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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 4572 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 7770 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 99 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 93 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 132 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


Amends notification No. 103/2008-Cus (NT) dated 29.08.2008 (Drawback Schedule notification) so as to make All Industry Rate of duty drawback on cotton yarn as nil

April 29, 2010 834 Views 0 comment Print

(a) in Chapter 52, – (i) for tariff items 520501 and 520502 and the entries relating thereto, the following tariff items and the entries shall be substituted

Customs Notification No 33/2010 (NT) amending the Customs, Central Excise duties and Service Tax Drawback Rules, 1995 so as to disallow drawback on cotton yarn

April 29, 2010 592 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 75 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), section 37 of the Central Excise Act, 1944 (1 of 1944) and section 93A read with section 94 of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Customs, Central Excise Duties and Service Tax Drawback Rules, 1995, namely:-

Exchange Rate notification for Import / Export of goods with effect from 1st May, 2010

April 28, 2010 1005 Views 0 comment Print

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 Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.26/2010-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated the 29th March, 2010 vide number S.O.704(E), dated the 29th March, 2010,except as respects things done or omitted to be done

Brand Rate of Duty Drawback – References received in the Board regarding old claims

April 26, 2010 1472 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No. 14/2003-Cus dated 6.3.03 whereby the work related to fixation of Brand rates of Duty Drawback was decentralized. Para 5 of the said Circular stated that the Ministry would continue to consider and dispose off all residual pendency relating to the Brand rate applications. More than 7 years have passed since the issue of this Circular, but still at times requests are received in the Board relating to brand applications filed by the exporters prior to the decentralization of this work in 2003.

Custom Notification No. No. 53 /2010- Regarding anti dumping duty on Phenol originating in, or exported from, Thailand and Japan

April 19, 2010 505 Views 0 comment Print

Whereas, in the matter of imports of Phenol (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under sub heading 2907 11 10 or 2707 99 00 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the said Customs Tariff Act), originating in, or exported from, Thailand and Japan

Custom Duty Notification No 52/2010- Regarding anti dumping duty on Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a of all types originating in, or exported from China and Japan

April 19, 2010 423 Views 0 comment Print

Whereas, in the matter of imports of 1, 1, 1, 2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a of all types (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under sub heading 2903 3919 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the said Customs Tariff Act), originating in, or exported from, People’s Republic of China and Japan

Custom Notification No 31/2010 (NT), Amending Notification No. 36/2001 – Customs (N.T.), dated, the 3rd August, 2001

April 16, 2010 397 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 31/2010-CUSTOMS (N. T.), New Delhi, 16 th April, 2010. S. O… (E) – In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Board, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient so to do, hereby makes the following further amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 36/2001-Cus (N. T.), dated, the 3rd August 2001, namely: –

Notification No. 50/ 2010-Customs – Regarding anti dumping duty on Front Axle Beam and Steering Knuckles originating in, or exported from China

April 12, 2010 1218 Views 0 comment Print

Whereas, in the matter of import of Front Axle Beam and Steering Knuckles meant for heavy and medium commercial vehicles’ (hereinafter referred as the subject goods), falling under tariff items 73269099,73261910, 73261990, 87085000, or 87089900, of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) and originating in,

Notification No. 49/ 2010-Customs – Regarding anti dumping duty on circular weaving machines, originating in, or exported from China

April 12, 2010 822 Views 0 comment Print

Whereas, in the matter of import of circular weaving machines having six or more shuttles for weaving PP/HDPE fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cms. (hereinafter referred as the subject goods), falling under Heading 8446 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) and originating in, or exported from the Peoples Republic of China (China PR),

Notification No. 48/ 2010-Customs -Regarding anti dumping duty on Recordable Digital Versatile Disc [DVD] of all kinds, originating in, or exported from the Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam

April 12, 2010 724 Views 0 comment Print

Whereas, in the matter of import of Recordable Digital Versatile Disc [DVD] of all kinds (hereinafter referred as the subject goods), falling under Heading 8523 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) and originating in, or exported from the Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, (hereinafter referred to as the subject countries) into India,

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