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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


Regarding exemption to iron ores and concentrates

June 13, 2008 568 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 exempts iron ores and concentrates, all sorts, falling under Heading No. 11 of the Second Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), when exported out of India, from so much of the duty of customs leviable thereon which is specified in the said Second Schedule as is in excess of the amount calculated at the rate of 15% ad valorem.

Regarding increase in export duty leviable on iron ores and concentrates

June 13, 2008 352 Views 0 comment Print

Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 8 of the said Customs Tariff Act, the Central Government hereby directs that the Second Schedule to the said Customs Tariff Act shall be further amended in the following manner, namely.

Amends Notification no. 66/2008-Customs Duty, dated 10th May, 2008

June 13, 2008 451 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 amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 66/2008-Customs, dated the 10th May, 2008 which was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide number G.S.R.359(E) of the same date, namely.

Regarding anti-dumping duty on Potassium Carbonate

June 11, 2008 355 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No. 37/2004-Customs, dated the 20th February, 2004, was published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 127 (E), Extraordinary and was last amended by notification No. 106/2007-Customs, dated the 25th September, 2007, published in the Gazette of India Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), Extraordinary vide number G.S.R.625 (E), dated the 25th September, 2007.

Regarding anti-dumping duty on subject goods

June 10, 2008 511 Views 0 comment Print

Provided that this notification shall not apply to the imports of subject goods exported from Korea ROK and originating from any country which is subject to levy of anti-dumping duty under notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 33/2008-Customs, dated the 11th March, 2008, published in the Gazette of India vide number G.S.R. 174(E), dated the 11th March, 2008.

Notification No. 72/2008-Customs Duty (N.T.), Dated 10th June, 2008

June 10, 2008 526 Views 0 comment Print

for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to show cause notice pertaining to M/s Gold Star Industries, B-70, Phase VIII, Focal Point, Ludhiana and Others issued vide, DRI F.No. 856(41)LDH/2005, dated the 26th July, 2007, by the Additional Director General, Directorate General of Revenue Intelligence, Ludhiana Regional Unit, Ludhiana.

Notification No. 71/2008-Customs Duty (N.T.), Dated 10th June, 2008

June 10, 2008 493 Views 0 comment Print

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 (Import), Air Cargo Complex, Sahar, Andheri (East), Mumbai to act as a common adjudicating authority to exercise the powers.

Notification No. 70/2008-Customs Duty (N.T.), Dated 10th June, 2008

June 10, 2008 328 Views 0 comment Print

for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to Show Cause Notice pertaining to M/s Classic City Investment Private Limited, Hotel Sun-n-Sand, 262, Bund Garden, Pune and others issued vide, F.No. DRI/MZU/E/32/2007/ 9683 to 9695, dated the 21st November, 2007, by the Additional Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Mumbai Zonal Unit, Mumbai.

Notification No. 69/2008-Customs Duty (N.T.), dated 10-06-2008

June 10, 2008 523 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, Ahmedabad to act as a common adjudicating authority to exercise the powers and discharge the duties conferred or imposed on the Commissioner of Customs (Import), Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Nhava Sheva, Raigad, Maharashtra for the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to show cause notice pertaining to Saimehar Industries, C-4, Krishna Industrial Estate, Phase-II, Amli, Silvasa and Other issued vide, F.No. DRI/SRU/INV-8/2007, dated the 16th November, 2007, by the Additional Director General, Directorate General of Revenue Intelligence, Regional Unit, Surat.

Amends Notification No. 12/1997 -Customs Duty (N.T.), dated 2nd April, 1997

June 5, 2008 376 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, section 3(i) vide number G.S.R. 193(E), dated the 2nd April, 1997 and was last amended vide number G.S.R.306(E), dated the 24th April 2008.

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