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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


Notification No. 28/1997-Customs, Dated: 01.04.1997

April 1, 1997 1162 Views 0 comment Print

Export obligation, in relation to importers other than those rendering services, means export to a place outside India of products manufactured with the use of capital goods imported, assembled or manufactured in terms of this notification, or making of supplies of such products in terms of clauses (a), (b), (d), (f) and (g) of paragraph 10.2 of the Export and Import Policy and, in relation to importers rendering services, means receiving payments in freely convertible foreign currency for services rendered through the use of such capital goods.

Under – valuation of imported goods – Adjudication of cases

March 31, 1997 703 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer your D.O.F. No. ADC / GB-3 / 96-Misc. dated 18.12.96 addressed to Director (Customs) regarding the powers of adjudicating authority in case of under valuation of imported goods. You have referred to Board’s circular No. 8/95-Cus., dated 23.1.95 which provide that in case of under valuation of imported goods where the value declared declared is sought to be enhanced to

Harmonised System of Classification – Interpretative Rules Amended

March 14, 1997 649 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that in its 18th session the Harmonised Systems Committee of the World Customs Organisation had, inter alia, examined the classification of various articles. Important classification decision taken by the committee are enclosed at Annexure A1. One of the decision relates to amendment of explanatory note to Interpretative Rule 2 (a) of the General Interpretative Rules. It

EPCG Scheme – Customs Instructions Revised

March 14, 1997 721 Views 0 comment Print

Consequent upon changes introduced in the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme w.e.f. 1.5.95, Directorate General of Inspection was requested to have a study conducted of the Standing Orders / Public Notices issued by various Custom Houses in this regard with a view to ensure that a uniform and effective system is followed by all Custom Houses for monitoring fulfillment of Export

Acceptance of Charered Engineer’s Certificate as proof of installation of capital goods

February 19, 1997 1909 Views 0 comment Print

Kind attention is drawn to condition (6) of Notification No. 110/95-Cus. dated 5.6.95 which provides for installation of capital goods imported under EPCG Scheme and for a certificate being obtained from Jurisdictional Asstt. Commissioner of Central Excise, to be produced within 6 months from the date of completion of imports or within the extended period as allowed by the Asst. Commissioner

Drawback Recovery where Export Sale – Proceeds not Realiised

February 4, 1997 1549 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to changes made in Customs and Central Excise Duties Drawback Rules, 1995 by Notification No. 72/95-Customs and Central Excise (NT) dated the 6th December, 1995. By the aforesaid notification Rule 16A was introduced prescribing the procedure for recovery of drawback paid where export proceeds were not realised by the exporter. No detailed procedure could be

Circular No. 2/97-Custom Duty Dated 4/2/1997

February 4, 1997 604 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that a scheme has been framed by the Government for import of rough diamonds and export of cut & polished diamonds in terms of Para 79 A of the exim policy. Appendix-I of the policy provides for import of special industrial adhesives etc. to facilitate the export of cut & polished diamonds. Accordingly Notification No. 79/96-Cus. dated 8.10.96 has been issued providing for

EPCG & Duty Exemption Scheme -DEEC/ EP Copy of SBs no longer required for discharge/waiver of Bond

January 13, 1997 496 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Ministry’s Circular No. 131/-95-Customs dated 20th December, 1995, 24/96-Cus. Dated 19th April, 1996 and 40/96-Customs dated 19th July, 1996 specifying the procedure for monitoring of export obligation under Duty Exemption Scheme and E.P.C.G. Scheme.

Circular No. 67/96-Custom Duty Dated 27/12/1996

December 27, 1996 490 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer correspondence with Ministry of Commerce and other agencies regarding setting up of new ICDs/ CFS. The Port Trusts are also being requested by the Ministry of Commerce to also examine the proposals and offer Comments. It is requested that

Export certificate for carrying equipment by executives to be issued in advance

December 26, 1996 487 Views 0 comment Print

With increasing trade interaction, many Business Executives are traveling abroad quite frequently. They carry expensive equipment’s like Camera, Camcorder, Cellular Phone, Note Book Computers etc. with them. At the time of departure, they have to the a Export Certificates with them to enable them to bring back the said goods without payment of duty on return. Normally, some to these goods

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