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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 7737 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


Anti Dumping Duty on Dry Cell Batteries from China – extended

May 14, 2012 1525 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 25/2012-Customs (ADD) Whereas, the designated authority vide notification F.No. 15/12/2011-DGAD, dated the 21st March, 2012, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated the 21st March, 2012, had initiated review in terms of sub-section (5) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the said Customs Tariff Act) and in pursuance of rule 23 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995

Customs – Anti Dumping Duty – PVC Flex Film from China Provisional Assessment Ordered

May 14, 2012 1381 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No.24/2012-Customs (ADD) Seeks to provide provisional assessment to imports of PVC Flex Film, originating in or exported from China PR by M/s M/s Haining Tianfu Wrap Knitting Co Ltd, China PR ( Producer) and M/s Manna, Korea RP (Exporter), pending the outcome of New Shipper Review

Customs – Concessional rates for imports from Singapore – Sanitary towels included

May 14, 2012 1138 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 36/2012-Customs Central Government, 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. 10/2008-Customs, dated the 15th January, 2008 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 33(E), dated the 15th January, 2008, namely:-

Seeks to amend notification no. 75/2005-Customs, dated 22nd July, 2005(India-Singapore CECA)

May 14, 2012 1615 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 35/2012-Customs In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, 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.75/2005–Customs, dated the 22nd July, 2005 which was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide number G.S.R.500(E), dated the 22nd July, 2005, namely:-

Seeks to amend notification no. 74/2005-Customs, dated 22nd July, 2005(India-Singapore CECA)

May 14, 2012 1540 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 34/2012-Customs In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, 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.74/2005–Customs, dated the 22nd July, 2005 which was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide number G.S.R.499(E), dated the 22nd July, 2005, namely:-

Seeks to amend notification no. 73/2005-Customs, dated 22nd July, 2005 (India-Singapore CECA)

May 14, 2012 1248 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 33/2012-Customs In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, 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.73/2005–Customs, dated the 22nd July, 2005 which was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide number G.S.R.498(E), dated the 22nd July, 2005, namely:-

Frauds in the Name of Mumbai Customs Office/Officer

May 13, 2012 1180 Views 0 comment Print

All are hereby informed that Mumbai Customs is in no way concerned with the international prize/award money. Public is requested not to believe in such fraudsters and if any one approaches or issues a receipt in the name of any Mumbai Customs Office/Officer the same may be reported to the nearest police station.

Notification No. 41/2012-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 11.05.2012

May 11, 2012 775 Views 0 comment Print

S.O.1058 (E) – In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 7 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby makes the following further amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.62/94- Customs (N.T.) dated the 21st November, 1994, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, section 3, sub-section (ii) vid

Christian Lady in Parda Caught at Cochin Airport with Gold worth Rs.12 Lakhs

May 10, 2012 1442 Views 0 comment Print

On 10-05-2012, one lady passenger dressed in the ‘purdah ( abaya) and scarf was intercepted near exit gate of Customs Arrival hall, on suspicion while she was coming out with her husband and two children, opting customs clearance through green channel.

Customs – Amendment in Conditions for Exemption from SAD

May 8, 2012 1036 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 32/2012 – Customs The exemption for some of goods is now subject to the condition that the importer declares- (i) the State of destination namely the State where the goods are intended to be taken immediately after importation whether for sale or for distribution on stock transfer basis; and (ii) his VAT (Value Added Tax) registration number or Sales Tax registration number or Central Sales Tax registration number, as the case may be, in the said State.

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