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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 135 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 4425 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 813 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 2391 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 363 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 360 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 561 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 408 Views 0 comment Print


ADD on Dispersion Unshifted Single Mode Optical Fiber From China, Indonesia, Korea

August 3, 2023 3681 Views 0 comment Print

India imposes Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) on Dispersion Unshifted Single-Mode Optical Fiber (SMOF) exported from China, Indonesia, and Korea. Read details here.

New Forex Rates from 4th August 2023: CBIC Notification 57/2023

August 3, 2023 3789 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Notification 57/2023 declares new forex rates effective from 4th August 2023, superseding Notification 54/2023. Check the updated currency exchange rates.

Expansion of Auto LEO Facility in ECCS – Circular 19/2023-Customs

August 2, 2023 2286 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC announces expansion of automatic Let Export Order (LEO) facility in ECCS through Circular 19/2023-Customs. Know new provisions and impact on ease of doing business

Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver amended wef 01.08.2023

July 31, 2023 654 Views 0 comment Print

Get latest updates on Customs Tariff Value Amendment 2023, including rates for edible oils, brass scrap, areca nut, gold, and silver. Effective from August 1st, 2023.

Extension of due date for mandatory additional qualifiers in import/export declarations

July 30, 2023 918 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the extension of the due date for mandatory declaration of additional qualifiers in import/export declarations for certain products.

Advisory on Regularisation of Bills of Entry: Customs (Waiver of Interest) Third Order

July 30, 2023 2337 Views 0 comment Print

Read the advisory issued by ICEGATE regarding the regularisation of Bills of Entry affected by glitches in the ECL facility. Learn about the procedure, timelines, and refund process for interest payments in compliance with the Customs (Waiver of Interest) Third Order, 2023.

Chennai Customs Clarifies Alleged Harassment Video

July 30, 2023 2352 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai Customs responds to a video circulating on social media about alleged harassment of a Malaysian couple at Chennai Airport. The incident is clarified, providing details of the Customs response.

Container Scanning Procedure: Customs Seal for Suspicious Containers

July 28, 2023 2919 Views 0 comment Print

JNCH announces a new procedure to prevent pilferage from suspicious containers. Starting 01.08.2023, CSD officers will seal containers with customs seals after scanning

Classification of Echo Dot Devices – Customs Authority Ruling

July 28, 2023 1533 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the customs authority’s ruling on the classification of Echo Dot (5th Gen) and Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock. Learn about the principal function of these smart speakers and their eligibility for specific benefits under customs notifications.

Classification of ‘Self-ordering Kiosks’ imported in disassembled form

July 28, 2023 1017 Views 0 comment Print

‘Self-ordering Kiosks’ imported in disassembled form into India, where Display Unit, Connection Box & Stand would be imported simultaneously, in a single shipment, then `Self-ordering Kiosk’ with components, display unit and connection box will have the essential character of complete or finished article i.e. ‘Cash Register’ and merit classification under Sub-heading 84705010 thereby eligible for exemption

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