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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 180 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 3021 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 5127 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 612 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 837 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


₹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 390 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 2400 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 570 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 1524 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2026: Explanatory Memoranda to Customs and Central Excise changes

Custom Duty : New baggage rules and processing regulations are notified, replacing earlier frameworks and aligning customs procedures for passen...

February 1, 2026 1434 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No Confiscation of Indian Currency Without Proof Linking It to Smuggling: CESTAT Kolkata

Custom Duty : CESTAT Kolkata held that Indian currency cannot be confiscated under Section 121 of Customs Act without clear evidence connecting ...

May 24, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

Multifunction Devices Retaining Essential Character of Relays Eligible for Customs Exemption: CESTAT Delhi

Custom Duty : The CESTAT Delhi held that multifunction protection devices remained classifiable as relays because their primary function continu...

May 24, 2026 51 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Sets Aside Customs Duty Demand as Electronic Evidence Did Not Meet Section 138C Requirements

Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai held that computer printouts and email records could not be relied upon for customs duty demands because statutory r...

May 22, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Duty Drawback Cannot Be Denied as Phone Activation Before Export Is Mere Configuration

Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai held that unlocking and activating mobile phones before export only amounted to product configuration and not “use...

May 22, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print

Incomplete CRCL Test Reports Cannot Justify Reclassification of Imported Solvents as Kerosene: CESTAT Mumbai

Custom Duty : Tribunal held that Customs authorities could not reclassify imported industrial composite solvent as kerosene when all mandatory B...

May 22, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Anti-Dumping Duty Extended Till November 2026 Through Fresh Customs Amendment

Custom Duty : The Ministry of Finance amended the earlier customs notification to continue anti-dumping duty for an extended period. The notific...

May 23, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Monoisopropylamine Imports From China

Custom Duty : The government imposed anti-dumping duty on Monoisopropylamine imports after finding that Chinese exports were dumped below normal...

May 23, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Revises Tariff Values for Gold, Silver & Edible Oils from May 20, 2026

Custom Duty : CBIC issued Notification No. 47/2026-Customs (N.T.) continuing existing tariff values for key imported commodities including palm ...

May 20, 2026 543 Views 0 comment Print

Provisional Assessment Ordered Pending New Shipper Review of Chinese Solar Frame Imports

Custom Duty : The Central Government directed provisional assessment of imports of anodized aluminium frames for solar panels from a Chinese exp...

May 20, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Ends Mandatory Physical Boarding for Vessel Entry & Sail-Out Clearance

Custom Duty : CBIC has clarified that Entry Inward and Vessel Sail-out Clearance cannot be delayed due to pending physical boarding of customs o...

May 19, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print


Circular No. 128/95-Custom Duty Dated 14/12/1995

December 14, 1995 1900 Views 0 comment Print

=The Government have decided that the private sector would also be involved in infrastructure development. Accordingly this sector has been allowed to open CFSs/ ICDs/ CPZs in addition to public sector agencies. The other intention of the Government has been to bring the Customs facilities to the doorstep of the exporting and importing community; therefore, many CFSs/ ICDs/ EPZs have been

Re-import of Indian origin goods even for re-processing, re-conditioning, etc.

December 14, 1995 9457 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to notification No. 158/95-Customs dated 14.11.1995 issued in supersession of notification No. 98 / 95- Customs dated 26.5.95 for exempting from the whole of duties goods manufactured in India, when re-imported into India for the purpose of repairs, reconditioning, reprocessing, refining, remaking or similar process. As may be seen the new notification considerable enlarges

Duty Exemption/ EPCG Scheme- Clarifications on recent Changes

December 12, 1995 730 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Ministry’s telex of even number dated the 21st Sept, 1995 whereby amendments made to Notifications under Duty Exemption Scheme and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPGG) Scheme were communicated. Copies of the Notification Nos. 140/95-Csutoms to 147/95-Csutoms all dated 19th September, 1995 have also been forwarded with post copy of the said telex. These

EOUs/ Jurisdiction of Customs and Excise Defied

December 12, 1995 1606 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that the Board has examined various representations from the associations of officers both from Customs and Central Excise side of the Department of officers both from Customs and Central Excise side of the Department regarding the administrative control ever the 100% EOUs / EPZs, set up under export promotion schemes.

Import from SAARC Countries under SAPTA – Clarification on Duty concession

December 11, 1995 3499 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to state that the Central Government has operationalised the SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA) with effect from 7.12.95 with the issue of notification No. 165/95- Cus, dated 7.12.95 (copy enclosed)

QBAL Imports – Exemption from Additional Duty

December 8, 1995 658 Views 0 comment Print

Your attention is invited to Notification No. 149/95-Cus dated the 19th September, 1995 and instruction issued vide circular No. 101/95-Customs dated the 21st September, 1995. Notification No. 149/95-Customs dated the 19th September 1995 which permits import of materials free of both basic duty of Customs and additional duty of Customs imported against Quantity Based Advance

Customs Tariff (Determination Of Origin Of Goods Under Agreement On Saarc Preferential Trading Arrangement) Rules, 1995

December 7, 1995 1252 Views 0 comment Print

1. Short title and commencement. – (1) These rules may be called the Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under the Agreement on SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement) Rules, 1995. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Subsidiaries of Export Houses – Joint Bond facility extended

December 4, 1995 481 Views 0 comment Print

A representation has been received by the Ministry to extend the facility of execution of BG/ Bond to the subsidary of export house/ trading house/ star trading house/ super star trading house as has been made available to them under Circular No. 52/ Customs & 97/ 95 Customs issued from F.No. 605/75/95- DBK

EOUs/ EPZ Units- Policy issues to be referred to CBEC before issue of Show Cause Notice

November 28, 1995 652 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that certain instances have been brought to the notice of the Board, wherein show cause notices have been brought to the notice of the Board, wherein show cause notices have been issued to units working under the EOU/ EPZ scheme on matters involving interpretations of provisions and scope of exemption notification, eligibility of duty free imports etc. without

Engg. Product Export Scheme – Modvat permitted on inputs – Spares Import allowed

November 23, 1995 613 Views 0 comment Print

Engineering Products Export (Replenishment of Iron & Steel Intermediates) Scheme was notified by Ministry of Commerce on 1st March, 1995 and the Department of Revenue had issued Notification No. 10/95- Customs dated the 7th March, 1995 to give effect to the said scheme. In view of representations made by the Engineering Products exporters and Iron & Steel producers, the scheme has

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