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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


Notification to exempt deposits into ECL till 30th April 2023

March 30, 2023 2961 Views 0 comment Print

Notification to exempt deposits into ECL till 30th April 2023 vide Notifications No.18/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th March, 2023 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notifications No.18/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th March, 2023 S.O. 1528(E). — In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of section 51A […]

Phased Implementation of Electronic Cash Ledger in Customs w.e.f 01.04.2023

March 30, 2023 6654 Views 0 comment Print

Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL) provides enabling provision whereby importer, exporter or any person liable to pay duty, fees etc., under Customs Act, has to make a non-interest-bearing deposit with Government for payment.

Separate registration in respect of First time import & export at JNCH

March 29, 2023 5325 Views 0 comment Print

Once registration is completed by an IEC holder for, first time import, Customs Officers will not insist upon registration for export from same IEC holder if it undertakes export for first time.

Launch of Exchange Rate Automation Module (ERAM) – Suggestions invited

March 29, 2023 1851 Views 0 comment Print

For the purpose of valuation of imported goods and export goods under section 14 of the Customs Act, it is proposed to introduce a system of normally publishing the currency exchange rates on ICEGATE website every day, replacing the existing system of notifying exchange rates fortnightly (twice a month). In this regard, a draft Circular is attached.

Health cess exemption on import of goods for use in manufacture of X-ray machines

March 29, 2023 4722 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification 8/2020-Customs, dated 02.02.2020 to continue/provide health cess exemption on import of goods for use in the manufacture of X-ray machines MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notifications No. 18/2023-Customs Dated : 29th March, 2023 G.S.R.236(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 […]

BCD exemption on import of specific textile machineries parts & raw material

March 29, 2023 4404 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 to continue/provide BCD exemption on import of specific textile machineries parts & raw materials for manufacture of goods to be supplied in connection with the purposes of off-shore oil exploration or exploitation medicines of rare diseases and goods for use in the manufacture of X-ray machines. MINISTRY OF […]

Amendment to Notification No. 61/94-Customs (N.T.) dated 21.11.1994

March 29, 2023 1077 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to Notification No. 61/94-Customs (N.T.) dated 21.11.1994 vide Notification No. 17/2023-Customs Dated: 29th March, 2023 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 17/2023-Customs Dated: 29th March, 2023 G.S.R. 228(E)— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and […]

Demarcation of role of CIU in a Custom House in relation to anti-smuggling work

March 27, 2023 4722 Views 0 comment Print

It has been noticed that customs field formations have adopted varying practice in work allocation between the Special Intelligence and Investigation Unit (SUB) [Import/Export] and the Central Intelligence Unit (CIU) in relation to anti-smuggling cases.

MOOWR Scheme is Injured!

March 27, 2023 7032 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of proposed amendments to the MOOWR scheme under the Customs Act, 1962, restricting deferment to duties other than IGST and compensation cess. Analyze the potential implications for importers and the manufacturing sector in India.

ICEGATE Advisory for Importers to avail benefit of IGCR Rules

March 25, 2023 11700 Views 1 comment Print

Complete step-by-step guide for user to declare an advance intimation of goods to be imported, access continuity bond management module, file monthly return statements.

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