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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 1455 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


Revenue cannot Reject Classification of Goods of Assessee without Cogent Evidences

September 21, 2020 1992 Views 0 comment Print

The issue under consideration is whether the Calcite Sand (Calcite Powder) is classifiable under CT 2503 9030 as mineral product or required to be classified under CTH 2836 5000 as a chemical?

Streamlining of UQCs in Export Declarations- Certain relaxations to license SBs

September 21, 2020 777 Views 0 comment Print

Representations were received from certain exporters on the inability to file reward Shipping Bills where the UQC of the export item in the corresponding DEEC/EPCG license was other than the prescribed standard UQCs since System has a check that the item UQC in the Shipping Bill and that in the license should be the same.

Implementation of CAROTAR, 2020 WEF 21.09.2020

September 18, 2020 1377 Views 0 comment Print

The Customs (Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements) Rules, 2020 (CAROTAR, 2020), notified on 21st August, 2020, shall come into force from 21st September, 2020 upon completion of the 30 day period that was given to importers and other stakeholders to familiarize themselves with new provisions.

Basic Customs Duty on Lentils (Mosur) reduced till 31.10.2020

September 17, 2020 696 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 so as to reduce the Basic Customs Duty on Lentils (Mosur) for the period from 18th September, 2020 to 31st October, 2020. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 17th September, 2020 Notification No. 34/2020-Customs G.S.R. 567(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by […]

Notification No. 46/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 17.09.2020

September 17, 2020 756 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 46/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 17.09.2020 – Appointment of Adjudicating Authority. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE) NOTIFICATION No. 46/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) New Delhi, the 17th September, 2020 S.O. 3203(E).—In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. 453(E), dated 4th June 2015 […]

Notification No. 45/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 17.09.2020

September 17, 2020 957 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 45/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 17.09.2020 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE) New Delhi, the 17th September, 2020 Notification No. 45/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) S.O. 3202(E).—In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. 453(E), dated 4thJune 2015 in Gazette of India, Extra-ordinary, Part-II, […]

Bill of Entry (Forms) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020

September 17, 2020 4749 Views 0 comment Print

These regulations may be called the Bill of Entry (Forms) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020. They shall come into force with effect from the 21st September, 2020.

Notification No. 89/2020-Customs (N.T.)- Issue of ‘proper officer’

September 17, 2020 2244 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 89/2020-Customs (N.T.)- Seeks to amend Notification No. 40/2012-Cus (N.T.) dated 2nd May, 2012 related to Issue of ‘proper officer’ under the Customs Act, 1962. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi, the 17th September, 2020 Notification No. 89/2020-Customs (N.T.) S.O. 3182(E).—In exercise of the powers […]

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 18.9.2020

September 17, 2020 1605 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against India Rupees wef 18th September, 2020 vide Notification No. 88/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 17th September, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 88/2020-Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 17th September, 2020 26 Bhadrapada 1942 […]

Reg. ADD investigation on imports of Aluminium & Zinc coated flat products

September 15, 2020 591 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. AD-MTR-11/2020- Initiation of Mid-Term Review limited to change of name of producer/exporter from Korea RP in the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Aluminium and Zinc coated flat products originating in or exported from China PR, Vietnam and Korea RP.

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