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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 165 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 4464 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 2400 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 4560 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 387 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 165 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


Implementation of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022

January 7, 2023 6789 Views 0 comment Print

Port and Custom Authorities have to take necessary action inter-alia to verify the import or export with respect to Extended Producer Responsibility, to Inform the Ministry and Central Pollution Control Board of any illegal traffic and take action against importer for violations under the Indian Ports Act, 1908 or the Customs Act, 1962. The duties and responsibilities of Port and Customs are prescribed in Schedule-V of the said rules.

ADD on Fishing Net originating in or exported from China extended

January 6, 2023 894 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to extend levy of ADD on Fishing Net originating in or exported from China PR till  9th July, 2023, unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier vide Notification No. 01/2023-Customs (ADD) Dated: 6th January, 2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 01/2023-Customs (ADD) Dated: 6th January, 2023 G.S.R. 12.(E).— Whereas, the […]

Revised guidelines for Back to Town (BTT) of Export Cargo

January 5, 2023 19233 Views 0 comment Print

After the filing of Shipping Bill, the cargo needs to be registered at CFS/CPP. After examination/inspection, Let Export Order (LEO) is granted. In some cases Exporter/CHA wants to

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 6th January, 2023

January 5, 2023 4545 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 6th January, 2023 vide Exchange rate vide Notification No. 02/2023 – Customs (N.T.) Dated 5th January, 2023. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS New Delhi ***** Notification No. 02/2023 – Customs (N.T.) Dated 5th January, […]

Notification  No. 01/2023-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 04.01.2023

January 4, 2023 4137 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC further amends Notification No. 61/94-Customs (N.T.) dated the 21st November 1994 vide Notification  No. 01/2023-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 04.01.2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notification  No. 01/2023-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 4th January, 2023 G.S.R. 9(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (1) read with […]

Display assembly/module merit classification under Sub-heading 85249100

January 2, 2023 3129 Views 0 comment Print

In re Holitech India Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) The question under the application for advance ruling relates to classification of goods. Further, it is also observed that Sub-section (b) of section 28E of the Customs Act, 1962 lays down that Advance Ruling means a written decision on any of the questions referred to in section […]

Video projector classifiable under headings 85286900

January 2, 2023 1008 Views 0 comment Print

projectors in question are machines working in conjunction with an automatic data processing machine and performing a specific function other than data processing, thus the same merit classification in the headings appropriate to their respective function i.e 85286200.

Classification for Import of Dump Trucks for off-highway use in CKD form for exemption

January 2, 2023 3258 Views 0 comment Print

In re TATA Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Private Limited (CAAR Mumbai) Classification for Import of Dump Trucks for off-highway use in CKD form for exemption under sr.no 524 of Customs Tariff Notification No 50/2017 CAAR hold that the dump truck proposed to be imported by applicant as Completely Knocked Down (CKD) kit contains all the necessary components, […]

CAAR allows TPuS method for goods to be imported from related party suppliers

January 2, 2023 1668 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sick India Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) Regarding seeking certainty on consistency with the principles of customs valuation under process called Transfer Price System and steering Concept (TPuS) To summarise, a factual matrix submitted by applicant states that they propose to follow Transfer Pricing System and Steering Concept (TPuS) method also known as Resale […]

Instruction regarding Consolidated list of animal feed additives/premix/ supplements for Import into India-reg

December 30, 2022 5295 Views 1 comment Print

Instruction No. 34/2022 regarding Consolidated list of animal feed additives/premix/ supplements for Import into India-reg Instruction No. 34/2022 F.No. 401/92/2022-Cus-III Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) North Block, New Delhi Dated 30th December, 2022 To All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs/ Customs (Preventive). All […]

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