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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 4455 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 159 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 378 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


Duty exemption on tag, tracking device or data logger already affixed on container at the time of import

February 28, 2023 1383 Views 0 comment Print

A device such as tag, tracking device or data logger already affixed on the container at the time of import shall also be eligible for exemption from the duty of customs and the integrated tax as is available to the said container under this notification.

Classification of Routers connecting two or more packet-switched networks

February 25, 2023 4836 Views 0 comment Print

In re Ingram Micro India Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) The impugned goods are devices that connect two or more packet-switched networks or subnet works and deliver Wi-Fi network access to all parts of the house. They serve two primary functions: managing traffic between these networks by forwarding data packets to their intended IP addresses, and […]

Thermal Printer Ribbon correctly classifiable under CTH 84439959

February 25, 2023 1869 Views 0 comment Print

In re HID India Private Limited (CAAR Mumbai) Thermal Printer Ribbon (TPR) cannot be classified under Chapter Heading 9612 as the Thermal Printer Ribbon is different from typewriter/computer printer ribbons because of the difference in the physical characteristics and printing process. CTH 9612 comprises of “Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or otherwise prepared for giving […]

CBIC exempts BCD on ships/ vessels for breaking up

February 23, 2023 3486 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Exempted Customs Duty and IGST leviable on ‘vessels and other floating structures for breaking up’ Vide Notification No. 13/2023-Customs Dated: 23rd February, 2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) New Delhi Notification No. 13/2023-Customs | Dated: 23rd February, 2023 G.S.R. 124(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the […]

Applicability of amended Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 on imported goods

February 22, 2023 4329 Views 1 comment Print

Importers of goods which are not plastic packaging, but are coming wrapped or packed in plastic packagings, such as machinery, textile, etc., are required to upload the EPR registration in e-sanchit at the time of filing of the Bills of Entry to avoid any query on this issue.

Amendment in Circular No. 26/2016-Customs dated 09.06.2016

February 21, 2023 6507 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to notice that cases of such antecedent verification arc lacing unreasonable delays at certain field formations. In order to ensure that this task is completed in a time hound manner. it has been decided to amend the aforesaid Circular 26/2016-Customs by inserting the following sentence at the end of Para 4.1

CBIC amends details of ex-bond Bill of Entry / Shipping Bill in Form A

February 21, 2023 3114 Views 0 comment Print

F. No. 483/01/2020-LC Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs Room No. 227 A. North Block, New Delhi *** Circular No. 04/2023-Customs Dated 21st February, 2023 To. All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs (Prey.) All Principal […]

JNCH Special Drive for finalization of pending Provisional Assessment

February 20, 2023 1428 Views 0 comment Print

JNCH is launching a Special Drive for finalization of pending provisional assessments which are pending due to various reasons, including Test Reports, SVB Investigations or any other reason.

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 17.02.2023

February 16, 2023 5280 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export with effect from 17th February, 2023 vide Exchange rate vide Notification No. 10/2023 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 16th February, 2023. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 10/2023 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: […]

Tariff Notification No. 09/2023-Customs (NT) Dated: 15th February 2023

February 15, 2023 2496 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 09/2023-Customs (NT) Dated: 15th February 2023– Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver. Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs New Delhi Notification No. 09/2023-Customs  (N.T.) | Dated 15th February, 2023 S.O. … (E).– In exercise […]

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