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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 4449 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 213 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 384 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 156 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 369 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 417 Views 0 comment Print


Custom duty on Re-import of goods/equipment from a SEZ/FTWZ to DTA for mining or support services

July 13, 2023 3354 Views 0 comment Print

Explore BJ Services Company Middle East Ltd’s Customs Act ruling under section 28-H. Learn about re-import of goods, SEZ/FTWZ transactions, and exemption eligibility.

Amendment to Transhipment of Cargo to Nepal under Electronic Cargo Tracking System Regulations, 2023

July 11, 2023 1647 Views 0 comment Print

Transhipment of Cargo to Nepal under Electronic Cargo Tracking System (Amendment) Regulations, 2023- Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs vide Notification No. 51/2023-Customs (N.T.) dated: 11th July 2023 introduced new regulations that affect cargo transhipment from specific Indian ports to various destinations in Nepal. This notification empowers the amendment to the Transhipment of Cargo to Nepal […]

Exchange Rates for Imported & Exported Goods with effect from 07th July, 2023

July 6, 2023 4452 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC released latest notification (No. 50/2023 -Customs) announcing the updated exchange rates for foreign currencies concerning imported and exported goods. This article provides the revised exchange rates for various currencies and their equivalent values in Indian rupees. Stay informed about the current exchange rates to ensure accurate financial transactions and compliance with customs regulations.

Preventing Flow of Suspicious Items During Elections: CBIC SOP

July 6, 2023 2340 Views 0 comment Print

Read the CBIC’s standard operating procedure (SOP) to prevent the flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies, and smuggled goods during elections. Learn how coordination among law enforcement agencies ensures fair elections.

New Import Policy on Cigarette Lighters in India: Changes in 2023 Regulations

July 5, 2023 2910 Views 0 comment Print

Recent instructions from India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs detail changes to the import policy conditions for cigarette lighters under ITC (HS) 2022.

Authorized Officers for Food Safety Standards in India – 2023 Guidelines

July 5, 2023 951 Views 0 comment Print

Latest instruction from Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs provides an updated list of Authorized Officers under Food Safety Standards Act and FSS Import Regulations.

India-Japan CEPA: Harmonizing HS Codes for Customs Clearances

July 4, 2023 5940 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has issued Instruction No. 19/2023- Customs regarding the implementation of the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) for customs clearances. The instruction addresses the issue of using different versions of Harmonized System (HS) codes in the Certificate of Origin (CoO) and the Bill of Entry (B/E) for imports under the […]

AIDC Rate Amendment for Propane & Butane | Notification 45/2023-Customs

July 1, 2023 1905 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India’s Ministry of Finance amends AIDC rate for Liquified Propane & Butane through Notification 45/2023-Customs.

Concessional BCD on Liquified Propane & Butane | Notification 44/2023-Customs

July 1, 2023 1197 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India’s Ministry of Finance introduces concessional BCD on Liquified Propane & Butane through Notification 44/2023-Customs.

Customs Duty Hike on Liquified Propane & Butane | Notification 43/2023

July 1, 2023 1215 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance, New Delhi, increases import duty on Liquified Propane & Butane under Customs Tariff Act. Analysis and effective date of Notification 43/2023.

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