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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


This notification imposes anti dumping duty on PTA originating in or originating from Korea RP, Thailand and Indonesia

April 28, 1998 619 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), read with Rule 18 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995, the Central Government, on the basis of the final findings of the designated authority in the matter of dumping of Purified Terephthalic Acid, published vide notification number 14/1/96-ADD, dated 19th March, 1998 in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part 1, Section 1, dated 19th March, 1998, hereby imposes on Purified Terephthalic Acid, falling under sub-heading 2917.36.

Bonded warehouses for diamonds import and re-export

April 24, 1998 1633 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the Notification No. 39/1997-2002 dt. 26th February, 19981 issued by the DGFT (copy enclosed for ready reference). The scheme under pare 8.13 of the EXIM Policy provides for setting up Private/ Public Bonded warehouses in EPZ/ DTA for import and re-expot of cut & polished diamonds, cut & polished coloured gemstones, import and re-export of rough diamonds,

Acrylic Top and Acrylic Tow are also leviable to antidumping duty

April 23, 1998 652 Views 0 comment Print

As per notification No. 81/ 97-Cus dated 24.10.97 acrylic fibre falling under heading 55.03 of the first schedule to the Custom Tariff Act, 1975 is leviable to anti-dumping duty

Depreciation Norms for Computers and CG Changed for EOUs

April 21, 1998 13036 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s F.No.305/52/85-FTT dated the 15th April 1987 wherein the method for calculating the depreciation on ‘Capital goods’ permitted to be taken outside the units, was prescribed, and the over all limit of depreciation was fixed at 70%. Subsequently Board in their F.No. 314/19/94- FTT Part – VI, dated 11th April, 1997 had provided for acclerated rate of

Size tabs import with hangers allowed

April 20, 1998 853 Views 0 comment Print

Hangers have been allowed to be imported duty free by bona fide importers under Sl. No.68 of Notification No. 11/97-Cus. It has been brought to the notice of Board that size tabs like M/L/S which are fixed on hangers for easy identification of different sizes/ styles are being imported. Such size tabs are to be exported along with hangers in case of export of readymade garments in hanger

Duty Drawback – Guidelines for Requirement / Acceptance of Certificate of Non-availment of Modvat

April 20, 1998 892 Views 0 comment Print

In supersession of Circular No. 17/97- Cus dated 4.6.97 issued by the Directorate of Drawback, Deptt. of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, on the above subject, the following guidelines regarding requirement/ acceptance of certificates of non-acailment of Modvat facility for the purposes of processing the drawback claims may be followed in future

Gem & Jewellery EP schemes – Customs Procedure for Import by Nominated Agencies Notified

April 20, 1998 1249 Views 1 comment Print

I am directed to invite You attention to Board’s Circular No. 38/96-Cus, dated 9-7-1996, No. 27/97-Cus, dated 8.7.1997 and No. 48/97-Cus, dated 13.10.97 issued from F.No. 305/92/97-FTT regarding procedure to be followed by the Nominated Agencies for supplying duty free gold to exporters under various schemes under the EXIM Policy 1997-2002. In addition to MMTC, SBI, STC,

Flint Buttons Import Clearance as Opthalmic Blanks to be Checked

April 1, 1998 628 Views 0 comment Print

Board has received information from M/s. Bharat Opthalmic Glass Ltd., Durgapur, West Bengal that certain unscrupulous persons are importing Flint Buttons (which are distintively different from Opthalmic Blanks) and are clearing the same under the description Opthalmic Blanks under Notification No. 11/97 (Sl. No. 95)

Circular No. 22/98-Custom Duty Dated 27/3/1998

March 27, 1998 859 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board by the trade associations and Ministry of Commerce that the units in EPZ/ EHIP are unable to take out samples to show it to their prospective buyers because of the lengthy procedure to be followed

Circular No. 21/98-Customs Duty Dated 25/3/1998

March 25, 1998 415 Views 0 comment Print

Instances cone to the notice of the Board through the Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai and also a study of the above mentioned subject by Directorate of Valuation, Mumbai that in a number of cases of import of PTA originating from recognised trading houses in Japan, claiming that the goods are manufactured by M/s. Kohap Chemical Corporation but exported by some other Party are claming

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