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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 7854 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 288 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 84 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 84 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 102 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 126 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 93 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 90 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


Acknowledgment of letters/ representations received from Trade/ Associations

December 24, 1996 535 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the decision taken in 25th Meeting of Customs and Central Excise Advisory Council on the above subject and in request that all letters/ representations received from the trade/ associations in the Board should be acknowledged and replied. A

This notification levies Anti Dumping duty on DBM having MgO contents ranging from 85% to 92% originating from People”s Republic of China

December 20, 1996 661 Views 0 comment Print

in the matter of import of Dead Burnt Magnesite falling under sub-heading [2519.90] of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) and originating from People”s Republic of China, the designated authority vide its preliminary findings, published in Part I, section 1 of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated the 12th June, 1996.

Baggage articles in non-commercial quantity need not be detained

December 17, 1996 871 Views 0 comment Print

It has come to the notice of the Board that adjudicating authorities at different levels are holding different opinions whether free allowance would be permitted on import of baggage’s, where part of the goods are found to be in commercial quantity. The issue of import of consumer goods in commercial quantity had earlier been examined by Board and instructions were issued vide circular No.

This notification exempts re-imported goods of Indian origin

December 16, 1996 26338 Views 0 comment Print

(a) the goods [other than the goods exported under the Duty Exemption Scheme (DEEC) or the Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG) or Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme (DEPB) are re-imported within three years after their exportation or within such extended period, not exceeding two years, as the Commissioner of Customs may on sufficient cause being shown for the delay, allow

Jobbing on Imported Materials – Disposal of Waste

December 13, 1996 1459 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 81/95- Customs dated 31.3.95 requires the waste including the resultant product to be re-exported after the inputs imported under the benefit of said notification have been subjected to the jobbing operation. Some representations have been received

Software development Units – Details to be Collected

December 11, 1996 439 Views 0 comment Print

Your attention is invited to Notifications No. 13/81-Cus. dated 9.2.1981 and 138/91-Cus. dated 22.10.1991, which allows duty free import of capital goods, raw materials etc. to software development units for exports. These units could be 100% EOUs or and be situated in Software Technology Complex. Notification No. 88/96-Cus. and 89/96-Cus. both dated 19th Nov., 1996 have been issued

Circular No. 61/96-Custom Duty Dated 11/12/1996

December 11, 1996 811 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 81/95- Customs dated the 31st March, 1995 has been amended by Notification No. 87/96-Cus. dated the 18th November, 1996(Copy enclosed)1 to provide that jobbing operations would not be carried out in a Ware House under the provisions of

Standing Committee on Industry Problems constituted

December 6, 1996 526 Views 0 comment Print

During the 35th Meeting of Customs & Central Excise Advisory Council held on November 4, 1995, it was proposed to constitute a Standing Committee to review on a continuous basis the problems and representations of trade and industry. The Board has accepted the suggestion. Accordingly a standing committee is set up to examine, and review the problems and difficulties of the trade and

ICDs / CESs Establishment – Minimum Land Requirement

December 5, 1996 1666 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer D.O. letter No. 16/5/92 – Infra I, dated 6.1.94 received from Director (Infra-I) on the above subject. The issue was examined in consultation with various Commissioners of Customs and Director General of Inspection. On the basis of views

Duty Free clearance of Air conditioners for OE/ STP/ EHTP units

November 29, 1996 478 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to the notifications permitting duty free procurement of capital goods and spares of the capital goods, by the Units working under the schemes of 100% EOUs, Export Processing Zones, Electronic Hardware Technology Parks for Software Technology Parks. A doubt has arisen whether duty free procurement of airconditioners is admissible as capital goods under above such

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