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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 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


CBIC Standardizes AD Code Registration Process for Exports

July 28, 2023 18747 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC issued instructions to standardize documentary and information requirements for AD Code registration/modification in relation to exports

Implementation of RoDTEP & RoSCTL – Notification No. 46/2023-Customs

July 26, 2023 4497 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 46/2023-Customs issued by Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) on 26th July, 2023, makes amendments to customs Notification No. 45/2017-Customs,, Notification No. 47/2017-Customs and Notification No. 50/2017-Customs. The amendments are related to the implementation of two schemes: the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) and the Scheme for […]

Notification No. 55/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated : 21st July, 2023

July 21, 2023 2799 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued Notification No. 55/2023-Customs (N.T.) on 21st July, 2023. This notification brings a significant amendment to the Customs Act, 1962, with particular relevance to the State of Maharashtra. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) […]

Exchange Rates for Imported & Exported Goods with effect from 21st July, 2023

July 20, 2023 1410 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, issued Notification No. 54/2023-Customs (N.T.) on 20th July 2023. This notification pertains to the rate of exchange of conversion of foreign currencies into Indian rupees for imported and export goods with effect from 21st July, 2023. Government Of India Ministry Of Finance Department Of Revenue Central Board Of […]

Suspension of Licence of Customs Broker – CBIC directs adherence to guidelines

July 18, 2023 2823 Views 0 comment Print

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs in India has received concerns about the suspension of Customs Broker licenses, even when it may not be warranted. This practice can have disruptive consequences, particularly for small enterprises. Regulation 16 of the CBLR, 2018 provides the Commissioner of Customs with the power to suspend licenses in […]

Release of Imported Consignments for Producers of 106 EEEs Items: Customs Instruction

July 14, 2023 2583 Views 1 comment Print

Read the latest instruction from the Ministry of Finance and Central Pollution Control Board regarding the release of imported consignments for producers of 106 EEEs items under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.

Updated Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver – Notification 53/2023

July 14, 2023 1056 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed about the latest amendments in the tariff values of edible oils, brass scrap, areca nut, gold, and silver. Read Notification 53/2023 by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and understand the revised values for customs duties. Effective from July 15, 2023.

Revised rates for Norwegian Kroner & Swedish Kroner for Import & Export

July 13, 2023 603 Views 0 comment Print

Stay updated with revised exchange rates for Norwegian Kroner and Swedish Kroner for import and export transactions. CBIC has made amendments through Notification No. 52/2023 – Customs (N.T.) dated July 13, 2023, with effect from July 14, 2023.

Re-import of goods/equipment – CAAR explains applicability of Notification No. 45/2017-Cus.

July 13, 2023 6405 Views 0 comment Print

Re-import of goods/equipment from a Special Economic Zone (SEZ)/Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) to Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) is the proposed activity as stated in the application and the applicant vide the aforesaid application has sought ruling on the question of applicability of serial number 5 of Notification No. 45/2017- Cus. dated 30.06.2017 for such re-import of goods/equipment from a SEZ/FTWZ to DTA.

CAAR explains Custom duty exemption on Good exported & subsequently re-imported

July 13, 2023 1455 Views 0 comment Print

Intent of Notification No. 45/2017-Cus. is that goods sent from India earlier and subsequently re-imported as such should not suffer any Customs duty; in case the exporter had availed any incentive at the time of sending this equipment out of India, the same may need to be surrendered on re-import of the said equipment;

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