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Stay updated on custom duty notifications for changes in import/export regulations, tariffs, and trade facilitation measures. Get the latest updates on duty exemptions, preferential trade agreements, and compliance requirements through custom duty notifications.

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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 156 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 4440 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 591 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 816 Views 1 comment Print

Simplified Customs Procedure for Return of Export Cargo due to Strait of Hormuz Disruption

Custom Duty : The circular permits unloading of returned export cargo and cancellation of Shipping Bills under special conditions. Export incent...

March 10, 2026 1452 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 2394 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 1494 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2026: Explanatory Memoranda to Customs and Central Excise changes

Custom Duty : New baggage rules and processing regulations are notified, replacing earlier frameworks and aligning customs procedures for passen...

February 1, 2026 1425 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation Tariff Change On Textile Industries

Custom Duty : Government initiatives, including PLI schemes and export missions, support resilience and growth in textile and apparel exports de...

December 15, 2025 975 Views 0 comment Print

Consolidated Customs Notifications FAQ 2025

Custom Duty : Notification 45/2025 merges 31 previous customs notifications into a single reference, continuing most exemptions and simplifying ...

October 27, 2025 4551 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CAAR Rejects Advance Ruling Application as Classification of Roasted Areca Nuts Was Already Decided by Court

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai refused to entertain an advance ruling application on roasted areca nuts after noting that the classification issue ha...

May 12, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Rejects Advance Ruling Application as Roasted Areca Nut Classification Was Already Decided by Court

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai rejected an advance ruling application after holding that the classification issue relating to roasted areca nuts had ...

May 12, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

Advance Ruling on Roasted Betel Nuts Denied as Identical Issue Was Previously Adjudicated

Custom Duty : The Customs Authority for Advance Ruling held that the classification dispute concerning roasted betel and areca nuts had already ...

May 12, 2026 603 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Denies Complete Elevator Classification Due to Missing Essential Components

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai held that imported elevator parts lacking guide rails, structural supports, and enclosure systems could not be classif...

May 11, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Rejects Advance Ruling as Roasted Areca Nut Classification Was Already Decided by Madras HC

Custom Duty : The Customs Authority for Advance Rulings held that classification of roasted areca nuts under Heading 2008 had already been concl...

May 7, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBIC Revises Tariff Values for Gold, Silver & Edible Oils from May 20, 2026

Custom Duty : CBIC issued Notification No. 47/2026-Customs (N.T.) continuing existing tariff values for key imported commodities including palm ...

May 20, 2026 375 Views 0 comment Print

Provisional Assessment Ordered Pending New Shipper Review of Chinese Solar Frame Imports

Custom Duty : The Central Government directed provisional assessment of imports of anodized aluminium frames for solar panels from a Chinese exp...

May 20, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Ends Mandatory Physical Boarding for Vessel Entry & Sail-Out Clearance

Custom Duty : CBIC has clarified that Entry Inward and Vessel Sail-out Clearance cannot be delayed due to pending physical boarding of customs o...

May 19, 2026 366 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Revises Tariff Values for Gold, Silver & Edible Oils from May 16, 2026

Custom Duty : CBIC has updated customs tariff values for gold, silver, palm oil, soybean oil, and brass scrap through Notification No. 46/2026-C...

May 16, 2026 570 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Extends Customs Relief Measures Amid Strait of Hormuz Maritime Disruptions

Custom Duty : CBIC extended the validity of multiple customs circulars issued under Section 143AA until 30 June 2026 because of ongoing maritime...

May 14, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print


This notification exempts specified goods imported by post on approval or return basis

August 2, 1976 853 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the exemption granted to precious stones imported by post on approval or return basis under the Customs Act, 1962.

This notification relates to Bill of Entry (Forms) Regulations, 1976

August 1, 1976 1321 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157, read with section 46, of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the Bill of Entry (Forms) Regulations, 1971, the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby makes the following regulations, namely.

This notification relates to Customs (Publication of Names) Rules,1975

January 19, 1976 538 Views 0 comment Print

No publication under rule 3 shall be made in respect of a person, until the period for preferring an appeal under section 128 has expired without any appeal having been preferred, or such an appeal having been preferred has been disposed of.

This notification relates to Shipping Bill for Aircraft Spares Ex-bond Regulations, 1975

May 24, 1975 412 Views 0 comment Print

In respect of aircraft stores imported and deposited in a warehouse in terms of section 85 of the Customs Act, 1962, Shipping Bills for their re-export shall be presented in the form set out in the Schedule hereto annexed.

This notification relates to Uncleared Goods (Bill of Entry) Regulations, 1972

August 26, 1972 838 Views 0 comment Print

The person having the custody of goods that are not cleared for home consumption within the period specified in section 48 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act) shall prepare a Bill of Entry in the form appended, to these regulations, of such goods to be sold in auction under section 48 of the said Act.

This notification relates to Denaturing of Spirit Rules, 1972

January 8, 1972 583 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 24 and 158 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and in supersession of the Denatured Spirit (Ascertaining and Determining) Rules, 1957, published with Notification No. 140-Customs, dated the 6th July, 1957, of the Government of India, .Ministry of Finance (LateDepartment of Revenue), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules for causing imported spirit and spirit contents of imported spirituous preparations to be denatured at the request of the importer.

This notification exempts specified goods imported temporarily for the purposes of scientific research and education

September 11, 1971 5335 Views 0 comment Print

The goods are re-exported within six months from the date of importation or within such extended period not exceeding one year as may be allowed by the Commissioner of Customs and an undertaking is furnished in writing by the importer agreeing to re-export the goods within the aforesaid period.

This notification relates to Import Manifest (Vessels) Regulations, 1971

April 17, 1971 811 Views 0 comment Print

The vessel”s stores list and the list of private property in the possession of the Master, officers and crew may be delivered along with the cargo declaration; but shall not in any case be delivered later than twenty-four hours after the arrival of the vessel at the port.

This notification relates to Levy of Fees (Customs Documents) Regulations, 1970

December 26, 1970 820 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Document means document used in compliance with the provisions of the Act and includes a bill of entry, shipping bill, bill of export, import manifest, import report, export manifest, export report, bill of transhipment, baggage declaration, show cause notice and any order passed under the Act.

This notification exempts defective articles imported into India which are private personal property

August 29, 1970 6169 Views 0 comment Print

The articles or component parts thereof, as the case may be, are imported within the warranty period and are supplied free of charge by the foreign manufacturer in terms of the warranty given by the manufacturer in accordance with the established trade practice pertaining to the articles.

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