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Custom Duty : Anti-dumping duty protects local manufacturers from unfairly cheap imports that can damage domestic markets. The article explains ...
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...
Custom Duty : Emergency customs relaxations introduced during the maritime crisis expire on 30 April 2026, leaving exporters uncertain. The fram...
Custom Duty : Highlights how the EMI Scheme allows businesses to defer duty payments, easing working capital pressure while improving operationa...
Custom Duty : The circular permits unloading of returned export cargo and cancellation of Shipping Bills under special conditions. Export incent...
Custom Duty : CBIC has allowed Eligible Manufacturer Importers to avail deferred payment of customs duty from 1 April 2026. The circular outline...
Custom Duty : The new rules enhance duty-free allowances and introduce digital declarations. The overhaul aims to speed up clearance and improve...
Custom Duty : New baggage rules and processing regulations are notified, replacing earlier frameworks and aligning customs procedures for passen...
Custom Duty : Government initiatives, including PLI schemes and export missions, support resilience and growth in textile and apparel exports de...
Custom Duty : Notification 45/2025 merges 31 previous customs notifications into a single reference, continuing most exemptions and simplifying ...
Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai refused to entertain an advance ruling application on roasted areca nuts after noting that the classification issue ha...
Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai rejected an advance ruling application after holding that the classification issue relating to roasted areca nuts had ...
Custom Duty : The Customs Authority for Advance Ruling held that the classification dispute concerning roasted betel and areca nuts had already ...
Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai held that imported elevator parts lacking guide rails, structural supports, and enclosure systems could not be classif...
Custom Duty : The Customs Authority for Advance Rulings held that classification of roasted areca nuts under Heading 2008 had already been concl...
Custom Duty : CBIC issued Notification No. 47/2026-Customs (N.T.) continuing existing tariff values for key imported commodities including palm ...
Custom Duty : The Central Government directed provisional assessment of imports of anodized aluminium frames for solar panels from a Chinese exp...
Custom Duty : CBIC has clarified that Entry Inward and Vessel Sail-out Clearance cannot be delayed due to pending physical boarding of customs o...
Custom Duty : CBIC has updated customs tariff values for gold, silver, palm oil, soybean oil, and brass scrap through Notification No. 46/2026-C...
Custom Duty : CBIC extended the validity of multiple customs circulars issued under Section 143AA until 30 June 2026 because of ongoing maritime...
The Authority ruled that imported PCR diagnostic kits fall under CTH 38221990. However, exemption under customs duty for Bovine Albumin in kits was denied.
Ruling holds that coated foils and separators are classifiable as accumulator parts since they are engineered solely for lithium-ion cells. LC breakers are classified as circuit-protection apparatus, with all items eligible for notification benefits subject to conditions.
Mumbai CAAR applied the essential character test, finding that OTG kits lacking key functional components do not qualify as complete appliances, confirming classification under CTH 8516.90.00.
Renting a property to an unregistered entity for providing residential accommodation to students and professionals does not qualify for GST exemption. The registered lessor must pay 18% GST under Notification 11/2017.
CAAR held that for MOOWR-imported aluminium frames, the applicable customs duty, including ADD, is based on the ex-bond Bill of Entry date, not the original warehousing import date. Administrative circulars or FAQs cannot override statutory provisions.
The CAAR clarified that specialized Temperature Test Chambers perform physical analysis rather than electrical measurement, justifying classification under subheading 9027 89 90. The ruling emphasized alignment with HSN explanatory notes and global BTI precedents.
Chennai Customs has delinked Entry Inwards from vessel boarding, enabling faster processing through email and automated updates, facilitating timely cargo discharge.
The latest amendment to the Project Imports Regulations includes Jaipur Metro Projects and designates RMRCL officials as authorised officers. The update expands eligibility under the project imports framework.
The latest customs notification updates tariff values for palm oil, soybean oil, brass scrap, gold, and silver. Effective 29 November 2025, the revision aligns valuations with current market rates.
The ruling holds that exemption under Notification 134/94-Cus. cannot be combined with MOOWR benefits, as both schemes operate separately. Only re-export-based repair activities qualify for exemption.
