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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 339 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 4551 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 7698 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 741 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 1089 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 285 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 2538 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


EPCG Export Failure due to SARFAESI Auction: CESTAT waives Interest & Penalty, upheld duty demand

Custom Duty : Where an EPCG licence holder becomes incapable of fulfilling export obligations due to unavoidable circumstances such as SARFAESI ...

June 10, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

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 102 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 201 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 96 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 114 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 63 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 102 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


E-Book on Identification of Precursor Chemicals

October 21, 2016 1249 Views 0 comment Print

In this E-book, attempts have been made to explain as to how to Identify Precursor Chemicals. It is expected that it will help departmental officers in their day-to-day work.

Rebate of State Levies on Export of Garments-Reg.

October 20, 2016 802 Views 0 comment Print

Kind attention is invited to Circular No. 43/2016-Customs dated 31.8.2016 on the above cited subject. The field formations are informed for necessary action that with reference to Para 11 of the said Circular, the address of the Textile Commissioner for communication is Nishta Bhawan, New CGO Building, 48, New Marine Lines

A Brief on Duty Exemption In Indirect Taxes

October 20, 2016 4495 Views 2 comments Print

The Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985 prescribes rate of duty which is called as Tariff Rate or statutory rate of Duty. Since this rate is fixed by an Act of the parliament, any change in the rate of duty upward or downward, which government may consider on any excisable goods to achieve varied socio economic objectives, shall require approval of parliament,

All about 100% Export Oriented Unit Scheme

October 20, 2016 83533 Views 1 comment Print

Article discusses Basic features and Objectives of EOU Scheme; Incentives /Facilities available to EOUs,Setting up an EOU;Minimum Investment Criteria; Concept of Unit Approval Committee (UAC); Procedure for approval of an EOU; Sector Specific Requirement for approval as an EOU.

Brief on Import/Export of Urea & Related Law

October 20, 2016 14362 Views 0 comment Print

Article explain about Compulsory Compliance Requirement for Import / Export of Urea [a Precursor Chemical for manufacture of IEDs].

Rate of exchange of foreign currency WEF 21.10.2016

October 20, 2016 2632 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column (2) of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 21st October, 2016, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column (3) thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.

All about Single Window Concept in Indian Customs

October 18, 2016 8449 Views 0 comment Print

Indian Customs has introduced the concept of single window for the clearance of import and export goods. In simple terms, Single Window essentially means providing a common platform to import or export trade to meet requirements of all regulatory agencies

DRI seizes 21 kg Gold & Cash of Rs 6.44 crore

October 17, 2016 2563 Views 0 comment Print

DRI) makes seizure of about Rs 12.91 crore including 21 kg Gold worth Rs. 6.47 crore, and Indian Currency notes worth Rs 6.44 crore

Notification No. 4/2016-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) dated 17.10.2016

October 17, 2016 1405 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority by DGRI – 4/2016-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) – Dated 17-10-2016 – Customs – Non Tariff

Notification No. 3/2016-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) dated 17.10.2016

October 17, 2016 1534 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority by DGRI – 3/2016-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) – Dated 17-10-2016

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