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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 7701 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 441 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


Article 20(2) Inapplicable as Customs Proceedings Are Not Criminal Prosecutions: SC

Custom Duty : The Court ruled that confiscation proceedings before Customs Authorities do not amount to prosecution before a judicial tribunal. ...

June 10, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

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


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 123 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. 27/2015-Customs, Dated: April 17, 2015

April 17, 2015 858 Views 0 comment Print

NOTIFICATION NO. 27/2015-Cus, Dated: April 17, 2015 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.12/2012-Customs, dated the 17th March, 2012, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 185(E), dated the 17th March, 2012, namely:-

Notification No. 14/2015-Customs (ADD) Dated- 17th April, 2015

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Notification No. 14/2015-Customs (ADD) Dated- 17th April, 2015 Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 120/2010-Customs (ADD), dated the 1st December, 2010, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 933 (E), dated 1st December, 2010, namely: –

Notification No. 40/2015 Customs (N.T.), dated 16 April, 2015

April 16, 2015 546 Views 0 comment Print

Central Excise Duties and Service Tax Drawback Rules, 1995, the Central Government hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 110/2014 – Customs (N.T.) dated the 17th November, 2014 published vide number G.S.R. 814 (E) dated the 17th November, 2014

Notification No. 39/2015 – Customs (N.T.) Dated 16 April, 2015

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Notification No. 39/2015 – Customs (N.T.) Dated 16 April, 2015 G.S.R. 294 (E)- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1A) of section 75 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.44/91-Customs(N.T.) dated the 30th May, 1991 published vide number G.S.R. 284(E) dated the 30th May, 1991, namely:-

Anti-dumping duty on import of Acetone, originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei and Saudi Arabia

April 16, 2015 2381 Views 0 comment Print

G.S.R. (E). –Whereas, in the matter of ‘‘Acetone’ (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under Chapter 29 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act), originating in, or exported

Rate of exchange of conversion of each of foreign currency wef 17.04.2015

April 16, 2015 2035 Views 0 comment Print

NOTIFICATION NO. 38/2015-CUSTOMS (N.T.), Dated : April 16, 2015 Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currency specified in column (2) of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto into Indian currency or vice versa shall, with effect from 17th April, 2015 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.

Notification No. 37/2015-CUSTOMS (N.T.) Dated- 15th April, 2015

April 15, 2015 1012 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 37/2015-CUSTOMS (N. T.) Dated- 15th April, 2015 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise & Customs, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient so to do, hereby makes the following amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance

Export obligation ought to be completed by EOU even if goods were first sent to another unit and from that another unit the export was effected

April 15, 2015 1943 Views 0 comment Print

In the instant case, Bhimli Unit of Alsa Marine And Harvests Ltd. (the Respondent) is a 100 % Export Oriented Undertaking (EOU) engaged in the process of freezing and export of marine products as per the permission accorded by the Department of Industrial Development. The Respondent imported goods without payment of Customs duty and procured indigenous goods without payment of Central Excise duty seeking exemption under Notification No. 13/81 dated February 9, 1981

Setting up of ‘Customs Clearance Facilitation Committee’ (CCFC) – reg.

April 13, 2015 1738 Views 0 comment Print

CIRCULAR NO. 13/2015- Cus., Dated: April 13, 2015 The Government has in recent times taken a number of measures to create an environment for ease of doing business and trade facilitation. The measures include the simplification of Customs procedures, reduction of documents, message exchange between Government agencies engaged in Customs clearance, and use of digital signature for electronic submission of Customs process documents.

Anti Dumping Duty on Recordable Digital Versatile Disc [DVD]

April 11, 2015 1321 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 12/2015-Customs (ADD) Dated 11th April, 2015 Central Government hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 98/2010-Customs, dated 28th September, 2010, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 783(E), dated 28th September, 2010, namely:-

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