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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 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 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


Notification No. 50/2008-Customs Duty (N.T.), dated 29-05-2008

May 29, 2008 469 Views 0 comment Print

For the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to show cause notice pertaining to Shri Naveen Sehgal, R/o C-1, Shardapuri, New Delhi and Others issued vide, DRI F. No. 34/05/2007-DZU/5813-5820 dated the 8th November, 2007, by the Additional Director General, Directorate General of Revenue Intelligence, Delhi Zonal Unit, New Delhi.

Notification No. 49/2008-Customs Duty (N.T.), dated 29-05-2008

May 29, 2008 895 Views 0 comment Print

For the purpose of adjudicating the matters relating to show cause notice pertaining to Shri M/s A Square Automation Private Limited, 110, Saini Enclave, 2nd Floor, Delhi – 92 and Others issued vide, DRI F.No. 50D/131/2004-C.I. dated the 9th July, 2007, by the Additional Director General, Directorate General of Revenue Intelligence, 7th Floor, ‘D’ Block, I.P.Bhavan, I.P.Estate, New Delhi.

Appoints Common Adjudicator

May 29, 2008 352 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 (Import), Mumbai Port, New Custom House, Ballard Estate, Mumbai to act as a common adjudicating authority to exercise the powers and discharge the duties.

Notification No. 47/2008-Customs Duty (N.T.), dated 29-05-2008

May 29, 2008 610 Views 0 comment Print

the matters relating to show cause notice pertaining to M/s Rochi Ram and Sons, D-468D and F, Road No. 9A, VKI Area, Jaipur and Others, issued vide, F.No. 23/38/2006-DZU/RRS, dated the 19th June, 2007 by the Additional Director General, Directorate General of Revenue Intelligence, Delhi Zonal Unit, New Delhi.

Notification No. 46/2008-Customs Duty (N.T.), dated 29-05-2008

May 29, 2008 475 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 Additional / Joint Commissioner of Customs (Import), Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Nhava Sheva, Raigad, Maharashtra to act as a common adjudicating authority to exercise the powers and discharge the duties conferred or imposed on the Additional / Joint Commissioner of Customs (Sea Port Import).

Exchange rate notification for Import of / exported goods w.e.f 1st June, 2008

May 28, 2008 658 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.39/2008-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated the 28th April, 2008 vide number S.O. 1033(E), dated the 28th April, 2008, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currency specified in column (2) of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto into Indian currency or vice versa shall, with effect from 1st June, 2008 be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column (3) thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.

Sanction of Customs duty refunds – Unjust Enrichment – reg

May 28, 2008 766 Views 0 comment Print

I am, accordingly, directed to request you to instruct the officers working under your jurisdiction to carefully examine this aspect of the refund claim before passing an Order-in-Original, so that unnecessary hardships caused to the applicants and protracted litigation in claiming refunds is avoided.

Amends Notification No. 21/2002-Customs, dated 1st March, 2002

May 26, 2008 463 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide number G.S.R. 118(E), dated the 1st March, 2002 and was last amended by notification no. 62/2008-Customs, dated the 6th May, 2008 which was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary vide number G.S.R.338(E), dated the 6th May, 2008.

Amends Notification Nos. 91/2004-Customs, 93/2004-Customs & 94/2004-Customs all dated 10th September, 2004

May 19, 2008 523 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification  No. 70/2008-Customs New Delhi, the 19th  May, 2008. 29 Vaisakha, 1930 SAKA G.S.R  389 (E) – 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 […]

Notification No. 69/2008-Customs Duty, dated 15-05-2008

May 15, 2008 556 Views 0 comment Print

The anti-dumping duty imposed under this notification shall be levied with effect from the 15th November, 2007, and shall be effective upto and inclusive of the 14th day of November, 2008 and shall be paid in Indian currency.

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