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Custom Duty : Anti-dumping duty protects local manufacturers from unfairly cheap imports that can damage domestic markets. The article explains ...
Custom Duty : The new customs notifications standardize the effective import duty on gold and silver bullion at 15% through revised BCD, SWS, an...
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...
Custom Duty : Emergency customs relaxations introduced during the maritime crisis expire on 30 April 2026, leaving exporters uncertain. The fram...
Custom Duty : Highlights how the EMI Scheme allows businesses to defer duty payments, easing working capital pressure while improving operationa...
Custom Duty : The reform removes value restrictions on courier exports, enabling higher-value shipments. It aims to boost e-commerce exports and...
Custom Duty : CBIC has allowed Eligible Manufacturer Importers to avail deferred payment of customs duty from 1 April 2026. The circular outline...
Custom Duty : The CBI has registered a bribery case against three Customs officials accused of taking illegal gratification to release seized go...
Custom Duty : The new rules enhance duty-free allowances and introduce digital declarations. The overhaul aims to speed up clearance and improve...
Custom Duty : New baggage rules and processing regulations are notified, replacing earlier frameworks and aligning customs procedures for passen...
Custom Duty : CESTAT Kolkata held that Indian currency cannot be confiscated under Section 121 of Customs Act without clear evidence connecting ...
Custom Duty : The CESTAT Delhi held that multifunction protection devices remained classifiable as relays because their primary function continu...
Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai held that computer printouts and email records could not be relied upon for customs duty demands because statutory r...
Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai held that unlocking and activating mobile phones before export only amounted to product configuration and not “use...
Custom Duty : Tribunal held that Customs authorities could not reclassify imported industrial composite solvent as kerosene when all mandatory B...
Custom Duty : The Ministry of Finance amended the earlier customs notification to continue anti-dumping duty for an extended period. The notific...
Custom Duty : The government imposed anti-dumping duty on Monoisopropylamine imports after finding that Chinese exports were dumped below normal...
Custom Duty : CBIC issued Notification No. 47/2026-Customs (N.T.) continuing existing tariff values for key imported commodities including palm ...
Custom Duty : The Central Government directed provisional assessment of imports of anodized aluminium frames for solar panels from a Chinese exp...
Custom Duty : CBIC has clarified that Entry Inward and Vessel Sail-out Clearance cannot be delayed due to pending physical boarding of customs o...
I am directed to refer to Notification No. 100/ 95-CE dated 2.6.95 which amended Notification No. 2/95-CE dt. 4.1.95. prescribing the effective rates of duties applicable to goods manufactured by 100% EOUs / EPZ / EHTP / STP / units when cleared into the Domestic Tariff Area
I am directed to say that the matter of long detention of cargo including containerised cargo at various ports by the Customs authorities leading to port congestion as well as hold up of containers has been represented at various forums. This issue has also
The Board has reconsidered the matter and it has been decided that the powers of Appraisers to sanction drawback under section 75 of the Customs Act, 1962 in the Major Custom Houses in Bombay, Calcutta, Madras and Delhi shall be enhanced to Rupees One Lakh.
The Public Accounts Committee in their 91st Report on paragraph 1.22(i) relating to fraudulent drawback on Zinc Oxide have expressed unhappiness over delay in issuance of instruction for taking remedial/ corrective action. In that case two consignments declared to be Zinc Oxide were exported under claim for Drawback through Customs House, Delhi in 1989. No sample was drawn for
I am directed to say that the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce has brought to the notice this Ministry that some of the customs authorities particularly at Calcutta, Madras and Imphal are permitting import of Arecanut assuming it to be falling under the category of dry fruits
I am directed to say that the Board has examined the matter of sealing of containerised cargo with a view to determine the appropriate sealing mechanism which will ensure security of the cargo and the same time prevent the possibility of its tampering
I am directed to say that in the context of a reference from the Department of Economic Affairs the Board has examined the customs duty exemptions available to the United Nations and its agencies in terms of the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947
I am directed to say that notification No. 114/95-Cus. Dated 8.6.1995 has been issued with a view to harmonise the respective customs customs exemptions notification for 100% EOU units and for similar units located in the Export Processing Zones (EPZs)
It may also be noted that as regards the movement of cargo from and to the ICDs and CFSs, the policy of the Department has so far been to prefer such movement by the medium of rail transport wherever such link in provided
The undersigned is directed to say that some instances have come to the notice of the Board where proposals were sent to the Board for filing SLP with stay application against the judgement/ order of the High Court directing release of goods / refund of duty or