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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 3018 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 5115 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 15 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 33 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 81 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 138 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 78 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 126 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 135 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. 52/95-Custom Duty Dated 25/5/1995

May 25, 1995 700 Views 0 comment Print

With the changes effected in the Duty Exemption Scheme and the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme in the revised edition of the Exim Policy published on 31st March, 1995 and the revised Handbook of Procedure, Vol. I published on 1st May, 1995, the Bond cum surety/ security under these Schemes is required to be executed by the importers with the Customs authorities

Customs Refund Applications regulations – CBEC clarifications

May 24, 1995 469 Views 0 comment Print

Please refer to Ministry’s Circular No. 12/95-Customs Dated 20th February, 1995 (Board’s F. No. 605/14/95-DBK) regarding issue of Telegraphic Release Advices (TRAs) for imports under DEEC Scheme. Representations have been received from Custom Houses

TR Rules – Doubts/disputes about baggage to be referred to Addl. Collector

May 18, 1995 754 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed to say that a number of complaints are being received by the Board from passengers alleging that when they approached the customs authorities for clearance of their unaccompanied baggage containing household and personal effect under T.R. facility, they were harassed and their goods were seized / detained by the customs authorities and they were forced to write

Monitoring of EOUs and Debonded / Converted Units working in same premises

May 17, 1995 2023 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that it has come to the notice of the Board that in the event of partial conversion of a DTA unit to a 100% EOU/ EHTP/ STP unit, etc. and vice versa, after necessary approval from the competent authority, both 100% EOU/ EHTP/ STP etp. units as well as the DTA unit function from the same or adjacent premises

EOU/EPZ Units export to Nepal – No export in bond permitted if payment is in Indian Rupees

May 16, 1995 814 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that as per the provisions of the notifications issued under Rule 13 and Rule 14 of the Central Excise Rules, 1944, the export of excisable goods to Nepal and Bhutan is permissible under bond without payment of excise duty subject to certain

Electronic Goods – Inputs Import Clearance – Notif. No. 203/92-Cus

May 15, 1995 1150 Views 0 comment Print

Consumer Electronics and TV Manufacturers Association have brought to the Ministry’s notice some difficulties being faced by them in clearance of inputs required for manufacture of Electronic goods in terms of proviso to clause (a) of Explanation (iii) of notification

Weight calculation for duty liability

May 4, 1995 460 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed to refer to your letter No. S/ 26-Mis-43 /95 VA, dated 31.3.1995 on the subject mentioned and to say that calculation of weight for the purpose of determining duty liability was discussed in the Conference of Collectors held in December, 1988 in the context of self adhesive tapes. The Conference held that if a commodity is sold on weight basis then the weight so

Broad banding Inputs for Export Products

May 3, 1995 1333 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to ALC Circular No. 4/95, dated 15.3.1995 issued by Shri H.L. Aswal, Deputy Director, DGFT to the effect that the facility of broad banding inputs required for manufacture of export products is available to Electronic, Writing Instruments

Circular No. 44/95-Custom Duty Dated 1/5/1995

May 1, 1995 649 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that Automobile Association of Upper Indian have informed that Federation of Indian Automobile Association will continue guaranteeing the AIT/FIA Carnet-de-passage, in new format,1 a specimen copy of which is enclosed and to request that

Circular No. 43/95-Custom Duty Dated 26/4/1995

April 26, 1995 901 Views 0 comment Print

Several instances have been brought to the notice of the Board wherein the Customs authorities have detected war materials (such as live shells, bombs, smoke bombs etc.) in consignment of heavy melting scrap imported a different ports and Inland container Depots at various locations in the country. The question

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