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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


Whether a Judicial/Metropolitan Magistrate can conduct proceeding under Section 110 (1B), Customs Act

August 12, 2021 2694 Views 0 comment Print

DRI Vs Atul Gupta (Patiala House Court) It was held that the decision interpreting the word “Magistrate” to be Judicial/Metropolitan Magistrate seemed flawed and it was categorically held that it is an Executive function. Thereby, giving strength to the decision of this Court about the application not being maintainable before this Court. This Court also […]

Notification No. 31/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) Dated: 12.08.2021

August 12, 2021 1509 Views 0 comment Print

MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE) New Delhi, the 12th August, 2021 Notification No. 31/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) S.O. 3352(E).—In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. 453(E), dated 4th June 2015 in Gazette of India, Extra-ordinary, Part-II, section 3, sub-section (i), and […]

Notification No. 30/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 12.08.2021

August 12, 2021 1002 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 30/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 12.08.2021 (CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE AND CUSTOMS) (DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE ) New Delhi, the 12th August, 2021 Notification No. 30/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) S.O. 3351 (E).—In compliance of the Hon’ble CESTAT Order No. A/87967/17/CB dated 12.06.2017 arising out of Appeal No. C/243/2006 and in pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published […]

Tariff Notification No. 66/2021-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 11.08.2021

August 11, 2021 2253 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 66/2021-Cus (N.T.) dated 11.08.2021 in respect of 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 Notification No. 66/2021-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 11th August, 2021 S.O. 3243(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred […]

Restrict import of unauthorized mobile signal booster/repeater: CBIC

August 11, 2021 5592 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to notice in the above communication that unauthorized mobile signal repeaters/boosters are easily available in the grey market and on e- commerce platforms.

Ensure non-Import of Split Cassia label as Cinnamon: CBIC

August 9, 2021 1398 Views 0 comment Print

Officers handling facilitated consignments or those officers posted at non FSSAI ports, to ensure that Cassia or Split Cassia is not imported with label of Cinnamon or Split Cassia (Cinnamon.)

Anti dumping duty on imports of Phthalic Anhydride

August 9, 2021 3693 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to levy anti dumping duty on imports of Phthalic Anhydride (PAN) originating in or exported from China PR, Indonesia, Korea RP and Thailand for a period of five years. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 9th August, 2021 Notification No. 43/2021-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 543(E).—:—Whereas, in the matter of “Phthalic Anhydride” […]

Anti-subsidy investigation on imports of Viscose Rayon Filament Yarn

August 9, 2021 2163 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. CVD OI- 05/2020 Anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of ―Viscose Rayon Filament Yarn above 60 deniers originating in or exported from China PR.

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 06.08.2021

August 5, 2021 1188 Views 0 comment Print

  CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 6th August, 2021, vide Notification No. 65/2021 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 5th August, 2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi ***** Notification No.65/2021 – Customs (N.T.) | […]

Apple Home Pod classifiable under TI 8517 6290: AAR Customs

August 4, 2021 2313 Views 0 comment Print

In re Apple India Private Limit (Custom Authority for Advance Ruling, Mumbai) Considering the attributes of the device in question, which is capable of receiving voice commands, covert such voice commands into text to perform multiple tasks, e.g., stream music from the internet or another Apple device, retrieve information available in the net like weather, […]

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