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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 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 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


CAAR Order on grounds of Awaiting Decision of Delhi High Court

February 21, 2022 1278 Views 0 comment Print

In re Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) M/s. Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. (the applicant, hereinafter) had filed 10 applications for advance rulings before the Authority for Advance Rulings, Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, New Delhi (AAR, hereinafter). These applications were pending at the time of appointment of the Customs Authorities for […]

Amazon wireless Speaker device classifiable under heading 8518

February 21, 2022 2667 Views 0 comment Print

In re Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR held that wireless speaker device model no. P5B83L merits classification under heading 8518 and more specifically under subheading 85182100 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act. FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF CUSTOMS AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING, MUMBAI Ruling M/s. Amazon Seller Services Pvt. […]

CAAR closes application of ‘Jabil Circuit India Pvt. Ltd.’ for non-prosecution

February 19, 2022 1353 Views 0 comment Print

In re Jabil Circuit (CAAR Mumbai) As applicant has failed to submit the requisite information and express their willingness to appear for personal hearing, CAAR order that the said application of M/s. Jabil Circuit India Pvt. Ltd. shall be treated as closed on the ground of non-prosecution. FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF CUSTOMS AUTHORITY OF […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 18.02.2022

February 17, 2022 2715 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 18th February, 2022 vide Notification No. 10/2022- Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 17th February, 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 10/2022 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the […]

Tariff Notification No. 09/2022-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 15.02.2022

February 15, 2022 3219 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 09/2022-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 15.02.2022 for Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi, the 15th February, 2022 Notification No. 09/2022-CUSTOMS (N.T.) S.O. 690(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) […]

Chennai Customs launches online portal for submission of intimations & returns

February 15, 2022 3885 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai-IV Commissionerate is introducing the EPD portal as a one-stop solution for online submission of mandatory compliances such as Returns, intimation of import, intimation of goods receipt, B17 bond debit & credit. The portal can be accessed through the web link https://epdchennaicustoms.in/. T

ADD on imports of Aluminium foil of thickness ranging from 5.5 micron to 80 micron

February 14, 2022 8937 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to extend the Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) on imports of Aluminium foil of thickness ranging from 5.5 micron to 80 micron originating in or exported from People’s Republic of China, imposed vide Notification No. 23/2017-Customs (ADD), dated the 16th May, 2017,, till 15th June, 2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 14th […]

CAAR closes application for advance ruling for non-prosecution by applicant

February 13, 2022 531 Views 0 comment Print

(The interest of state requires that there should be an end to litigation) dictate that a conclusion is arrived at in respect of the said transferred application, where the applicant has failed to pursue their application for obtaining an advance ruling. Hence, I order that the said application of M/s Allanasons Pvt. Ltd. be treated as closed on the ground of non-prosecution.

CBIC rationalise AIDC on Crude Palm Oil and Lentils (Mosur)

February 12, 2022 2949 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 48/2021-Customs and No. 49/2021 – Customs, both dated 13.10.2021, in order to rationalise the Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess [AIDC] on Crude Palm Oil and Lentils (Mosur), and extend the validity of the said notifications up to and inclusive of the 30th September, 2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) […]

Deltabar Presssure Transmitters- M PMD 55 merit classification under heading 90262000

February 10, 2022 1227 Views 0 comment Print

In re Endress + Hauser (India) Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) The principal function of the measuring instrument is to measure the process parameter of liquid or gases. It is possible the output from these devices may then be used for giving input to an independent process control system or process controller which compares the signal […]

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