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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


Customs duty can be demanded only by officer having jurisdiction on import

August 26, 2020 2274 Views 0 comment Print

The issue under consideration is whether the dredger is covered as a foreign flag vessel and liable for payment of custom duty?

HC Allows Provisional Release of Seized Goods after Collection of Customs Duty

August 25, 2020 4185 Views 0 comment Print

the petitioner is seeking provisional released for the goods seized by the customs officer due to mis-declaration of the cargo in order to circumvent the import restriction imposed by the extant Foreign Trade Policy.

Notification of Nashik Airport as International Courier Terminal

August 21, 2020 1008 Views 0 comment Print

Notification of Nashik Airport as International Courier Terminal by CBIC vide Notification No. 82/2020-Customs (N.T.) dated 21st August, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE AND CUSTOMS) Notification No. 82/2020-Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, the 21st August, 2020 30 Shravan, 1942 (SAKA) G.S.R. 518(E). – In exercise of the […]

Guidelines- Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements & verification of Certificates of Origin- reg.

August 21, 2020 8112 Views 1 comment Print

Guidelines regarding implementation of section 28DA of the Customs Act, 1962 and CAROTAR, 2020 in respect of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements (FTA/PTA/CECA/CEPA) and verification of Certificates of Origin- reg.

Anti-dumping Investigation on imports of Arylides from China- Reg.

August 21, 2020 1038 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD – (OI) 23/2020- Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation concerning imports of Aceto Acetyl Derivatives also known as Arylides from China PR MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRADE REMEDIES) INITIATION NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 21st August, 2020 Case No. ADD – (OI) 23/2020 Subject : Initiation of Anti-dumping […]

Anti-dumping investigation of imports of ‘Soda Ash- Reg.

August 21, 2020 1689 Views 0 comment Print

Preliminary Findings in the matter of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of ‘Soda Ash’ originating in or exported from Turkey and USA.

Safeguard investigation of imports of Single Mode Optical fibre- Reg.

August 21, 2020 744 Views 0 comment Print

Safeguard investigation concerning imports of Single Mode Optical fibre in to India – Final Findings – Proceedings under Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and the Custom Tariff (identification and Assessment of Safeguard) Rules, 1997

CBIC extends levy of ADD on imports of Acrylonitrile Butadeine Rubber

August 21, 2020 801 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends notification No. 46/2015-Customs (ADD), dated 4th September 2015 to extend the levy of ADD on imports of Acrylonitrile Butadeine Rubber originating in or exported from Korea RP, for a period of three months i.e. upto 3rd December, 2020 vide Notification No. 27/2020-Customs (ADD) [G.S.R. 520(E)], Dated: 21.08.2020. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) […]

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Phosphoric Acid

August 21, 2020 3321 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC imposes anti-dumping duty on the imports of Phosphoric Acid of all grades and concentrations (excluding Agriculture or Fertilizer grade), originating in or exported from Korea RP for a period of five years vide Notification No. 26/2020 -Customs (ADD) dated 21st August, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 26/2020 […]

Customs (Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements) Rules, 2020

August 21, 2020 16773 Views 0 comment Print

These rules may be called the Customs (Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements) Rules, 2020. They shall come into force on 21st day of September, 2020.

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