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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 4569 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 7752 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 204 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 147 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 126 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 198 Views 0 comment Print


Top 10 Tips for customs clearance on arrival

April 12, 2013 2091 Views 0 comment Print

1. Feel free to contact the customs facilitation counter and enquire before proceeding for the Green Channel. 2. Don’t depend merely on friends, travel agents etc. for information. Please check up the informations with the customs helpdesk. 3. Declare the contents of your baggage truthfully and completely. Mis-declaration in any manner is offence punishable with […]

Deputy Commissioner & Appraiser of Customs Sentenced in Bribery Case

April 12, 2013 1062 Views 0 comment Print

The Special Judge for CBI Cases, Chennai has convicted the then Deputy Commissioner of Customs & then Appraiser of Customs, Chennai in a bribery case and sentenced them to undergo one year Rigorous Imprisonment with fine of Rs. 6,000/- each.

Regarding classification of Octagonal Steel Columns for Lamp Posts and like products

April 11, 2013 1336 Views 0 comment Print

In view of the foregoing, it is clarified that the appropriate heading for classification of “octagonal steel columns for lamp posts”, as steel posts for outdoor lighting purposes (public street lighting) and like products is in heading 73.08, as steel structures, and more

Regarding Fixation of norms for waiver of payment of cost recovery charges for Customs staff posted at Seaports, Air Cargo Complexes, Courier Terminal, etc

April 10, 2013 2784 Views 0 comment Print

The matter was examined by the Board and a view emerged that in the manner of ICDs/CFSs other Customs facilities – Seaports, Air Cargo Complexes, Courier Terminals and Diamond Plazas – would merit similar exemption from the payment of cost recovery

Customs – Amend forms for filing appeal in CESTAT (C.A.-3, C.A.-4, C.A.-5)

April 10, 2013 4039 Views 0 comment Print

Form of appeal or application to the Appellate Tribunal. — (1) An appeal under sub-section (2) of section 129A or an application under sub-section (4) of section 129D of the Act to the Appellate Tribunal shall be made in Form No. C.A.- 5.

Exchange Rate of Japanese Yen WEF 10.04.2013

April 10, 2013 1196 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise & Customs hereby makes the following further amendments in the Notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance

Regarding anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Sulphur Black’ from China

April 10, 2013 898 Views 0 comment Print

seeks to extend the levy of anti-dumping duty imposed vide notification No. 127/2008-Customs, dated the 3rd December, 2008 on imports of ‘Sulphur Black’, originating in, or exported from, People’s Republic of China for a further period of one year i.e. upto and inclusive of 10th April, 2014

Regarding anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Sodium Nitrite’ from European Union

April 10, 2013 940 Views 0 comment Print

Whereas, the designated authority vide notification No. 15/1009/2012-DGAD, dated the 23 rd March, 2013, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1 dated the 23 rd March, 2013, has initiated review

Import of Pets as Baggage allowed only to persons transferring their residence to India

April 8, 2013 1444 Views 0 comment Print

These instructions may be brought to the notice of the trade/airlines/carriers by issuing suitable Trade / Public Notices. Suitable Standing orders/instructions may be issued for the guidance of the field officers.

Circular No.14/2013-Customs Duty: 10/04/2013

April 5, 2013 1492 Views 0 comment Print

Electro Galvanized sheets and Galvanized sheets/strips,”, read “Electro Galvanized sheets and Galvaneeled sheets/strips

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