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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 exempts specified goods from Health Cess imposed on medical devices

February 2, 2020 14775 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to exempt specified goods from Health Cess imposed on the medical devices falling under heading 9018 to 9022 in terms of clause 139 of the Finance Bill, 2020 vide Notification No. 08/2020-Customs dated 2nd February, 2020. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 08/2020-Customs New Delhi, the 2nd February, 2020. […]

CBIC excludes copper & articles thereof from exemption provided to raw materials use for manufacturing of ITA

February 2, 2020 624 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 25/2005-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2005 so as to exclude copper and articles thereof from the exemption provided to raw materials use for manufacturing of ITA goods specified therein the notification vide Notification No. 07/2020-Customs dated 2nd February, 2020.

CBIC exclude copper & articles thereof from exemption to raw materials use for manufacturing of ITA goods

February 2, 2020 858 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 24/2005-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2005 so as to exclude copper and articles thereof from the exemption provided to raw materials use for manufacturing of ITA goods specified therein the notification vide Notification No. 06/2020-Customs dated 2nd February, 2020. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification […]

CBIC withdraw BCD exemption on Gold used in manufacture of semi-conductor devices

February 2, 2020 747 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 25/99-Customs dated 28th February. 1999 so as to withdraw BCD exemption on Gold used in manufacture of semi-conductor devices or light emitting diode and to provide exemption to specified parts for use in manufacture of fuses and connectors vide Notification No. 05/2020-Customs dated 2nd February, 2020. Government of India Ministry […]

Duty exemption on wool, woollen fabrics & apparels received as gifts by Indian Red Cross Society

February 2, 2020 684 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 148/1994-Customs dated the 13th July, 1994 to exempt wool, woollen fabrics and apparels received as gifts by the Indian Red Cross Society vide Notification No. 04/2020-Customs dated 2nd February, 2020. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 04/2020-Customs New Delhi, the 2nd February, 2020 G.S.R. […]

CBIC extends exemption from BCD & IGST on specified military equipment

February 2, 2020 2229 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 19/2019-Customs dated the 6th July, 2019 so as to extend the exemption from BCD and IGST on specified military equipment, if imported by DPSUs and PSUs for the defence forces vide Notification No. 03/2020-Customs dated 2nd February, 2020. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. […]

CBIC amends applicable BCD rate on specified parts of Cellular Mobile Phones

February 2, 2020 1548 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 57/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017 so as to change the applicable BCD rate on specified parts of Cellular Mobile Phones vide Notification No. 02/2020-Customs dated 2nd February, 2020 Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 02/2020–Customs New Delhi, the 2nd February, 2020. G.S.R. 62(E). […]

CBIC prescribe Basic Customs Duty on various goods- Amends notification No. 50/2017

February 2, 2020 8835 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30th June, 2017 so as to prescribe effective rate of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) vide Notification No. 01/2020-Customs dated 2nd February, 2020 Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 01/2020-Customs New Delhi, the 2nd February, 2020 G.S.R. 61(E):- In exercise of the powers […]

5% Health Cess on Import of Medical Devices w.e.f. 2nd Feb 2020

February 2, 2020 57669 Views 12 comments Print

Health Cess on Medical Devices falling under Heading 9018-9022 are being announced in the Budget’2020. The Health Cess @ rate of 5% shall be Levied with effect from 2nd Feb’2020.

Budget 2020: Explanatory Memoranda to Custom Duty notifications

February 1, 2020 1947 Views 0 comment Print

Article contains Explanatory Memoranda to Notification Nos. 01/2020-Customs to 12/2020-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2020, Explanatory Memoranda to Notification Nos. 09/2020-Customs (N.T.) to 10/2020 and Explanatory Memorandum to Notification No. 01/2020-Customs (SG), dated 2nd February, 2020. Explanatory Memoranda to Notification Nos. 01/2020-Customs to 12/2020-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2020: – S. No. Notification No. Description 1. 01/2020-Customs, […]

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