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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 165 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 4464 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 2400 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 387 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 165 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


Faceless Assessment – Enhancements & certain clarifications

October 21, 2020 1683 Views 0 comment Print

Faceless Assessment – Enhancements and certain clarifications related to reports available to Assessing Officers (AOs and AC/DCs) in ICES – reg.

Implementation of QR code based Sampling Solution at JNCH

October 21, 2020 1149 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of the importers, exporters, Customs Brokers and all other stakeholders is invited to the various initiatives / reforms taken by the Government towards Ease of Doing Business (EODB) and Trade Facilitation. As a step towards trade facilitation, QR code based Sampling Solution is being launched FOR TESTING AT JNCH LABORATORY.

Contactless delivery of international courier consignments -reg.

October 20, 2020 714 Views 0 comment Print

Circular No. 47/2020-Customs F. No. 451/13/2020-Cus. V Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs ************ North Block, New Delhi Dated 20th October 2020 To, All Principal Chief Commissioners/Chief Commissioners of Customs Principal Directors General/Directors General of Customs Principal Commissioners/Commissioner of Customs Subject: Contactless delivery of international […]

NIDB data cannot be sole basis to reject transaction value without any cogent reasons

October 20, 2020 2772 Views 0 comment Print

The issue under consideration is whether the invoice represent the true transaction value in the international market? This casual observation is not based on the factual position that emerges from the records of the case. Thus, for all the reasons above, the Commissioner (Appeals) was not justified in setting aside the orders passed by the assessing officer on the Bills of Entry.

Duty on imports of ‘Polybutadiene Rubber’ originating in Korea RP

October 20, 2020 753 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification no. 152/2009 dated 31.12.2009, regarding the rate of duty of customs on imports of ‘Polybutadiene Rubber’ originating in Korea RP and imported under the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 37/2020-Customs New Delhi, the 20th October, 2020 G.S.R 651(E).— In […]

NOC against Advance Authorization Can be Issued only After Compliance with Section 149 of Customs Act

October 19, 2020 2274 Views 0 comment Print

The issue under consideration is whether the rejection of advance authorization against the shipments for fulfillment of export obligations is justified in law?

CBIC extends ADD on All Fully Drawn or Fully Oriented Yarn/Spin Draw Yarn/Flat Yarn of Polyester

October 19, 2020 501 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 51/2015-Customs (ADD) dated 21st October, 2015 to extend the levy of ADD on All Fully Drawn or Fully Oriented Yarn/Spin Draw Yarn/Flat Yarn of Polyester imported from China and Thailand till 30th November, 2020. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 19th October, 2020 Notification No. 32/2020-Customs […]

Investigation concerning anti-dumping duty on imports of Fluoroelstomer

October 19, 2020 1428 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. (SSR) 02/2020 Sunset Review investigation concerning anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Fluoroelstomer’ (FKM) originating in or exported from China PR.

CBIC extends ADD on imports of Front Axle Beam & Steering Knuckles

October 16, 2020 1566 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 49/2015-Customs (ADD), dated 21st October, 2015 to extend the levy of ADD on imports of ‘Front Axle Beam and Steering Knuckles meant for heavy and medium commercial vehicles’ originating in or exported from China PR, for a period upto and inclusive of the 30th November, 2020. Notification No. 31/2020-Customs (ADD) […]

Custom Notification in relation to road connecting India & Bhutan

October 16, 2020 729 Views 0 comment Print

Notification in relation to the road connecting Jaigaon Bazar in India and Phuentsholing in Bhutan and Asian Highway 48 connecting Torsha tea garden in India and Ahllay in Bhutan by amendment of Principal Notification No. 63/1994-Customs dated 21st November, 1994 -regd. Notification No. 101/2020- Customs (N.T.) Dated 16th October, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF […]

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