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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 5109 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


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

Past GST Cancellation Cannot Justify Customs Broker License Revocation: CESTAT Delhi

Custom Duty : CESTAT Delhi held that earlier GST cancellation history became irrelevant once the exporter possessed valid GST registration on th...

May 22, 2026 99 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 132 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. 16/95 Custom Duty Dated 24/2/1995

February 24, 1995 862 Views 0 comment Print

A case has been brought to the notice of the Board wherein a unit in an EPZ had imported more or less full assembled articles and after some minor processing had exported some of the articles but had also cleared a substantial quantity into the DTA in accordance with the EXIM Policy. A question had been raised whether the benefit of 50% duty concession available in terms of Notification No

Horticulture etc. 100% EOUs – Exemption from Customs Supervision

February 23, 1995 646 Views 0 comment Print

A reference is invited to the provisions of the Scheme of exemption for 100% EOUs in terms of Notification No. 13/81-Customs dated 9.2.1981 which provides for grant of exemption to the 100% EOUs, inter alia, subject to the condition that the manufacturing operations are carried out under customs bond. Subsequently the Ministry has notified separate Schemes of exemption for 100%

Circular No. 14/95-Custom Duty Dated 22/2/1995

February 22, 1995 613 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to draw your attention to the recommendation of the Committee on Indirect Taxes (Rekhi Committee) the “Watch Dog Panels” comprising of officers of the Customs Houses, Trade representatives and Clearing Agents Should be set up in all Customs

DEEC Scheme Telegraphic Release Advise

February 20, 1995 1021 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that in the course of his recent visits to some of the Customs Houses Member (EP & Cus) had noticed Telegraphic Release Advance (TRAs) are being issued by the Licencing Section of the Customs Houses, without any reference to

EOUs / EPZ Units – Inter-Unit Transfer

February 15, 1995 2314 Views 0 comment Print

As you are aware aware the Scheme of 100% EOUs / EPZs envisages the transfer of goods imported or manufactured by a Unit from one Unit to another. Such transfer may be for purpose of use of the goods within the transferee unit or its export or further manufacture. While, this facility has been available since sometime, the purpose of such transfer had not been specifically mentioned

Advance Licence – Nexus between export product and imported input to continue to be established

February 15, 1995 892 Views 0 comment Print

Your attention is drawn to the Ministry’s Circular No. 34/94 dated 12/12/94 emphasising the need for nexus between import items and inputs used in the export goods and the reference made therein in DGFT’s ALC Circular No. 17/94 dated 8.11.94 DGFT have

Circular No. 10/95-Custom Duty Dated 2/2/1995

February 2, 1995 541 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed to say that a doubt has been raised regarding para 2(e) of the “Guidelines for Baggage Clearance”, circulated vide Board’s letter of even number dated 1.11.94, wherein, it is explained that the Indian Citizens or foreign national residing abroad for more than two years and who are transferring their residence to India for a minimum stay of one year will be

CBEC Classificatory Circulars on Customs – New series introduced

January 31, 1995 442 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board that many a times the instructions / clarification issued by the Board are not received by the field formations. A suggestion has been received that in case the instructions/ clarifications are issued under a running

Circular No. 7/95-Custom Duty Dated 24/1/1995

January 24, 1995 523 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to enclose herewith a compilation of instructions issued by Central Board of Excise & Customs on Duty Drawback Scheme. These instructions, as on 30th October, 1994, have been compiled in the from of a Book for use of field formations as well as the exporting community

Imported goods Adjudication by Collector of goods valued above Rs. 10 Lakhs

January 23, 1995 511 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention to Board’s letter of even number dated 13.5.1992, wherein it had been clarified that the Additional Collectors of Customs and the Deputy Collectors of Customs shall exercise the same powers of adjudication and that such officers would adjudicate cases involving goods whose value dose not exceed Rs. 10 lakhs

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