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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 342 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 4563 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 7731 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 1092 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 2541 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 96 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 114 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 144 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 90 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. 39/2014-Customs (ADD) Dated: 14.08.2014

August 14, 2014 1435 Views 0 comment Print

the designated authority, vide notification No. 15/12/2012- DGAD dated 22nd November, 2012, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, had initiated a review in the matter of continuation of anti-dumping duty on

Draft Circular pertaining to disposal of seized/confiscated cylinder filled with refrigerant gases

August 14, 2014 3685 Views 0 comment Print

Your attention is invited to Circular no. 20/2009 -Cus dated 19.06.2009 on disposal of refrigerant gases. Looking into the difficulties faced by the field formations in disposal of refrigerant gases, a fresh circular on the issue is proposed to be issued to address the issue. Copy of the draft circular is enclosed below.

Seeks to extend the validity of notification No. 119/2010-Customs dated 19.11.2010 for a further period of one year

August 13, 2014 640 Views 0 comment Print

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act and in pursuance of rule 23 of the said rules, the Central Government hereby makes

Seeks to levy safeguard duty on imports of Seamless Pipes and Tubes into India for a period of two and a half years

August 13, 2014 1060 Views 0 comment Print

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 8B of the Customs Tariff Act, read with rules 12, 14 and 17 of the Customs Tariff (Identification and Assessment of Safeguard Duty) Rules, 1997, the Central Government after considering

A Brief synopsis on Export Oriented Units

August 12, 2014 11860 Views 0 comment Print

Brief Highlights about EOU An EOU is basically an Export Oriented units which can be set up in the declared ‘warehouse stations’ in India. There are almost 300 such warehouse stations. EOU units are very closely connected with Customs Law and Excise Law. Besides, Foreign Trade Policy deals with EOUs at larger extent. Further, Income […]

To notify the rate of interest to be paid on refund of Pre-deposit made under Section – 129E of the Customs Act, 1962

August 12, 2014 7327 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by section 129EE of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government hereby fixes the rate of interest at six percent per annum for the purpose of the said Section.

Zero Tolerance Against Corruption – Ms Nirmala Sitharaman

August 12, 2014 1424 Views 0 comment Print

Growing Synergy Between Ministry of Commerce and Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance is a Very Good Development for the Economy at Large; There will be Zero Tolerance Against Corruption.: Ms Nirmala Sitharaman The Minister of State for Finance, Commerce, Industry and Corporate Affairs Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman said that synergy between Ministry of Commerce and […]

Notification No. 69/2014-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 08.08.2014

August 8, 2014 841 Views 0 comment Print

show cause notice pertaining to M/s Leo Timber (P) Ltd., Khasra No.50/16, Assam Timber Market, Nangloi, Delhi-110041 and others issued, vide F.No.VIII/26/35/2013-DRI VIC dated the 13th June, 2014 by the Deputy Director, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Regional Unit, Hyderabad.

Notification No. 68/2014-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 08.08.2014

August 8, 2014 631 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby appoints the Assistant Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner of

Notification No. 67/2014-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 08.08.2014

August 8, 2014 385 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub­section (1) of section 5 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby appoints the Additional Commissioner of Customs (Import), Jawaharlal

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