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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 4584 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 7791 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 1611 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. 21/2009-Customs Duty (N.T.), Dated: 25.02.2009

March 24, 2009 337 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Board hereby makes the following amendments in the Notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 21/2009-CUSTOMS (N. T.), dated the 25th February, 2009 [S.O. 549(E), namely

Notification No. 26/2009-Custom Duty, Dated: 23.03.2009

March 23, 2009 1330 Views 0 comment Print

The safeguard duty imposed under this notification shall be effective upto and inclusive of the 8th October, 2009 (unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier).

Imposes provisional safeguard duty on imports of Dimethoate Technical

March 23, 2009 625 Views 0 comment Print

Nothing contained in this notification shall apply to imports of Dimethoate Technical from countries notified as developing countries under clause (a) of sub-section (6) of section 8B of the said Act, other than the People’s Republic of China.

"Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009"- regarding

March 23, 2009 11803 Views 0 comment Print

The regulations shall be applicable to all ‘Customs cargo service providers’ (CCSPs) that is to say all persons operating in a customs area and engaged in the handling of import/export goods. These include the Custodians holding custody of import / export goods and handling such goods and all persons working on behalf of such custodians such as fork lift or material handling equipment operators, etc. The regulations would also cover consolidators/ break bulk agents and other persons handling imported / export goods in any capacity in a customs area. The regulations provide for various responsibilities and conditions for different kinds of CCSPs.

Amending Notification published vide number G.S.R. 590(E), dated the 13th August, 2008

March 20, 2009 1450 Views 0 comment Print

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. 96/2008-Customs, dated the 13th August, 2008 which was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide number G.S.R. 590 (E), dated the 13th August, 2008, namely

Notification No. 36/2009-Customs Duty (N.T.), Dated: 17.03.2009

March 17, 2009 562 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) read with sub-section (1) of section 5 of the said Act, and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, No.113/2004-Customs (N.T.), dated the 21st October, 2004, except as respect things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby appoints the officers specified in column (2) of the Table below as the officers of Customs having jurisdiction over the areas mentioned in column (4) and of the rank specified in the corresponding entry in column (3) of the said Table, namely.

Notification No. 35/2009-Customs Duty (N.T.), Dated: 17.03.2009

March 17, 2009 439 Views 0 comment Print

for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to Show Cause Notice pertaining to M/s. Gujrat Pickers Industries Limited, 405, Atlanta, Gulbai Tekra, Ahmedabad issued vide, F.No. DRI/AZU/INV-09/2007, dated the 12th March, 2008, by the Additional Director, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Zonal Unit, Repen Bungalow, Jain Merchant Society, Near Mahalaxmi Cross Road, Paldi, Ahmedabad – 380 007.

Notification No. 34/2009 – Customs Duty (N.T.), Dated: 17.03.2009

March 17, 2009 463 Views 0 comment Print

The purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to Show Cause Notice pertaining to M/s. Hi-Growth Importer and Exporters, 202-B, Shri Hari Park, Behind Centre Point, Ring Road, Surat and others issued vide, F.No. DRI/SRU/INV-03/2008, dated the 16th November, 2008, by the Additional Director, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Zonal Unit, Repen Bungalow, Jain Merchant Society, Near Mahalaxmi Cross Road, Paldi Ahmedabad – 380 007.

Notification No. 33/2009 -Customs Duty (N.T.), Dated: 17.03.2009

March 17, 2009 484 Views 0 comment Print

For the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to Show Cause Notice pertaining to M/s. Shree Maruti Nandan Impex, K-12-13, Maruti Industrial Estate, Near Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple, Pandesara, Surat – 394221 issued vide, F.No. DRI/AZU/INV-07/2008, dated the 10th December, 2008, by the Additional Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Zonal Unit, Rupen Bungalow, Jain Merchant Society, Near Mahalaxmi Cross Road, Paldi Ahmedabad – 380 007.

Notification No. 32/2009 – Customs Dudy (N.T.), Dated: 17.03.2009

March 17, 2009 457 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 Commissioner of Customs (Seaport-Export), Chennai to act as a common adjudicating authority to exercise the powers and discharge the duties conferred or imposed on the Commissioner of Customs, Cochin for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to Show Cause Notice pertaining to M/s B.M.Shah Corporation, Number 24, Narayana Mudali Street, Chennai – 600079 and anothers issued vide, DRI F.No. VIII/26/194/2007-DRI, dated the 18th December, 2007, by the Additional Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Zonal Unit, Chennai.

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