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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 4452 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 372 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


Applicant can withdraw application before pronouncement of advance ruling

April 26, 2022 1494 Views 0 comment Print

In re Syrotech Networks Private Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) CAAR gone through the request for withdrawal of the application for advance ruling dated 20.04.2022. It is pertinent to mention here that upon amendment to the Section 28 H (4) of the Customs Act 1962 by the Finance Act 2022, the stated Sub-Section reads as: ‘An applicant […]

CAAR rejects application as dispute already attained a formal status

April 26, 2022 990 Views 0 comment Print

In re Gee Pee Mica Enterprises (CAAR Delhi) CAAR finds that the question raised for advance ruling is already pending before an officer of Customs and the dispute between the applicant and the department has already attained a formal status. In this regard, proviso to section 28 I (2) lays down that the Authority shall […]

CAAR rejects application as question raised was already pending before a Custom officer

April 26, 2022 1398 Views 0 comment Print

In re Aggarwal Laminates Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) Having gone through the application For advance ruling and having heard the authorized representative of the applicant during the personal hearing, CAAR find that the question raised for advance ruling is already pending before an officer of Customs and the dispute between the applicant and the department […]

Sharp monitors are correctly classifiable under heading 8528

April 24, 2022 2475 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sharp Business Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) M/s Sharp Business Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd., First Floor, Plot No. 51, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-3, Near Modi Mill, New Delhi-110020, a private limited company having IEC number 0500002941 and PAN AAECS2980A (M/s Sharp, in short), has filed an application dated 17.07.2019 seeking advance ruling […]

Guidelines for National Risk Management Committee for Customs & GST

April 23, 2022 10989 Views 0 comment Print

There shall be established a National Risk Management Committee for Customs and GST. The DGARM, Delhi will be the nodal agency responsible for convening the NRMC meeting to review the functioning of the NCTC-Cargo, NCTC(Pax) and the GST Business Analytics Wing.

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 22.04.2022

April 21, 2022 4008 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 22nd April, 2022 vide Exchange rates Notification No. 34/2022-Customs (N.T.) dated 21st April, 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No.  34/2022-Customs (N.T.) Dated the 21st April, 2022 In exercise […]

Notice from Customs for recovery of Drawback on Non-Realisation of Exports Proceeds

April 15, 2022 17220 Views 5 comments Print

Lot many exporters have started receiving notice from Customs department for recovery of Drawback as below : Notice Specimen : Sub: Non/Part Realization of Exports Proceed s for Drawback – reg. 1. While monitoring the realization of exports proceeds for shipping bills filed between 01.04.2014 to 31.03.2018 through ADVAlT / RBI BRC module of CBlC, […]

Classification of Tyre Pyrolysis Oil and tyre pyrolysis recovered carbon

April 14, 2022 6546 Views 0 comment Print

In re Pairan Pyrolysis Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR held that the tyre pyrolysis oil and recovered carbon black merit classification under subheadings 27101990 and 28030010 respectively, of the first schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. These items are not covered under the negative list of ISFTA. The goods are exempted from basic customs […]

Classification of fatty substance mixture for developing aqua feed products

April 14, 2022 1014 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s Fermenta Biotech Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR held that Light Feed Oil or Distilled Fatty Acid and Heavy Feed Oil or Fatty Substance Mixture merit classification under sub-headings 15042090 and 15161000, respectively, of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. HFO, falling under sub-heading 15161000 is eligible for concessional rate of […]

CBIC prescribes BCD and AIDC on Raw Cotton for a specified period

April 13, 2022 3534 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Exempts Cotton From Customs Duty & AICD Till 30 September, 2022 CBIC prescribes BCD and AIDC on Raw Cotton for a specified period vide Notification No. 21/2022-Customs | Dated: 13th April, 2022 Currently, cotton imports are subject to a 5% basic customs tax with an additional 5% levied as the Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC). […]

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