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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


Recovery of duty from the custodians on goods pilfered after unloading in customs area – Clarification reg.

November 29, 1996 3583 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer sub-section 3 of section 45 of the Customs Act, 1962 inserted by clause 58 of the Finance Act, 1995 for recovery of duty from the custodians on goods pilfered after unloading in customs area

CBEC – Circular No. 56/96-Custom Duty Dated 14/11/1996

November 14, 1996 1879 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to amended section 142(1) of the Customs Act, 1962 read with Customs (Attachment of Property of Defaulters for Recovery of Government Dues) Rules 1995, which enable the Department to create a legal framework to realise dues of the Government by attaching, distraining movable and immovable property of the person and then disposing the said property to recover

Section 20 Amendment – DGRT Notifications

November 5, 1996 664 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer your letter F.No. S / 3-70/ 95-DP CC S / 26 – 56 / 95- A (G) dated 12-9-96 on the subject mentioned above and to enclose herewith a copy of Circular No. 21/ 11/ 92/ LS dated 30-0-1996 along with a copy of Notification dated 26-9-1996 issued by the Ministry of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, New Delhi for your information and necessary action

Advance Licences – Instructions regarding – Telegraphic release Advice

October 29, 1996 4399 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Monastery’s Circular No. 14/94 dated 1st June, 1994 (F.No. 605/139/92-DBK) whereby procedure for clearance of goods against have been received from some of the Inland Bonded Warehouse was notified. References allowing such clearance for

Diplomatic personnel import of vehicles – BE endorsement

October 25, 1996 775 Views 0 comment Print

The Board has been receiving number of complaints form privileged persons/ Missions and Ministry of External Affairs that there are cases of inordinate delays, at the port of entry for transfer of ownership of motor vehicles

Circular No. 52/96-Custom Duty Dated 24/10/1996

October 24, 1996 661 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer your letter No.S / 26 – Misc. – 323/96- VB dated 17 June, 1996 on the subject mentioned above and to say that S.No. 33 of Notification 91/89-Cus. dated 01/03/1998 (presently Sr. No. 22, List 9 to Notfn.No. 36/96-Cus dated 23.7.1996) would

Conversion of DEEC Shipping Bills into Pass Book Shipping Bills

October 24, 1996 490 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Circular No. 44/96-Cus dated the 21st August, 1996 on the above subject. The said circular provides that conversion should be considered only respect of exports made after the exporter has applied for issued of Pass Book to the designated authority in the light of para 66 of the Exim Policy

Fixation of brand rate of drawback without pre-verification – Simplified Procedure-Extension of the the Scheme to other exporters

October 22, 1996 2077 Views 0 comment Print

“The Simplified brand Rate Fixation Scheme” under which brand rates of drawback can be determined without pre- verification of date was announced vide this Ministry’s letter F.No. 609/113/88- DBK dated 11.10.88. Application form and statements were also enclosed with the Ministry’s said letter. To begin with, the scheme was applicable to manufacturer – exporters in engineering, chemical

DBK Circular. No. 49/96-Custom Duty Dated 22/10/1996

October 22, 1996 724 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry has announced new All Industry rates of Drawback effective from 23.10.1996, vide Notification No. 49/96-Cus. (NT), dated 22.10.1996

Credit under Passbook Scheme

September 25, 1996 466 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Ministry’s telex dated 16th August, 1996 issued from F.No. 605/261/96-DBK whereby it was clarified that credit under the Pass Book Scheme in terms of Notification No. 104/95- Customs as amended by notification No. 155/95-Customs shall be

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