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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 4629 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 7887 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 111 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 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


ICD at Garhi Harasaru (Gurgaon)

July 3, 1998 862 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer your letter No. C. No.IV (16)240/ Tech/ DIII/ 98/ 2946 dated 6/5/98 on the above subject. The following issues raised by you in above mentioned letter have been examined in Board’s office

separately under two different serial Nos. of the same notification be allowed the benefit of notification – Clarification on

June 30, 1998 847 Views 0 comment Print

Chief Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, New Delhi has sought clarification whether a combination of two equipments which are covered separately under two different Sl. Nos. of the same notification or two different notification can be allowed exemption under the said notification. In the instant case, the equipment was Auto Keratometer ARK 700 which is a combination of

Imports under leasing arrangement- BE may be filed in the name of importer and lessor

June 26, 1998 8485 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to representation dated 5th May, 1998 from M/s All India Association of Industries on the above subject. They have informed that their members are setting up various industrial projects and availing the facility of import of capital goods under leasing agreements. In case of import by different projects, the Bills of Entry are not being allowed to be filed in joint name of

EOUs/ EPZ Units – CG depreciation norm raised to 90%

June 26, 1998 811 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No. 27/98-Cus issued from F. No. 314/19/94-FTT dated 21.4.98. It has been provided in para 4 of the above said Circular that the depreciation for capital goods other than computers, at the following rates may be allowed

EOUs/ EPZ Units – Iption to Execute Single B-17 Bond (sur) or Bond and BG upto 5% of Bond Value

June 19, 1998 991 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No. 14/98-Cus dated 10.3.98 issued from F.No. 305/107/97 – FTT regarding execution of the single bond in lieu of different bonds being executed at present by 100% EOUs / EPZs units which has been notified vide Notification No. 6/98-CE (NT) dt. 2.3.98 called B-17 bond. It was provided in the above said circular that only surety bond has to be

Circular No. 40/98- Customs Duty Dated 11/6/1998

June 11, 1998 2083 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that there is immediate need for providing responsible and responsive tax administration. Quick two way communication between the Customs Department and the public/ Trade will certainly go a long way in reducing disputes, especially those relating to procedural lapses, and will also ensure improvement in efficiency of the Department in providing quality service to

Circular No. 41/98-Customs Duty Dated 11/6/1998

June 6, 1998 421 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that there is need to reduce the number of show cause notice which are being issued by the Assistant Commissioner of Customs as a routine. A large number of such show cause notices are dropped at the time of adjudication. It has been observed that assessments are being changed by the Appraisser/ Assistant Commissioners at their level without proper scrutiny

This notification exempts specified goods covered under IT agreement

June 2, 1998 1912 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 goods of the description specified in column (3) of the Table below, and falling under the sub-heading Nos. of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) as are specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table, when imported into India, from the whole of the duty of Customs leviable thereon under the said First Schedule.

Baggage (Amendment) Rules, 2006 (Baggage Rule, 1998)

June 2, 1998 1153 Views 0 comment Print

Passengers returning from countries other than Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar or China. – An Indian resident or a foreigner residing in India, returning from any country other than Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar or China, shall be allowed clearance free of duty articles in his bona fide baggage to the extent mentioned in column (2) of Appendix A.

Circular No. 39/98-Customs Duty Dated 26/5/1998

May 26, 1998 574 Views 0 comment Print

Please refer to this office letter of even no. dated 20.4.98 prescribing procedure for import of gold/ silver and platinum jewellery Export Promotion Scheme

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