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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 333 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 4500 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 7662 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 735 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 1086 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


India Secures Duty-Free Access for 99.38% Exports Through India–Oman CEPA

Custom Duty : The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement became operational on 1 June 2026 after completion of required proce...

June 2, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

₹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 438 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 2532 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 618 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 1608 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CESTAT Sets Aside Customs Demand as Undervaluation Allegations Lacked Admissible Evidence

Custom Duty : CESTAT Chennai held that unsigned invoices, unauthenticated e-mails, and uncorroborated statements were insufficient to reject tra...

June 9, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Sets Aside Customs Broker Penalty as Ergotamine Preparation Not Covered Under NDPS Schedule-B

Custom Duty : The Tribunal held that a medicine containing Ergotamine was merely a preparation and not “Ergotamine and its salts” under Sche...

June 9, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

Bluetooth Headsets falls Under Heading 8517 as They Transmit & Receive Voice & Data

Custom Duty : CESTAT examined whether Bluetooth headsets should be treated as communication devices or ordinary headphones. It held that devices...

June 8, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Upholds Duty Demand as Food Testing Kits Were Misdeclared as Diagnostic Kits

Custom Duty : CESTAT Delhi held that food testing kits were wrongly described as being for “diagnostic use only” to claim a customs exemptio...

June 8, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

Third-Party Records Alone Cannot Prove Clandestine Receipt of Goods: CESTAT Delhi

Custom Duty : The Tribunal held that ledger entries and computer records recovered from a third party were insufficient to establish liability u...

June 8, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Nil Customs Duty on Goods Under Tariff Item 26020010 under India Australia ECTA

Custom Duty : The Central Government has amended Notification No. 62/2022-Customs to prescribe a 0% Basic Customs Duty on all goods falling unde...

June 10, 2026 24 Views 0 comment Print

Common Adjudicating Authority Appointed for SVB SCNs – Koinone Polytech

Custom Duty : CBIC has designated a common adjudicating authority to decide several customs show cause notices issued by different commissionera...

June 10, 2026 21 Views 0 comment Print

Common Adjudicating Authority Appointed in ViewSonic SVB Case

Custom Duty : CBIC exercised its powers under the Customs Act, 1962 to appoint a common adjudicating authority for two customs proceedings invol...

June 6, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

Hewlett SVB Matter Referred for Common Adjudication of Multiple SCNs

Custom Duty : Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority in the case of M/s. Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited, (IEC: 071500719...

June 5, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Bars Direct DGFT References to Ensure Uniform FTP Interpretation

Custom Duty : CBIC has directed Customs field formations not to seek FTP clarifications directly from DGFT. The new mechanism aims to ensure con...

June 4, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print


CBIC instructs to expedite pending refund & drawback claims

April 9, 2020 1149 Views 0 comment Print

It is hereby instructed that starting with immediate effect there shall be a Special Refund and Drawback Disposal Drive with the objective of priority processing and disposal of all pending refund and drawback This Special Drive shall be in place till 30.04.2020. It is expected that during this period all refund and drawback claims that are pending as on 07.04.2020 shall be disposed.

Anti-Dumping Investigation of imports of Mono Ethylene Glycol from Saudi Arabia terminated

April 6, 2020 753 Views 0 comment Print

It is clarified that as the domestic industry has requested for termination of the investigation only in respect of imports of ‘Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG or Ethylene Glycol)’ from Saudi Arabia, the investigation shall continue against the imports of subject goods originating in or exported from Kuwait, Oman, UAE and Singapore in accordance with the public notice issued on 9th December 2019.

Customs Measure to facilitate trade during lockdown period

April 3, 2020 2085 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has decided to take certain measures for a temporary period in terms of section 143AA of the Customs Act, 1962 with a view to expedite Customs clearance of goods and for maintaining balance between Customs control and facilitation of legitimate trade.

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 02.04.2020

April 1, 2020 2400 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against India Rupees wef 28.03.2020 vide Notification No. 37/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 1st April, 2020. Government Of India Ministry Of Finance (Department Of Revenue) (Central Board Of Indirect Taxes And Customs) ***** Notification No. 37/2020 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 1st April, 2020 In exercise of […]

Tariff Notification No. 36/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 31.03.2020

March 31, 2020 1392 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 36/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 31.03.2020 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seed, Areca nut, Gold & Silver Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) Notification No. 36/2020-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 31st March, 2020 11 Chaitra, 1942 (SAKA) […]

Exemption from IGST & Compensation Cess upto 31.03.2021 on imported against AA/EPCG

March 30, 2020 7224 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC extends the exemption from Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess upto 31.03.2021 on goods imported against AA/EPCG authorizations vide Notification No. 18/2020-Customs dated 30th March, 2020.

Customs Rate of Australian Dollar WEF 31st March, 2020

March 30, 2020 882 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Customs Rate of Australian Dollar with effect from 31st March, 2020 vide Notification No. 35/2020-Customs (N.T.) dated 30th March 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 35/2020-Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 30th March, 2020 10 Chaitra 1942 (SAKA) In […]

CBIC staff needs to be vigilant to thwart potential vulnerabilities in international supply chain

March 30, 2020 873 Views 0 comment Print

While making every possible effort to facilitate legitimate trade, our frontline officers and staff need to be vigilant to thwart potential vulnerabilities in the international supply chain for illicit trade including counterfeit medicines, personal protective equipment and related items. as well as other transnational financial crimes.

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 28.03.2020

March 27, 2020 549 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Norwegian Kroner and  Pound Sterling against India Rupees wef 28.03.2020 vide Notification No. 34/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 27.03.2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 34/2020-Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 27th March, 2020 7 Chaitra 1942 (SAKA) […]

Tariff Notification No. 33/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 26.03.2020

March 26, 2020 1218 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 33/2020-Customs (N.T.) in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver- Reg Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) Notification No. 33/2020-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 26th March, 2020 6 Chaitra, 1942 (SAKA) S.O. […]

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