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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


Anti-dumping duty on import of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-Pyrazolone

April 27, 2021 1089 Views 1 comment Print

Seeks to impose definitive anti-dumping duty on import of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-Pyrazolone originating in or exported from China PR for a period of 5 years from the date of imposition of provisional ADD, i.e. 9th June, 2020 vide Notification No. 26/2021-Customs (ADD) Dated: 27th April, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 26/2021-Customs […]

Anti dumping duty on imports of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Products

April 26, 2021 14373 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to levy anti dumping duty on imports of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Products originating in or exported from China PR, to prevent the circumvention of anti dumping duty levied on Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) originating in or exported from China PR vide notification No. 36/2017-Customs(ADD) dated 28 July, 2017. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) […]

Anti dumping duty on imports of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

April 26, 2021 774 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to levy anti dumping duty on imports of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) originating in or exported from Korea RP, to prevent the circumvention of anti dumping duty levied on Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) originating in or exported from Russia vide  notification No.23/2016-Customs (ADD), dated the 6th June, 2016 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification […]

Weekly newsletter from Chairman, CBIC Dated 26.04.2021

April 26, 2021 852 Views 0 comment Print

Chief Commissioner, Mumbai — III Customs Zone, has issued a Public Notice containing a template for stakeholders seeking urgent clearances of Covid-related imported goods. This would simplify and help monitor the clearance process of such essential imports which are in compliance with specified standards, etc., as may be applicable. The said chart has been incorporated on the CBIC website by DG Systems. Trade should make use of this facility where needed.

Covid related vaccines & Oxygen exempted from basic customs duty

April 24, 2021 14901 Views 0 comment Print

In line with decisions taken in high level meeting taken by Hon’ble PM, Notification No. 28/2021-Customs dated April 24, 2021 issued exempting Customs duty on medical grade Oxygen, Oxygen related equipments and COVID-19 vaccines till July 31, 2021. Also Read:PM chairs meeting on increase in supply of oxygen & related equipment MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department […]

High priority to Customs clearances of goods related to COVID 19 pandemic

April 23, 2021 1005 Views 0 comment Print

It is requested that all Customs formations may be sensitised of the urgency of this matter and may be directed to give high priority for Customs clearances of import of goods relating to COVID 19 pandemic, including oxygen related equipments etc.

Customs duty on import of Remdesivir waived off

April 20, 2021 8313 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC exempt customs duty on import of Remdesivir injection, Remdesivir API and Beta Cyclodextrin (SBEBCD) used in the manufacture of Remdesivir, up to 31st October, 2021 vide Notification No. 27/2021–Customs Dated 20th April, 2021. Government has waived the Custom Duty Considering the immediate requirement on the recommendation of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, the Department of […]

Anti-dumping duty on imports of nylon filament yarn

April 20, 2021 3006 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 50/2018-Customs (ADD) dated 5th October, 2018 imposing anti-dumping duty on imports of nylon filament yarn originated in or exported from Vietnam and European Union, to exclude goods of certain specification from the scope of the anti-dumping duty. Notification No. 23/2021-Customs(ADD), dt. 20.04.2021 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF […]

Report Major/Important cases on Daily Basis: CBIC instruct Officers

April 19, 2021 732 Views 0 comment Print

Customs field formations regularly make seizure/ commercial fraud cases. These cases are later on reported on a periodic basis on the DDM portal, though at times with delay and also informed through UO notes in important cases. Many of the cases made by the DRI/ Customs involve not only big seizures of prohibited goods or commercial frauds but at times assume larger importance due to involvement of foreign nationals, prominent persons, leading business houses or any other sensitive issue.

Initiation of Sunset Review investigation on imports of ‘Axle for Trailers’ from China

April 19, 2021 597 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. AD (SSR) – 7/2021 Initiation of Sunset Review investigation concerning imports of ‘Axle for Trailers’ from China PR. The Applicant has alleged continued dumping & injury and likelihood of dumping and injury in case of expiry of existing anti-dumping duties and have requested for initiation of sunset review and continuation of the anti-dumping duty (ADD) imposed on the imports of the subject goods originating in or exported from the subject.

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