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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


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 12 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

Education Cess Paid via MEIS Scrips Cannot Be Recovered Again in Cash: CESTAT Mumbai

Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai ruled that Education Cess and Secondary & Higher Education Cess paid through MEIS duty credit scrips for past import...

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 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. 45/95-Custom Duty Dated 19/4/1995

April 19, 1995 655 Views 0 comment Print

On the basis of technical write-up/ literature submitted, it is observed that the article is an induction motor control apparatus comprising of a convertor, and inverter, a current detection device, a voltage detection device, an overheating device, a Central

Foreign travel tax – Revision of forms

April 19, 1995 400 Views 0 comment Print

It is directed to say that at present the Board has prescribed three forms for the statement of collection of FTT, vide F.No. 310/19/79-FTT, dated 20.10.97 and F. No. 310/3/81-FTT, dated 29.4.81; Demand Notice vide F.No. 310/9/73-FTT, dated 28.7.93; and for refund claims vide F.No. 31.2.73; dated 2.4.1973. On review of the existing

Statement of Monthly Report in respect of IATT Collection and Collection charges paid to the Airlines

April 18, 1995 739 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that it has been considered necessary by the Board to obtain the information on the collection of Inland Air Travel Tax and the collection charges paid to the Airlines for various purposes such as Budgetary exercise, replies to Parliament Questions and others. Accordingly two forms are proposed

DTA sale by EOUs etc. of Import Negative List items – No 50% duty concession

April 18, 1995 880 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to enclose herewith a copy of Notification No. 76/ 95-CE1, dated 1.4.95 amending Notification No. 2/95-CE, dated 1.4.95 relating to duties applicable to goods manufactured by units in EPZ/ 100% EOU/ EHTP/ STP and cleared into the Domestic Tariff Area

Software technology park units import for training

April 18, 1995 637 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that the Board is in receipt of a reference from the Department of Electronics that a Software Technology Park (STP) Unit has not been permitted to import certain equipment’s meant for utilisation within the unit for training of professionals. In this regard, the Board’s attention has been drawn

import Manifest (Vessels) Amendment Regulations, 1995 – Instructions regarding

April 10, 1995 994 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Customs Notification No. 17/ 95-Customs (N.T.), dated 13.3.1995, notifying the Import Manifest (Vessels) Amendment Regulations, 1995 which seek to amend the Import Manifest (Vessels) regulations, 1971. The said Amendment

Renewal of warehousing licence may be done by Collectors

April 7, 1995 1030 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the correspondence resting with Board’s instructions F.No. 473/ 349/ 87 -CUS- VII dated 20.7.89 and F.No. 473/ 21/90-CUS- VII dated 22.11.90 on the above subject and to say that the Board is considering the grant of private bonded

Duty Drawback-Revised Procedure for drawal of samples

April 6, 1995 3574 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention to Ministry’s F.No. 609/ 284/ 94- DBK (Circular 24/94) dated 12.10.94 prescribing the frequency of drawal of samples for purposes of grant of drawback

Sri Lankan Goods imports into India on Concessional Duty

April 6, 1995 355 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed to enclose a copy of Notification No. 84/ 95-Cus. dated 01.04.951. which prescribes concessional rates of basic customs duty on certain goods imported into India from Sri Lanka

Duty Exemption Scheme-Customs clarifications on the new EXIM policy

April 5, 1995 985 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Commerce have published a revised edition of Export & Import Policy for the period 1992-97 on 31.3.95. The changes in the Exim Policy take effect from 1.4.95. Duty Exemption Scheme in the revised Exim Policy has undergone many important changes. Consequential notifications

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