular No. 73/98- Customs Duty Dated 25/9/1998

September 25, 1998 547 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai Custom House has reported that certain that certain parties have managed to obtain DEPB Scrips on the basis of forged documents in the name of following non-existant firms

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