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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


Extension of Requirement of Health Certificate accompanied with import of food consignments-reg

November 28, 2022 978 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to Instruction No 18/2022-Customs dated 12.08.2022 and 26/2022-Customs dated 06.10.2022 regarding extension of Requirement of Health Certificate accompanied with the import of food consignments-

Integration of ICEGATE with AQCS-ICS effective 01.12.2022

November 28, 2022 3621 Views 0 comment Print

Under SWIFT, the FSSAI and PQ are connected through online message exchange with their own systems, while the remaining four PGAs use ICES for providing online NoC. Further, vide Circular No. 01/2017-Cus dated 04.01.2017, the facility for automatic routing of Bills of Entry (BOEs) of WCCB for NoC in exports in SWIFT was introduced.

ADD on Cast Aluminum Alloy Wheels or Alloy Road Wheels used in motor vehicles

November 28, 2022 1515 Views 0 comment Print

Anti-dumping Duty on Cast Aluminum Alloy Wheels or Alloy Road Wheels (ARW) used in motor vehicles originating or exported from China PR – Notification No. 30/2022 – Customs (ADD) | Dated: 28th November, 2022 – Seeks to Amend Notification No.17/2019-Customs (ADD) Dated 9th April, 2019. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 30/2022 […]

Clarification on import of goods in setting up of Solar Power Plant under PIR, 1986

November 28, 2022 1605 Views 0 comment Print

In re Green Infra Clean Wind Power Limited (CAAR Delhi) M/s. Green Infra Clean Wind Power Limited, 5th Floor, Tower-C, Building No. 8, DLF Cyber city, Gurgaon-122002, Haryana, a company having PAN AAJCG7352B (applicant, in short), has filed an application dated 26.09.2022 seeking advance ruling under section 28-H of the Customs Act, 1962 before the […]

Data Centre Switch Router models lassifiable under sub-heading 85176290

November 25, 2022 1578 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR rule that Data Centre Switch Router models specified in para 2 are classifiable under sub-heading 85176290 of first schedule to Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and are eligible to avail benefit under Sr. No. 13N of Notification No. 24/2005-Customs

Mould Base merit classification under Sub-heading 84807900

November 25, 2022 1548 Views 0 comment Print

In re SMI-Amtek Cranshaft Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Delhi) CAAR note that the applicants intend to import specially designed, cut-to-shape & size goods said to be mould bases. It is also confirmed by the authorized representative that question posed for advance ruling is not pending before the officer of Customs and no dispute has arisen at […]

Classification of Laser Jet Printer should be based on its primary function

November 25, 2022 1815 Views 0 comment Print

In re HP India Sales Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) The moot question is as to whether or not, the items, i.e printers in question, in absence of formatter board and firmware have the essential character of a printer. To arrive at the conclusion, I intend to refer to a few judgments. In the case of Jaypee […]

CBIC amends certain specific FTA/PTA notifications

November 25, 2022 2493 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends 5 Customs Notifications w.r.t imports of Flat panels, Display modules, or Control circuits into India from Singapore vide Notification No. 61/2022-Customs | Dated: 25th November, 2022 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 61/2022-Customs | Dated: 25th November, 2022 G.S.R. 848(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section […]

Government withdraws export duty on Steel

November 19, 2022 1695 Views 0 comment Print

The Central Government has restored the status quo as was prevailing prior to 22nd May,2022 and withdrawn the  export duty  on iron ores lumps & Fines below 58% Fe content,  iron ore pellets and the specified steel products including pig iron. The import duty concessions  on Anthracite / PCI coal, coking coal, coke & semi coke […]

Govt withdrawn AIDC exemption on Anthracite, PCI Coal & Coking Coal

November 18, 2022 2796 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends Notification 11/2021-Customs, dated the 1st February, 2021 in order to withdraw AIDC exemption on Anthracite , PCI Coal and Coking Coal vide Notification No. 60/2022-Customs Dated: 18th November, 2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 60/2022-Customs Dated: 18th November, 2022 G.S.R. 829(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section […]

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