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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 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


JNCH issues instructions for Expeditious clearance of exports

February 7, 2022 2205 Views 0 comment Print

It has come to notice that in certain cases of first time export of goods, lack of clarity and awareness about the applicability of statutory requirements, has resulted in avoidable delays. Occasionally, the situation is compounded by generic instructions being communicated by the Risk Management System as Compulsory Compliance Requirements (CCRs).

Creative Touch-5 series Interactive Flat Panel classifiable under sub-heading CTH 84714190

February 3, 2022 2049 Views 0 comment Print

In re Audio Distribution House Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR hels that Creative Touch 5-series Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) merit classification under sub heading 84714190 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF CUSTOMS AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING, MUMBAI M/s. Audio Distribution House Pvt. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to […]

HDPE woven fabrics (uncoated/one-side coated/double-side coated) classifiable under sub-heading 3926 9099

February 3, 2022 1815 Views 0 comment Print

Taking into account the detailed submissions of the applicant, including the likely usage of the article under consideration, absence of specific heading/ sub-heading for HDPE woven fabric in Chapter 39, positive mention of the dust sheet in Explanatory Note to Heading 3926, I find that HDPE woven fabrics (uncoated/one-side coated/double-side coated) are most appropriately covered under residual heading 3926 and further the residual sub-heading 3926 9099 of the Customs Tariff Act ,1975.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max classifiable under sub-heading 8517 62 90

February 3, 2022 1578 Views 0 comment Print

In re Amazon Wholesale India Private Ltd (CAAR Delhi) CAAR held that HDMI Digital Media Receiver [model number K2R2TE] is also a reception apparatus for voice, image and other data in a wireless network such as LAN/WAN. It is a reception apparatus with an inbuilt PCB and software containing many applications which run on Over […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 03.02.2022

February 3, 2022 1695 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 4th February, 2022 vide Notification No. 08/2022- Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 3rd February, 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 08/2022 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the […]

Budget 2022 explanatory Memorandum to Custom & Excise Notifications

February 2, 2022 6264 Views 0 comment Print

Articles explains Explanatory Memorandum To Notification Nos. 02 To 15-Customs Dated 1st February, 2022, Notification Nos. 07/2022-Customs (N.T.) dated the 1st February, 2022, Notification Nos. 5 to 7-Customs (ADD) dated 1st February, 2022, Notification No 1/2022-Customs (CVD) dated the 1st February, 2022, Notification Nos. 01/2022-Central Excise dated the 1st February, 2022 and Notification No.-01/2022-Central Excise […]

CBIC notifies Authorised Officers for import of food under FSSAI Act

February 2, 2022 1914 Views 0 comment Print

It is stated that FSSAI has notified Authorised officers at 157 Points of Entries (PoEs) for food, wherein 104 PoEs are to be manned by Customs officials as Authorized officers (AOs) while 53 PoEs are manned by FSSAI officials.

Applicability of Social Welfare Surcharge on goods exempted from basic and other customs duties/cesses

February 1, 2022 6315 Views 1 comment Print

Circular No. 3/2022-Customs No. CBIC-190354/262/2021-TRU Section-CBEC Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Tax Research Unit) ***** Room No. 156, North Block New Delhi, dated the 1st of February, 2022 To, All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Preventive), All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs & Central Tax, All Principal […]

Budget 2022: Exhaustive analysis of changes in GST, excise & custom duty

February 1, 2022 17031 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Minister has introduced the Finance Bill, 2022 in Lok Sabha today, that is 1st February, 2022. Changes in Customs, Central Excise, GST law and rates have been proposed through the Finance Bill, 2022.

Govt rescinds CVD on imports of Certain Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Flat Products

February 1, 2022 2943 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind the countervailing duty (CVD) imposed on imports of Certain Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Flat Products originating in or exported from China PR which was imposed by vide Notification No. 1/2017- Cus (CVD) dated 07.09.2017. CBIC notifies Notification No. 1/2022-Customs (CVD) dated 1st February, 2022 to give effect to above […]

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