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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 4539 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 7686 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 738 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 2535 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 78 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 96 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 198 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


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 84 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


Notification No. 103/2016-Customs (N.T.) dated 25.07.2016

July 25, 2016 26872 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 123 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 204/84 –Customs, dated the 20th July, 1984, the Central Government hereby specifies the following other classes of goods, for the purposes of the said section, namely:-

Make Indirect Taxes Dispute Resolution Scheme a Success: CBEC

July 22, 2016 21787 Views 0 comment Print

As you are aware, in order to reduce litigation, Government has come out with an Indirect Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2016 in this year’s Budget. The scheme provides an opportunity to an assessee whose cases are pending before Commissioner (Appeals), to pay the duty, interest and penalty equivalent to 25% of penalty imposed and file a declaration, consequent to which the proceedings would be closed and immunity from prosecution granted except in certain cases.

Customs Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme

July 22, 2016 42746 Views 0 comment Print

The Board has decided to merge the two facilitation schemes namely ACP and AEO into a combined three-tier AEO programme, and also enhance the scope of these programmes so as to provide further benefits to the entities who have demonstrated strong internal control system and willingness to comply with the laws administered by CBEC.

Rate of exchange of foreign currency conversion WEF 22.07.2016

July 21, 2016 20655 Views 0 comment Print

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE AND CUSTOMS) Notification No.102/2016-Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated: 21st July, 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the notification of the Central Board of Excise and Customs […]

DD/PO towards appeal/application fee Should be Valid for 60 days

July 20, 2016 20836 Views 0 comment Print

During receipt of Appeal/application in Central Registry, it has been noticed that the DD/PO, submitted towards registration fee, has only few days of validity left on the day of its submission. Keeping above in view, all concerned are requested to ensure that DD/PO submitted towards appeal/application fee must be valid at least for 60 days on the date of submission.

Reg. Import Dur exemption to Micro/Mini SD cards

July 20, 2016 20350 Views 0 comment Print

It is observed that benefit of Notification No. 24/2005 dated 01.03.2005 (Sr. No. 3) (as amended by Notification No. 132/2006-Customs dated 30.12.2006 (Serial No. 15)} is extendable to Micro/Mini SD cards classified under CTH 8523 51 00 of the first schedule of the Customs Tariff.

Issue of defending interest of UOl In Indirect Tax matters- Reg

July 15, 2016 20817 Views 0 comment Print

Recently it has been brought to the notice of Board by a Chief Commissionerate Zone that the Ld, Addl. S.G. of the High Court, concerning the CC Zone has asked him that all litigation matters pertaining to his zone will route through the Office of Addl.SG. and Lawyers of Uol, appointed by Ministry of Law and Justice.

Notification No. 101/2016-Customs (N.T.) dated: 15.07.2016

July 15, 2016 19730 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver-Notification No. 101/2016-Customs (N.T.) dated: 15.07.2016 Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Excise and Customs) Notification No. 101/2016-CUSTOMS (N. T.) New Delhi, Dated: 15th July, 2016  S.O. 2439 (E).– […]

Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty for Manufacture of Excisable Goods) Second (Amendment) Rules, 2016

July 14, 2016 20597 Views 0 comment Print

These rules shall also apply mutatis mutandis to a service provider and any reference to the expressions manufacture, manufacturer, excise duty and factory in these rules shall be construed as service, service provider, service tax and registered premises respectively of a service provider referred to in chapter V of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994) and the rules made thereunder.

Anti-dumping on imports of Plain Medium Density Fibre Board (MDF

July 14, 2016 23596 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to impose definitive anti-dumping of all imports of Plain Medium Density Fibre Board (MDF) having thickness of 6mm and above, originating in or exported from Indonesia and Vietnam.

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