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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 4590 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 7797 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


Interest on Customs Duty Cannot Be Waived Merely Because EPCG Benefit Was Granted Later: CESTAT Mumbai

Custom Duty : Tribunal ruled that interest liability extends to the full duty adjudged under Section 28, regardless of whether payment is made t...

June 11, 2026 24 Views 0 comment Print

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


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 150 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


Amending Notification No. 39/96 –Customs, Dated the 23rd July, 1996

March 3, 2009 850 Views 0 comment Print

The principal Notification No.39/96- Customs, dated the 23rd July,1996 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part ii, Section 3, Sub- section (i) vide G.S.R. 291 (E), dated the 23rd July, 1996 and was last amended vide Notification No.124 /2008 Customs which was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii) vide number G.S.R.814 (E), dated the 21st November, 2008.

Amends Notification No. 208/77-Customs Duty (N.T.), Dated: 01.10.1997

March 3, 2009 2932 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India vide notification No. 208/77-Customs, dated the 1st October, 1977 and was last amended vide notification No. 39/2003-Customs (N.T.) dated the 19th June, 2003 published vide number S.O. 714 (E) dated the 19th June, 2003.

Notification No. 23/2009 – Customs Duty (N.T.), Dated: 27.02.2009

March 3, 2009 592 Views 0 comment Print

The principal Notification No.39/96- Customs, dated the 23rd July,1996 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part ii, Section 3, Sub- section (i) vide G.S.R. 291 (E), dated the 23rd July, 1996 and was last amended vide Notification No.124 /2008 Customs which was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii) vide number G.S.R.814 (E), dated the 21st

Amending Notification No. 93/2004-Cus. and 94/2004-cus. to relax actual user condition in respect of Authorisation issued for import of raw sugar

March 2, 2009 877 Views 0 comment Print

The Principal notification No.94/2004-Customs, dated the 10th September, 2004 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (1) vide number G.S.R 607 (E), dated the 10th September, 2004 and was last amended by notification No.19/2009-Customs, dated the 24th February,2009 published in the Gazette of India, extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (1) vide number G.S.R 111 (E), dated 24th February,2009.

Amends Notification No. 36/2001 – Customs Duty (N.T.), Dated: 03.08.2001

March 2, 2009 373 Views 0 comment Print

The Principal notification No.94/2004-Customs, dated the 10th September, 2004 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (1) vide number G.S.R 607 (E), dated the 10th September, 2004 and was last amended by notification No.19/2009-Customs, dated the 24th February,2009 published in the Gazette of India, extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (1) vide number G.S.R 111 (E), dated 24th February,2009.

Notification No. 21/2009-Customs Duty Dated: 27.02.2009

February 27, 2009 685 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, ‘rate of exchange’ applicable for the purposes of calculation of anti-dumping duty shall be the rate which is specified in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), issued from time to time, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and the relevant date for determination of the rate of exchange shall be the date of presentation of the bill of entry under section 46 of the said Customs Act.

Exchange Rate notification for Import / Export of goods wef 1st March, 2009

February 27, 2009 637 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, ‘rate of exchange’ applicable for the purposes of calculation of anti-dumping duty shall be the rate which is specified in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), issued from time to time, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and the relevant date for determination of the rate of exchange shall be the date of presentation of the bill of entry under section 46 of the said Customs.

New Circular on Duty Free Import Authorization (DFIA) Scheme

February 25, 2009 5580 Views 0 comment Print

In this background the Commissioners of Customs/Customs & Central Excise, through whose jurisdiction exports under DFIA scheme have taken place, shall review all cases of such exports and take appropriate measures to recover duties wherever required in terms of these instructions

Rate of Exchange for Import and Export of Goods – supersession of the notification No.18/2009-Customs (N.T.), dated: 28.01.2009

February 25, 2009 478 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.18/2009-Customs (N. T.), dated the 28th January, 2009 vide number S.O. 359(E), dated the 28 th January, 2009.

Certification of invoices for supply of goods from DTA to EOUs for claiming deemed export benefits

February 25, 2009 2154 Views 0 comment Print

In respect of EOUs which are operating under self-bonding procedure, attestation of ARE-3 shall be done by the office-in-charge for claim of deemed export benefit, on the basis of verification and warehousing by the EOU/STP/EHTP/BTP itself. However, in case of receipt of goods without following ARE-3, the procedure as prescribed above shall be followed.

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