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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 162 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 4443 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 819 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 4554 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 378 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


All about Electronic Cargo Tracking System of Customs

November 17, 2023 4971 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has been instrumental in adopting the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) to reduce border delays with GPS tracking and live seal integrity monitoring. Get the full story!

Export Through E-Sealing and Direct Port Entry

November 17, 2023 5142 Views 0 comment Print

Optimizing exports with e-seals & Direct Port Entry – CBIC enables trust-based environment with self-stuffed containers and e-Seal. Learn more.

All about Direct Port Delivery (DPD)

November 17, 2023 7017 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC’s Direct Port Delivery scheme has dramatically reduced logistics costs & dwell time. Learn more about DPD & its impact on EXIM clearances in India.

Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty or for Specified End Use (IGCRS)

November 17, 2023 23292 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how new amendments ensure contactless import of goods at concessional rate of duty or for specific end use with Customs Rules 2022!

Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme

November 17, 2023 4215 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the RoDTEP scheme, a Department of Commerce program implemented in 2021 for rebates on exports. Get updated information from November 2023 for Central, State, and local duties/taxes/levies.

EXIM Trade through Courier/Post – A Growth Enabler

November 17, 2023 1392 Views 0 comment Print

EXIM Trade through Courier/Post: Simplify cargo clearance at 14 Customs Airports in India with Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS). 100% X-Ray screening & 24×7 operations for faster movement of goods.

Project Imports Scheme for imports of machinery, instruments & apparatus

November 17, 2023 5148 Views 0 comment Print

Take advantage of the Project Imports Scheme by CBIC & benefit from concessional rate of duty on imports of machinery, instruments & apparatus!

Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Toughened Glass for Home Appliances

November 17, 2023 12507 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India enforces anti-dumping duty on toughened glass for home appliances from China for 5 years. Get details on affected products and key producers

Baggage Guide for Travellers coming to India

November 17, 2023 21726 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the Indian Customs Welcome Guide for Travellers coming to India. Get info on latest government gazette documents, FAQs & more!

Paperless Customs initiative to speed up Customs clearance process

November 17, 2023 3432 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how the Paperless Customs initiative helps speed up Customs clearance processes & enhances the efficiency of the logistics network!

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