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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


Indian Customs EDI System – Electronic Cash Ledger – Queries & Clarifications

May 19, 2023 3618 Views 0 comment Print

The Office of the Commissioner of Customs in Chennai, under the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has issued a public notice addressing queries and providing clarifications regarding the implementation of the Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL) in the Indian Customs EDI System. The notice informs importers, exporters, customs brokers, and other stakeholders about the resolution […]

Requirement of EPR registration certificate for import of battery as well as equipment containing battery

May 18, 2023 6777 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance issues Instruction No. 17/2023-Customs regarding the requirement of EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) registration certificate for the import of batteries and equipment containing batteries. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has highlighted the Battery Waste Management (BWM) Rules, 2022, which supersede the earlier Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001. All producers, including importers, […]

Notification No. 37/2023-Customs (N.T.)| Dated: 18th May, 2023

May 18, 2023 2079 Views 0 comment Print

Notification in relation to the rail link route connecting Bathnaha-Indian Customs Yard, Jogbani in Inda, and Nepal Customs Yard, Biratnagar in Nepal and Road connecting Kolkata, Dunlop Bridge, Barrackpore, Krishna Nagar, Malda, Raiganj, Dalkola, Purnia, Araria, Forbesganj and Jogbani in India, and Biratnagar in Nepal by amendment of Principal Notification No. 63/1994-Customs (N.T.) dated 21st […]

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 19.05.2023

May 18, 2023 2364 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export with effect from 19th May, 2023 vide Exchange rate vide Notification No. 36/2023 – Customs (N.T.) Dated : 18th May, 2023. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 36/2023 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated:  18th […]

Reg. Release of Imported Consignments under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022

May 17, 2023 1743 Views 0 comment Print

E-waste (Management) Rules 2022 – regarding release of imported consignments of producers of 85 EEEs items (ITEW 17 to ITEW 27, CEEW 6 to CEEW 19, LSEEW 1 to LSEEW 34, EETW 1 to EETW 8, TLSEW 1 to TLSEW6, MDW 1 to MDW 10 and LIW1 to LIW 2) – reg.

Amnesty for default in export obligation – Exporter should be registered with DGFT

May 17, 2023 888 Views 0 comment Print

Principal Commissioners / Commissioners are to ensure that the exporters approaching for paying the duty, etc. are registered with the DGFT in terms of the Public Notice dated 02.04.2023 ibid. These cases under the scheme be monitored and tracked so that there is efficient handling and expeditious closure of these old cases of bona fide EO default in a seamless manner. Suitable mechanism for this should be put in place and closely supervised by the Principal Commissioners / Commissioners.

CBIC notifies Land Customs Stations and routes in Anandpara (India)

May 17, 2023 729 Views 0 comment Print

Notification in relation to Land Customs Stations and routes a) Anandpara (India) – Ramgarh (Bangladesh) via River Feni (b) The road from NH-8 in Anandpara (India) through Maitri Setu to Ramgarh (Bangladesh) by amendment of Principal Notification No. 63/1994-Customs (N.T.) dated 21st November 1994 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notifications No. 35/2023 -Customs (N.T.) […]

Roasted betel nuts fall under Tariff heading 2008: CAAR

May 16, 2023 3000 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of CAAR Mumbai’s ruling on the classification of roasted areca nuts under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. Understand the implications of roasting processes and legal interpretations.

CAAR ruling on Classification of Compounded Rubber

May 16, 2023 1650 Views 0 comment Print

Compounded rubber formulation 1 (with less than 5 parts of Carbon Black) mentioned in para 5.1 merits classification under CTH 4005 1000 Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip – compounded with carbon black or silica and is eligible for duty exemption benefit under serial number 503

Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver wef 16.05.2023

May 15, 2023 1881 Views 0 comment Print

The provided text is a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, specifically the Department of Revenue, under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs. The notification numbered 34/2023-Customs (N.T.), is dated May 15, 2023, and contains amendments to a previous notification (No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.)). The notification primarily focuses on the substitution of three […]

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