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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


EOUs/ EPZ Units – Rough Diamonds re-export up to 5% of import of indigenous procurement permitted

July 8, 1997 610 Views 0 comment Print

The revised EXIM Policy 1997- 2002 in Para 8.32 provides for re-export / supply of dead stock or broken stones/ rough diamonds up to 5% of the value of import / indigenously procured such items by holders, (who are EOU/ EPZ units) of valid Replenishment / Diamond Imprest Licence. This means the units who had imported these goods against the REP of Diamond Imprest Licence or

Software Tech. Park Units – Use of Computers for Training

July 7, 1997 406 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that the Board is in receipt of a reference from the Department of Electronics that commercial training on computers installed in the bonded premises of STP units be allowed. The EXIM Policy as also provides (paragraph 9.15 (f)) that software units will be allowed to use the computers system for training purposes (including commercial training ) subject to the.

Misuse of Notif. 64/88-Cus for import of hosital/medical equipment-Recovery of customs duty

July 4, 1997 4855 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the ongoing inquiry in the Delhi High Court regarding alleged misuse of notification No. 64/ 88 – Cus. In this regard, your attention is invited to the judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, in the case of M/ s Mediwell Hospital & Health Care Pvt. Ltd. Union of India in CA No. 16735 of 1996, decided on 17.12.1996, reported in ELT 1997 (89) ELT 425 (SC). The court has

Advance Noting of Bill Entry-Procedure Announced

July 4, 1997 13939 Views 1 comment Print

Kindly refer to the amended provisions of Sec. 46 (3) of the Customs Act, 1962 which provide that Bill of Entry may be presented even before the delivery of import Manifest, if the vessel or Aircraft by which the goods have been shipped for importation, is expected to arrive within 30 days from the date of such presentation.

Customs Tariff (Identification and Assessment of Safeguard Duty) Rules, 1997

June 29, 1997 1249 Views 0 comment Print

1. Short title and commencement.- (i) These rules may be called the Customs Tariff (Identification and Assessment of Safeguard Duty) Rules, 1997. (ii) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official gazette.

EOUs-Imports of fuel lubricants and consumable, allowed freely on customs/ DC’s approved

June 24, 1997 817 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board by Ministry of Commerce and Petroleum and Natural Gas that the 100% EOUs are facing problems because of differing interpretations of the provisions of the Notification No. 13/ 81-Cus. It provides for duty free import of specified goods for the purpose of manufacture of articles for export out of India or for being used in connection with the

Assessable Value of Goods Imported under Deferred Payment

June 17, 1997 1987 Views 0 comment Print

The issue regarding whether interest charged to importers by foreign suppliers under deferred payment scheme, should form part of assessable value or not, has been considered by the Board. Board has also considered decision No. 3.1 on 26.4.84 of the Committee on Customs Valuation, of the then Customs Cooperation Council, regarding treatment of interest in the Customs value of imported goods

EOUs – Traqnsparent Procedure for operation of units under 53/97-Cus – 13/81-Cus Rescinded

June 12, 1997 1165 Views 1 comment Print

Notification No. 13/ 81-Cus. provided for duty free import of goods required by 100% EOUs for the purpose of manufacture of articles for export or for being used in connection with production or packaging of goods for exports. The process of liberalisation of imports and experiences gathered regarding the working of EOU schemes over the years has necessitated certain changes in the above said

CRGO/ CRNGO Steel Sheets/ Strips in Coil – No Concessional Duty under Sl. No. 105 of Notif. No. 11/97-Cus.

June 9, 1997 1474 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of Sr. No. 105 to Notification No. 11 / 97 – Cus. dated 01.3.97 Cold rolled coils falling under Chapter 72 of the Customs tariff are liable to basic duty of Customs @ 25% ad valorem. In this context it has been further clarified vide Board’s Telex F.No. B-31/ 2/ 97

Duty Drawback-Certificate of Non-availment of Modvat Credit

June 4, 1997 1762 Views 0 comment Print

It has come to the notice that there is no uniformity in regard to interpretation of General note 11 of Notification No. 22/ 97-Cus. (N.T.) dated 30.5.1997 (erstwhile Notification No. 49/ 96-Customs (N.T.) dated 20.10.1996) regarding All Industry Rates of Drawback. It also appears that declarations by the Merchant.

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